Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Location: Broughton, Chester (Onsite)
Contract: 12-month contract (strong potential for extension)
Working hours: 35 hours per week, compressed 4.5-day working pattern
Rates:

• £30.76 per hour (Umbrella)
• £23.00 per hour (PAYE)

Shape the future of aerospace manufacturing

At Guidant Global, we partner with world‑leading organisations to connect exceptional people with meaningful opportunities. We're currently supporting Airbus in Broughton to recruit a Production Scheduler to play a key role in planning and delivering wing production for some of the world's most advanced aircraft.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner or scheduler to join a highly collaborative, data‑driven environment where your work directly influences operational success and strategic decision‑making.

About the role

As a Production Scheduler, you'll sit at the heart of the production planning function, working closely with teams across Operations, Logistics, Finance, Quality, HR and Manufacturing Engineering. Your focus will be on ensuring production schedules are robust, achievable and aligned to commercial aircraft delivery commitments.

You'll be trusted to analyse data, challenge assumptions, and develop plans that balance capacity, resources and demand - while continuously looking for smarter, more efficient ways to work.

What you'll be doing

• Creating, maintaining and refining Master Production Schedules (MPS)
• Developing short- to mid-term tactical build plans to optimise production flow
• Carrying out capacity and resource planning to ensure workload and workforce alignment
• Monitoring schedule adherence and supporting recovery and scenario planning
• Analysing planning assumptions and driving continuous improvement
• Producing and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to support business decisions
• Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver practical, achievable solutions

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from motivated, proactive individuals who enjoy problem‑solving in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.

Essential:

• Proven experience in production scheduling or production planning
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work confidently across teams
• A structured, organised approach with strong analytical capability
• Confidence working in a collaborative, multi‑functional setting
• A desire to learn, develop and continuously improve

Desirable:

• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing (though transferable industry experience is welcomed)
• Familiarity with digital tools such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Python or data analysis tools

Why join Guidant Global?

When you work with Guidant Global, you're more than a contractor - you're part of a community.

• Opportunities to build experience with a globally recognised aerospace organisation
• Clear expectations, structured support and a smooth onboarding experience
• An inclusive working environment where diverse thinking is encouraged
• Access to roles that can open doors to long‑term career opportunities

Our commitment to inclusion

At Guidant Global, we're proud to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating equitable opportunities where everyone can thrive

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