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Role: Tooling Stores Assistant
Location
Bournemouth Airport
Working Hours
5/5/4 shift pattern, 7am–7pm
About the Role
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern! Opportunities for professional development!
At Gama Aviation, a leading Business Aviation company specialising in fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, we are actively recruiting a Tooling Stores Assistant. Reporting directly to the Tools Manager, this exciting role involves maintaining control of tools for a Part 145 organisation and supporting engineering teams through tasks such as:
- Generating and managing tooling reports
- Handling the issuing, returning, and tracking of tools
- Conducting calibrations and inspections of tooling kits
- Shipping out tools and logistics management
About Gama Aviation
Known for its diverse operations, Gama Aviation does more than simply fly—we save lives, provide mission-critical intelligence, and deliver game-changing systems with a decisive edge. With a global presence spanning the UK, Jersey, Europe, and the Middle East, we offer:
- Career growth in a dynamic, results-driven environment
- Travel opportunities associated with our international operations
- Long-term progression in a fast-paced industry
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Responsibilities
- Maintain an accurate tool control process using the company’s Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) system
- Keep a hands-on approach to counter service, ensuring smooth tool management
- Oversee the repair and calibration of tooling as needed
- Conduct and document regular audits to ensure compliance with policies
- Build professional relationships with management and engineering teams
- Perform inspections of tooling both before and after use
- Take ownership of self-management and performance of the tool store
- Adhere to daily, weekly, and monthly checks as required
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and efficient tool store
- Other duties assigned by the Tools Manager
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required
- General computer literacy and familiarity with tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic understanding of product knowledge relevant to aviation tools
- Preferable but not essential:
- Prior experience in aviation tool stores or related fields
- Proven ability to apply good tool support practices
- Basic Excel skills—capable of entering and distributing information
- Flexibility to support evolving business needs
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Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Gama Aviation offers:
✅ Optimised work-life balance (5/5/4 shift pattern) ✅ Competitive Group Pension Scheme ✅ Comprehensive Life Assurance ^(subject to insurance underwriting) ✅ Income Protection ^(subject to insurance underwriting) ✅ Travel Insurance ^(subject to insurance underwriting) ✅ Private Healthcare (after successful completion of probation) ✅ On-site Free Car Parking ✅ 2 Paid Volunteering Days per calendar year (subject to manager approval) ✅ Investment in career growth through training, qualifications, and professional development
Note: Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you haven’t heard from us within 20 working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this opportunity.
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