Document Controller in Preston

12 Month Contract | Up to £30 per Hour PAYE | Hybrid Working | Chorley | 37.5 hours condensed over 4 days with every Friday off | Flexible start and finish times

Are you an experienced Document Controller looking for a long-term contract with excellent work-life balance and flexibility? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering major projects across highly regulated industries. Known for their collaborative culture, commitment to quality, and investment in their people, they offer a supportive environment where your contribution will play a key role in project success.

The Opportunity

As a Document Controller, you will join a dedicated team responsible for maintaining robust document control processes across a portfolio of complex projects. Acting as a central point of coordination, you will ensure documentation is managed, distributed, controlled, and archived in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous document control experience in a project-driven environment who enjoys working with multiple stakeholders and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £30 per hour PAYE
• 12-month contract
• Hybrid working based in Chorley
• Outstanding work-life balance with 37.5 hours condensed into 4 days
• Every Friday off
• Flexible start and finish times, allowing you to work around your commitments
• Opportunity to work on significant engineering and infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

• Managing project documentation from initiation through to project completion
• Maintaining document registers and ensuring accurate document tracking
• Controlling incoming and outgoing project correspondence
• Ensuring documentation complies with company and client requirements
• Setting up project folder structures and document management systems
• Coordinating document distribution to internal and external stakeholders
• Managing document archiving, retention, and disposal processes
• Supporting project governance and status meetings, including minute taking when required
• Identifying non-conforming documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing document control support across Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing functions as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous Document Control experience within a project environment
• Strong understanding of document management processes and quality control
• Experience maintaining document registers and project records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe software packages
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with both internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently when required

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
• Understanding of Project Management principles
• Internal auditing experience
• Experience working within engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, defence, or regulated environments

If you're an organised and detail-focused Document Controller seeking a long-term contract with genuine flexibility and an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.