Project Coordinator

About the Opportunity

OAL is looking for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator to support the delivery of automation and systems integration projects for food manufacturing customers across the UK.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, project engineers, commissioning teams, customers, and suppliers, you will help coordinate project activity from planning through to installation, commissioning, customer training, and final handover.

This is a hands-on coordination role within a fast-paced engineering environment where communication, organisation, and problem-solving are essential. You will play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while helping create a positive customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.

If you enjoy organisation, communication, and keeping multiple priorities on track, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build your career within a growing automation business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules, activities, and milestones across multiple automation projects to support successful delivery.
• Prepare and distribute project documentation including programmes, drawings, RAMS, and site safety information.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, travel, and logistics for installation, commissioning, and customer training activities.
• Monitor project progress, maintain delivery timelines, and support issue resolution to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers during project planning and delivery activities, maintaining clear and professional communication throughout.
• Support communication between customers, engineers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure alignment across all project stages.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, SAT sign-off, customer handover activities, and the transition into aftercare and support.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation, schedules, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support safe working practices and compliance with customer and OAL standards across office and site-based activities.

About You

This role would suit someone currently working as a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Support Coordinator, or similar role within a delivery-focused environment.

Key Requirements:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of project delivery processes and documentation
• Customer-focused, proactive, and collaborative approach
• Health and safety awareness, full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Salary up to £38,000 dependant on experience
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Funded development opportunities relevant to the role
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business

About Company

OAL helps food manufacturers automate. Based in Peterborough, we are an innovative family business providing automation and system integration services to the food industry.

We are recognised as a market leader in digital transformation, label and date code verification, and robotic powder weighing solutions.

As a growing SME, we offer genuine opportunities within a fast-paced and supportive environment. If you are organised, proactive, and motivated to build your career within automation and project delivery, we would love to hear from you.