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Stores Manager (Aviation Part 145)

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South East

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Stores Manager with proven aviation stores management experience and a background in leading a small team.

Role: Stores Manager
 Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 DOE
 Employment type: Permanent - Full Time
 Hours: Mon-Fri. 9am-5:30pm
 Location: Mid Sussex

Our client is a Part 145 aviation component maintenance and repair organisation.
 This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, busy environment, working closely with all other internal departments & external stakeholders and auditors.

This position is central to ensuring that all aircraft parts, tooling, consumables, and materials are efficiently managed, compliant, and readily available to support ongoing maintenance operations.
 You will be responsible for inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and the daily performance and development of the stores team.

Main Responsibilities:

Manage all stores operations, including receipt, storage, issuing, and shipment of parts and materials.
Maintain accurate stock levels using inventory management systems.
Ensure compliance with aviation regulations (traceability, certification, shelf-life control, storage conditions).
Lead, train, and support the stores team, fostering a collaborative, safe, and efficient working environment.
Liaise with Customer Support, Maintenance, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure timely availability of parts and tools.
Monitor, review, and improve stock control and stores processes.
Maintain audit readiness and support both internal and external audits.
Manage repairs, tooling registers, and calibration schedules.
Support the maintenance team by ensuring all required materials and resources are available.
 Ideal Candidate Profile:

Essential: 

Proven experience in aviation stores management.
Experience supervising or managing a small team.
Strong understanding of aircraft parts certification, material handling, and regulatory compliance.
Highly driven, resilient, and proactive.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants must already hold the ongoing right to live and work in the UK. Sponsorships cannot be provided now or in the future.
 Beneficial:

Forklift licence

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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