Morson Edge are currently seeking Issue Centre Custodian to join the team at RNAS Yeovilton on a permanent basis.

JOB PURPOSE

• The WMS Issue Centre Custodian is responsible to the WMS Tool Controller for:
  • The day-to-day supervision of associated Issue Centre and ASSE/GSE/FLAP iaw MAA MRP and local policy.
  • The day-to-day tasking of Issue Centre personnel.
  • The day-to-day running of associated hangar and services.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

• Ensure WMS’ Tool Control/Management systems are adhered to iaw MAA MRP and local policy. This includes but not limited to:
  • Ensure that the tool control staff provides a full service to their AoR, providing and maintaining tooling, tool outfits and TME (Test & Measuring Equipment), whilst ensuring support to other units where tooling/TME is available.
  • Restrict and control access to the issue centre/store at all times.
  • Ensure that no items including Tools / PPE or FLAP are released from the Issue Centre without an appropriate Tally and signature.
  • Control all issued equipment /stores held against the Unit Equipment Table entitlement.
  • Ensuring that complex or multi-item tools have a contents list of individual components. Update as necessary when the tool is modified. A duplicate master list is to be retained within the Issue Centre.
  • Ensuring that all tools have a dedicated and clearly marked location within the store or within tool kits.
  • The maintenance of tool kit Deficiency lists.
  • Ensuring that where a tool is removed for replacement, repair, calibration or loan/detachment the correct process is followed.
  • Timely demanding and segregation of replacement tools / items as necessary.
  • Ensuring local manufactured / modified tools / toolkits are authorised. Informing the WMS Tool Controller as appropriate.
  • Ensuring that visitors or working party tools are registered on arrival, controlled throughout and checked on departure.

• Responsible for the Issue Centre Operatives. This includes but not limited to:
  • Ensuring personnel are trained, competent and authorised to the correct standard iaw MRP and Local policy - Highlighting any concerns to the WMS Tool Controller in the first instance.
  • Highlighting any concerns to the WMS Tool Controller if unforeseen staffing shortages compromise the safety integrity of the section. (WBM and WCM only).

• Control the day-to-day support of ASSE/GSE. This includes but not limited to:
  • The custodian and co-ordination of any internal servicing requirements (daily and weekly servicing and replenishment) and the co-ordination of equipment external servicing, informing the WMS Tool Controller for oversight, including any supporting documentation, ensuring correct levels of supporting equipment.
  • Control the Servicing and Maintenance of all Mechanical Handling Equipment.
  • Ensuring adequate ASSE/GSE is available.
  • Ensuring ASSE/GSE is correctly stowed and identified within the hangar environment.
  • Ensuring U/S ASSE/GSE is unavailable for use.

• Control the day-to-day support of FLAP. This includes but not limited to:
  • Ensure that the correct scale and scope of FLAP is available to support their AoR engineering team.
  • Ensuring that stock levels are maintained to meet requirement.
  • Ensuring that holdings meet forecast and probable maintenance requirements.
  • Ensuring appropriate and in-date turnover of holdings and stock rotation.
  • Ensuring that an up-to-date Material Hazard Data Sheet (MHDS) and COSHH Assessment for all items are available for reading.
  • Maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the FLAP store/ areas.
  • Ensuring Temperature monitoring of FLAP is conducted and recorded iaw MRP and local policy.

• Conduct the day-to-day supervision of the hangar and all of its associated services (LP air, heating, lighting), liaison with WMS Tool Controller and the Air Station Support services - Highlighting any concerns to the area manager.
• Attend Internal meetings with the WMS Tool Controller to support the WMS Tooling, Hangarage, and ASSE/GSE solution.
• Attend External meetings to support the WMS Tooling, Hangarage, and ASSE/GSE solution when required by the WMS Tool Controller.
• Carry out any task in support of the contract as allocated by WMS Tool Controller.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of tasking personnel.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Tool Control procedures preferably attended a unit/section Tool Controller course.
• Basic understanding of aircraft material management and MOD Supply Chain including stock control processes would be beneficial.
• This is not a technical position but experience in an engineering environment would be an advantage.