Mechanical Coordinator

Dalkia; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24-25 days

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Recognition awards

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Dalkia at Heysham 1 is seeking a Mechanical Coordinator to lead a nine-person mechanical team. You will coordinate project work, planned maintenance and reactive tasks, ensuring delivery to safety and quality standards while building strong working relationships with EDF and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leadership, planning, RAMS, and timely delivery in a safety-critical environment. If you have supervisory experience and broad mechanical knowledge, this is an essential project leadership

Qualifications

• Experience supervising mechanical maintenance teams in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the nine-person mechanical team.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver project-based mechanical works, PPM and reactive tasks.
• Review requirements and prepare pricing for project-based mechanical works.
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure site procedures are followed.
• Prepare RAMS, review risk assessments and method statements.
• Produce maintenance reports and documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders including EDF to coordinate activities.
• Support outages and wider project activities; drive team performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical systems

Planning & prioritising

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

RAMS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Coordinator

Location: Heysham 1
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, plus an excellent benefits package
Working hours: Monday–Thursday, 07:45–16:15 | Friday, 07:45–12:45

Join Dalkia as a Mechanical Coordinator at Heysham 1

Are you an experienced mechanical professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality maintenance and project work?

Dalkia is looking for a proactive and motivated Mechanical Coordinator/Supervisor to join our team at Heysham 1. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in coordinating a team of nine mechanical engineers, overseeing project-based activities, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across the station.

Working closely with the team and key stakeholders, including EDF, you'll play an important role in ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards, while maintaining strong working relationships and supporting the continued development of the team.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and coordinating the team: Manage the day-to-day activities of the nine-person mechanical team, providing direction, support and motivation to ensure work is completed effectively.
• Planning and delivering work: Coordinate project-based activities, planned maintenance and reactive works, ensuring tasks are appropriately planned, resourced and delivered on time.
• Pricing project work: Review requirements and prepare pricing for project-based mechanical works.
• Maintaining health and safety standards: Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements, procedures and site standards.
• Setting the team to work: Review work order cards, prepare and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and complete maintenance reports and associated documentation.
• Building strong relationships: Liaise with key stakeholders, including EDF, to coordinate activities, resolve issues and maintain effective communication.
• Supporting outages and projects: Participate in refuelling outages, station outages and wider project activities as required.
• Driving performance and development: Encourage high standards of workmanship, teamwork and continuous improvement across the mechanical team.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who combines strong mechanical knowledge with the confidence and ability to lead a team effectively.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within mechanical maintenance or a similar industrial environment.
• A strong understanding of mechanical systems, industrial machinery and maintenance practices.
• The ability to plan, coordinate and prioritise workloads to meet operational and project deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate others and maintain high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to manage maintenance documentation and reports.
• A proactive approach to personal development, with a willingness to undertake ongoing training and expand your skills.

What we offer

At Dalkia, we recognise the contribution our people make and offer a competitive package, including:

• 24 days' annual leave, increasing to 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• An excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A flexible benefits package, including retail discounts, wellbeing support and an electric vehicle scheme (subject to acceptance).
• Recognition awards to celebrate achievements and contributions.
• Employee referral bonuses.

Why join Dalkia?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day mechanical activities at Heysham 1, lead an established team and contribute to the successful delivery of essential maintenance and project work in a dynamic, safety-critical environment.

At Dalkia, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.