Mechanical Technician (Tool Store)

About the role

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services is looking for a Mechanical Technician for its Tool Store in Qatar. The post holder manages the acceptance, storage, release and disposal of tools in and out of the central storage area, and ensures proper identification, recording and monitoring of tooling and equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Register each tool after acceptance and inspection by assigning a unique serial or identification number.
• Track and record tooling and equipment in use, including a statement of condition, labelling and other documentation, and manage tool tallies or labels as part of tool control.
• Check incoming deliveries against order and delivery documents, ensuring supporting certification and maintenance/operation documentation is present, and verify that packaging is fit for purpose and undamaged.
• Ensure timely inspection, servicing and calibration of tools and equipment, and notify Group Leaders or Aircraft Team Leaders when calibration results exceed manufacturer limits.
• Remove surplus or redundant tooling from the maintenance environment, quarantine or dispose of it, update the tracking system accordingly, and place an unserviceable tool tally on unserviceable tools.

Required profile

• General product knowledge of tooling types and competency in your own technical area, with basic knowledge of other areas.
• Awareness of how the service and the team integrate with maintenance users and colleagues to meet service levels and continuous improvement goals.
• Understanding of personal skill boundaries.

Required skills

• General tooling knowledge and the importance of tool control, calibration and stock management principles.

What we offer

• A competitive and comprehensive international salary package in a fast-growing environment.