Tool Store Warehouse Operative

Role: Tool Store Warehouse OperativeLocation: RAF Brize NortonRole Type: Contract,3 months, potentially ongoingSalary: £20 - £25 an hour

About the Company:

The client’s team at RAF Brize Norton plays a critical role in supporting the Royal Air Force’s C-17 fleet. We are seeking a temporary contractor to join this fast-paced environment, providing essential tooling and supply chain operations on-site at the Main Operating Base (MOB). This position is integral to ensuring the continued readiness and effectiveness of RAF operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate various military and logistics systems including GOLDEsp, WoW, MJDI, PUBLOG, Haystack, and C-17 Technical Orders for inventory and cargo tracking.
• Issue, receive, and inspect high volumes of tools, test equipment, and FLAP (Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products).
• Conduct full tool inventory checks at the start and end of each shift, ensuring serviceability and replacing items as necessary.
• Replenish consumable items and manage tool loans across other units at RAF Brize Norton.
• Support maintenance teams through part issuance and in-person assistance.
• Oversee the distribution and control of PPE and uniforms.
• Manage physical inventory through regular stocktakes, shelf-life assessments, scrapping processes, and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Handle RAF-owned and C-17-specific materials, including repairable items, consumables, and hazardous goods.
• Track part requisitions and status updates, and initiate repair processes for serviceable assets.
• Perform delivery and collection duties within the site using a company van.
• Assist with quality and safety audits conducted by Boeing, the customer, and regulatory authorities.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (must meet UK residency requirements).

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and practising safe manual handling procedures.
• Valid forklift licences (counterbalance and reach truck).
• Ideally, working knowledge of military logistics systems and supply chain processes including MILSTRIP and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Understanding of COSHH regulations and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) implications on airworthiness.
• Familiarity with RAF engineering protocols such as the Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance Procedures and Aviation Engineering Standing Orders.

Additional Information:

• This is an on-site, customer-facing position with a shift-based schedule, attracting an additional shift allowance.
• Shift pattern rotates weekly in a two weekly pattern: 1 week early, 1 week late