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Project Manager (Warehouse Automation)

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Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer and integrator of Warehouse Automation products looking to bring on a Project Manager to work on projects with their clients across the UK. With a competitive base salary and overall package, this is a great opportunity for an accomplished Project Manager with experience working within Warehouse Automation looking for a new role.

Responsibilities

Overseeing all aspects of project management for the integration of Warehouse Automation projects
Creating detailed project plans for all teams involved and overseeing each team as the project progresses
Working closely with the sales, technical and product teams to ensure each project runs through to completion efficiently
Proving advice to customer based on your experience and knowledge for the products and the industry as a whole
Developing a high level of understanding for the company’s product range and usesRequirements

Our client is ideally looking for an individual with a strong project management background working within Warehouse Automation. They are open to applicants with experience working for either manufacturers or systems integrators provided they have an understanding of robotics, warehouse logistics and experience using autoCAD. Having exceptional communication skills is a must as you will be dealing with customers on a daily basis and will be the face of the company when doing so. In terms of location, you can be based anywhere in the UK provided you are willing to travel to the East Midlands regularly.

Benefits

Competitive base salary (up to £80k depending on experience)
25 days holiday
Pension schemeThe Company

Our client are a manufacturer and integrator of a wide range of Warehouse Automation equipment and software solutions. They provide robotics solutions, storage/retrieval systems, picking systems and many other products that increase the efficiency of the warehouse. Having been operating for 25+ years, they are able to offer a complete solution to their customer base through from to design to implementation. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to develop their team further

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