Hybrid - Huntingdon Our customer is multinational engineering company that specializes in automation and technology solutions across industries such as food, beverage, warehousing, and parcel/post. With expertise in logistics, production, and robotic automation, they provide advanced software to optimize material handling and sorting. Their focus is on enhancing efficiency and productivity through structured, cost-effective engineering while embracing innovation and modern methodologies. And they are looking for Front-End Developer to join their new project! Responsibilities: Facilitation of Scrum Ceremonies: Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Backlog Refinement (Grooming) Coaching and Mentoring the Team: Agile Coaching, Team Development, Facilitate Collaboration, Conflict Resolution Removing Impediments and Obstacles: Identify and Remove Barriers, Support the Team. Escalate Issues Ensure Scrum Practices Are Followed: Scrum Process Enforcement, Continuous Improvement, Maintain Scrum Artifacts Liaison Between the Scrum Team and Stakeholders: Stakeholder Communication, Product Owner Support, Ensure Transparency. Technical Skills: A deep understanding of the Scrum framework, Agile methodologies, and their principles is crucial. Familiarity with other frameworks like Kanban, Lean is beneficial. Experience with tools that support Agile processes, such as Azure DevOps for managing backlogs, tasks, and sprint planning. Skilled in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, discussions, and workshops effectively, ensuring they are productive and focused. Ability to mediate conflicts, maintain team harmony, and address interpersonal issues within the team. Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements based on feedback from retrospectives and other sources. Ability to understand and use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts, cycle time) to track team performance and identify areas for improvement. Soft Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and product owners. Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate the team, without being authoritarian. Scrum Masters lead by influence. Ability to coach team members, product owners, and other stakeholders on Agile practices, creating an environment for learning and growth. Ability to address issues creatively and find solutions that help the team overcome challenges. Additional Skills Ability to manage change and guide the team through transitions smoothly, whether it's adopting new practices or scaling Agile processes. Ensuring that feedback from retrospectives and other reviews is used constructively to improve processes. Identifying potential risks in the project and facilitating proactive actions to mitigate those risks. Understanding the broader business objectives and ensuring the Scrum team's work aligns with those goals. Strong verbal & written communication skills Qualifications and Experience Levels Relevant Computer/Software/Information Technology degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience Experience in a similar industry with around 5 years of experience A strong portfolio showcasing frontend projects (personal projects, open-source contributions, or work done in previous roles) is valuable. Practical experience is required and able demonstrate from Past Projects. Certifications Professional ScrumMaster (PSM) Reasons why you should apply: 25 days of annual leave Possibility of growth Working on a new and stable project Please note - To apply you must reside in United Kingdom and have a legal resident permit Why work with Proactive Global? Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Hybrid - Huntingdon Our customer is multinational engineering company that specializes in automation and technology solutions across industries such as food, beverage, warehousing, and parcel/post. With expertise in logistics, production, and robotic automation, they provide advanced software to optimize material handling and sorting. Their focus is on enhancing efficiency and productivity through structured, cost-effective engineering while embracing innovation and modern methodologies. And they are looking for Front-End Developer to join their new project! Responsibilities: Facilitation of Scrum Ceremonies: Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Backlog Refinement (Grooming) Coaching and Mentoring the Team: Agile Coaching, Team Development, Facilitate Collaboration, Conflict Resolution Removing Impediments and Obstacles: Identify and Remove Barriers, Support the Team. Escalate Issues Ensure Scrum Practices Are Followed: Scrum Process Enforcement, Continuous Improvement, Maintain Scrum Artifacts Liaison Between the Scrum Team and Stakeholders: Stakeholder Communication, Product Owner Support, Ensure Transparency. Technical Skills: A deep understanding of the Scrum framework, Agile methodologies, and their principles is crucial. Familiarity with other frameworks like Kanban, Lean is beneficial. Experience with tools that support Agile processes, such as Azure DevOps for managing backlogs, tasks, and sprint planning. Skilled in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, discussions, and workshops effectively, ensuring they are productive and focused. Ability to mediate conflicts, maintain team harmony, and address interpersonal issues within the team. Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements based on feedback from retrospectives and other sources. Ability to understand and use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts, cycle time) to track team performance and identify areas for improvement. Soft Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and product owners. Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate the team, without being authoritarian. Scrum Masters lead by influence. Ability to coach team members, product owners, and other stakeholders on Agile practices, creating an environment for learning and growth. Ability to address issues creatively and find solutions that help the team overcome challenges. Additional Skills Ability to manage change and guide the team through transitions smoothly, whether it's adopting new practices or scaling Agile processes. Ensuring that feedback from retrospectives and other reviews is used constructively to improve processes. Identifying potential risks in the project and facilitating proactive actions to mitigate those risks. Understanding the broader business objectives and ensuring the Scrum team's work aligns with those goals. Strong verbal & written communication skills Qualifications and Experience Levels Relevant Computer/Software/Information Technology degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience Experience in a similar industry with around 5 years of experience A strong portfolio showcasing frontend projects (personal projects, open-source contributions, or work done in previous roles) is valuable. Practical experience is required and able demonstrate from Past Projects. Certifications Professional ScrumMaster (PSM) Reasons why you should apply: 25 days of annual leave Possibility of growth Working on a new and stable project Please note - To apply you must reside in United Kingdom and have a legal resident permit Why work with Proactive Global? Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
JOB TITLE: Application Support Engineer (C# & SQL skills required) LOCATION: Home based / Remote (occasional visit to the office every month) SALARY: 35 - 45k+ (depending on experience) My client are a leading provider of automation solutions, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to their clients worldwide. As part of their continuous growth, they are seeking two dynamic and experienced Application Support Engineers to join the team. As an Application Support Engineer in Helpdesk you would be a key technical resource supporting the logistics and supply chain software systems. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of C++, C#, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse operations, automation, and tools like Freshdesk. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Understanding of how to troubleshoot, configure, and maintain WMS solutions. Ability to troubleshoot or make minor modifications in the code, particularly for custom in-house applications that help manage inventory, shipments, or integration with warehouse automation tools. Use your programming knowledge to troubleshoot issues with C++ and C# applications, read error logs, and fix minor bugs. Solve technical issues that require code-level insights and work closely with development teams when issues arise. Understand the logic behind system errors, and where needed, escalate the issue to senior developers with relevant insights or potential fixes. Write or edit scripts to automate routine tasks, modify reports, or fine-tune system functionalities based on user needs. Provide support for automated systems (robotics, conveyors, pick and place systems) that work alongside the WMS. Knowledge of how automation systems integrate with WMS and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware (like scanners, printers, robots) and software interfaces. Understanding of the logistics workflows that drive warehouse efficiency, such as inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping. Use Freshdesk or similar helpdesk tools to manage and resolve tickets efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime and customer satisfaction. Proactively monitor systems and resolve issues before they impact warehouse operations, ensuring minimal disruption to the logistics process. Provide support and training to warehouse staff and logistics teams to ensure they can effectively use WMS and automation tools. Working in 24/7 shift pattern. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting customers on 24/7 shift pattern basis. The Application Support Engineer will help our Helpdesk team investigate and resolve all technical issues. If you have strong technical skills and passion for providing support, we want to hear from you. Core Competencies Expertise in managing tickets, prioritizing issues, and resolving technical problems efficiently. Ability to document issues clearly and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users. You would also collaborate with developers, warehouse managers, and logistics teams to ensure solutions are implemented quickly. Monitor software and hardware systems in real-time, detect problems early, and escalate to the appropriate teams. Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues, using your programming knowledge and understanding of warehouse operations to pinpoint the origin of problems. Handle technical inquiries, guide users through system functionalities, and offer assistance in solving application-related issues. C++ and C# for troubleshooting, small enhancements, and debugging. Expertise in managing monitoring and alerting systems. Excellent documentation skills. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interpret written requirements and technical specification documents. Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure. Previous experience working in 24/7 shift pattern environments. A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, keen for new experiences and responsibilities with a clear focus on high quality and operational efficiency. High degree of ownership and accountability.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Application Support Engineer (C# & SQL skills required) LOCATION: Home based / Remote (occasional visit to the office every month) SALARY: 35 - 45k+ (depending on experience) My client are a leading provider of automation solutions, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to their clients worldwide. As part of their continuous growth, they are seeking two dynamic and experienced Application Support Engineers to join the team. As an Application Support Engineer in Helpdesk you would be a key technical resource supporting the logistics and supply chain software systems. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of C++, C#, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse operations, automation, and tools like Freshdesk. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Understanding of how to troubleshoot, configure, and maintain WMS solutions. Ability to troubleshoot or make minor modifications in the code, particularly for custom in-house applications that help manage inventory, shipments, or integration with warehouse automation tools. Use your programming knowledge to troubleshoot issues with C++ and C# applications, read error logs, and fix minor bugs. Solve technical issues that require code-level insights and work closely with development teams when issues arise. Understand the logic behind system errors, and where needed, escalate the issue to senior developers with relevant insights or potential fixes. Write or edit scripts to automate routine tasks, modify reports, or fine-tune system functionalities based on user needs. Provide support for automated systems (robotics, conveyors, pick and place systems) that work alongside the WMS. Knowledge of how automation systems integrate with WMS and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware (like scanners, printers, robots) and software interfaces. Understanding of the logistics workflows that drive warehouse efficiency, such as inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping. Use Freshdesk or similar helpdesk tools to manage and resolve tickets efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime and customer satisfaction. Proactively monitor systems and resolve issues before they impact warehouse operations, ensuring minimal disruption to the logistics process. Provide support and training to warehouse staff and logistics teams to ensure they can effectively use WMS and automation tools. Working in 24/7 shift pattern. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting customers on 24/7 shift pattern basis. The Application Support Engineer will help our Helpdesk team investigate and resolve all technical issues. If you have strong technical skills and passion for providing support, we want to hear from you. Core Competencies Expertise in managing tickets, prioritizing issues, and resolving technical problems efficiently. Ability to document issues clearly and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users. You would also collaborate with developers, warehouse managers, and logistics teams to ensure solutions are implemented quickly. Monitor software and hardware systems in real-time, detect problems early, and escalate to the appropriate teams. Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues, using your programming knowledge and understanding of warehouse operations to pinpoint the origin of problems. Handle technical inquiries, guide users through system functionalities, and offer assistance in solving application-related issues. C++ and C# for troubleshooting, small enhancements, and debugging. Expertise in managing monitoring and alerting systems. Excellent documentation skills. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interpret written requirements and technical specification documents. Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure. Previous experience working in 24/7 shift pattern environments. A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, keen for new experiences and responsibilities with a clear focus on high quality and operational efficiency. High degree of ownership and accountability.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Robotics I'm searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team with a robotics start-up is on the cutting edge of AI and automation, where your expertise will power the future of robots and push technological boundaries. What you'll do: Mechanical Design: Develop components and systems for humanoid robots, including body structures, joints, grippers, and end-effectors using CAD software. Kinematics & Dynamics: Design robotic mechanisms and linkages for precise motion and manipulation, applying kinematic and dynamic principles. Material Selection: Choose the right materials and manufacturing processes, balancing strength, weight, cost, and performance. Optimisation: Optimise designs for efficiency, reliability, and performance, considering factors like payload, speed, and power consumption. Prototyping: Build prototypes to test and validate designs, ensuring functionality and feasibility. Assembly & Integration: Assemble mechanical components into robotic systems, working closely with electrical engineers and software developers. Safety & Compliance: Ensure designs meet safety standards, conducting risk assessments and integrating necessary safety features. Testing & Validation: Perform mechanical testing to ensure performance and durability, iterating on designs as needed. Documentation: Create detailed design documentation, including technical drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions. Collaboration: Work alongside cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines. Your background: Mechanical Engineering: Strong foundation in mechanical principles, including statics, dynamics, and machine design. CAD Software: Proficient in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA) for modeling, simulation, and design analysis. Kinematics & Dynamics: Experience with robotic kinematics, trajectory planning, and motion control. Material Science: Knowledge of materials used in robotics, including metals, plastics, and composites. Manufacturing Processes: Familiar with CNC machining, 3D printing, and other fabrication techniques. Prototyping Skills: Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping tools and techniques. Safety Engineering: Understanding of safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO 13849) and risk assessment practices. Attention to Detail: High precision in mechanical design and documentation. Offices based in London - hybrid working. Relocation opportunities available. Competitive salary + equity + benefits. Join this team as they redefine the future of work, building robots that not only fill critical labour gaps but also unlock human potential in ways we never thought possible. If you're a top-tier engineer excited by the prospect of driving AI innovation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position. Visit our website and follow us on Twitter for all live vacancies (lawharveyjobs)
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Mechanical Design Engineer - Robotics I'm searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team with a robotics start-up is on the cutting edge of AI and automation, where your expertise will power the future of robots and push technological boundaries. What you'll do: Mechanical Design: Develop components and systems for humanoid robots, including body structures, joints, grippers, and end-effectors using CAD software. Kinematics & Dynamics: Design robotic mechanisms and linkages for precise motion and manipulation, applying kinematic and dynamic principles. Material Selection: Choose the right materials and manufacturing processes, balancing strength, weight, cost, and performance. Optimisation: Optimise designs for efficiency, reliability, and performance, considering factors like payload, speed, and power consumption. Prototyping: Build prototypes to test and validate designs, ensuring functionality and feasibility. Assembly & Integration: Assemble mechanical components into robotic systems, working closely with electrical engineers and software developers. Safety & Compliance: Ensure designs meet safety standards, conducting risk assessments and integrating necessary safety features. Testing & Validation: Perform mechanical testing to ensure performance and durability, iterating on designs as needed. Documentation: Create detailed design documentation, including technical drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions. Collaboration: Work alongside cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines. Your background: Mechanical Engineering: Strong foundation in mechanical principles, including statics, dynamics, and machine design. CAD Software: Proficient in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA) for modeling, simulation, and design analysis. Kinematics & Dynamics: Experience with robotic kinematics, trajectory planning, and motion control. Material Science: Knowledge of materials used in robotics, including metals, plastics, and composites. Manufacturing Processes: Familiar with CNC machining, 3D printing, and other fabrication techniques. Prototyping Skills: Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping tools and techniques. Safety Engineering: Understanding of safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, ISO 13849) and risk assessment practices. Attention to Detail: High precision in mechanical design and documentation. Offices based in London - hybrid working. Relocation opportunities available. Competitive salary + equity + benefits. Join this team as they redefine the future of work, building robots that not only fill critical labour gaps but also unlock human potential in ways we never thought possible. If you're a top-tier engineer excited by the prospect of driving AI innovation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position. Visit our website and follow us on Twitter for all live vacancies (lawharveyjobs)
RPA Data Insight Analyst Northampton Hybrid Working Are you passionate about Robotics Process Automation? Recently accredited and looking for your first role in this area? We have a brand-new opportunity for an RPA Data Insight Analyst to join an established team, where you'll be a key contributor in supporting the launch and implementation of automations at Drax. This is a hybrid working role, with the requirement to be at the Northampton office once per week. About the Role You'll be responsible for evaluating business processes for the potential to levy automation, anticipating requirements, and uncovering areas for improvement. You'll then be proposing plans for automation delivery and creating the initial PDDs (Process Description Document) for potential automation requests inclusive of high-level cost vs benefits. Using your strong communication skills, you'll be updating to RPA stakeholders and other team members throughout the automation delivery lifecycle. Additionally, you'll be responsible for running and leading RPA automation process discovery workshops. Day-to-day you'll own and run the automation control centre ensuring robotic performance is maximized through efficient use of robotic license scheduling and automation process exception management. It's a great opportunity for career progression, as we're expecting within 12 months that you'll move from working on fixes/ releases to developing across the whole automation lifecycle. The aim is that you will move into an RPA Developer role. About You This is the right role if you have knowledge of RPA platforms (e.g. Blue Prism, UiPath and/ or Automation Anywhere), and either already hold or are committed to gaining your RPA Blue Prism Developer accreditation. You'll need experience in creating reports using visualisation tools such as Power BI and have demonstrated experience of statistical analysis using SQL. An understanding of VBA and PowerPoint is a bonus. It'll be ideal if you have experience of Lean Principles and value stream mapping such as Six Sigma, as well as Prince2 for process improvements that focus on reducing variation and eliminating defects. Strong communication skills and stakeholder management ability will be key to success in this role. About Drax Drax is playing a vital role in helping change the way energy is generated, supplied and used. To learn more about how we're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future, click here. We're at our best when we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working. We welcome applications from everyone and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. Application Process To arrange a chat or get a copy of the job description, please email . If you're ready to submit an application, click the 'Apply now' button.
Feb 20, 2022
Full time
RPA Data Insight Analyst Northampton Hybrid Working Are you passionate about Robotics Process Automation? Recently accredited and looking for your first role in this area? We have a brand-new opportunity for an RPA Data Insight Analyst to join an established team, where you'll be a key contributor in supporting the launch and implementation of automations at Drax. This is a hybrid working role, with the requirement to be at the Northampton office once per week. About the Role You'll be responsible for evaluating business processes for the potential to levy automation, anticipating requirements, and uncovering areas for improvement. You'll then be proposing plans for automation delivery and creating the initial PDDs (Process Description Document) for potential automation requests inclusive of high-level cost vs benefits. Using your strong communication skills, you'll be updating to RPA stakeholders and other team members throughout the automation delivery lifecycle. Additionally, you'll be responsible for running and leading RPA automation process discovery workshops. Day-to-day you'll own and run the automation control centre ensuring robotic performance is maximized through efficient use of robotic license scheduling and automation process exception management. It's a great opportunity for career progression, as we're expecting within 12 months that you'll move from working on fixes/ releases to developing across the whole automation lifecycle. The aim is that you will move into an RPA Developer role. About You This is the right role if you have knowledge of RPA platforms (e.g. Blue Prism, UiPath and/ or Automation Anywhere), and either already hold or are committed to gaining your RPA Blue Prism Developer accreditation. You'll need experience in creating reports using visualisation tools such as Power BI and have demonstrated experience of statistical analysis using SQL. An understanding of VBA and PowerPoint is a bonus. It'll be ideal if you have experience of Lean Principles and value stream mapping such as Six Sigma, as well as Prince2 for process improvements that focus on reducing variation and eliminating defects. Strong communication skills and stakeholder management ability will be key to success in this role. About Drax Drax is playing a vital role in helping change the way energy is generated, supplied and used. To learn more about how we're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future, click here. We're at our best when we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working. We welcome applications from everyone and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. Application Process To arrange a chat or get a copy of the job description, please email . If you're ready to submit an application, click the 'Apply now' button.
