Onsite Materials Handling Project Manager (12-Month Contract)

Millbank Holdings; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an onsite role in Lichfield, Staffordshire. The contract is 12 months with a strong likelihood of extension, with work 4–5 days per week on customer sites and a pay rate of circa £500 per day inside IR35.

You will manage orders through to warranty, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to customer specifications, while maintaining safety and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; a degree is preferred but not essential.
• Experience as a Project Manager onsite with Material Handling/Automation exposure.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget with attention to quality.
• Strong MS Office skills; advanced MS Project and familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Able to manage multiple teams and sub-contractors on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage orders from contract through to end of warranty.
• Maintain up-to-date project time schedules and cost tracking.
• Procure equipment and services with appropriate departments.
• Prepare handover documentation and obtain signed handover.
• Issue monthly progress and cost variation reports.
• Oversee site management, safety, QA, and coordination of materials delivery.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and on-site personnel.

Skills

Project management

Customer orientation

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline driven

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

SAP (basic)

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an onsite role in Lichfield, Staffordshire. The contract is 12 months with a strong likelihood of extension, with work 4–5 days per week on customer sites and a pay rate of circa £500 per day inside IR35.

You will manage orders through to warranty, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to customer specifications, while maintaining safety and quality standards on site.