Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and E7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,700 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach. BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.
This role will provide a Tool Issue Centre service to the UK Apache Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) and, in due course, the Fleet Support Facility (FSF), both of which are located at the Apache Training Base at Middle Wallop. The role will issue, receive, account for and store tools, Support and Test equipment (S&TE) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) that will be provided to Boeing by the customer as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
Responsibilities:
The role requires skill and experience in inventory management and control, as well as the customer focus necessary to provide an over-the-counter service. Shift work in support of the OCU Flying Programme is to be expected.
Duties include:
- In conjunction with the Tool Issue Centre Lead and Supervisor, receive, issue, manage, account for and dispatch all items of tooling, Support and Test Equipment (S&TE) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) issued to Boeing.
- Ensuring that tooling, S&TE and GSE held by the Tool Issue Centre is in a safe and serviceable condition, and is in-date for calibration, prior to issue.
- Supplying all maintenance activities conducted by the OCU and FSF with the correct tooling, S&TE and GSE necessary for the conduct of those activities.
- Deputising for the Tool Issue Centre Supervisor where necessary.
- Working as a team with other Tool Issue Centre staff.
- Taking part in shift teams in support of maintenance activities.
- Where necessary, operating ‘satellite’ or remote Tool Issue Centres derived from the main Tool Issue Centre.
- Assembling, deploying and recovering deployable tool packs or tool sets.
- Assisting the Tool Issue Centre Lead and Supervisor in the monitoring and tracking the calibration requirements of tooling and S&TE issued to Boeing and dispatching items to the Authority when due calibration.
- Delivering the Tool Issue Centre counter service.
- Carrying out other duties and tasks that may be assigned by the Tool Issue Centre Lead, Supervisor or the Support Operations Manager
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a UK military environment
- A vocational qualification at UK NQF Level 3 or higher is appropriate for this role.
This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to obtain, Security Clearance (SC).
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
- Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Excellent Pension Plan
- BUPA Medical Plan
- Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
- Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
Applications for this position will be accepted until
Jul. 21, 2025
Export Control Details: Non – US based job
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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