Production Activity Controller - Night Shift

Airbus SE; Broughton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night‑shift allowance 30%

Four‑night work week

Contract until 31 December 2027

Job summary

Airbus SE, partnered with Guidant Global, is seeking a Production Activity Controller for the Broughton site. The role focuses on end‑to‑end planning and logistics to support wing production and future aerospace programmes.

You will manage schedules, anticipate risks, and work with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. The position requires proven production scheduling experience, SAP expertise and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production scheduling/production planning role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Scheduling parts and components experience.
• Strong SAP knowledge in a planning/logistics context.
• Advanced Google Sheets skills with data manipulation/macros.
• Organised, detail‑oriented with ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and support production schedules across operations.
• Help achieve financial man-hour targets through planning and control.
• Anticipate changes in production rates and priorities.
• Identify risks/opportunities and take corrective action.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to resolve supplier issues.
• Maintain relationships with Logistics Service Provider and ensure process adherence.
• Support evolving production environment and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist deployment of Airbus Operating System.
• Use production data to monitor trends and inform decisions.
• Maintain high EH&S standards and compliance.

Skills

Production scheduling

SAP

Google Sheets

Manufacturing environment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Shape the Future of Aerospace Production

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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.

Why Join?

• 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

Inclusive Recruitment

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