Defence Production Controller - Onsite Role

Serco; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holidays

Pension scheme up to 6%

Extensive training & apprenticeships

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle and retail discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Serco Technology Hub in Waterlooville, Hampshire, is seeking a Production Controller to coordinate production and supply chain activities across the UK and Europe. You will ensure smooth material flow, manage components, and support delivery of high-quality defence solutions on secure projects.

You will work with production, engineering, programme management and suppliers to uphold standards, drive efficiency, and support bids with cost information.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workloads.
• Confident communicator with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of defence or aerospace standards would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain system build standards for production activities.
• Procure, kit, and load parts to support manufacturing and assembly requirements.
• Coordinate programme builds both within the Technology Hub workshop and through approved manufacturing subcontractors.
• Monitor component shortages, expedite deliveries, and support achievement of production targets.
• Assess new suppliers and evaluate existing supplier performance to maintain quality and delivery standards.
• Maintain cradle-to-grave design lifecycle trackers and provide production cost information to support bids.

Job description

Serco Technology Hub in Waterlooville, Hampshire, is seeking a Production Controller to coordinate production and supply chain activities across the UK and Europe. You will ensure smooth material flow, manage components, and support delivery of high-quality defence solutions on secure projects.

You will work with production, engineering, programme management and suppliers to uphold standards, drive efficiency, and support bids with cost information.