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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: Up to £30 per hour

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently, safely, and in line with quality standards. The role involves leading a team, achieving production targets, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Accountabilities

Supervise day-to-day production activities to ensure schedules and targets are met.

Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and resource allocation.

Ensure adherence to production plans and adjust as required to meet demand.

Drive operational efficiency and minimise downtime.

Ensure adequate training, cross-skilling, and development of team members.

Promote a positive and engaged team culture.

Enforce health and safety policies and procedures at all times.

Ensure products meet quality specifications and standards.

Work with Quality teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.

Monitor defects and scrap rates, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction.

Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Monitor downtime and efficiency metrics (OEE where applicable).

Reports To

Plant Manager

Key Skills

Experience and Qualifications Required for This Specific Role

Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within manufacturing.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.

Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure.

Leadership and team development.

Communication and interpersonal skills.

Organisation and planning.

Attention to detail.

Results-driven mindset.

Continuous improvement focus.

If you have relevant experience and would like to discuss the role, please apply online

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).

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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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).

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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Position: Toolmaker

Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced Toolmaker to join an established engineering and manufacturing business.

As a Toolmaker, you'll play a key role in ensuring tooling is produced and maintained to the required quality and timescales, supporting production and working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver effective tooling solutions.

Responsibilities:

Design and manufacture tooling using 2D and 3D CAD software and associated engineering systemsManufacture, assemble and test tooling in line with technical requirements and production deadlinesDesign and manufacture jigs, fixtures and gauges to support manufacturing processesMaintain, repair and modify production tooling to ensure continued manufacturing capabilityWork closely with engineering and production teams to ensure tooling is fit for purpose and meets operational requirementsPlan and coordinate tooling maintenance activities alongside relevant manufacturing teamsRespond to unplanned tooling repairs and production requirements where requiredOperate Toolroom machinery and equipment, including Wire EDM, CNC and conventional/manual machining equipmentWork collaboratively with other Toolmakers to complete machining, tooling and repair requirementsManage tooling manufacture and workload priorities in conjunction with the Toolroom management teamSupport the development and improvement of existing and new toolingTrack tooling modifications and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability and efficiencyCarry out part and tooling measurements to support tooling development and engineering decisionsRecord relevant production information, work completed, quantities and machine/set-up times using appropriate systemsWork closely with engineering and manufacturing teams during the development, testing and introduction of new toolingSupport the transition of new tooling into production and help resolve any issues identified during trials

Skills:

Proven experience working as a Toolmaker within an engineering or manufacturing environmentStrong practical toolmaking and machining skillsExperience manufacturing, maintaining and repairing production toolingAbility to interpret engineering drawings and technical informationExperience using 2D/3D CAD software for tooling or engineering applicationsExperience with Wire EDM, CNC and/or conventional machining equipmentStrong understanding of tooling manufacture, testing, modification and maintenanceExperience working with jigs, fixtures and gauges would be advantageousGood measurement and inspection skills with the ability to use data to support engineering decisions

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on [email protected].

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is 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 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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Position: Toolroom Manager

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Toolroom Manager to join an established engineering and manufacturing business.

As a Toolroom Manager, you'll lead a skilled team of toolmakers and trainees, managing workloads, resources and production requirements while ensuring tooling is delivered to the required quality, cost and timescales.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Toolroom, including the development and support of skilled engineering personnelManage workloads, resources, deadlines and priorities to ensure customer and production requirements are achievedOversee the development and manufacture of new tooling from initial concept through to commissioningManage tooling development, modifications, repairs and ongoing maintenanceEnsure tooling and associated work meet required standards for quality, efficiency and on-time deliveryEstablish effective preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to maximise tooling availability and minimise downtimeManage labour and machine capacity to maximise efficiency and minimise lost production timeMonitor departmental performance against agreed targets, KPIs and operational objectivesIdentify opportunities to improve tooling processes, equipment, capacity and capabilityResearch and support the introduction of new toolmaking technologies, equipment and processesWork closely with manufacturing, production planning, sales and other departments to ensure tooling requirements are understood and deliveredMonitor tooling performance and investigate variations, quality issues and production problemsDrive a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, collaboration and accountability within the Toolroom

Personal skills:

Proven experience within a Toolroom, Toolmaking or engineering management environmentStrong people management and leadership experience, particularly within a highly skilled technical teamExperience managing workloads, resources and competing priorities within a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of tooling manufacture, development, repair and maintenanceExperience with progression press tooling would be advantageousGood knowledge of Toolroom equipment such as Wire EDM, grinding, milling and turningExperience managing projects and coordinating resources to achieve defined outcomesStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical information and provide clear directionExperience working with highly skilled technical personnel and managing diverse teamsKnowledge or experience of 3D CAD/design software such as SolidWorks or similar would be advantageous

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on [email protected].

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is 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 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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Position: Manufacturing Manager

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager to join an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business.

As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll be responsible for leading manufacturing operations, developing people and processes, improving efficiency and ensuring production activities consistently meet customer, quality and commercial requirements.

Responsibilities:

Provide strong leadership and strategic direction across multiple manufacturing and production functionsTake overall responsibility for manufacturing performance, productivity and operational efficiencyLead, develop and support departmental management teams to achieve business and production objectivesEffectively manage labour, equipment and other resources to maximise production outputOversee production planning and ensure products are manufactured and delivered in line with customer requirements and agreed deadlinesDrive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality and costMonitor key production metrics and use operational data to identify and implement improvementsEnsure manufacturing processes comply with relevant quality, environmental, health and safety and regulatory requirementsSupport the introduction of new products, processes, equipment and tooling into productionWork closely with engineering and commercial teams to ensure new and existing products can be manufactured effectivelyLead and support operational improvement and capital investment projects where requiredDevelop a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and high performance across the manufacturing functionMaintain strong relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders to ensure manufacturing requirements are understood and deliveredWork collaboratively with quality, engineering, production planning, sales and other business functions to support operational objectivesEnsure departmental targets and KPIs are understood, monitored and achieved

Skills:

Minimum 10 years' experience within Engineering or Manufacturing ManagementProven experience managing multiple manufacturing functions within a fast-paced production environmentStrong leadership and people management experienceDemonstrable experience of driving continuous improvement and operational excellenceStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning and resource managementExperience managing production performance against KPIs and business objectivesGood understanding of quality, health and safety and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environmentExperience with MS Office and ERP/business management systemsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levelsHighly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to deadlinesCommercially aware with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational performance

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on [email protected] or call on +44 (0)7570 420118

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is 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 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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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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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).

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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Programme Manager Required Cambridge

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to take full ownership of complex customer programmes from sales handover through to programme closure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring programmes are delivered on time, to budget, to the required quality standards and in line with agreed weight targets and contractual requirements.

Leading a cross-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT), the Programme Manager will act as a key interface between customers, OEMs, integrators and internal stakeholders. The role will involve managing programmes across engineering development, certification, production and customer-specific design activities within an engineering environment.

This is a hands-on programme leadership position, requiring strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, problem-solving and the ability to drive delivery across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Project Management

Take ownership of programmes throughout the full product lifecycle, from sales handover through to programme closure.Maintain overall responsibility for programme delivery, including schedule, cost, quality and weight performance.Develop, maintain and manage integrated programme plans, schedules, milestones and deliverables.Define programme scope, objectives, priorities and deliverables in collaboration with project teams, senior management and key stakeholders.Manage programme dependencies, critical paths, resources and delivery risks.Ensure contractual milestones and customer commitments are achieved on time and in full.Coordinate internal programme gate reviews, ensuring required documentation, decisions and actions are completed.Monitor overall programme performance and implement corrective actions where required.Lead complex engineering development, certification testing, third-party interfaces and customer-specific design requirements.Support programmes through both design development and production phases.

Customer & OEM Management

Act as a primary point of contact for customers, OEMs and integrators throughout the programme lifecycle.Lead customer meetings, programme reviews, workshops and presentations.Manage customer queries, issues and requests through to resolution.Provide timely responses and escalate unresolved issues where appropriate.Negotiate programme dates, deliverables, scope changes and priorities with customers and internal stakeholders.Provide regular programme status updates and ensure clear visibility of programme performance.Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring contractual commitments are met.Coordinate customer and OEM requirements, submissions and technical data deliverables.

Scope, Change & Financial Management

Manage programme scope and assess the impact of proposed changes on cost, schedule, resources and deliverables.Maintain accurate programme change logs and supporting documentation.Manage Master Change Proposals (MCPs) and Customer Change Proposals (CCPs) through the appropriate approval process.Coordinate programme budget changes with Finance and relevant Business Partners.Monitor financial performance, programme costs and budget against plan.Ensure change proposals progress through the required governance and approval processes efficiently.Present programme changes to Change Boards and communicate approved changes to customers and internal stakeholders.Coordinate service bulletins and associated programme activities.Manage programme Profit & Loss (P&L) where required.

Programme Documentation & Risk Management

Maintain accurate programme documentation, records and audit files.Manage programme action trackers, ensuring actions have clear ownership and target completion dates.Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, milestone documentation and gateway checklists.Maintain MCP/CCP records and supporting analysis.Manage concessions and commitment letters through relevant OEM product support processes.Maintain and regularly review the programme risk register.Establish, monitor and communicate appropriate mitigation plans for key programme risks.Monitor open issues and actions, driving timely resolution.Provide regular programme progress reports to customer and OEM stakeholders.

Integrated Project Team Leadership

Lead and coordinate cross-functional Integrated Project Teams to achieve programme objectives.Chair programme meetings and ensure actions are clearly assigned, tracked and completed.Establish clear priorities, responsibilities and accountability across the programme team.Identify and resolve project team issues and conflicts, escalating where appropriate.Estimate programme resource requirements and negotiate support with functional managers.Manage project dependencies and maintain focus on critical-path activities.Agree and maintain OEM submittal requirements and delivery dates.Ensure project team members understand programme expectations, priorities and commitments.Oversee BFE activities, including the timely placement and receipt of BFE orders required for CDR, testing and production.Ensure IFE test equipment is correctly configured, loaded with the required software level and fully functional for system testing.

Programme Performance & Milestones

Act as the primary programme focal point for key technical and programme milestones, including ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI and other technical reviews.Coordinate and manage FAI open items through to successful closure.Monitor programme performance against contractual requirements, including:On-time deliveryCost and budgetQualityWeightCustomer and OEM satisfactionMonitor OEM ratings and customer feedback.Establish appropriate programme reporting requirements and analyse performance data.Identify areas of underperformance and coordinate corrective actions with IPT members and key stakeholders.

Key Performance Measures

Success in the role will be measured against:

On-time, in-full delivery against contractual programme requirements.Programme performance against agreed schedules and milestones.Cost performance against approved budgets.Quality performance and timely closure of quality issues.Weight performance against programme targets.Customer and OEM satisfaction, ratings and feedback.Effective management of programme risks, changes, actions and dependencies.Successful leadership and coordination of cross-functional programme teams.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

5+ years' relevant programme management, project management or equivalent experience within the engineering industry.Proven experience managing complex projects or programmes from initiation through to completion.Experience managing programme budgets and financial performance.Strong customer and stakeholder management experience.Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams.Experience managing project schedules, risks, changes, resources and deliverables.Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.Results-oriented approach with a proven track record of delivering commitments.

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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Programme Manager Required Cambridge

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to take full ownership of complex customer programmes from sales handover through to programme closure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring programmes are delivered on time, to budget, to the required quality standards and in line with agreed weight targets and contractual requirements.

Leading a cross-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT), the Programme Manager will act as a key interface between customers, OEMs, integrators and internal stakeholders. The role will involve managing programmes across engineering development, certification, production and customer-specific design activities within an engineering environment.

This is a hands-on programme leadership position, requiring strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, problem-solving and the ability to drive delivery across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Project Management

Take ownership of programmes throughout the full product lifecycle, from sales handover through to programme closure.Maintain overall responsibility for programme delivery, including schedule, cost, quality and weight performance.Develop, maintain and manage integrated programme plans, schedules, milestones and deliverables.Define programme scope, objectives, priorities and deliverables in collaboration with project teams, senior management and key stakeholders.Manage programme dependencies, critical paths, resources and delivery risks.Ensure contractual milestones and customer commitments are achieved on time and in full.Coordinate internal programme gate reviews, ensuring required documentation, decisions and actions are completed.Monitor overall programme performance and implement corrective actions where required.Lead complex engineering development, certification testing, third-party interfaces and customer-specific design requirements.Support programmes through both design development and production phases.

Customer & OEM Management

Act as a primary point of contact for customers, OEMs and integrators throughout the programme lifecycle.Lead customer meetings, programme reviews, workshops and presentations.Manage customer queries, issues and requests through to resolution.Provide timely responses and escalate unresolved issues where appropriate.Negotiate programme dates, deliverables, scope changes and priorities with customers and internal stakeholders.Provide regular programme status updates and ensure clear visibility of programme performance.Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring contractual commitments are met.Coordinate customer and OEM requirements, submissions and technical data deliverables.

Scope, Change & Financial Management

Manage programme scope and assess the impact of proposed changes on cost, schedule, resources and deliverables.Maintain accurate programme change logs and supporting documentation.Manage Master Change Proposals (MCPs) and Customer Change Proposals (CCPs) through the appropriate approval process.Coordinate programme budget changes with Finance and relevant Business Partners.Monitor financial performance, programme costs and budget against plan.Ensure change proposals progress through the required governance and approval processes efficiently.Present programme changes to Change Boards and communicate approved changes to customers and internal stakeholders.Coordinate service bulletins and associated programme activities.Manage programme Profit & Loss (P&L) where required.

Programme Documentation & Risk Management

Maintain accurate programme documentation, records and audit files.Manage programme action trackers, ensuring actions have clear ownership and target completion dates.Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, milestone documentation and gateway checklists.Maintain MCP/CCP records and supporting analysis.Manage concessions and commitment letters through relevant OEM product support processes.Maintain and regularly review the programme risk register.Establish, monitor and communicate appropriate mitigation plans for key programme risks.Monitor open issues and actions, driving timely resolution.Provide regular programme progress reports to customer and OEM stakeholders.

Integrated Project Team Leadership

Lead and coordinate cross-functional Integrated Project Teams to achieve programme objectives.Chair programme meetings and ensure actions are clearly assigned, tracked and completed.Establish clear priorities, responsibilities and accountability across the programme team.Identify and resolve project team issues and conflicts, escalating where appropriate.Estimate programme resource requirements and negotiate support with functional managers.Manage project dependencies and maintain focus on critical-path activities.Agree and maintain OEM submittal requirements and delivery dates.Ensure project team members understand programme expectations, priorities and commitments.Oversee BFE activities, including the timely placement and receipt of BFE orders required for CDR, testing and production.Ensure IFE test equipment is correctly configured, loaded with the required software level and fully functional for system testing.

Programme Performance & Milestones

Act as the primary programme focal point for key technical and programme milestones, including ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI and other technical reviews.Coordinate and manage FAI open items through to successful closure.Monitor programme performance against contractual requirements, including:On-time deliveryCost and budgetQualityWeightCustomer and OEM satisfactionMonitor OEM ratings and customer feedback.Establish appropriate programme reporting requirements and analyse performance data.Identify areas of underperformance and coordinate corrective actions with IPT members and key stakeholders.

Key Performance Measures

Success in the role will be measured against:

On-time, in-full delivery against contractual programme requirements.Programme performance against agreed schedules and milestones.Cost performance against approved budgets.Quality performance and timely closure of quality issues.Weight performance against programme targets.Customer and OEM satisfaction, ratings and feedback.Effective management of programme risks, changes, actions and dependencies.Successful leadership and coordination of cross-functional programme teams.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

5+ years' relevant programme management, project management or equivalent experience within the engineering industry.Proven experience managing complex projects or programmes from initiation through to completion.Experience managing programme budgets and financial performance.Strong customer and stakeholder management experience.Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams.Experience managing project schedules, risks, changes, resources and deliverables.Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.Results-oriented approach with a proven track record of delivering commitments.

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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