Tool Store Custodian - Brize Norton
Join Guidant Global and Airbus Military UK as a Tool Store Custodian!
Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting world-class engineering teams? We're looking for a Tool Store Custodian to join our friendly team at Brize Norton, helping to keep our maintenance operations running smoothly and efficiently.
What You'll Do
1. Manage Tooling & Equipment: You'll control and account for all tooling and equipment needed to support Airbus Military UK's Line Maintenance and Workshop teams, ensuring everything is logged, tracked, and in top condition.
2. Inventory & Audits: Carry out thorough inventory checks and weekly audits, using our TCMax bar code logging system to keep accurate records of all tools going in and out of the store.
3. Issue & Receive Tools: Ensure every item issued to engineers is clean, dry, serviceable, and returned in good order. You'll check, replenish consumables, and report any issues or out-of-date calibrations promptly.
4. Governance & Compliance: Complete all required paperwork for store governance, including zonal checks and calibration management. You'll quarantine and label any unserviceable items, maintaining strict compliance with procedures.
5. Relationship Building: Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and managers, cultivating positive relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
6. Continuous Improvement: Take the initiative to improve processes, maintain high standards, and contribute to a culture of reliability, respect, and creativity.
What We're Looking For
7. Experience in engineering, logistics, or store management (Storeman, Goods In/Out Inspector, or similar roles welcome).
8. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive approach.
9. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to use technical vocabulary and manage day-to-day interactions effectively.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking ownership of problems and providing authoritative answers.
11. Commitment to Guidant Global and Airbus values: One Team, Customer Focus, Reliability, Respect, Creativity, Integrity.
Working Hours & Location
12. Location: Brize Norton
13. Shifts: Family-friendly 5 on, 4 off pattern; 12-hour shifts (including nights); average 40.5 hours per week.
Benefits & Rewards
14. Competitive pay: £17.82 per hour (PAYE) or £23.84 per hour (Umbrella), plus shift uplifts.
15. Supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
Security & Compliance
16. BPSS clearance required to start; SC clearance needed to continue employment.
17. Inside IR35.
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your skills and commitment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help us deliver excellence at Airbus Military UK.