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Lead Material Supplier - London Gatwick

British Airways

Lead Material Supplier - London Gatwick

Salary Not Specified

British Airways, Fernhill, West Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2f97cdab154744aeae6d4ff92dbbb31e

Full Job Description

  • Contribute to team briefs and assign tasks as required to meet the day-to-day operational performance targets.

  • Coach, develop and provide guidance to your team, supporting completion of their local PER books and relevant training..

  • Ensure good storekeeping practices and quality standards are maintained to a high level at all times.

  • Ensure guidance to the team regarding the safe handling and transportation of materials in line with Dangerous Goods & Road Transportation regulations is available, either through personal knowledge or that of team member(s) (where relevant IATA/ADR course certification / knowledge is held).

  • Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety, environment, and quality legislation.

  • Exercise personal responsibility and reasonable care in preventing harm to yourself and others by ensuring that safe working practices are observed at all times.

  • Support continuous improvement and business process changes.

    Ability to understand and deliver to operational targets.

  • Effective verbal & written communication skills.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to interpret spreadsheets and performance data.

  • IT literate and experienced in the use of SAP.

  • Legislative awareness of quality, health and safety and environment requirements.

  • Understanding of audit & audit functions.

  • Must have the ability to work a shift pattern.


    • Your experience:

  • Level 2 Qualifications (or equivalent) including Maths and English.

  • Vocational (NVQ) Stores and or Leadership qualifications (desirable).

  • MIA Stamp (desirable).

  • Full UK DVLA Driving Licence, category B for manual transmission (minimum of 12 months driving experience with a full licence).

  • Already hold or ability to obtain an Airside Pass and Airside Driving Permit (with training).

  • Already hold or ability to acquire a Counter Balance forklift licence and additional truck licences (with training).

  • Knowledge of Dangerous Goods and Road Transportation regulations (desirable).

  • Hold IATA/ADR certification relating to Dangerous Goods (desirable).

  • Knowledge of supply chain logistics and Engineering business awareness.

  • Experienced in stores processes and procedures (essential).

    We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.

    We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.


    • From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

    At British airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

    We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either.