Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for a Stores Operative to join our Operations team based at our Bishops Cleeve site.
Ontic is more than just a business—we’re a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We’re committed to excellence, which drives us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.
The role:

As part of our Stores team, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by ensuring stock is accurately controlled, safely stored, and efficiently distributed. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business to make sure the right parts are in the right place at the right time, helping us maintain our reputation for quality and reliability.

• Picking, storing, and issuing materials in line with procedures
• Maintaining accurate stock records within our ERP system
• Keeping the stores safe, clean, and well organised
• Following stock location processes and ensuring compliance with HSE and strict quality standards
• Identifying and suggesting continuous improvements to enhance efficiency

About you:

At Ontic, our culture is integral to making sure we enjoy our work and deliver for our customers. While we look for the right skill set, we’re also looking for someone who will thrive within our recognition and empowerment culture.

• A positive attitude, self-motivation, and pride in your work
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in a stores/warehouse environment (desirable)
• Working knowledge of stock control systems and ERP systems
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing is desirable, but not essential

Benefits:
At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. We offer a range of benefits to support this and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by rewards that support work/life balance.

Our benefits package includes:

• Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 10 hours paid volunteering time
• Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers

Best Place to Work

We are more than the sum of our parts—and we’ve been recognised for it:

• Ranked #9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company, based on employee feedback
• 72.5% of employees in our 2023 satisfaction survey said they’re proud to work at Ontic

With continued growth, no two days are the same at Ontic. We believe in empowering our colleagues to create opportunities and encouraging autonomy—where we ask for forgiveness, not permission.
Our Values

Our values are intrinsic to everything we do:

• We share a common sense – A global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision
• We have the freedom to choose – Challengers and innovators who think differently
• We create the opportunity – Change-makers with a clear direction and a can-do spirit

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you’ll enjoy a career with us

• Picking, storing, and issuing materials in line with procedures
• Maintaining accurate stock records within our ERP system
• Keeping the stores safe, clean, and well organised
• Following stock location processes and ensuring compliance with HSE and strict quality standards
• Identifying and suggesting continuous improvements to enhance efficienc