to c£65k + exceptional benefits
Location: East Midlands - commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham
Description: Experienced automation and materials handling Systems Integration Manager required by our market leading solutions provider to manage multiple projects from concept through to handover.
Our client has been established for more than 20 years and are recognised as market leaders in the provision of bespoke innovative materials handling and automation solutions to a diverse range of clients and industry sectors throughout the UK, and as a result of continued success and a planned program of strategic growth for 2026, they are now seeking to recruit a local and experienced Systems Integration Manager to complement their professional and highly respected team based near Nottingham.
With the primary objective of ensuring the design of automated solutions are achievable and meet customer requirements. With each new project valued between £500k to £15m the role begins during the sales phase, helping to shape solutions before carrying forward the ‘design intent’ into the realization phase. With the in-depth knowledge of a solution, the Systems Integration Manager will then ensure the necessary checks are in place to validate the requirement brief has been achieved before overseeing the official acceptance of a system by the customer.
Core responsibilities for this varied and challenging role will include (but not be limited to):
- Providing technical insight and feedback on solutions during the sales phase, supporting solution development whilst maintaining a balance between risk mitigation and competitive tenders.
- Creating and negotiating contractual acceptance criteria, as well as reviewing other contractual documentation to ensure user requirements are clearly understood.
- Managing simulation workstreams on specific projects, ensuring inputs and objectives are well defined alongside specifications for third party quotation; taking results back to the project team to set about required design modifications or agreeing new system KPIs.
- Participating in and leading system design reviews at various levels, from mechanical layouts to WCS/WMS functionality, ensuring all solution components align with contractual requirements.
- Supporting Project Management throughout the project life cycle on technical matters and schedule coordination.
- Leading the development of comprehensive testing strategies, including the creation of test plans and script creation, with the aim of mitigating risk and achieving successful FAT & SAT with the customer.
- Lead on-site testing and commissioning, manage test execution, client communications, and drive defect resolution to closeout.
To be considered for this exceptional Systems Integration Manager position it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate at least 5 years’ experience in the materials handling and automation solutions sector including on site commissioning and test experience, with proven knowledge of engineering management, automation solution design and warehouse operational management and a flexible and willing approach to attend sites for extended periods as required.
Contact the Executive Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email your cv in confidence to
