Job Description
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Description
This is a shift based role including days and nights attracting a shift allowance of £8,190AirTanker 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 environments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong storekeeping or aviation logistics experience who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated technical environment.Why AirTanker?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 fleet.
What's in it for 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 locations.
* 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 setting.
* 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 environments.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
* Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.
What you'll be doing
* Maintaining accurate control of aircraft parts, including stock audits, rotation, and shelf-life management.
* Pre-kitting spares and tooling for scheduled maintenance inputs.
* Issuing serviceable aircraft parts and materials to engineers.
* Deploying and recovering fly-away packs to remote locations (including out-of-hours support).
* Inspecting and dispatching unserviceable components for repair, overhaul, or servicing.
* Handling and controlling hazardous materials in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the AirTanker Operations Manual.
* Updating GCIS records for ATrS and PSC inventory across all operating locations.
* Maintaining storage facilities both on- and off-base to regulatory standards.
* Managing controlled, restricted, ITAR, and military-grade equipment securely.
* Demonstrating strong safety awareness and accurate record-keeping at all times.
* Supporting Tool Store processes out of hours when required.
What you'll bring
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a storekeeping role within a technical or high-technology environment.
* Competent user of computerised storekeeping systems.
* Experience in MRO asset management transactions.
* Familiarity with technical stock auditing.
* Knowledge of Part 145 regulations.
* Experience working within a MOD logistics environment.
* Valid UK Driving Licence. xsngvjr
* Ability and willingness to obtain Forklift Truck Local Licences and other required vehicle authorisations.