Material Supplier

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

Great journeys require first-class aircraft. That’s why we’ve our world class engineering function is so important to the British Airways customer experience. On our team, you get to work in unrivalled facilities on one of the most diverse fleets around: 300 aircraft from 747s (the 'queen of the skies') to new A320neos and A350s. Get ready to push your engineering skills to ensure our customers fly in the safest, most reliable aircraft in the skies.

In return for keeping our fleet at the forefront of the sector, you’ll receive great rewards and lots of scope to develop your engineering skills and progress your career.

The role: Material Supplier

An opportunity has arisen for a Materiel Supplier to ensure the receipt, storage and distribution of aircraft materials/tooling meet the operational and maintenance requirements. Based at British Airways Maintenance Glasgow, the Materiel Supplier is accountable for processing materials and tooling as well as related documentation to meet the required regulatory standard, distributing accordingly to meet both scheduled and urgent deliveries.

What you’ll do

• Transact aircraft materials in accordance with the current technical procedures and processes
• Deliver, move and distribute materials/tools
• Ensure good storekeeping practices and quality standards are always maintained
• Responsible for compliance with health and safety, environment and quality legislation ensuring that safe working practices are followed at all times
• Maintain stock accuracy via cyclic audit process
• Provide expertise in relation to Dangerous Goods & Road Transportation regulations (where relevant IATA/ADR course certification/knowledge is held)
• Receipt aircraft materials into BAMG in accordance with the privileges granted under approval of being an MIA stamp holder (in circumstances where deemed to be required by the business and an individual holds an MIA stamp)

What you’ll bring to British Airways

• Excellent communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• IT literate and the ability to learn the systems required for role
• Ability to understand and deliver to operational targets
• Ability to work a shift pattern, including permanent night shift

Your Experience:

• National 5 Qualifications (or equivalent) including Maths and English (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence, category B for manual transmissions (minimum of 12 months driving experience with a full licence) (essential)
• Already hold or ability to qualify for an Airside pass (essential)
• Already hold or ability to obtain an Airside Driving Permit (with training) (essential)
• Already hold or ability to acquire a Counter Balance forklift licence (with training) (essential)
• Knowledge of Dangerous Good and Road Transport regulations (desirable)
• Knowledge of Supply Chain logistics (desirable)

What we offer:

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

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.

At present, British Airways Maintenance Glasgow are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Candidates must have a Right to Work and live in the United Kingdom to be considered for this position.