Stock Controller

Please note this is a shift based role including days and nights attracting a shift allowance of £8,436

We are looking for a Stock Controller to join our Fleet Engineering team. You will play a key role in managing aircraft parts, materials, and inventory across our main operating base, deployed locations, and third-party maintenance facilities.

Why AirTanker?

AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to- air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Stock Controller, you will play a vital role in supporting Fleet Engineering operations by ensuring aircraft parts, materials, and inventory are accurately managed, controlled, and available when needed. Working within a highly regulated aviation environment, you will maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company procedures while enabling the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities.

What's in it for you?

• Operational impact: Play a key role in supporting aircraft availability by ensuring engineers have the right parts, materials, and tooling when they need them.
• Safety-focused culture: Be part of an organisation where safety, compliance, and operational excellence are at the centre of every decision.
• Unique challenges: Support deployed operations, manage critical aircraft components, and contribute to the success of a complex engineering operation.
• Comprehensive benefits: Access private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and additional company benefits.
• Adventure and belonging: Take part in battlefield tours, adventure training, and family events. Build strong connections across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Manage aircraft parts and materials, including stock control, audits, stock rotation, and shelf-life monitoring.
• Prepare and issue aircraft spares, tools, and materials for scheduled maintenance activities.
• Support engineers by ensuring serviceable parts are available when required.
• Deploy and recover fly-away packs supporting remote operations, including out-of-hours activities when necessary.
• Process unserviceable aircraft components for repair, overhaul, or servicing.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using stock management systems.
• Handle and control hazardous materials in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Maintain storage facilities to required regulatory and compliance standards.
• Manage controlled and sensitive equipment, including military, restricted, and export-controlled items.
• Support cost-effective stock management and transportation activities.
• Provide support and cover for tool store operations when required.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and accurate record keeping

What you'll bring

• Experience in a stock control, stores, logistics, or warehouse environment.
• Experience using computerised inventory or stock management systems.
• Experience conducting stock checks and audits.
• Strong administration and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Valid UK driving licence