Stores Assistant

Position Details

Stores Assistant

Location:

Staverton

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (with occasional weekend cover during periods of annual leave or sickness).

Gama Aviation is currently recruiting for a Stores Assistant to join our team at our Staverton Facility, covering all Supply Chain functions in support of the rotary engineering team. The role primarily operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with occasional weekend cover during periods of annual leave or sickness.

The Stores Assistant will be responsible for delivering all warehousing operations in support of the Staverton Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) and the wider Gama contracts. Reporting to the Head of MRO Logistics and Warehousing, the role supports the control of engineering parts through the supply chain, including receiving, distributing, storage, core management and vendor‑owned core returns for the facility and associated supported bases.

• Prioritise part receipt and selection to meet engineering needs.
• Correctly store and distribute all components.
• Ensure auditable and quality processes are met.
• Administer all warehouse tasks, including shelf life management, stock rotation, calibration and goods‑in.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly checks in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and efficient warehouse environment.
• Process all goods‑in in accordance with aircraft regulations.
• Process Dangerous Goods (DG) in compliance with regulations.
• Administer core returns from maintenance accurately and promptly.
• Process rotables to appropriate vendors, avoiding penalty clauses.
• Meet contractual KPIs for receiving and delivery of spares.
• Provide timely updates to the MRO Engineering Hub.
• Give accurate updates to engineering regarding stock movement.

• Experience with in an aviation stores or warehouse environment is essential.
• A sound understanding of good warehousing practices.
• Computer literacy in warehousing software and IT.
• Ability to grasp new processes and procedures, including MS Office packages.
• Ability to follow instructions efficiently and accurately, independently.
• Willingness to complete or possession of an up‑to‑date Dangerous Goods qualification.
• Driving licence is a necessity and willingness to use or possession of a forklift licence.
• Flexibility in supporting the business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player and interactive.

• Great work–life balance.
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive Life Assurance.
• Comprehensive Income Protection.
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation).
• Free Car Parking.
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval).
• Continued Training and Development.

* (Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.