Marine and Helicopter Coordinator

Darwin Recruitment GmbH; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in offshore wind construction is seeking a Marine & Helicopter Coordinator in Grimsby. This role involves coordinating emergency responses, managing vessel traffic, and ensuring safe operations during the construction of an Offshore Wind Farm. Candidates should have at least 2 years of marine coordination experience and be able to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Marine Coordination.
• Competent with offshore supplier databases and radio comms.
• Skilled in personnel tracking and offshore weather monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency response and manage vessel/helicopter traffic.
• Track personnel, vessels, and communications across the Offshore Wind Farm.
• Maintain stakeholder communication and statutory reporting.

Skills

Marine Coordination

Communication

Emergency Response

Teamwork

Job description

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Grimsby, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

JN -052025-104684_1747750275

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Posted:

20.05.2025

Expiry Date:

04.07.2025

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Job Description:

Marine & Helicopter Coordinator – Freelance – Grimsby

Location: Grimsby (Local applicants preferred within ~2 hours)

Availability: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6 months + extension

Our client, a leader in offshore wind construction, is seeking a skilled Marine & Helicopter Coordinator to support safe and efficient operations during the construction of an Offshore Wind Farm (OWF). You’ll be a critical part of the Offshore Operations & Logistics department, responsible for ensuring smooth vessel and helicopter coordination, emergency response, and operational tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

* Coordinate emergency response as first-line responder, liaising with project staff and external agencies
* Control vessel/helicopter traffic per established procedures
* Track personnel, vessels, and communications across the OWF
* Manage WTG access restrictions and optimise vessel usage
* Operate the offshore management system – certification and asset tracking
* Provide and interpret weather/observation data for operational recommendations
* Manage daily coordination with weather data providers
* Maintain stakeholder communication and statutory reporting (pollution, lighting, buoys, infringements)
* Monitor marine operations and ensure safe airspace coordination
* Support surveillance, vessel avoidance, documentation, HSE, and marine inspection tasks

Requirements:

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in Marine Coordination
* Competent with offshore supplier databases and radio comms
* Familiar with maritime certification and offshore emergency response
* Skilled in personnel tracking, marine/air traffic control, and offshore weather monitoring
* Strong team player, proactive under pressure, excellent communication skills
* Computer literate, able to manage documentation and reporting processes
* Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts – 1 week on / 1 week off
* Shift schedule includes day/night/weekend shifts – to be confirmed at interview

Interested?

Please send your CV to [emailprotected]

Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy).

Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests.

We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees.

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Job Requirements:

Marine & Helicopter Coordinator - Freelance - GrimsbyLocation: Grimsby (Local applicants preferred within ~2 hours)Availability: Full-timeStart Date: ASAPContract Duration: 6 months + extensionOur client, a leader in offshore wind construction, is seeking a skilled Marine & Helicopter Coordinator to support safe and efficient operations during the construction of an Offshore Wind Farm (OWF). You'll be a critical part of the Offshore Operations & Logistics department, responsible for ensuring smooth vessel and helicopter coordination, emergency response, and operational tracking.