Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Gloucester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and driven individual to join our Rapid Prototyping (RP) Projects Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background and commercial awareness to support and coordinate fast-paced projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the central point of contact between sales, production, customers, and subcontract suppliers
* Provide technical guidance, quotations, capacity updates, and scheduling information to help customers meet their project goals
* Liaise directly with customers and key decision-makers to win business and develop strong long-term relationships
* Ensure alignment between customer requirements and company sales and production targets
* Monitor daily scheduling capacity and proactively promote additional services to customers where appropriate
* Attend external visits to other group companies and customer sites as required
* Maintain a high standard of communication across all departments to ensure seamless project delivery
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Proven project management experience, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
* Good knowledge of 3D printing processes and commercial awareness of the plastics industry
* Understanding of CNC machining processes
* Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Additional Requirements:
* A collaborative team player with excellent reliability and timekeeping
* Proficient in reading and interpreting 2D engineering drawings
* Working knowledge of CAD software, including Mini Magics, SolidWorks, CATIA, and SpaceClaim
To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.
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