General information
Vacancy Reference number
003955
About us
At Aer Lingus, we believe in going above and beyond to connect people, places and possibilities. Whether working at the airport, in our offices or at home - every employee has a role to play in making Aer Lingus the heart of travel to, through and beyond Ireland for generations to come.
How do we do this? We Put Safety First. Theres nothing more important. We Are Customer Focused. We champion the customer and go above and beyond to get things just right for them. Were Stronger Together. With a ‘how can I help? attitude, we communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success. We Own It. We do what we say were going to do and always follow through. We Look Forward. We build the future by embracing change today.
What we offer
As well as offering you a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities and staff travel benefits (with Aer Lingus and many other international airlines), you will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to join a team of amazing professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. To learn more about the exciting benefits and opportunities that await you at Aer Lingus please visit our website.
At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates who share our passion for aviation. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruitaerlingus.com.
Vacancy details
Role title
Tool Store Person
Your role
The purpose of this Tool Store Person role is to assist the Hangar & Technical Tooling Manager with the performance of all the duties and responsibilities connected with that role. This role has also been expanded as per below accountabilities/responsibilities.
- Ensure general and aircraft specific tooling is issued and returned to engineers from tool stores in a serviceable condition and fully controlled in accordance with Aer Lingus tool control procedures.
- Maintain the optimisation of our current tool inventory including responsibility for the upkeep, calibration, and mandatory testing of this inventory. This includes in-house testing and maintenance of tools within our allowed scope.
- Ensure tooling has returned from testing efficiently to ensure that we always have the correct tooling available for maintenance tasks.
- Ensure that all inspection/test equipment in use is calibrated to acceptable standards and in calibration.
- Assist with the creation and upkeep of tool data bases in AMOS and the monitoring and stock checking of tool stores.
- Maintenance of Hangar 6 tool stores, workshops, hangar and line maintenance facilities.
- Assist with the implementation of Maintenance and Engineering projects using LEAN methodology as part of our progression towards the provision of a “World Class Maintenance Service” with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Maintain in house tool testing capabilities while maintaining a strong focus on costs and coordinate and facilitate internal and external project teams carrying out works on our behalf.
- Represent the company’s interests in dealing with outside contractors and suppliers while possessing a keen commercial awareness and Safety standards.
- Ensure that tools and the tool store locations are maintained in compliance with Health and Safety and good housekeeping standards.
- Liaise with our insurance providers to carry out mandatory statutory inspections of our plant and equipment in accordance with the Health and Safety at work act and action any findings.
- Raising of repair orders for calibration and maintenance of tools and equipment at DUB and outstations.
- Servicing of Nitrogen filling units to support line maintenance with a continuous supply of nitrogen and Assist with the management of our vehicle fleet to ensure vehicles are always serviceable and in good order.
- Asist with the implementation of continuous improvement projects within the greater line maintenance department.
- Assist the Hangar & Technical Tooling Manager as required and to provide the required services in his absence.
Your qualifications and key criteria
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Eligible to live and work in the EU.
- Current unrestricted worldwide passport.
- Provide 3 verifiable references.
- Full unrestricted driving licence.
- Able to pass a 5-year enhanced security background check.
- Well-developed IT skills with broad system/IT knowledge: Microsoft outlook / Word / Excel / Amos.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable with a positive attitude and excellent organisational skills.
- Proven technical ability with a good aptitude for technical tasks and logical problem solving.
- Well-developed computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Prepared to adopt a hands-on flexible approach while working on your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Understanding of calibration principles.
Closing Date: 22nd November 2024.
Desirable criteria
A knowledge of the AMOS Maintenance System.
A level of understanding of the management of tool control systems IAW EASA Part 145 Tools & Equipment
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and strong technical knowledge of tooling & equipment.
Aircraft towing approved to assist with maintenance movements to/from hangar 6.
Forklift operator certificate.
MEWP operator Certificate.
Division / Department
Technical - Maintenance
Contract type
employee recruitment - permanent
Job location
Job location
Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Dublin