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Contract Operations Engineer | Sydney & Melbourne

Contract: 12 months
Start date: December
Location: Sydney and Melbourne

About the opportunity

Our client is a global e-commerce and logistics organisation. They are looking for a Contract Operations Engineer to join their Australian Global Engineering Services team and support the delivery of new building launches, retrofits and conversions across their customer fulfilment network.

About the team

The engineering function manages the execution, testing and commissioning of all equipment scope within the fulfilment network, typically Material Handling Equipment. Building infrastructure and utilities (transformers, HVAC etc.) and the robotics scope sit with separate teams.

Operations Engineering works closely with Solutions Engineering, who own equipment design and procurement. Together, the two teams cover the full life-cycle of the equipment scope.

The wider Australian team is approximately 23 people across four project delivery functions, based mainly in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Work arrangement

Mainly on-site across Sydney and Melbourne sites, with exact sites to be confirmedTravel of 60-70% to construction projects (greenfield and retrofit) to manage projects and vendors during deliveryOn-site five days a week during peak execution periods; virtual work when sites are shut outside executionContractors remain within their home city. Sydney-based contractors travel to Sydney sites only, and Melbourne-based contractors to Melbourne sites only. No interstate travel is required

Key responsibilities

Manage the execution, testing and commissioning of MHE and related equipment scopeManage multiple projects and tasks at once, influencing, negotiating and communicating with internal stakeholders, contractors and vendorsPlan projects, manage budgets and report regularly on project statusAdminister vendor contracts, including conflict resolution, negotiation and escalation managementBuild consensus across cross-functional teams and resolve contentious issues

Skills and experience

Preferred

Technical problem-solving experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies and systems, including robotics and high-speed manufacturing. Engineering or project management experience from other industries will be considered.

Nice to have

Construction experience, including building permits and compliance, site safety, site coordination and construction methodologiesAbility to read and interpret technical documentation such as engineering drawings, specifications and manuals, with an understanding of Australian standards and regulatory requirementsExperience with Autodesk products (AutoCAD and Navisworks)

What we are looking for

Deep dive: You stay connected to project detail, understand how different groups and systems interact, and gather data to solve problems, even when it is difficult.Deliver results: You prioritise the work that matters most, communicate project status regularly, and persist through obstacles. This is a fast-moving environment with no dull moments.Earn trust: You build positive working relationships and follow through on commitments, with many cross-functional dependencies.Communication: You explain ideas clearly, seek diverse perspectives, listen to feedback and are willing to change direction when it leads to a better outcome.

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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* Are you a driven new-business _hunter_ who thrives on winning customers and closing high-value robotics and automation projects?
* Are you passionate about industrial robotics, cobots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and enjoy translating innovative technologies into real commercial solutions?
* Do you want the autonomy to own your territory, represent a world-leading robotics manufacturer and work alongside a highly capable engineering team?

The Client:
Our client is a globally leader in industrial robotics and intelligent automation, delivering cutting-edge robotic technologies and automation solutions to some of the world's most innovative manufacturers and industrial organisations.

With an established international footprint and a reputation for engineering excellence, this organisation offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), intelligent software and automation services.
With ambitious growth plans across Australia and New Zealand, they are now looking to appoint a commercially driven Sales Consultant to accelerate new-business growth across VIC, SA and WA.

Your Responsibilities:
* Drive new business growth across VIC, SA and WA, with a strong focus on proactive prospecting, lead generation and conversion (80% new business).
* Manage and develop selected key accounts while identifying new opportunities across diverse industrial and manufacturing sectors.
* Sell innovative robotics and automation technologies, including industrial robots, cobots, AMRs and associated automation solutions.
* Manage the full sales lifecycle - from prospecting and qualification through to RFQs/RFPs, proposals, commercial negotiation and close.
* Develop and close project-based opportunities across short to longer sales cycles.
* Work closely with internal engineering, technical support and customer service teams to deliver commercially viable, customer-focused solutions.
* Act as a product and solution champion, confidently engaging both technical and commercial decision-makers.
* Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and customer networking opportunities.
* Maintain strong pipeline management, forecasting and sales performance against agreed targets.

About You:
You are a personable, commercially astute and results-driven sales professional who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships, uncovering opportunities and winning new business.
You bring energy, tenacity and a genuine passion for automation technology, complemented by the confidence to engage customers and convert technical opportunities into commercial success.

You Bring:
* 5+ years' experience in B2B sales, ideally within industrial robotics, automation, manufacturing equipment, engineering solutions or related industries.
* A proven ability to proactively generate new business, qualify opportunities and convert leads into sales.
* Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project-based sales and multiple stakeholders.
* An understanding of industrial robotics, cobots, AMRs or related automation technologies - highly regarded.
* The ability to communicate technical product capabilities and translate them into compelling commercial value.
* Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
* A proactive, resilient and entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive to achieve and exceed sales targets.
* An engineering background in mechatronics, electrical or automation engineering - advantageous, not essential.
* A willingness to travel across VIC, SA and WA, with a preference for being customer-facing and active in the market.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing Sales Consultant to represent a leading robotics brand, take ownership of a diverse territory and build a rewarding career selling innovative automation technologies that are shaping the future of industry.

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, contact:
Lee Luu on 0427 005 272 or [email protected]

If this role isn't quite right, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.

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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- Are you an emotionally intelligent, commercially minded Engineering Leader who combines technical aptitude with the confidence to influence at executive level?
- Do you enjoy leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across complex, safety-critical projects while balancing technical excellence with commercial outcomes?
- Do you want the opportunity to shape major rail programs, influence business strategy and play a key role in securing future projects within a highly respected engineering organisation?

The Client:
Our client is a well-established multinational engineering organisation with more than 50 years supporting Australias rail industry and a reputation for delivering highly complex rolling stock and rail infrastructure solutions.

With a significant Australian presence and an established Rail Division, the organisation has played a major role in delivering engineering solutions across some of Australia's most recognised passenger rail programs. Their expertise spans the full project lifecycle - from feasibility, system design and engineering through to manufacture, commissioning and long-term lifecycle support.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business in a key leadership position that offers significant influence across engineering, project delivery, commercial strategy and future business growth, together with a genuine long-term pathway into executive leadership.

Your Responsibilities:
- Lead multidisciplinary Project Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering and Field Service teams across complex rail projects.

- Manage engineering delivery throughout the full project lifecycle - from feasibility, tendering and design through to manufacture, commissioning, customer handover and lifecycle support.

- Provide technical leadership across systems engineering, design assurance, engineering governance, localisation, compliance, safety and warranty activities.

- Lead major engineering reviews including SDR, PDR and CDR while ensuring quality, regulatory and safety compliance.

- Support manufacturing and factory engineering activities while driving engineering quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

- Manage engineering budgets, resources, project performance and cost control.

- Lead the engineering component of major tenders and bid submissions, including solution development, engineering methodologies, engineering cost reviews, procurement and engineering risk assessment.

- Present and defend engineering solutions with customers, government transport authorities, consortium partners and executive stakeholders.

- Collaborate closely with Sales, Business Development and Executive Leadership to strengthen customer relationships and secure future projects.

- Mentor and develop engineering talent while building future leadership capability across the business.

About You:
You are a respected and personable engineering leader who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness, strategic thinking and an emotionally intelligent leadership style.

You Bring:
- Approximately 15-20+ years engineering experience within Rail or another highly regulated, safety-critical industry such as Defence, Aerospace or Aviation.

- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related discipline.

- Project Management qualifications will be highly regarded.

- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering large-scale, complex engineering programs.

- Strong systems engineering capability with experience managing engineering governance, compliance and technical assurance.

- Experience supporting major tenders, engineering bid activities and customer-facing technical presentations.

- Strong commercial, financial and operational management capability.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence customers, executive leadership and technical teams.

- A collaborative, approachable leadership style with high emotional intelligence and a passion for mentoring and developing people.

- Experience working within a global or matrix organisation will be highly regarded.

This is an exceptional and rare opportunity, to join a highly coveted engineering company in the Railways sector.

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, contact:
Lee Luu on 0427 005 272 or [email protected]

If this role isn't quite right, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.

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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* Are you a hands-on Operations Manager who enjoys leading warehouse, logistics and project delivery teams while building strong relationships with customers?
* Do you have experience delivering retail consolidation, shelving, racking, fixtures or fit-out projects from procurement through to installation and client handover?
* Are you passionate about driving operational excellence, improving efficiencies and leading from the front within a fast-paced project environment?

The Client:
Our client is the Australian subsidiary of an established international manufacturer (circa USD $100M turnover) specialising in retail shelving, pallet racking, storage systems and store fixture solutions supplied to leading retailers across global markets.

With over a decade of established operations in Australia and backed by extensive global manufacturing capability and more than 100 design engineers, the business partners with some of the worlds best-known retail brands, delivering high-quality shelving, racking and retail fit-out solutions across national rollout programs.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced and proactive Operations & Project Delivery Manager to lead their Australian operations based in Melbourne. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role will take ownership of warehouse operations, procurement, logistics, project delivery and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement across the business.

Your Responsibilities:
* Lead the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, logistics and project delivery functions.
* Oversee inventory management, receiving, dispatch, stock accuracy and warehouse workflow optimisation.
* Manage procurement activities and coordinate suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
* Coordinate freight providers and third-party logistics partners to maximise delivery performance and minimise costs.
* Act as the primary operational point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
* Build strong relationships with customers through proactive communication and effective issue resolution.
* Manage projects from procurement and warehouse planning through to installation, commissioning and final client handover.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, improve margins and reduce waste.
* Implement and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to achieve 'Right First Time' project delivery.
* Ensure compliance with Australian OH&S legislation, site safety requirements and company quality standards.
* Monitor operational KPIs including delivery performance, inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction and cost control.
* Lead, mentor and support warehouse and operational staff while fostering a positive team culture.

About You:
You are a hands-on, commercially aware Operations & Project Delivery Manager who enjoys taking ownership and solving problems. You naturally build trust with customers while driving high operational standards and motivating your team to consistently deliver outstanding project outcomes.

You have:
* At least 5 years experience in an Operations Management role.
* Experience within retail fixtures, pallet racking, shelving, shopfitting, warehouse storage, procurement, project delivery or related industries.
* Strong understanding of warehouse operations, logistics and supply chain management.
* Experience delivering retail consolidation programs and multi-site rollout projects for major retailers such as Bunnings, Kmart or similar organisations will be highly regarded.
* Project Management experience or exposure managing operational project delivery.
* Strong procurement and supplier coordination experience.
* The ability to interpret technical drawings and warehouse layouts.
* Experience using ERP/WMS systems together with solid Microsoft Office skills.
* Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial acumen with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
* A hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the front.
* Current Australian Drivers Licence (White Card advantageous).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established and growing international organisation where youll play a critical leadership role in shaping Australian operations, while working alongside an experienced General Manager and supportive global engineering team.

Youll enjoy a high level of autonomy, genuine influence over operational improvements and the opportunity to contribute to exciting national retail rollout projects for some of the world's most recognised brands!

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, contact:
Peshie Ndegewa on 0480 832 221 or [email protected]
Lee Luu on 0427 005 272 or [email protected]

If this role isn't quite right, please reach out for a confidential chat about other opportunities.

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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Machine Service

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED!!!

Location: Chippenham / Melksham

Full time: Continental Shift Pattern, 6 am to 6 pm / 6 pm to 6 am based on 24/7 hour operation, (this could be subject to change based on operational fluctuations)

SALARY £30-35k

Press Operator to join our dynamic team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position involves:

Operate digital pressFollow the information supplied on Work Instruction tickets - either paper or digitalEnsure maximum output, to the highest quality achievableMinimise both time and waste and downtime of the press and utilising the Make Ready processAdhere to best practice operating procedures to achieve KPI targetsFollow planned maintenance programmesWork to documented ISO9001 and ISO14001 proceduresEnsure good house keeping of machine and work areaBe flexible in working on a Continental shift patternFollow all Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work practices

KEY COMPETENCIES

Engineering experience is preferred, but not essential as full training will be givenExperienced in the use of mechanical handling of equipmentAble to work a Continental Shift pattern - this is a mustBasic IT skills with some competencyAttention to detail with accuracyPractical and logical - able to solve problems quickly.Capable to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.Adaptable to changing demands and circumstancesAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlinesExcellent communication skillsFlexible, reliable and trustworthy

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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