Configuration Technician

The post holder will be responsible for providing general administration support for the Configuration Management Team within the Design Organisation.

• Carrying out general administration and reporting duties
• Working within the CM team to ensure the timely review and release of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and associated Engineering drawings.
• Administration of the TAM system
• Attendance at Technical Review Board (TRB) meeting to assist in the approval of Engineering Changes through the Design Organisation
• Maintaining the Configuration tracker and producing reports as required on a daily/weekly basis
• Taking and distributing minutes for TRB meeting
• Reviewing and releasing Engineering Drawings Enovia (CATIA V6).
• Uploading Technical Documents to Airbus/Boeing
• Providing support to the Design NPD Lead for bid submittals when required
• On occasion, may be required to provide support in Engineering offices across all Thompson Aero Seating sites

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexi time working
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - Corporate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

• 1+ years’ experience providing administration support
• Strong IT skills - particularly MS Office Suite
• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
• Good communication skills and confidence in dealing with a wide range of people from various departments
• Highly organised and able to forward plan
• Dynamic, energetic, self-driven with a positive attitude towards work and a clear focus on deliverable metrics
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

• Experience in PLM / MRP systems
• Previous experience within an Admin Role within Engineering
• Experience in an Engineering/Production environment

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2026 at 17:00.

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