Stores Assistant

We have one vacancy for a Stores Assistant at our Diamond Aircraft MRO at London Oxford Airport, and we're open to two kinds of candidate: someone with stores, warehouse or stock control experience who can take ownership from day one, or a trainee with strong IT skills and the right attitude who we'll train from the ground up. The job is the same either way. What differs is how quickly you take on the full scope, and pay reflects your experience. This isn't a static role. As you build product and system knowledge, it can grow into parts sales and procurement – sourcing, purchasing and supplier management for the hangar. Ideal start: September 2026. About Us Triple J Aviation Engineering is a specialist Diamond Aircraft MRO based at Oxford Airport, operating from a newly refurbished hangar. We maintain and repair the full range of Diamond aircraft, and we're proud of the friendly, safety-conscious environment we've built. Our team is close-knit, professional, and passi onate about general aviation. The Role This role is the backbone of the hangar – making sure the right parts, materials, and tools are where they need to be, when they need to be there. It's a hands-on role with two distinct sides. A good chunk of your time is spent on our process control system – logging stock, generating labels, managing records – so strong IT skills are a must. The other side is physical: receiving deliveries (from small boxes to full pallets), moving stock, mixing consumables like bottles of coolant, and keeping the stores environment clean and well-organised. If you're the kind of person who takes pride in keeping things in order and doesn't mind rolling up their sleeves, this could be a great fit. Core Responsibilities Stock Control & Inventory Management

• Organisation and maintenance of stock levels for both valued stock and consumable materials
• Stock rotation, stock control, and regular stock taking Goods In & Deliveries
• Collecting, sorting, and processing deliveries – from small parcels to pallets
• Checking goods received against purchase orders and documentation Order Fulfilment & Shipping
• Picking accurate parts from stock – correct part numbers and quantities to meet shipping deadlines
• Organising shipments, generating accurate labels, and following packing procedures Tool Control
• Accurate tagging and booking out/in of tools
• Maintaining tool control records within the process control system Supporting the Engineering Team
• Assisting engineers with parts queries and requests
• Picking correct parts, batches, and quantities, and recording what has been issued accurately within the system Store Environment & General Duties
• Maintaining store environment controls including temperature monitoring
• Keeping the stores area clean, tidy, and well-organised at all times
• Paperwork administration including scanning and filing documents
• Waste disposal – staying aware of waste levels and organising disposals and collections in time Where the Role Can Go Experienced candidates will take these on early. Trainees will progress into them as their product and system knowledge builds: Parts Sales
• Managing the parts sales process end to end – monitoring incoming enquiries, preparing quotations, maintaining prompt and professional communication with customers, and processing orders through to fulfilment by ordering or picking and dispatching the correct parts Procurement
• Monitoring stock levels and reordering to maintain appropriate levels
• Sourcing parts and materials for maintenance work – obtaining quotes, comparing lead times and pricing, and raising purchase orders
• Ensuring parts are sourced from approved suppliers with the correct release documentation
• Chasing back orders and expediting urgent (AOG) parts to keep aircraft moving
• Building and managing relationships with our suppliers, including Diamond Aircraft and our parts distributors About You Whether trainee or experienced, you'll need:
• Very good IT literacy – you'll be working on our process control system daily
• Physical capability to handle heavy loads and manual tasks
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Strong time management and the ability to work well under pressure
• A proactive, self-motivated approach – you'll spot what needs doing and get on with it
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures accurately If you're applying as an experienced candidate, we'd expect to see:
• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or stock control environment
• Familiarity with inventory management or process control systems
• Experience in sales, purchasing and/or customer service
• Ideally, experience in aviation, engineering, or another regulated industry If you're applying as a trainee:
• No previous stores experience is required
• Show us you're confident with IT – spreadsheets, data entry, learning new systems
• A genuine interest in aviation or engineering will help Desirable for both: a driving licence. What We Offer
• Salary reflecting your experience
• Full training provided – we'll teach you the aviation-specific side, and trainees will follow a structured plan with clear progression to the full role
• A genuine development path into parts sales and procurement
• Workplace pension scheme
• Overtime available
• Free on-site parking at Oxford Airport
• Company social events
• A friendly, supportive team working in a modern, newly refurbished hangar
• The odd flight in one of our aircraft! How to Apply Apply through LinkedIn. If you'd like an informal chat about the role first please send us a direct message.