Commissioning Manager

Reference: commstore_1779184333

Commissioning Manager
Birmingham, UK (Extensive Travel Required)
Up to £75K per annum

About the Role


We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a team delivering advanced automated warehouse solutions across the UK and internationally. This role will focus on leading the commissioning phase of high-performance automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) used in modern logistics and distribution environments.

Although the role is based in Birmingham, the successful candidate will spend most of their time travelling to customer sites to oversee installation, commissioning, and system validation activities.

Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £75,000 (Negotiable)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the commissioning of automated warehouse systems on customer sites.
  • Coordinate with engineering, software, and project management teams to ensure successful system integration.
  • Plan and oversee system testing, validation, and performance verification prior to handover.
  • Manage commissioning schedules, site activities, and technical resources.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installation and startup.
  • Ensure all activities meet quality, safety, and operational performance standards.
  • Support customer training and final system handover.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in commissioning, installation, or deployment of automation or industrial systems.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and site coordination skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work on customer sites.
  • Experience within automation, robotics, material handling, conveyors, or warehouse systems.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

  • Experience working with AutoStore automated warehouse systems (advantage but not essential).
  • Background in automation, electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering.
  • Experience commissioning large-scale logistics or warehouse automation projects.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent position within a growing warehouse automation sector.
  • Salary up to £75,000 (negotiable depending on experience).
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automated logistics systems.
  • Exposure to multiple projects and customer environments.
  • Career development within a rapidly expanding automation industry.

Interested or know someone suitable? Send your CV to Luana Ferreira at [email protected] or call her on 07918726944.

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£55,000.00 - £75,000.00
Per annum
GBP55000 - GBP75000 per annum

West Midlands

Permanent

Added 19/05/2026
Reference: commstore_1779184333

Commissioning Manager

West Midlands
Permanent

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