Stock Controller
This is a shift based role including days and nights attracting a shift allowance of £8,19
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AirTanker is a world‑class aviation service provider, delivering mission‑critical capability and engineering excellence in support of the RAF Voyager fleet. We are looking for a dedicated and safety‑focused Stock Controller to join our Material & Logistics team and play a vital role in supporting aircraft availability across Main Operating Base (MOB), deployed, and third‑party maintenance environment
s.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong storekeeping or aviation logistics experience who thrives in a fast‑paced, regulated technical environme
nt.
Why AirTan
ker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK's defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Stock Controller, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that our aircraft remain supported, serviceable, and mission‑ready. By maintaining accurate control of aircraft parts, materials, tooling, and fly‑away packs—across the Main Operating Base, deployed sites, and third‑party maintenance locations—you will directly contribute to the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our f
leet.
What's in it fo
r you?
Critical Support Role: Play a hands‑on part in keeping our aircraft mission‑ready by managing stock levels, issuing serviceable components, and maintaining compliant inventory records across multiple operating loc
ations.Varied & Dynamic Working Environment: From stock auditing and pre‑kitting tooling to deploying fly‑away packs and supporting remote operations, no two days are the same—ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on aviation s
etting.Regulatory & Safety Expertise: Develop and apply specialist knowledge in Part 145, MAA, hazardous goods handling, export control processes, and secure storage—gaining valuable experience in highly regulated aviation enviro
nments.Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, an
d more.Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fu
n days.
What you'll
be doing
Maintaining accurate control of aircraft parts, including stock audits, rotation, and shelf‑life ma
nagement.Pre‑kitting spares and tooling for scheduled maintenanc
e inputs.Issuing serviceable aircraft parts and materials to e
ngineers.Deploying and recovering fly‑away packs to remote locations (including out‑of‑hours
support).Inspecting and dispatching unserviceable components for repair, overhaul, or s
ervicing.Handling and controlling hazardous materials in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the AirTanker Operation
s Manual.Updating GCIS records for ATrS and PSC inventory across all operating l
ocations.Maintaining storage facilities both on‑ and off‑base to regulatory s
tandards.Managing controlled, restricted, ITAR, and military‑grade equipment
securely.Demonstrating strong safety awareness and accurate record‑keeping at a
ll times.Supporting Tool Store processes out of hours when
required.
What yo
u'll bring
Essential Skills &
ExperienceProven experience in a storekeeping role within a technical or high‑technology e
nvironment.Competent user of computerised storekeepi
ng systems.Experience in MRO asset management tr
ansactions.Familiarity with technical stoc
k auditing.
Desirable Skills &
; ExperienceKnowledge of Part 145
regulations.Experience working within a MOD logistics
environment.
Additional
RequirementsValid UK Dri
ving Licence.Ability and willingness to obtain Forklift Truck Local Licences and other required vehicle au
thorisations.