Planning & Logistics Production Scheduler
Broughton, Chester (Onsite)
Contract - 12 months (likely to extend)
35 hours per week (flexible working within 7am-7pm)
Shape the Future of Aviation
Are you an organised, proactive planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering the next generation of aircraft at Airbus Broughton.
As a Planning & Logistics Production Scheduler, you will be at the heart of operations, ensuring the seamless flow of materials and processes that support the assembly of aircraft wings and fuel systems. You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on the "Wing of the Future" programme, supporting innovation and growth across the civil aerospace sector.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficient planning and logistics operations. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Coordinating the delivery of aircraft components to meet build schedules, cost targets, and operational priorities
2. Supporting day-to-day production planning activities and responding quickly to changes in demand
3. Identifying risks, managing challenges, and implementing solutions to maintain production flow
4. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting business performance projects
5. Building strong relationships with procurement teams and suppliers to mitigate delivery risks
6. Ensuring logistics processes are followed and working closely with service providers to resolve issues
7. Supporting the deployment of the Airbus Operating System (AOS) across relevant areas
8. Promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture through continuous improvement
About You
We're looking for someone who is driven, adaptable, and ready to make an impact from day one. You'll bring:
9. Strong planning and organisational skills, with a structured and methodical approach
10. The ability to analyse data and work confidently with advanced Google Sheets (including data manipulation)
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
12. A proactive mindset - able to anticipate issues and respond with effective solutions
13. Experience in production planning, logistics, or a similar environment (manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential)
14. Knowledge of SAP Planning & Logistics systems is desirable
What You Can Expect
15. Competitive pay:
16. £29.51 per hour (Umbrella)
17. £22.05 per hour (PAYE)
18. The opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes
19. A collaborative, inclusive working environment where your ideas matter
20. Exposure to major projects and opportunities to develop your skills across planning, logistics, and operations
21. The chance to contribute to innovative manufacturing programmes shaping the future of aviation
Additional Information
22. Security Clearance: BPSS+ required (completed by Airbus Security)
23. IR35 Status: Inside
24. Interview Process: Single-stage, onsite interview
Why Join via Guidant Global?
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Ready to take the next step?
If you're a motivated planner looking to make a real impact in a dynamic aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you.