Production Activity Controller - Night Shift

Location:

Broughton, Flintshire
Working pattern: 100% onsite

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 20:45 to 06:00
PAYE rate: £22.29 per hour
Umbrella rate: £29.82 per hour
Shift allowance: 30% in addition to the hourly rate

Contract:

Until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extension
Clearance: BPSS+ required
Travel:
Occasional
IR35 status:
Inside

Guidant Global is working in partnership with Airbus to recruit a Production Activity Controller to join the Planning and Logistics function at its Broughton site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production scheduler or planning professional to take responsibility for the end-to-end management of important planning and logistics activities. You will support the assembly of Airbus wings and fuel system installations while contributing to the Wing of the Future programme and the long-term growth of the civil aircraft business.

Working within a collaborative and fast-moving production environment, you will help maintain production flow, anticipate potential issues and ensure that materials, components and schedules remain aligned with operational requirements.

• Creating, managing and supporting production schedules across operational business areas
• Helping the business achieve its financial man-hour targets through effective planning and production control
• Anticipating and responding to changes in production rates, priorities and operational requirements
• Identifying risks and opportunities and taking appropriate action to protect production delivery
• Working closely with Airbus Supply Chain teams to anticipate and resolve supplier performance issues
• Maintaining a strong working relationship with the Logistics Service Provider and addressing any non-adherence to agreed processes
• Supporting operational and functional objectives within a changing production environment
• Contributing to multi-functional continuous improvement projects and the resolution of day-to-day production issues
• Supporting the deployment and ongoing use of the Airbus Operating System
• Using production data to monitor performance, identify trends and support informed decision-making
• Maintaining high standards of environmental, health and safety compliance
• Acting with integrity and remaining alert to potential compliance risks

• Previous experience in a production scheduling, production planning or similar role
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Practical experience of scheduling parts and components
• Strong working knowledge of SAP within a planning and logistics environment
• Advanced Google Sheets skills, including data manipulation and macro development
• A logical, organised and methodical approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive and forward-thinking approach to identifying and resolving problems
• The confidence to make decisions and implement effective solutions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across operational, supply chain and logistics teams
• Flexibility and a positive approach to organisational and operational change
• Availability to work the specified night shift on a fully onsite basis at Broughton

• Previous experience within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or multi-functional operational projects
• Knowledge of structured operating systems or production improvement methodologies

Relevant industry experience and practical capability are more important than formal qualifications for this position.

• A long-term contract running until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extension
• A four-night working week from Monday to Thursday
• A 30% night-shift allowance in addition to the hourly rate
• The opportunity to support high-profile Airbus wing production and future aerospace programmes
• Exposure to complex planning, logistics, supply chain and manufacturing operations
• The chance to develop your experience within a globally recognised aerospace environment
• A varied role offering responsibility, cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement

Guidant Global is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider reasonable…