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The BHS Site Manager is responsible for overseeing the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of automated baggage handling systems at SFO. This role manages the coordination of mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems to ensure compliance with TSA, airport, safety, and performance requirements. The Site Manager serves as the primary on-site leader, driving project execution from installation through final system handover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all on-site installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities.Manage project schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and technical teams.Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and software integration efforts.Oversee verification of conveyor logic, sortation accuracy, drive systems, and network communications.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving automation and control systems.Ensure compliance with safety regulations, TSA requirements, NEC codes, and NFPA standards.Maintain project documentation, testing records, punch lists, and turnover packages.Support successful system acceptance and operational handover.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience managing industrial automation, material handling, or baggage handling system projects.Proven experience leading large-scale automation projects in active brownfield environments, preferably airports.Strong knowledge of PLCs, I/O mapping, control schematics, industrial networks, and automated sortation systems.Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary technical teams.Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and airport operational requirements.

Key Success Factors

Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within performance requirements.Effectively lead installation, commissioning, and testing activities.Maintain critical path schedules and resolve site issues proactively.Ensure seamless transition from installation through final system acceptance and handover.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Maintenance Manager Leeds | Award-Winning Manufacturer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a passionate, award-winning manufacturer in Leeds. The business has a strong leadership team, clear structure, and a proven track record of investing in its people and technology.

This Maintenance Manager position offers genuine career development opportunities across multiple departments, making it ideal for someone looking to progress into broader operational or senior leadership roles.

Package & Benefits

Salary: £60000-£65000

Pension

Generous holidays

Monday to Friday days

Additional management training Further progression to next level engineering managementAbout the Role

The successful Maintenance Manager will lead engineering maintenance activities across their site in Leeds, ensuring maximum plant reliability, reduced downtime, and continuous improvement in OEE performance. You will manage engineering teams within a manufacturing environment and drive best practice maintenance strategies.

Lead Engineers or Team Managers stepping up into their first Maintenance Manager role will also be considered.

Key Requirements

UK Experience working within manufacturing or automated engineering environments

UK Proven experience managing engineering teams

Electrical or Mechanical qualification or completed apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and manage the planned preventative maintenance programme

Implement and manage maintenance schedules to ensure optimal plant condition

Maintain and develop planned maintenance systems with budget accountability

Create flexible maintenance plans aligned to production demands

Allocate work to engineering specialists and manage performance feedback

Identify training needs and develop team capability plans

Manage spare parts stock levels to support operational continuity while controlling cost

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and training requirements

Support Continuous Improvement and Zero Loss initiatives

For more information on the Maintenance Manager Leeds role please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply.

Maintenance Manager role is commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Pontefract, Wakefield, Ossett, Dewsbury, Castleford, Heckmondwike, Barnsley, Normanton, Middleton Park, Great Preston, Swillington, Newsam Green, Morley, Lofthouse, Robin Hood, Methley, Woodlesford, Garforth and other parts of West Yorkshire

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 £250*. *T&Cs apply

Why work with Proactive?

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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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