Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager
Birmingham, UK (Extensive Travel Required)
Up to 75K per annum

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a team delivering advanced automated warehouse solutions across the UK and internationally. This role will focus on leading the commissioning phase of high-performance automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) used in modern logistics and distribution environments.

Although the role is based in Birmingham, the successful candidate will spend most of their time travelling to customer sites to oversee installation, commissioning, and system validation activities.

Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to 75,000 (Negotiable)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning of automated warehouse systems on customer sites.
• Coordinate with engineering, software, and project management teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Plan and oversee system testing, validation, and performance verification prior to handover.
• Manage commissioning schedules, site activities, and technical resources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installation and startup.
• Ensure all activities meet quality, safety, and operational performance standards.
• Support customer training and final system handover.

Requirements

• Proven experience in commissioning, installation, or deployment of automation or industrial systems.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and site coordination skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work on customer sites.
• Experience within automation, robotics, material handling, conveyors, or warehouse systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with AutoStore automated warehouse systems (advantage but not essential).
• Background in automation, electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering.
• Experience commissioning large-scale logistics or warehouse automation projects.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position within a growing warehouse automation sector.
• Salary up to 75,000 (negotiable depending on experience).
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automated logistics systems.
• Exposure to multiple projects and customer environments.
• Career development within a rapidly expanding automation industry.

Interested or know someone suitable? Send your CV to Luana Ferreira at (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive?

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