Logistics Operative Apprentice

Logistics Operative Apprentice

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gamston Airport, Retford

Reporting To: Lee Wilkinson

DEA Group is recruiting a Logistics/Stores Apprentice at our Gamston site. This opportunity offers a Level two Certificate in Warehousing & Storage Skills (C&G) qualification and provides knowledge of the Logistics function in a Part 145 Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) facility within the Aerospace industry.

By undertaking this apprenticeship, you will become part of a dedicated stores team operating across two shifts. Each shift consists of a Supervisor and an Assistant reporting directly to the Logistics Manager. They are responsible for providing logistics support to a fleet of aircraft during periods of scheduled maintenance at facilities in the UK and across Europe.

Training course

Level 2 Apprenticeship standard in Supply Chain Warehouse Operative

Hours

Monday to Friday 08.30 - 16.30

37.5 hours per week (including study time)

20 days + bank holiday starting leave allowance

• Stock Control & Compliance: Assist in maintaining all elements of stock control for a bonded store in accordance with CAA regulations.
• Inventory Management: Maintain precise stock levels and reduce loss or waste by completing a perpetual stock check program.
• Traceability: Follow strict procedures for the segregation, storage, and traceability of aircraft parts (e.g., component life limits and certification) in accordance with CAA regulations.
• Goods-In Inspections: Carry out inspections to ensure all received aircraft parts meet relevant Airworthiness Authority standards.
• Shipping: Prepare and package parts for dispatch to overseas maintenance locations, ensuring full compliance with export regulations.
• Engineer Support: Action requests from Engineers by issuing stock from the Part 145 store, delivering items to the relevant aircraft track or allocating them to designated holding areas.
• Tooling Control: Assist senior team members with the management of calibrated tools to ensure all Part 145 regulations are upheld.
• Data Integrity: Ensure accurate data is maintained across all platforms, including MRP/SAGE systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Develop an understanding of various aviation authorities (CAA/FAA/EASA) and the specific certification requirements for each.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify key needs and develop professional relationships.

As part of this apprenticeship standard students will complete and be awarded The City & Guilds (C&G) Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing & Storage, with modules covering the following syllabus:

• Health, safety and security at work.
• Pick goods in logistics operations.
• Wrap and pack goods in logistic operations.
• Place goods in storage in logistic operations.
• Keep stock at required levels in logistic operations.
• Receive goods in logistic operations.
• Maintain the safety and security of hazardous goods in logistic operations.

In the workplace students will learn:

• How to carry out stocktaking, record discrepancies, carry out investigations and adjusting stock levels in accordance with current procedures.
• All elements involved in receiving parts from external sources including checking part numbers, serial numbers, certification and determining if the part is for stock or forward issue.
• The correct certification required by each Aviation Authority in relation to all parts received and issued to remain compliant.
• Develop communication skills, building relationships with key stakeholders.
• How different internal databases are utilised.
• Knowledge of Aviation Authority regulations in respect to the control and storage of spare parts.
• How to prioritise needs, working flexibly between tasks.
• Accurate and up to date data entry.

• Salary Sacrifice Bupa Healthcare
• Death in Service Scheme
• Perkbox
• Cycle to work Scheme