Configuration Controller

Description:

Configuration Controller

Location: Broughton, Cheshire
Contract: 12‑month contract (likely extension)
Working Pattern: Double Days shift (alternating mornings/afternoons)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

About the Role

We're proud to be supporting Airbus at their Broughton site in the search for a Configuration Controller to join a critical quality function within Wing Manufacturing.
In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring that aircraft wings are delivered in full compliance with airworthiness, POA and quality standards, supporting the complete industrial lifecycle. You'll work closely with quality, engineering and operational teams, ensuring configuration data, inspection records and certification processes are accurate, robust and audit‑ready.
This is a hands‑on, detail‑focused role suited to someone who enjoys problem‑solving, data accuracy and working within a structured quality environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Configuration Controller, you'll be responsible for:

Managing inspection and configuration records to support MCA deliveries across Airbus programmes
Ensuring all serialised parts and inspection data are accurately recorded within SAP (APD/ARP/PAC) and CAIR systems
Recording and managing outstanding work orders to support Final Assembly Line completion
Supporting configuration control activities, including wing re‑allocations in line with approved processes
Supporting certification, surveillance and process confirmation activities across the business
Coordinating quality investigations, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
Working with cross‑functional teams to resolve quality or technical issues efficiently
Supporting continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP)
Escalating quality risks or issues that could impact delivery or compliance
Ensuring EHS and airworthiness standards are met at all times
Completing additional quality‑related tasks as requested by the Product Quality Manager
What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with a structured, quality‑focused mindset and experience working in regulated manufacturing or engineering environments.
Essential skills and experience:

Proven experience using SAP systems (APD / ARP / PAC)
Strong attention to detail with experience in data input, record keeping and configuration control
Logical thinking with a structured approach to problem‑solving
Ability to work calmly and methodically when resolving issues
Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work independently while keeping colleagues informed of progress
Good written and spoken EnglishDesirable:

Experience using CAIRS
Understanding of certification, airworthiness or surveillance processes
Working Pattern & Pay

Shift pattern: Double Days (alternating weeks)
Mornings: 06:00 - 13:10
Afternoons: 13:30 - 20:40
Shift uplift: 20%
Pay rates:
£16.32 per hour (PAYE)
£21.84 per hour (Umbrella)
Why Join Guidant Global?

At Guidant Global, we put people at the heart of everything we do. You'll benefit from:

Opportunities to work with a world‑leading aerospace organisation
A supportive recruitment partner with a strong focus on candidate experience
Access to long‑term contract opportunities and career development within aerospace and engineering
Transparent pay, shift uplifts and overtime premiumsGuidant Global is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy