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Stores Person

Kidlington
1 day ago
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Oaklands Global are currently recruiting a Stores Person for our well-established aviation client based at Oxford Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in stores, warehouse, or logistics environments to join a professional team supporting aviation operations. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that parts, materials, and consumables are accurately received, stored, and issued, helping to maintain safe and efficient aircraft maintenance activities. If you are highly organised, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive, inspect, and record incoming parts, materials, and consumables in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

  • Accurately log parts into the inventory management system (e.g., Quantum, CAMP, or similar).

  • Label, store, and organize stock to ensure easy accessibility and compliance with shelf-life and storage requirements.

  • Assist in issuing materials, tools, and equipment to maintenance personnel as requested.

  • Monitor stock levels and report shortages, discrepancies, or damages to the Stores Supervisor.

  • Support periodic stock checks, audits, and reconciliation activities.

  • Ensure proper handling and documentation of hazardous materials and aircraft-certified components.

  • Coordinate dispatch and shipping of parts and materials to vendors, customers, or other JMI facilities.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe stores environment at all times.

  • Assist with administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and recordkeeping.

    Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or logistics environment (aviation experience desirable).

  • Good knowledge of stock control and inventory systems.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines.

  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

  • Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office and inventory management software).

  • Full UK driving licence (or equivalent).

    Desirable:

  • Experience in an CAA, EASA Part-145 or FAA Repair Station environment.

  • Knowledge of aircraft components, certification requirements, and traceability documentation (e.g., EASA Form 1, FAA 8130-3).

  • Forklift or handling equipment certification.

    Why work with Oaklands Global?

    We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence.

    With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses.

    At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to Siobhan Miller. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care.

    We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career

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