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Project CoordinatorKilmarnock - Full-Time, Permanent (onsite, early Friday finish)OverviewWe are recruiting a Project Coordinator to support planning, scheduling and workflow management within a fast-paced engineering environment. This role involves creating and maintaining production and project plans, coordinating with multiple internal teams, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and on schedule.It is well-suited to someone with experience in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, operations, or any environment where resource coordination and daily planning are key.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain resource and production plans across multiple ongoing projectsUpdate project schedules daily using Excel and/or MS ProjectLiaise with supervisors, engineers and project managers to track progress and gather accurate status updatesProduce daily and weekly task plans for production teamsIdentify and highlight delays, risks, shortages and schedule conflictsCoordinate planned activities to minimise disruption and ensure safe sequencing of workSupport the review of work instructions before project start-up and ensure documentation is completed at project close-outCollate timesheets, attendance data and shift information for reportingAssist in forecasting resource requirements and supporting operational improvementsWhat We’re Looking ForPrevious experience in planning, scheduling, coordination or engineering administrationStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)Experience using MS Project or willingness to learnBackground in engineering, manufacturing, workshop, production, maintenance or similarConfident communicator, able to work closely with production teams and technical staffBenefitsSalary £28,000–£32,000 depending on experienceEarly Friday finish (1:30pm)Private medical insuranceContributory pension schemeLong-term stability and development opportunities within a growing engineering operation

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