Project Coordinator

The company

A Manufacturing Business based in South Birmingham, who are leading the way in research, development and manufacture of sustainable polymer technology solutions, working closely and in partnership with some of the largest global brands and FMCG industries.

After seeing a large increase in production due to key investments over the past few years, the company are rapidly expanding their team to fulfil their various projects both internally and externally and are looking for a Project Coordinator to join them on a permanent basis.

The role

Reporting to a Senior Manager, A Project Co-ordinator is now required join the team on a permanent basis to efficiently plan and co-ordinate key business critical projects.

Standard Day shifts 8am-4:30pm (40 hours per week)

You will take responsibility for:

• Planning, scoping, and drawing individual projects set by the commercial/technical teams ensuring business objectives are met with.
• Managing portfolio of internal and external projects and regularly communicate progress to all stakeholders
• Ensure all documents are up to date such as Gantt charts, customer information/CRM system, written reports, and presentations.
• Proactively building and managing relationships with relevant stakeholders and customers
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks and roadblocks to project delivery. Keeping up to date with health and safety, regulatory and technical innovations and always ensuring quality and compliance to meet legal obligations whilst supporting continuous development.
  
  

What you need

It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:

• At least 2 years project co-ordination/management experience in a fast-paced environment. Preferably in a technical or commercial sector
• Prince2/APMQ frameworks experience
• GCSE pass or functional skills in English and Maths.
• Computer literate and skilled in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• A skilled communicator who is confident dealing with customers and stakeholders and can work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  

Other DESIRABLE skills include:

• Qualified in Prince2/APMQ is highly advantageous
• Previous Projects experience working within the packaging / manufacturing / R&D / Plastics/ Polymers industries would be desirable
  
  

What is on offer

On offer is the chance to join a rapidly expanding company who offer a wealth of progression whilst having the opportunity to contribute towards the world's sustainability initiatives. The client is attracting huge investments, growing to a team of over 60 staff since 2017, currently commissioning advanced new machinery. They have a clear vision for the future, with a track record of organic growth which enables individual development and progression. Taking all this into account, this is a great opportunity for a Project Coordinator looking to secure their future and invest in themselves, and a great salary of £35,000.

How to apply?

For more information on this role please contact us at our Birmingham office on 0121 820 7020 or email me on

Alternatively, please use the link in this ad to apply now.

We will aim to respond back to all successful applications within 5 days. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful, however we will keep your CV and details on file to consider you for more relevant opportunities in the future.

Pontem Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency who aim to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers within the Engineering, Manufacturing & Logistics sectors.

Pontem Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.