STORES ASSISTANT

This job description gives an overall indication of the areas of responsibility of the position but is by no means all-encompassing or fixed. The post may include other duties and responsibilities as determined by management that fall within the general responsibilities of the post.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

The Stores Assistant will ideally have the following essential skills and experience:

• Previous stores or warehousing experience.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• The ability to be accurate paying attention to detail

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Forklift truck licence preferred but not essential
• Have a clean and full-driving licence
• Some knowledge or interest in aviation
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The post holder’s primary purpose is to support the day to day running of the stores department, within a busy aerospace company.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Day to day activities to include but not limited to:

• To pick (issue) parts required for job kits.
• On receipt of new parts check incoming paperwork and certification for accuracy and log them into the system
• Assist the shopfloor staff with requests for parts and tooling
• Liaise with other departments to support the smooth running of the company
• To carry out manual handling as required
• To carry out stock checks
• Understanding and reacting positively to changing work priorities.
• Ensuring work is being completed in accordance with the agreed schedule and customer requirements.