Engineering Coordinator

LEAD INFORMATION

Job Title: Engineering Coordinator with Stores Responsibility
Site Location: Ellesmere Port
Responsible to: Maintenance Manager
Purpose of the Role: To manage engineering stock and stores, support maintenance scheduling, and ensure smooth operation of engineering activities, contributing to operational efficiency, safety, and production standards.
Client Brief: A leading manufacturing facility seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Engineering Coordinator to join their team.

KEY INFORMATION

Reason for Vacancy: Ongoing operational requirement within the Engineering team
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £35,00 - £40,000 depending on experience
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, occasional flexible hours as required
Holidays: Standard entitlement + Bank Holidays
Facilities: Paid breaks, full PPE & uniform, modern facilities, on-site welfare facilities

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Role -

* Control and maintain engineering stores, including stock ordering and receiving new parts.
* Carry out regular stocktakes and implement a controlled stock system via CMMS (Agility).
* Produce preferred supplier lists, negotiate prices, and generate expenditure reports.
* Administer the CMMS system, including user accounts, PPM checklists, schedules, and reports.
* Support co-ordination of machinery schedules and planned work.
* Assist with scheduling of work orders as required.
* Support contract and contractor administration, including permits to work.
* Monitor site utilities and complete meter readings.
* Ensure all sign-off procedures are followed and CMMS inputs are accurate.
* Maintain Health & Safety policies, participate in risk assessments, and create safe systems of work.
* Keep the Maintenance Manager informed of activities, progress, and results.
* Understand engineering terms, critical components, production processes, and SOPs, suggesting improvements where applicable.

Key Skills Required -

* Experienced engineer, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
* Ability to move engineering stock (manual lifting required).
* Excellent attention to detail and proactive, positive "can do" attitude.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Organised, calm under pressure, friendly, approachable, and flexible.
* Computer literate, with experience using CMMS and Microsoft Office packages.

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