Technical Coordinator (Research and Development Department)
Protec's Research and Development department has an opportunity for a Technical Coordinator. The successful candidate must possess excellent organisational and communication skills, keen attention to detail, knowledge of industry products and services.
- Closing Date:TBC
- Job Location:Nelson, Head Office
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Contract Type
Full time -
Salary
Dependent on previous experience -
Hours
40 hours per week
Typical Responsibilities
- Strategically planning and scheduling engineering activities using Microsoft DevOps to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager (PJM) to align internal timelines to master project plans.
- Continuously update and refine engineering plans to reflect evolving project requirements and resource availability.
- Schedule internal engineering meetings, including chairing discussions and documenting minutes for follow-up actions.
- Manage and prioritize incoming workflow to the R&D department, minimizing disruption and optimizing resource allocation to maintain operational efficiency across engineering teams.
- Determine any risks to meeting agreed timescales, and work on mitigation strategies.
- Oversee staff leave scheduling and approvals to ensure adequate coverage and continuity of project execution.
- Perform administrative functions in support of the Product Engineering Process (PEP), including documentation and reporting.
- Coordinate invoicing and audit activities with regulatory and external approval bodies.
- Maintain and support product documentation across internal departments and external approval bodies.
- Provide general administrative support to the engineering department as needed
Person Specification
Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.
| Qualifications | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Degree level or equivalent ideally in Business or Technology. | Desirable | Application |
| Experience | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Industry experience in a fire alarm or life safety systems. | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Delivering technical administrative support within an engineering product development environment. | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Understanding of a product management process within an engineering product development environment. | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Knowledge on project scheduling to plan, track, and manage engineering workflows using DevOps tools or equivalent. | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Familiarity with regulation standards and audit coordination formalities. | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Skills / Abilities | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent oral and written communication skills. | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. | Essential | Interview / Application |
| The ability to manage and maintain accurate records, detailed within technical documents. | Essential | Interview |
| Ability to communicate effectively with staff at varying levels throughout a company. | Essential | Interview |
| Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative. | Essential | Interview |
| Comfortable chairing discussions and capturing actionable minutes within an engineering team. | Essential | Interview |
| Understanding of regulation standards and legal obligations relating to product development. | Desirable | Interview |
| Other | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment to confidentiality and data protection. | Essential | Interview |
| Enthusiasm, innovation, and willingness to learn. | Essential | Interview / Application |
Apply Now
Email your CV, job application form and any relevant further information to recruitment@protec.co.uk
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