Project Co-ordinator: Automation & Maintenance

Derbyshire (office-based with nationwide site visits)

£40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

Rise10 Recruitment are proud to be supporting a leading engineering organisation in the search for a Minor Works Co-ordinator to join their System Support (Maintenance) Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a controls or automation background who is ready to step into a project coordination role—while still staying technically hands-on when needed. You’ll play a key role in connecting engineers, clients, and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The Role

• Coordinate and oversee minor works projects within the system support team
• Act as the main point of contact for project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Ensure engineers are equipped with the right tools, materials, and information
• Provide technical support when required, including occasional hands-on fault finding and system upgrades
• Liaise directly with clients, managing requirements, updates, and overall satisfaction
• Coordinate site activities and labour planning
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and site regulations
• Support modifications, upgrades, and maintenance across PLC, SCADA, and control systems
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve delivery issues
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive continuous improvement

About You

• Experience in a coordination, supervisory, or project-based role within automation, control systems, or similar
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and industrial control systems
• Electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting experience (or solid working knowledge)
• The ability to balance coordination responsibilities with technical involvement
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients and engineers
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Full UK Driving Licence

Working Hours

• 40-hour working week
• Flexible working pattern: Core hours 9:30am – 4:00pm (Monday–Thursday), early finish Fridays (1:00pm), subject to workload
• Flexibility required for UK-wide site work, including occasional nights and weekends

What’s On Offer

• Paid overtime
• Unsociable hours paid at 1.5x
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible working hours and holiday allowance
• Birthday off with pay
• Company sick pay
• Pension contribution
• Profit share bonus
• £500 annual allowance for personal activities
• Employee wellbeing programme with 24/7 support
• Free access to onsite gym

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, combining technical expertise with project coordination, apply today!