Job Description
Stores Operative, £31,000-£35,000 DOE, Burgess Hill Outskirts, 09:00-17:30 Monday to Friday, Permanent, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Pension, Onsite parking, Own transport essential
The Role We are supporting a specialist engineering organisation within the aviation maintenance sector, seeking a proactive and detail-focused Stores Operative to join their small, friendly team. Working within a busy repair and production environment, this position plays a key role in ensuring the accurate flow, handling, and traceability of aircraft components and materials. The role sits within the dedicated Stores department, working closely with workshop and quality teams to maintain compliance with strict industry standards, including Part-145 requirements. This role would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on position in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Receiving incoming deliveries, checking against purchase orders, and verifying airworthiness certification
* Booking in parts and reporting any discrepancies
* Ensuring correct segregation of serviceable, unserviceable, quarantine, and scrap items in line with procedures
* Moving, locating, and packaging goods according to internal processes
* Packaging customer units for dispatch in accordance with company requirements
* Issuing parts and consumables to the workshop in line with work orders
* Preparing components to be shipped for external repair
* Supporting regular stock checks and inventory audits
* Loading and unloading vehicles as required
* Ensuring compliance with aviation regulatory standards at all times
Requirements Experience within aeronautical, engineering, aerospace, or MRO environments is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. Knowledge of Part-145 regulations, component traceability, certification, or stock control systems would be highly desirable. Excellent attention to detail, strong organisation skills, and the ability to thrive within a busy, collaborative workshop are key. This role could suit someone who has worked as a Stores Assistant, Goods-In Inspector, or Warehouse Operative.
Company Information You will be joining a highly respected specialist engineering business operating within the aerospace repair sector. The company prides itself on its supportive working environment, long-standing team, and strong commitment to training and development. With a reputation for quality, precision, and excellent service, they offer a stable and rewarding workplace where every team member is valued.
* Package
* £31,000-£35,000 depending on experience
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Onsite parking
* Full training provided
* Monday-Friday daytime hours
* Friendly and supportive team environment
Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days, you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.
Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.