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Manufacturing Supervisor Required ASAP Gloucester. Immediate Start Available, Up to £30ph.

Role Details:

Position: Manufacturing SupervisorLocation: Gloucester, GL4Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pmPay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

In this role, you will be responsible for supervising day-to-day production activities, ensuring production targets are achieved, maintaining quality and health & safety standards, leading and developing teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.

We're looking for candidates with:

Previous supervisory or team leader experience within a manufacturing environmentStrong leadership and people management skillsGood understanding of manufacturing processesKnowledge of health & safety regulationsExcellent problem-solving and organisational skillsA continuous improvement mindset

If you have relevant experience and would like to discuss the role, simply reply to this email with your updated CV, or contact me directly at [email protected]

If this role isn't suitable for you but you know someone who may be interested, I'd really appreciate a referral. Additionally, Proactive Global offers a £150 referral scheme. If you refer someone who is successfully placed, you'll receive £150 (T&Cs apply).

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Our client based in Stockbridge are currently looking for a Welder/Fabricator to start ASAP.

Role: Welder/Fabricator

Location: Stockbridge

Duration: Long-term (could lead to permanent work for the right candidate)

Rate: £16-20ph (negotiable depending on previous experience)

Interested candidates must have previous experience in MIG Welding.

Working Hours: 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Further information is available on request.

To avoid missing out on these opportunities please apply online ASAP

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FLT Driver - Counterbalance
Contract

£17.00 - £18.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35)

Bristol

Step into a key role supporting a busy conveyor installation project in Bristol. We are looking for an experienced FLT Driver with a valid Counterbalance Licence and CSCS Card to join the team on a long-term contract.

What will you do:

Operate a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently on site.Support the movement, loading, unloading and positioning of materials.Assist with conveyor installation and site logistics activities.Follow all health & safety procedures and site regulations.Work closely with site teams to ensure project deadlines are met.

What we're looking for:

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.Valid CSCS Card.Previous experience operating FLT on construction or industrial projects.Good awareness of health & safety practices.Reliable, hardworking and available for an immediate start.

Why Apply?

Immediate start available.Competitive rates of £17.00 - £18.00 per hour.LTD or CIS payment options accepted.Long-term contract running until December 2025.Opportunity to work on a large-scale conveyor project.

Location: Bristol
Rate: £17.00 - £18.00 per hour
Contract Duration: Until December 2025
Start Date: Immediate

Ready to get started? Submit your CV today to [email protected] or call at on 01784775880

Proactive also runs a referral programme! If you know someone who may be the right fit for this role, share their details with us. Should they be successfully placed by Proactive, you'll receive a £250 reward (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.

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.

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Electrical Fitter/Conveyor fitter

Bristol

£30 per hour | Saturday £37 per hour | Sunday £47 per hour

Outside IR35 | Ltd or PAYE

We are seeking experienced Electrical Fitters to support a large-scale automation installation project at a brand-new distribution centre. This is a hands-on role focused on installing and wiring conveyor and automation systems within a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical installation on conveyor and automation systemsWiring motors, sensors, and control panelsCable routing, glanding, and terminationElectrical assembly on automation linesConnecting field devices and control equipmentReading and working from electrical drawings and schematicsSupporting system build and installation activitiesAssisting with testing and commissioning

Requirements:

Strong electrical installation experience, ideally within conveyors or automationHands-on electrical fitting and wiring experienceExperience working on new-build construction sitesValid CSCS/ECS Card (Essential)

Project Details:

Location: Bristol

Duration: Till December 2026

Rate: £30 per hour

Saturday Rate: £37 per hour

Sunday Rate: £47 per hour

Status: Outside IR35 - Ltd or PAYE

If you have the electrical fitting and automation experience required and would like to be considered for this project, please send your updated CV to Aadhya Kapoor at [email protected] or call 01784 775880.

Alternatively, apply directly to this advert!

Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply.

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Mechanical Assemblers

Maidenhead, SL6

Proactive Global is hiring for experienced Mechanical Assemblers to work for manufacturing company based in Maidenhead, SL6.

Shift Timings: 07:30am-4:00pm Monday to Friday

Location : Maidenhead,SL6

Pay Rate : £14per hour

Responsibilities:

Assemble and test a range of engineered components and products.Assemble and modify components in accordance with technical instructions and procedures.Carry out testing on completed assemblies to ensure they meet the required specifications.Test and troubleshoot equipment prior to installation.Complete final quality control checks before products are dispatched.Undertake training on new products, equipment and assembly processes.Work in accordance with ISO 9001quality standards and company procedures.Carry out regular stock checks and support accurate inventory management.Receive incoming deliveries and check goods as required.Prepare orders for dispatch and ensure goods are ready for delivery.

Interested candidates can directly apply to this advert and share their CVs at [email protected] or call Guarvi at +44 1784919769.

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Maintenance Engineer Bristol Contract

MUST 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 £40ph outside IR35
Shifts: 12-hour Days & Nights
Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production
Contract: Long-Term 12 months+

MUST HAVE FULL right to work in UK

We'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 site.

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

Reactive and planned maintenance of production machinery

Electrical or mechanical fault finding and repair (depending on skill set)

Minimise downtime and support on breakdowns

Assist with continuous improvement projects

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

Engineering qualification - City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Proven experience in a manufacturing / process/ production environment

Good knowledge of maintaining production or process machinery

Strong background in either mechanical or electrical maintenance

Hands-on approach and ability to work as part of a team

Why Apply?

Excellent hourly rate: Outside IR35

Opportunity to work on a fully automated site with significant ongoing investment

A company known for its supportive culture, teamwork, and training

Very long-term contract that could lead to a permanent role if desired

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Bristol, Cardiff, Barry, Penarth, Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Blackwood, Pontypool, Cwmbran, Newport, Chepstow, Caldicot, Abergavenny, Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea, Yate, Chipping Sodbury, Thornbury, Keynsham, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Frome, Wells, Glastonbury, Street, Bridgwater, Gloucester, Melksham, Corsham, Warminster, Dursley, Stroud, Cirencester and other parts of Avon, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Caerphilly, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff and Newport.

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!

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Business Development Manager - Warehouse AutomationAbout the role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing Warehouse Automation business, with a focus on developing new customer relationships and expanding sales opportunities across Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary.

This is a B2B / freelance interim assignment for approximately 2 years, offering a high level of autonomy and direct cooperation with the Managing Director.

The role is strongly focused on business development and customer acquisition, with technical knowledge of warehouse automation supporting the pre-sales process.

Key responsibilitiesIdentifying and approaching potential end customersBuilding and managing a pipeline of new sales opportunitiesLeveraging both your existing industry network and an established customer databaseIdentifying key stakeholders and decision-makers within customer organisationsUnderstanding customer business needs, processes and warehouse challengesPresenting relevant warehouse automation solutions during the pre-sales processPreparing preliminary budget estimates to support opportunity qualificationManaging customer objections and building strong, long-term relationshipsQualifying opportunities and handing them over to the sales and technical teams for detailed solution design and final calculationWhat we are looking for10+ years of experience in intralogistics and/or warehouse automationProven experience in Business Development or Sales, ideally with a strong hunter mindsetAn established network among end customers within the intralogistics / logistics sectorGood understanding of warehouse automation solutionsExperience with ASRS is a strong advantage, but broader automation experience is also highly relevantKnowledge of solutions and technologies offered by companies such as TGW, Dematic, SSI Schäfer, etc.Strong commercial understanding and the ability to connect customer needs with business solutionsExcellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skillsStrong objection-handling and problem-solving abilitiesHigh level of independence, ownership and initiativeFluent EnglishDriving licence and willingness to travelLocation & Travel

The position can be based anywhere in Poland.

The role covers Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary, therefore regular business travel across the region is expected.

ContractB2B / freelance contractInitial assignment of approximately 2 yearsHigh level of autonomy and direct cooperation with the Managing DirectorWhy this role?

This is an opportunity for an experienced intralogistics professional to take ownership of business development within warehouse automation, use their existing industry network and have a direct impact on customer acquisition and sales pipeline development across the CEE region.

If you are a commercially driven professional who understands the intralogistics and warehouse automation market, knows how to reach the right decision-makers and enjoys developing customer relationships, this could be a strong fit.

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Site Manager - Körber
Location: UK - Various Amazon Sites
Contract: Contract
Client: Körber

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join Körber on major Amazon automation projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong site-based professional with proven experience managing automated warehouse, material handling or logistics projects, ideally within Amazon environments.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day site activities across Amazon automation projects.
Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, engineers and installation teams.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
Coordinate installation, commissioning and integration of automated systems.
Liaise closely with Amazon stakeholders, project managers, engineering teams and suppliers.
Monitor progress, resolve site issues and provide regular project updates.
Ensure all site activities comply with health & safety and project requirements.
Support testing, commissioning and handover of automation systems.

Essential Experience

Proven experience as a Site Manager / Site Lead on automation or material handling projects.
Previous Amazon project experience is essential.
Strong understanding of warehouse automation, conveyors, sortation or automated material handling systems.
Experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams.
Strong understanding of site health & safety requirements.
Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel and work across Amazon sites as required.

Desirable

Experience with Körber, Dematic, Vanderlande or other major automation providers.
Experience working on large-scale fulfilment or distribution centre projects.
Relevant site management or health & safety qualifications.

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Site Manager - Körber
Location: UK - Various Amazon Sites
Contract: Contract
Client: Körber

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join Körber on major Amazon automation projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong site-based professional with proven experience managing automated warehouse, material handling or logistics projects, ideally within Amazon environments.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day site activities across Amazon automation projects.
Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, engineers and installation teams.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
Coordinate installation, commissioning and integration of automated systems.
Liaise closely with Amazon stakeholders, project managers, engineering teams and suppliers.
Monitor progress, resolve site issues and provide regular project updates.
Ensure all site activities comply with health & safety and project requirements.
Support testing, commissioning and handover of automation systems.

Essential Experience

Proven experience as a Site Manager / Site Lead on automation or material handling projects.
Previous Amazon project experience is essential.
Strong understanding of warehouse automation, conveyors, sortation or automated material handling systems.
Experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams.
Strong understanding of site health & safety requirements.
Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel and work across Amazon sites as required.

Desirable

Experience with Körber, Dematic, Vanderlande or other major automation providers.
Experience working on large-scale fulfilment or distribution centre projects.
Relevant site management or health & safety qualifications.

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Contract Maintenance Engineer - Hatfield Hertfordshire (Outside IR35)

Rate: £37ph Outside IR35 LTD or Umbrella
Hours:8-hour shifts - Monday to Friday and overtime
Length: 6 months
Start: ASAP

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturer in Hatfield. This is a hands-on a contract where you'll keep high-speed production lines running smoothly in a modern, well-invested site.

Why Apply?

Outside IR356 month contract Supportive team with good feedback from current engineers

Key Duties

Preventive and reactive maintenance of machineryWorking 8 hour rotation shifts, mornings, afternoons, nights.Mechanical/electrical fault finding and repairsWork on conveyors and automated production equipmentMinimise downtime and support continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship / NVQ / C&G)Hands-on experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturingMulti-skilled preferred (mechanical & electrical)Ability to use initiative in a fast-paced environment

Apply Now
If this Maintenance Engineer role sounds right for you, contact Simon on 07799 866285 or email [email protected].

Commutable from Hatfield, St Albans, Bedford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, Bishop Stortford, Standsted, Letchworth, Luton, Biggleswade, Watford, Potters Bar, Enfield, Harlow, Cheshunt, Hoddesdon, Borehamwood, Epping, other parts of London, Hertfordshire, and Essex

Proactive (About Us)

We specialise in FMCG Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing, Automation and Machinery OEMs & System Integrators.

Our FMCG division is structured into niche specialist teams across Engineering, Operations (Technical & Production), Projects, and Senior Appointments.

With a network of offices in the City of London, West London, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and an international reach, Proactive supplies both permanent and contract workforces to clients nationwide.

Backed by a proven track record of successful partnerships, we understand the challenges you face and work closely with you to ensure the right fit for every role

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