Project Coordinator

Gap Personnel; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator for a factory relocation project in Cullompton. The role involves overseeing the movement of production machinery and coordinating with various teams to ensure a smooth transition. Key responsibilities include planning relocation activities, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, with potential for a fixed-term contract extension.

Benefits

Fixed-term contract with potential extension

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity for significant impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating machinery or production line moves between factory sites.
• Strong planning, organisation and project coordination skills.
• Confident communicator, able to collaborate and influence across departments.
• Understanding of equipment installation and commissioning standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee the relocation of production machinery.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and H&S teams.
• Prepare project schedules and risk assessments.
• Support decommissioning, transport, and commissioning activities.
• Track progress and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Planning and organisation

Industrial health & safety understanding

Job description

Project Coordinator – Production Machinery/Line Relocation

Cullompton | Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months, Potential Extension)
£35,000–£45,000 DOE

We’re looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to support a major factory relocation project based in Cullompton. The successful candidate will have proven experience coordinating the movement of production machinery or full production lines from one manufacturing site to another, ensuring a smooth, safe and efficient transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee the relocation of production machinery and/or full production lines.
• Work closely with engineering, production, operations, and H&S teams as well as external contractors.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, risk assessments, method statements and equipment inventories.
• Support decommissioning, transport, installation and commissioning activities at the new location.
• Track progress, resolve issues proactively, and deliver clear updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, legally and in line with project timelines.

Skills & Experience

• Essential: Proven experience coordinating machinery or production line moves between factory sites.
• Strong planning, organisation and project coordination skills.
• Confident communicator, able to collaborate and influence across departments.
• Understanding of equipment installation, commissioning standards and industrial health & safety.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Fixed‑term 12 month contract with potential extension for the right candidate.
• £35,000–£45,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to make a major impact on a significant site transition.
• A dynamic, practical role working alongside multiple technical teams.