Tool Stores Attendant (FAR) in GAC Farnborough
Unique Skills:
About the Role
Previous warehouse, stores, or parts experience is preferred.
Shift is 700-1900 4x4
Secondary school or A Level required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Position Purpose:
The tool store person is responsible for the issuing, returning and maintenance of company tooling, equipment and consumables, in a safe and efficient manner with a focus on upholding work standards.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Ensure that tooling and consumables are stored and controlled in compliance with the company, manufacturers and regulatory requirements.
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Issue tooling and consumables from stock to the relevant work order.
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Act on any reported missing tools-equipment, reference SMP 6, as revised.
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Ensure that all tooling and test equipment is registered on the overall inventory listing and allocated a ‘GUL’ reference number before the equipment is issued for use.
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Ensure that a computer printout of all outstanding tooling is issued to the relevant aircraft maintenance engineer as required.
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Control the consumable stock items within the tool stores and on the hangar floor to ensure the stocks are maintained to the required. levels.
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Monitor and control the ‘electrical charging’ of all relevant tooling and equipment and ensure that all items are maintained at an acceptable level.
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Control of inventory of short and long term quarantine cupboards, flammables cupboard, paint lockers and PTP cabinets. Liaising with Operations and Scheduling Departments on any new and/or loan tooling requirements.
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Raise the necessary requisitions, liaising with approved vendors and arranging shipment to and from the Farnborough Facility.
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Carry out receiving inspections of new and loan tooling and equipment to prove serviceability and fitness for purpose and a review of the current calibration status.
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Arrange return of loan tooling, raising requisitions and updating the tool control system accordingly.
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Remove all unserviceable or unsafe tools and equipment from service until the required. repairs or modifications have been accomplished.
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Evaluate unserviceable tooling and arrange necessary repairs, including recalibration and certification as required.
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Maintain the tool control database and all records, including approval documentations, related to repairs, modifications and preventive maintenance.
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Conduct planned audits of all consolidated tool boxes in accordance with a defined schedule.
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Perform recommended inspections of tool boxes per the manufacture’s recommendations.
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Maintain all records related to repairs, modifications and preventive maintenance.
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Ensure all consumables are ordered and maintained at an adequate level.
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Produce usage reports and audits of the vending system raising necessary requisitions, recording the receipt of consumables and ensuring the vending machines are stocked.
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Update Flash Drives, Ipads and Technician Pocket Guides with current Technical Data.
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Maintain manufacture’s technical data revisions and updates.
Additional Functions:
- Travel domestically and/or internationally as required. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to operate personal computers, experience with Microsoft Windows/Windows NT and Microsoft Offices Products, Word and Excel.
- Experience in warehouse, stockroom, material handling, technical operations, or transportation preferred.
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to interact with all levels of management, technical and non-technical personnel and co-workers.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 22.5 kg.
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Additional Information
Requisition Number: 235672
Category: Materials
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: UK Shift Pattern 4x4 700-1900
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 08/28/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft
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