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 Were 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, youll 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. Youll 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, youll 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 Were Looking For Were 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 English Desirable: 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. Youll 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 premiums Guidant 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.