OUR EXPERTISE

OUR NUMBERS

  • 25

    Years of expertise

    We’ve been providing exciting roles in automation, manufacturing, and advanced technology for over 2 decades.

  • 13

    Global offices

    Our teams across UK, Europe, USA, RSA, India and APAC extend a global reach for identifying top employers.

  • 28

    Days to hired

    From refining your employee brand to sourcing niche positions, we’re committed to your success.

With extensive experience in the automation sectors, high technical understanding and global talent pools, Proactive Global is best placed to support you with national or global placement needs in the automation and intralogistics sectors.

​We have deep expertise in the automation and intralogistics sector and strong connections with top companies across specialized fields. Partner with us to find a role that aligns with your skills and career goals while benefiting from our industry insights and dedicated support. Our recruiters work alongside you, offering tailored guidance to secure opportunities that drive excitement and long-term growth. Focus on your strengths while we navigate the complexities of your job search. Let our specialized expertise and extensive network help you take the next step in your automation and intralogistics career.

From global e-commerce fulfilment centers to supermarket DCs, COVID accelerated the shift from traditional to online retail and companies recognize the importance of optimizing their logistics and delivery services.

Some of our automated warehousing roles include:

  • Automation engineer
  • Assembly supervisor
  • Controls engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Engineering operative
  • Field service technician
  • Maintenance technician
  • Industrial electrician

We work with solutions providers and some of the largest airports in the world.

Some of our aviation roles include:​
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  • Project engineer
  • Layout engineer
  • Solution design engineer
  • Simulation engineer
  • Data analyst
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Materials handling is the backbone of global logistics and communication. We specialise in partnering with organisations worldwide catering to both small-scale operations and large-scale enterprises. Our focus lies in matching these companies to the correct candidates who are adept in designing product formulations, optimizing packaging, refining manufacturing processes, implementing automation solutions, and maintaining operational systems. 

Some of our materials handling roles include:

  • Automation & controls engineer
  • Contract manager
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Systems design engineer
  • Production operative
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Labor scarcity has increased the appetite to automate manufacturing processes.

Some of our FMCG roles include:

  • Maintenance engineer
  • Health & safety officer
  • Industrial shelf/racking team leader
  • Stock coordinator
  • Stock controller
  • Site services engineer
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OUR AUTOMATION JOBS

Maintenance Engineer - £42ph - FMCG

Added 09/30/2026

Maintenance Engineer - North London Rate: up to £42per hour Umbrella + Overtime Shifts: 12-hour Days & Nights Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production Contract: Long-Term 12 months+We're working with a world-class manufacturer with an impeccable reputation for quality, high standards, and investment in people. They are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join their team at a brand-new, fully automated factory near Enfield.This is a long-term contract role for an experienced Maintenance Engineer, with the opportunity to work on newly installed, cutting-edge machinery and be part of an expanding site.Maintenance Engineer ResponsibilitiesReactive and planned maintenance of production machineryElectrical or...

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Maintenance Engineer - Manufacturing - 4 on 4 off

Added 09/30/2026

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LONDON / South London12-HOUR DAYS & NIGHTS | £58000 | PERMANENTSector: Manufacturing / Automated ProductionAT A GLANCE£58,000 salary12-hour days and nightsPermanent positionAward-winning global FMCG manufacturerSignificant investment across the businessHighly automated FMCG manufacturing environmentMajor investment in machinery, technology and peopleExcellent training and developmentClear opportunities to progress into leadership, projects, reliability or continuous improvementFMCG or manufacturing experience essentialTHE OPPORTUNITYAre you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join an award-winning global FMCG manufacturer that is investing heavily in its people, technology and engineering function?We are working with a highly successful global FMCG business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and...

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Lead Maintenance Engineer - Manufacturing - 4 on 4 off

Added 09/30/2026

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LONDON / South London12-HOUR DAYS & NIGHTS | £65000 | PERMANENTSector: Manufacturing / Automated ProductionLead Maintenance Engineer London (Wembley) - Supervisor RoleSalary: £65,000 plus bonus Shifts: 4 on 4 off days and nightsSector: Manufacturing / ProductionOverviewOn behalf of our client, a leading name in the manufacturing sector, we are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer that can start up to a Lead Engineer This role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias to take ownership of maintenance operations within a busy production environment.The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will be...

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Maintenance Engineer - Outside IR35 - Manufacturing

Added 09/30/2026

Maintenance Engineer Wakefield ContractMUST have UK Maintenance Technician experience working in fully automated production factory(This is NOT an FM role and NOT an automated warehouse role) - MUST be factory maintenance Rate up to £37ph outside IR35 Shifts: 4 on 4 off 12-hour Days only Sector: Manufacturing / Automated ProductionMUST HAVE FULL right to work in UKWe're working with an award winning manufacturer with their fully automated production facility and very advanced machinery. This is a long-term contract role for an experienced Maintenance Engineer, with the opportunity to work on newly installed, cutting-edge machinery and be part of an expanding...

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Engineering Team Leader - Manufacturing

Added 09/30/2026

ENGINEERING TEAM LEADER London Monday to Friday DAYS | Hayes - West London | Circa £67,000 | Global Manufacturing BusinessAT A GLANCECirca £67,000Monday to Friday - daysEngineering Team Leader position within a large manufacturing siteLead and develop a larger team of Maintenance EngineersGlobal manufacturing businessWell-established and highly successful organisationStrong opportunities for career development and progressionResponsibility for people, performance, contractors and engineering deliveryManufacturing experience essentialUK based with full right to work in the UKTHE OPPORTUNITYAre you an experienced Engineering Team Leader looking for your next challenge, or an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready to move into engineering leadership?We are working with a...

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer DAYS

Added 09/30/2026

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Kettering - focusing on project related work, planned maintenance, and continious improvmentsLocation: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: £54000-£56000+ Bonus + Good Pension Shift: 8 hour shift rotation, lots of time off Employment: PermanentMaintenance EngineerThe RoleWe are working with an award-winning manufacturer that is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team on a shift-based pattern.This is a hands-on, reactive maintenance role, where the main responsibility will be responding to breakdowns and getting production machinery back up and running as quickly and safely as possible.The role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding, diagnosing problems...

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They were super professional and helpful when I was looking for a new career. They were able to keep things moving especially quickly and have changed my life. I have never had a better experience with a recruiter. Many thanks to Chris Aherne!

Paul Taylor

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