Project Controller

Matchtech; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Project Controller to support a busy Aircraft operations programme in Yeovil. The role focuses on production planning, monitoring build progress and maintaining schedules to keep aircraft assembly on track.

With a background in manufacturing, aerospace or supply chain and strong data/Excel skills, you will liaise with multiple stakeholders and contribute to KPI reporting and continuous improvement on a fully onsite basis in Yeovil.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Aerospace defence

Excel data analysis

Multiple priorities

Communication skills

Production planning

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC qualification

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Oracle

MRP systems

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.

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 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

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