Project Coordinator

Location: Office based in Gildersome, Leeds

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Are you highly organised, proactive, and great with people? Do you enjoy bringing structure to busy operations and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to support our Sweeping Operations team — helping deliver essential services efficiently, professionally, and on time.

What you’ll do;

As Project Coordinator, you’ll support the Sweeping Operations Manager in the day-to-day coordination and administration of our sweeping contracts portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:

· Coordinating daily and weekly sweeping schedules

· Managing reactive works and adjusting operational plans quickly

· Supporting fleet and vehicle coordination to minimise downtime

· Maintaining accurate operational records and compliance documentation

· Acting as a key point of contact for client enquiries and service updates

· Producing operational and performance reports

· Supporting audits, work order checks, and service quality assurance

· Assisting with tender submissions and business development activity

· Providing office and administrative support to the operational team

· Contributing ideas for continuous improvement and team efficiency

What you’ll get;

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys coordinating people, schedules, systems, and clients all at once. You’ll play a central role in keeping operations running seamlessly, acting as the key link between clients, field teams, suppliers, and the wider business.

You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative operational team where your contribution genuinely matters. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to develop within a growing and essential service area

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is confident juggling multiple priorities while always maintaining exceptional attention to detail and customer service.

You will have;

· Strong organisational and administrative skills

· Experience coordinating operations, scheduling, or service delivery activities

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

· Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook

· Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Ability to spot errors and trends

Any experience highways, sweeping, waste management, logistics, or outdoor services would be ideal but is not essential. Experience with operational management systems and advanced Excel skills including dashboards or pivot tables is also a bonus but not essential.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience

• Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.

• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear, supportive, and straightforward—so you always know what’s coming next.

• Application review: Once you apply, our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role

• Optional video: You’ll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personality—this is completely optional

• Intro call: If you’re a good match, we’ll invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you

• First interview: If selected you’ll then take part in a 1-hour interview, either on Teams or in person, depending on the role

• Next steps: For some roles, there may be a technical assessment and a second-stage interview either on teams or in person.

We’ll keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race

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