Project Controller

Matchtech; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group are seeking an experienced Project Controller to join a busy Aircraft operations programme in Yeovil. This 12-month contract is fully onsite and offers up to £22 p/hr Inside IR35 via Umbrella.

You will support production planning, monitor build progress, maintain schedules and provide data-driven insights to multiple stakeholders to keep aircraft assembly on track. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/defence or advanced manufacturing.
• Background in production planning, scheduling or operations coordination.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with MS Project and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain production and operating plans aligned with aircraft build schedules.
• Support forecasting activities and assist managers with planning requirements.
• Monitor progress against production schedules and identify risks or delays.
• Prepare daily work schedules and planning reports.
• Analyze operational data and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Liaise with logistics, materials and production teams to meet delivery objectives.
• Ensure planning data remains accurate and up to date.
• Support daily operational review meetings and action tracking.
• Generate KPI reports and performance analysis using Excel and internal systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Skills

Excel reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

A reputable defence organisation are urgently seeking an experienced Project Controller to support a busy Aircraft operations programme team in Yeovil.

• Role: Project Controller
• Duration: 12 Months
• Pay: Up to £22 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location: Yeovil (fully onsite)

Working in a busy operational environment, you will support production planning activities, monitor build progress, maintain schedules, analyse performance data and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure aircraft assembly activities remain on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and maintain production and operational plans in line with aircraft build schedules
• Support forecasting activities and assist operational managers with planning requirements
• Monitor progress against production schedules and identify potential risks or delays
• Prepare daily work schedules and planning reports
• Analyse operational data and provide updates to key stakeholders
• Liaise with logistics, materials and production teams to support delivery objectives
• Ensure planning data remains accurate and up to date
• Support daily operational review meetings and action tracking
• Generate KPI reports and performance analysis using Excel and internal systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the operation

This role would suit candidates from a manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, production planning or supply chain background who enjoy working with data, schedules and operational teams.

Key Requirements:

• Aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing industry experience
• Experience in Production Planning/Control, Scheduling, Manufacturing Planning or Operations Coordination
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• HNC qualification in a numerical or technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Familiarity with planning and scheduling tools such as MS Project
• Understanding of capacity planning, resource planning and forecasting
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar

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