Site Manager in Northampton

Site Manager - Körber

Location: UK - Various Amazon Sites

Contract: Contract

Client: Körber

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join Körber on major Amazon automation projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong site-based professional with proven experience managing automated warehouse, material handling or logistics projects, ideally within Amazon environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities across Amazon automation projects.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, engineers and installation teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and integration of automated systems.
• Liaise closely with Amazon stakeholders, project managers, engineering teams and suppliers.
• Monitor progress, resolve site issues and provide regular project updates.
• Ensure all site activities comply with health & safety and project requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover of automation systems.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Site Manager / Site Lead on automation or material handling projects.
• Previous Amazon project experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of warehouse automation, conveyors, sortation or automated material handling systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Strong understanding of site health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work across Amazon sites as required.

Desirable

• Experience with Körber, Dematic, Vanderlande or other major automation providers.
• Experience working on large-scale fulfilment or distribution centre projects.
• Relevant site management or health & safety qualifications.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.