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.

Boeing has a long-standing presence in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth, home to the UK's P-8 Poseidon and future E-7 Wedgetail fleet. Over 200 personnel maintain the aircraft and train crews, and two major infrastructure projects with the local supply chain have been completed to support these aircraft. The Royal Air Force’s fleet of P-8A Poseidons secures the seas around the UK and abroad, conducting maritime patrols, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, surveillance, and long-range search and rescue.

Role Overview

The Lossiemouth Tool Store Operative provides direct control and supervision of all tools and aircraft equipment required for Aircraft Maintenance, Major Repairs and Modifications undertaken by the Boeing team in Lossiemouth.  Working a Monday to Friday shift-based rota in the Boeing Toolstore within the Atlantic Building, the priority is to support the Boeing Aircraft Maintenance Team by ensuring maximum tool availability and responding quickly to emergent needs.

Preferred Experience:

Tool store experience in an Aircraft Maintenance facilityUse of tool control software (Cribmaster)Administration of tooling calibration requirementsKnowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Part 145 and their application

Core Competencies

Critical attention to detailAbility to follow processesUnderstanding of Aircraft Maintenance tooling requirementsA good communicator, with a demonstrable ability to communicate the technical work requirements to othersWillingness to accept responsibility and accountability for one's actionsAdaptability - adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements and/or culturesIdentifies opportunities, implements solutions and measures impactTakes steps to develop and maintain knowledge, skill and ability to performTries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunitiesAnticipates critical events, identifies resource requirements and meets deadlinesAbility to work as a member of a high performing team

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you’ll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you’ll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary and annual incentive plansContinuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes nextSuccess as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your wayExcellent Adoption and Parental leave options23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New YearPension Plan with up to 9% employer contributionShort Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeksLong Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week4x annual salary life insuranceLearning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career developmentAccess to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll. 

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here). 

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 15, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.