Marine & Helicopter Coordinator
Location: Grimsby area (local applicants preferred – within ~2 hours)
Contract: 18 May 2026 – 30 September 2026 (extension possible)
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts | 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off (day & night shifts, weekends included)
Matchtech is currently recruiting Marine & Helicopter Coordinator to support our client, an international offshore wind farm developer on their construction activities as part of a Global Marine & Helicopter Coordination Centre.
This is a key operational role within Offshore Operations & Logistics, enabling safe offshore operations, secure transit and access to assets, and effective emergency response throughout the construction phase.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate emergency response, acting as first line coordinator and liaising with internal teams and external agencies
* Manage vessel and helicopter traffic control in line with approved procedures
* People, vessel, and communications tracking
* Manage WTG access restrictions and marine traffic access to the OWF
* Optimise vessel allocation and manage changes to daily schedules
* Operate offshore management systems ensuring personnel certification and asset compliance
* Provide and interpret weather forecasts and observation data, advising Project Teams and Vessel Masters
* Liaise with weather data providers and resolve data issues
* Stakeholder liaison (marine, HSE, helicopter operators, inspectors)
* Statutory reporting (pollution, lighting, drifting buoys, vessel infringements)
* Surveillance, vessel avoidance and emergency response planning
Requirements
* Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Marine Coordination
* Strong experience in offshore emergency response
Competent in:
* Supplier Databases for Offshore Operations
* Radio communications
* Maritime certification requirements
* Computer literate and confident with offshore systems
* Proven ability to work under pressure, proactively and as part of a team
Experience with:
* Personnel tracking
* Marine traffic control
* Airspace coordination
* Monitoring offshore weather & marine operations
Additional ad-hoc shifts may be available during and around the main contract period.
Interested or know someone suitable?
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