Our client, a leading aerospace organisation based in Farnborough, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Stores Operative to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will support the stores and logistics function, ensuring all goods movements are conducted in full compliance with ITAR regulations and aerospace industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders in accordance with specifications and ITAR compliance.

• Book work orders to stock and store inventory in the appropriate locations.

• Reorder and maintain appropriate stock levels of gas bottles.

• Manage and control inventory of packaging materials.

• Perform Goods Inwards tasks: receive, check, and book UK and international purchase orders.

• Monitor and manage shelf-life parts to ensure traceability and compliance.

• Conduct daily cycle counts and support inventory audits.

• Prepare and label all outgoing shipments, including those bound for Mexico.

• Accurately update stock movements and adjustments within the Baan ERP system (or equivalent), using correct reason codes.

• Digitally process and upload documents via AutoForm or similar systems.

• Ensure the stores area is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a stores or logistics role within an aerospace or regulated environment.

• Working knowledge of ITAR compliance and handling of export-controlled materials.

• Proficient in Baan ERP or similar inventory control systems.

• AS13001 approval (or equivalent) is preferred.

• Strong computer literacy and documentation accuracy.

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Comfortable working within defined processes and regulatory guidelines.