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STS Engine Services is hiring a Senior Stores Operative to support its Components Warehouse in Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom. This is a hands-on role within a Part 145 aircraft engine MRO environment, with added responsibility for oversight, coordination, and supporting the Stores Manager.
If you have aviation stores experience and understand the importance of accuracy, compliance, and material control, this is where you step in.
Position Overview
The Senior Stores Operative supports the day-to-day operation of the Stores department while taking on additional responsibility for reporting, coordination, and deputising for the Stores Manager when required.
This role requires a proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aviation environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the day-to-day running of Stores operations
- Pick and issue aircraft parts and consumables to support maintenance activities
- Ensure correct material handling and storage conditions in line with regulatory standards and company procedures
- Monitor and control shelf-life expiry of materials
- Perform periodic stock checks and support inventory accuracy
- Manage acceptance and offloading of deliveries
- Conduct physical inspection of parts and validate accompanying documentation
- Receive parts into inventory and maintain accurate records
- Support customs clearance processes including import and export requirements
- Control and review MSS reports
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
- Apply Human Factors awareness in all activities
- Represent Stores in meetings when required
- Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency within the department
- Control and dispose of waste products in line with company and environmental requirements
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
- Deputise for the Stores Manager when required
Skills and Experience
- Computer literate with the ability to use warehouse and inventory systems
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Full clean UK driving licence required
- Previous experience working in a busy aviation stores department required
- Experience with customs, import, and export processes desirable
- Experience with goods-in inspection and documentation validation in an aviation environment desirable
- Forklift licence desirable, training can be provided if required
Work Environment
- Aircraft engine MRO and warehouse environment
- Fast-paced operational setting supporting maintenance activities
- Requires high attention to detail, accountability, and adherence to compliance standards
About STS Engine Services
STS Engine Services is a leading Part 145 aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider based in Stansted, Essex. Originally established as GT Engine Services in 2010, the company has grown into a trusted partner for airlines and engine leasing organisations worldwide.
Backed by STS Aviation Group, STS Engine Services combines technical expertise with a commitment to quality, safety, and operational performance, delivering reliable engine maintenance solutions across the global aviation industry.
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