Project Manager (Racking/Automation)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Daventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project delivery across the UK in the racking and automation industry. The ideal candidate will have project management experience within intralogistics or a technical background. Key benefits include a competitive salary, company car allowance, and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company car/allowance

23 days holiday statutory

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in intralogistics or a related technical field.
• Ability to create project plans and liaise with clients.
• Full UK driver’s license required for national travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage major projects to fit customer requirements.
• Create and oversee project plans with clients.
• Ensure efficient completion of projects by working with contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Technical understanding

Mechanical Engineering Background

Job description

Overview

Alexander James Recruiting is working with a UK based manufacturer & distributor of warehouse racking & automation products seeking a project management professional to oversee project delivery across the UK. With a competitive salary and overall package, this is a great opportunity for an experienced technical project manager working within intralogistics or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company’s major projects to fit customers’ requirements for racking, automation and other related products
• Creating project plans to fit with the expectations of the company’s clients; liaising with them throughout the duration of the project
• Working closely with manufacturers of racking and automated products, flagging up any issues throughout timeline of project delivery
• Overseeing cost management and working with external contractors to maximize the efficiency of project completion
• Visiting sites regularly across the UK to liaise with clients and oversee project progress

Requirements

The company are ideally looking for an individual with experience of managing projects within Intralogistics from a technical standpoint. This isn’t essential, however, a strong technical candidate from another industry could also be of interest provided they have a mechanical engineering background and a practical mindset. In terms of location, the ideal candidate would be based within commutable distance of Northamptonshire as there will be an expectation to work from the office. A full UK driver’s license is also a requirement as the position will require national travel.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Company car/allowance
• 23 days holiday statutory
• Bonus scheme

The Company

Our client are a fast growing provider of various products related to warehousing and logistics. Providing racking & automation, they also supply barriers & barrier protection products, conveyors and line marking among other products. Their projects cover a variety of sectors and the process has a step by step approach giving their customers a complete solution to cater their needs. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to bring on new Project Managers to work on projects nationally.