Engineering Coordinator

Scantec; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG Food Manufacturer based in Harlow is seeking an Engineering Coordinator to ensure effective asset care for all equipment and infrastructure. This role includes coordinating engineering activities, providing leadership, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background, effective communication skills, and relevant qualifications in management and safety to drive improvement initiatives. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-skilled) required.
• Minimum NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or ONC/HNC necessary.
• I.E.E. Regulations 18th Edition certification is needed.
• Food Safety level 3 must be attained.
• Safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Mechanical and electrical engineering expertise required.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems is advantageous.
• Analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills are beneficial.
• Experience in root cause analysis is important.
• Basic food hygiene awareness is needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program.
• Develop action plans for resolving engineering tasks.
• Support the Engineering Strategy for Asset Care.
• Provide technical support during fault-finding activities.
• Deliver hands-on cover for Shift Engineers.
• Procure engineering spares and services.
• Manage Health & Safety surveillance and risk assessments.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and training of Engineers.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Mechanical and electrical engineering skills

Analytical and mathematical problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Basic food hygiene awareness

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-skilled)

Minimum NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or ONC/HNC

I.E.E. Regulations 18th Edition

Food Safety level 3

Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely)

Tools

Knowledge SCADA System

Job description

Engineering Coordinator:
Salary is negotiable dependant on experience:
Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading FMCG Food Manufacturer based in Harlow, Essex. We're assisting in their search for an Engineering Coordinator.

As Engineering Coordinator, you'd be responsible for ensuring safe and effective asset care for all equipment, services, utilities, and infrastructure across the site. This role will coordinate all day-to-day engineering activities on site, acting as the central link between maintenance teams, production, and external vendors.

The Engineering Coordinator provides leadership, development, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and standards for customers. Additionally, the role will deputise for the Head of Engineering when required, ensuring operational continuity and adherence to compliance standards.

Engineering Coordinator - Role Key Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate execution of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program.
• Develop action plans to resolve engineering tasks from a prioritised list.
• Support delivery of the Engineering Strategy for Asset Care.
• Provide technical support during fault‑finding activities.
• Provide ASH cover and deputise for HOE and Shift Engineers.
• Deliver rostered hands‑on cover for Shift Engineers.
• Procure engineering spares and services.
• Execute scheduled contract maintenance activities.
• Manage Health & Safety surveillance and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, mandatory, and legal requirements.
• Support and manage project delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Develop KPIs and progress reporting.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and training of Engineers.
• Identify solutions to support site facilities Engineering Team and contractors.
• Assist HoE in identifying training providers to develop team skills.
• Support control of Engineering R&R budget.
• Manage Stores, Multi‑skilled Engineers, and Contractors.

Required skills & experience

• Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi‑skilled)
• Minimum NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or ONC/HNC
• I.E.E. Regulations 18th Edition
• Food Safety level 3
• Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Mechanical and electrical engineering skills
• Knowledge SCADA System
• Analytical and mathematical problem‑solving
• Root cause analysis
• Basic food hygiene awareness

Closes: Jan 8th 2026