Tool Store Operative

Job Description
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Boeing Defence UK Limited (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook and Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
The Operations Tool Store Operative role is designed to provide direct control and supervision of tools and aircraft equipment required during Aircraft Maintenance, Major Repairs and Modification work of aircraft transferred to Boeing.
The Operations Tool Store Operative is accountable to the Tool Store Lead Supervisor for the Issue, Control and Maintenance of all tooling and ground support equipment within a defined area of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities will include:

• Implement and maintain a register of movement of all hand tools, test and measuring equipment (TME) and Precision Termination Tools (PTT).
• Implement the calibration requirements of TME and PTT.
• Ensure controlled issue and return of all tools.
• Maintain and administer access to the Tool Control System and application i.e. CribMaster and undertake the relevant Tool Control System training.
• Request from Tool Custodian tool asset number for all tools and ensure proper markings of the tools.
• For ensuring all loan tooling arriving on site are brought to the attention of the Operations Tool Store Lead, for such tooling to be receipted/registered on CribMaster, in line with the required tool control/calibration requirements.
• Carry out daily open and close (or handover) checks on the main tool store and carry out regular periodic inventory management checks of all tool kits
• Purchase replacement/new tools as the business needs arise.
• Carry out tool store actions for the U/S tool reporting process within this document.
• Ensure all tools and TME and PTT that require Calibration are clearly marked with the details of the calibration, ensuring Tool Control System is also kept up to date.
• Ensure toolkits contain an up-to-date toolkit folder (log book) as described in current document.
• Quarantine all tools and TME that are damaged or out of calibration. If the tool cannot be placed in secure quarantine it should be clearly marked as unserviceable and prevented from use, whilst ensuring Tool Control System reflects this.
• Carry out appropriate actions for the replenishment, control and management of FLAP accounts and provisions/stores/consumables.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• The ability to apply both their technical knowledge and human factors (HF) knowledge, with regard to assessing the requirements against the individual tasks being undertaken.
• A good communicator, with a demonstrable ability to communicate the technical work requirements to others.
• Possesses knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, BDUK Part 145 MOE, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) and application of these requirements within their area of accountability, responsibility and authority.
• Is capable of working and communicating with management levels, cross functional areas and the customer effectively.
• Is capable and experienced in sequencing and controlling demanding workloads, on time, to budget and to the required standard.
• Be able to demonstrate Boeing Values & Behaviours: Safety & Quality, Trust, Ownership, People Focus & Innovation

Work Authorisation
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.
Relocation
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 25, 2026
Export Control Details:
Non - US based job
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to acquire a UK Secret security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Day Shift (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
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