Production Controller

this opportunity and L3Harris UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Brighton is seeking a Production Controller to manage customer accounts, ensuring timely delivery of parts. The ideal candidate will have GSCE level qualifications in Maths and English, strong communication skills, and experience with MRP and CRP systems. This role offers a full-time employment opportunity in a dynamic environment that supports teamwork and precision.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible opt‑in extras

Employee assistance program

Professional membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum GSCE Equivalent Level C in Maths and English.
• Works well in a team environment and can communicate effectively to internal and external customers.
• Capable of managing a number of tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work methodically and to follow tasks to conclusion.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts from enquiry to dispatch.
• Ensure timely processing of parts through MRP and CRP.
• Participate in shortage and contract review meetings.
• Provide information to programme managers and external customers.
• Raise works orders and manage inventory.

Skills

Controlling Experience

SAP Materials Management

Aircraft Maintenance

Control-M

Military Experience

Industrial Engineering

SAP

Mechanical Knowledge

Production Planning

Fleet Management

Aviation Experience

Writing Skills

Education

Minimum GSCE Equivalent Level C in Maths and English

Tools

MS Office

Project

Job description

Job Title Production Controller

Job Location Brighton

Job ID 31301

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites our team of nearly 1000 people delivers unique capabilities across space air land sea and cyber for military security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Brighton are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. Our mission‑critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide including the F‑35 along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon. Brighton designs manufactures and tests a large portion of its release systems portfolio. This facility offers 48500 square feet of manufacturing space for the development of high‑performance multi‑station solutions used to launch air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground munitions from bay wing or fuselage stations.

A few of our employee benefits are :

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy / sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan dental insurance gym membership critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What the role will involve

Reporting to the Production Control Manager the Production Controller would be responsible for the day to day management of customer accounts through the process from enquiry to dispatch. This involves use of both MRP and CRP liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate and on time delivery.

The responsibilities of your role will include the following :

• Using MRP and CRP to ensure parts are processed through machine shop and assembly in a timely manner.
• Participating in shortage meetings and contract review meetings to give accurate information to internal and external customers.
• Providing information to programme managers and external customers as required.
• Raising works orders and passing these through both manufacturing and stores.
• Stock control and administration of works orders for several accounts.
• Annual participation in Stock Take.

What you'll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills :

• Minimum GSCE Equivalent Level C in Maths and English.
• Works well in a team environment and can communicate effectively to internal and external customers.
• Capable of managing a number of tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work methodically and to follow tasks to conclusion.
• Good communication skills and excellent computer skills in MS Office and Project

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK.

Key Skills

Controlling Experience,SAP Materials Management,Aircraft Maintenance,Control-M,Military Experience,Industrial Engineering,SAP,Mechanical Knowledge,Production Planning,Fleet Management,Aviation Experience,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1