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.
What this role looks like
Every project at OAL moves through a delivery cycle: planning, build, installation, commissioning, customer training, and handover.
As Project Coordinator, you help keep that cycle running smoothly.
Some weeks will focus on planning upcoming installations, preparing documentation, and coordinating resources. Other weeks will involve supporting live projects, tracking milestones, communicating with customers and suppliers, and helping resolve issues to keep delivery on schedule.
You will work closely with project engineers, commissioning engineers, customers, and suppliers throughout each stage of delivery.
What you will be doing
Project coordination
Coordinate schedules, activities, and milestones across multiple automation projects to support successful delivery.
Planning and documentation
Prepare and distribute project documentation including programmes, drawings, RAMS, and site safety information.
Resource and logistics planning
Coordinate labour, equipment, travel, and logistics for installation, commissioning, and customer training activities.
Project tracking
Monitor project progress, maintain delivery timelines, and support issue resolution to keep projects moving efficiently.
Customer communication
Act as a key point of contact for customers during project planning and delivery activities, maintaining clear and professional communication throughout.
Cross-functional collaboration
Support communication between customers, engineers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure alignment across all project stages.
Site delivery support
Assist with installation, commissioning, SAT sign-off, customer handover activities, and the transition into aftercare and support.
Project administration
Maintain accurate project records, documentation, schedules, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Health and safety support
Support safe working practices and compliance with customer and OAL standards across office and site-based activities.
What we are looking for
This role would suit someone currently working as a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Support Coordinator, or similar role within a delivery-focused environment.
Organisation and coordination skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep projects progressing effectively.
Communication skills
Confident communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and engineering teams.
Project delivery awareness
Understanding of project delivery processes, scheduling, documentation, and project tracking.
Collaborative approach
Customer-focused, proactive, and comfortable working within a fast-moving team environment.
Health and safety awareness
Understanding of health and safety processes and RAMS documentation would be advantageous.
Full UK driving licence
Required for occasional site visits and project support activities.
Why join OAL?
- Opportunity to work on full automation and systems integration projects
- Exposure to innovative engineering and manufacturing technologies
- Work alongside experienced project and engineering teams
- Fast-paced and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to build long-term career progression within a growing business
- Supportive culture where contribution and ideas are valued
- Professional development support and funded training opportunities
Salary and 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 OAL
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.
