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There's nothing general about our approachWith over 60 years experience in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, there aren't many roles or industries we haven't already recruited for. So whet...
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There's nothing general about our approachWith over 60 years experience in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, there aren't many roles or industries we haven't already recruited for. So whet...
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We make our process as bespoke as your machineryThe Special Purpose Machinery sector sees companies manufacturing bespoke and custom made machines which are used across the FMCG, Automotive, Aeros...
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A robust process for a fluid marketThe Process Engineering sector has been a cornerstone of ATA's engineering recruitment activities for nearly two decades. We have worked extensively with both s...
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The automotive sector is highly driven by quality of process, which this fits perfectly with the ATA WayEmploying 182,000 people and generating £67 billion for the UK economy, Automotive is one o...
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Quality driven recruitment and manufacturing go hand in handEmploying over 110,000 people and generating £22.4 billion in turnover for the UK economy, the aerospace sector continues to be one of ...
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Through our in-depth knowledge of the Food and FMCG sectors, we have built a strong track record of delivering quality candidates to our customersFood manufacturing is well established as one of ...
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As the Warehouse Automation sector has grown, we have grown with it, developing strong relationships with a number of OEM's as well as many of the UK's biggest end users. Our specialist team have...
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Building the highly-skilled teams you need to keep your business thrivingWe've been working with some of the biggest names in the construction materials manufacturing sector for several years, bu...
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ATA Engage is the technology platform that drives our Managed Service Provision. It centralises all of your recruitment & workforce management functions into one, user-friendly system – minimi...
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Sales Director £100,000 - £130,000 basic salary Incentive plan – 40% of basic salary Car or car allowance £7,000 Pension – 8% employer contribution Life assurance and family health care cover 25 days’ leave + public holidays Location: Home-based in central England. You can be based anywhere between M62 in Yorkshire down to the M25 ATA Search is working in partnership with a privately owned and leading UK building and construction materials manufacturing business based in the heart of the Midlands. This well-established and profitable manufacturing business is looking to strengthen the commercial sales leadership team by recruiting a Sales Director to spearhead all sales and commercial activities. Managing a medium-sized team of Sales Managers/BDMs, you will implement and execute sales and marketing strategies to increase sales turnover, maximise margins and increase market share within their respective markets. The successful Sales Director will inherit an already existing and high-performing team and will also be presented with multiple opportunities to progress into a more senior position. For further information on this confidential assignment, please email an up-to-date CV and contact number to ajay.bhella@ata-search.co.uk Key Accountabilities: Fully accountable for the sales revenue and margin for a circa £43m business whilst managing a team of Sales Managers/BDMs Developing and implementing commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth Conducting market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development etc.) Understanding the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met Act to acquire new customers and manage client relationships (new and existing) Collaborate with and coordinate diverse teams (marketing, sales, customer service etc.) Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management/Board Analyse and review sales margins and maximise profits. Set commercial sales strategies, review commercial contracts and increase sales margins Manage supply chain networks – end users, housebuilders, distributors and merchants Requirements: An experienced Sales Director, Business Development Director or Commercial Director from within the building materials or construction materials sector A demonstrable record in sales and business growth A suitable qualification - BSc/BA in business administration, finance, or relevant field; MSc/MA Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset Excellent organisational and leadership skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities Located and based anywhere between M62 and M25 and willing to travel extensively How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information or please contact Ajay Bhella at ATA Search by emailing an up-to-date copy of your CV to ajay.bhella@ata-search.co.uk ATA Search specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Maintenance Engineer Location: Birmingham. Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 Average earnings in the engineer team: £58,000+ Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (days and nights) Industry: construction material supplier. What can they do for you? Take advantage of premium rates for any overtime you do (1.5 OR 2.0 your standard rate) Discretionary bonus scheme. 10% Matched pension. Company discount platform, giving you discounts to retail, holidays etc. Expect an array of professional training, tailored to you. So far, the business has arranged: - PLC courses with Siemens (Onsite and at the OEM training centre) - Electrical to mechanical conversion course or vice versa. - Hydraulic courses. - Company paid further education opportunities such as HND’s / HNC’s. - Real career progression. This company operates a pathway system for those with aspirations to move into management or specialist positions. The Company: Join our client's new state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. Our client is a leading UK Global business with over 50 years of experience in supplying construction and civils companies. With a stellar reputation and a robust order book, this is a secure opportunity for long-term employment. The company strongly believes in professional development and provides extensive training and growth prospects. Overview of Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer Role: As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of highly automated industrial equipment in our brand-new factory. This includes large capital-intensive machinery, conveyors, presses, robotics, and more. Your key responsibilities will include: Ensuring the smooth running of all machinery on site Attending to equipment breakdowns and performing reactive maintenance tasks Conducting maintenance on hydraulics, extruders, and other machinery typically found in heavy manufacturing settings. Working on 3 phase machinery and various electrical components. Balancing reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) Contributing to the continuous improvement culture and taking ownership of individual projects. Candidate Requirements: Hold a relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above. Apply today by following the online instructions or sending your CV to daniel.swain@ata-recruitment.co.uk. Interviews are available immediately. ATA Recruitment specializes in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis. Visit our website for more opportunities. By applying, you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice, which can be found on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Area Sales Manager South of England -(Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire or Berkshire) £40,000 – 45,000 + Company Car (or £500 per month Car Allowance) + 10K Commission OTE The Company Our client works in partnership with companies across the plastics and metals product manufacturing sectors supporting them in turning product design into fully manufactured items. They work closely with the design teams of their customers taking their concept product design and advising on the feasibility of design for manufacture. To do this effectively they work closely with sub contract manufacturers and take ongoing responsibility for the manufacturing of the plastic and metal parts their customers need to assemble their products. The company are close knit culture family owned business and have been trading since the 1990s and have now grown to annual turnover of £10 million per year. As part of their growth plans for 2024 they are looking for an Area Sales Manager for the Midlands. The client is open on sales background for the role and is focussed on finding someone the right mindset and character so this will be a great opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge. The Role The role of Area Sales Manager (South) will involve: Working closely with key customers you are assigned to build on relationships with them and maximise revenue opportunities. Carrying out new business development calls and visits – you will be assigned target customers and will also use your initiative to identify other new business targets. Circa three days out on the road per week visiting customers. You will be given an annual sales target between £1 million and £2 million dependant upon which customers you are assigned. Producing reports from meetings with key customers to show growth potential. Weekly sales reporting on the CRM system Working with customers from point of enquiry (typically a set of product drawings) through to winning the business from the customer. Product development cycles with customers can be from two up to 12 months. There is an in house team that will support with quotations required. You could be pitching to wide variety of contacts in a business from Design, Management, Technical and Quality. The Candidate To be successful in your application for this Area Sales Manager (South) role you will need: An appetite for business development To be able to build strong relationships with customers A consultative sales Business to business sales experience To be based in either Kent, Surrey, Hants or Berkshire The Benefits For this Area Sales Manager role you will receive: £40,000 – 45,000 Company Car or £500 per month car allowance 10K commission on target earnings with up 20K for overperformance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays If you’re interested please apply online, send your CV to kristi.hopwood@ata-recruitment.co.uk or give me a call on 07894 235620 ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Project Manager Middlesborough Stockton Darlington Durham Sunderland Initial 6 months (likely extension) £50.00ph - £55.00p/h (Ltd co. outside IR35) Chemical / Petro-chem / Process / Mechanical I am working with a key client within the Chemical / Process industry who are looking for an experienced Project Manager to run and oversee projects on site based in the Teeside area - offering guidance, direction, and strategic solutions to projects, and ensuring programmes are implemented and taken through to delivery. For the position of Project Manager, you will require to conduct the following duties: Manage projects, monitoring and looking at standards Full project lifecycle from design through to commission being hands on when necessary Manging risks and dealing with deviations to the projects Strategic support to day-to-day operations where required on the projects Completion of projects through delivery, ensuring budget & quality are delivered on time Ensuring H&S requirements are adhered throughout The successful Project Manager will need to have the following attributes: Highly knowledgeable in leading projects from start to finish Proven Strategic thinker, problem solver Experience in Chemical, Process, Petro-chemical backgrounds Leadership and project management experience Proven background in delivery of complex engineering projects I.T / computer skills, MS Office / Outlook / MS Projects Hybrid working available where necessary The benefits of this position: Highly challenging & rewarding project management position Flexible hybrid working Outside IR35 contract Monday to Friday (minimum 40 hour working week) I am looking to speak to experienced Project Managers ideally from chemical & process environments, who are looking for a rewarding and challenging interim position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth 07892789342 - Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer Job Role - Electrical Maintenance Engineer £50,000 – £55,000 + Bonus Scheme + Flexible Working + Great Pension Scheme + Investment Opportunities and Many More Benefits! Regular Days, Mon – Fri (Flexi Hours) The Company An opportunity has arisen for an electrical maintenance engineer to join one of the UK’s leading manufacturing firms! As an electrical maintenance engineer, you will be conducting planned and reactive maintenance on a range of automated machinery while getting involved in various project and continuous improvement work! The Role As an electrical maintenance engineer, you will be involved in: Reacting to breakdowns whilst conducting and helping deliver PPMs Range of different project work including machinery upgrades and installations Using SAP Looking after contractors, risk assessments, permits, continuous improvement work and manging CAPEX Requirements To be a successful applicant, our client requires: An NVQ level 3 in electrical engineering Experience in using a CMMS system Great team player Benefits You will receive the following benefits as an electrical maintenance engineer: An attractive salary for a day’s only role Great bonus scheme Flexible working hours Amazing pension scheme Investment opportunities Private health care If you are an electrical maintenance engineer, interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to max.carling@ata-recruitment.co.uk ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Maintenance Engineer Monday to Friday 07:00 Till 15:30. Birmingham. £42000 - 43000 Average earnings in the maintenance department: £50K plus You can expect: Real potential to earn on top of your basic. Multiple company bonuses such as production and health safety. All overtime paid at 1.5 or 2.0 your standard rate. In-depth training with the OEMs. You will not have seen machinery like this before! Hydraulics courses Real career progression tailored to your goals. The company: We are thrilled to be working once again with a long-term client. I have personally walked around the site and the sheer scale of production and machinery was very impressive. Our client is a market leader and operates in every corner of the globe. They boast 300 sites, 40,000 employees and an annual turnover in the billions. This is a site that offers huge financial gain and genuine career opportunities for any skilled maintenance engineer looking to join their expanding maintenance function. Maintenance Engineer duties: This position is tailored to any maintenance engineer looking to work on more interesting equipment with a large, motivated team. My client is looking for mechanically biased individuals who are hungry to learn and earn a handsome salary for their efforts. Large scale production machinery. Overhead cranes. Hydraulic systems – full training provided. Reactive and preventative maintenance. Reading engineer drawings. You’ll be encouraged to have a continuous improvement mindset and your ideas will be taken seriously. Our client is very accommodating to engineers outside of the industry and have a detailed induction plan to bring you up to speed with the machinery, the layout, and their way of working. A Successful maintenance engineer application: You must hold an engineering qualification level 3+ Our client is offering a fantastic opportunity to put your mark on a business. They’re looking for an engineer with drive and a can-do attitude to help with their 2024 mission. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer Salary: £51,000 salary, OTE = £60,000+ Overtime Rate: 1.5x and 2x pay. Location: Birmingham – Witton Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days and nights. Holliday Allowance: 33 days per annum I have an incredible opportunity for an Electrical maintenance engineer to work with the largest manufacturer in its industry, leading the market in manufacturing goods through their worldwide network. Our client has over 400+ employees alone at this site due to the magnitude of production being carried out at this site. The client is a multi-billion-pound company and the leading manufacturer in their industry who take pride in taking care of their staff and providing excellent training and employee benefits! They are looking for an Engineer with a friendly approach, positive attitude and an excellent team player who will transition into one of their many vibrant teams with ease. The Role: The role for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer will include carrying out daily task including: - Diagnose and repair electrical problems on a wide range of industrial equipment, including fault-finding, rewiring, and monitoring. - Assess the parts needed for a job and place orders for those parts. - Conduct routine maintenance and testing on industrial equipment and ensure installations are to manufacturer standards. - Rewire faulty electrical systems, such as lighting and heating systems. - fault finding, isolating, and locking of, using a multi meter. - Using the interfaces on the furnaces, fault finding through the outputs - Common issues replacing broken motors and switches. The Person: To be considered for this role you must have the following: - Electrical engineering qualifications level 3 and above - Apprenticeship Qualified (Desirable but not necessary) - Previous experience (Desirable) Your Benefits: - Working for a multi-billion £ organisation. - 33 days annual leave - 1.5X/Double pay for over time - Regular training reviews - Progression available - Recognised OEM’s qualifications available - Training provided (Furnace, Heat treatment etc) - £51K - OTE (£60k +) Salary Any questions regarding the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, feel free to contact us at 07812 981 133. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Maintenance Supervisor Location - Birmingham Salary - £57,000 OTE 65K plus including shift premium + pension, 33 days holidays and excellent overtime Training available – On Various OEM Equipment and qualifications available Shifts Available – 4 on 4 off Continentals, Days and Nights role The Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our client. They are a large Global business based in Birmingham who have been established for over 50 years. Our client supplies various aerospace products to some of the largest OEMs and governments in the world. This well-known and large global Aerospace manufacturing group have recently acquired a few large contracts. Our client currently makes 28million pounds profit a quarter, this is an excellent time to join a large manufacturing group with strong backing from large American manufacturing group. Our client is a huge believer in training so the opportunity progress and receive industry relevant training is top notch. Our client is an industry leader and has a great reputation in the market and a huge order book, so job security is guaranteed. Overview Maintenance Supervisor Role Responsibility for supporting the growth of the manufacturing operations across the site, implementing maintenance procedures & continuous improvement processes to streamline and shape manufacturing capabilities, keeping downtime to a minimum. Managing a team of 9 engineers. You will be working in a heavy industry environment working on foundry equipment, furnaces, large presses, vacuum systems and forge furnaces. Recording spares used for re-order. Scheduling work for your team. Carrying out safe isolation of plant to permit requirements. Completing condition-based monitoring schedules Part of a TPM team to continuously improve plant. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance schedules. Carrying out planned maintenance work Isolation of plant under a permit to work. When an emergency Carry out immediate repairs of production equipment and machines in the case of breakdowns with regards to all elements of failure, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic etc., representing Production areas The Candidate The Maintenance Supervisor formally qualified in mechanical or electrical and knowledge of hydraulics are ideal for this role. Experience working in a heavy industry will be preferred but not essential. Ability to work to strict deadlines Experience managing a team The Benefits Salary - £57,000 OTE 65K plus Our client currently has bonus scheme paying out every quarter. Excellent overtime available. Will look at candidates who are in engineering roles and want to step up into leadership in the future. Excellent training available OEM qualification and formal qualifications Excellent Holiday entitlement 33 days and pension available. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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The RTC Group Awards 2023On Friday 15th March 2024, we held our annual RTC Group Awards, rewarding those who have gone above and beyond throughout 2023.Held at our headquarters, the Derby Conference Centre, we gathered for a night of celebration and reflection as we looked back on the past twelve months and all that the group has achieved across the various industries we support. We were joined by employees from each of the group’s 11 offices, welcoming the teams from RTC Group Plc, Ganymede Solutions, ATA Recruitment, Global Staffing Solutions and The Derby Conference Centre.Ganymede and ATA Awards The evening began with the Ganymede and ATA Awards, where we awarded the top performing individuals across the recruitment businesses as well as those who have personified our core values over the last twelve months. Congratulations to the winners of the Ganymede and ATA Awards: Chris James: Socially ResponsibleDean Frost & Kent Office: Top Performing Rail BranchMichael Dobson, Tom Cleverley, Colin Earp, Katie Townend, Dave Carter, Chris James, Ajay Bhella, Hassan Choudhry, Will Heath, Ashton Kenney, Hassan Choudhry, Dean Frost & Kent Office, Louise Clapham & N&M Office, Jason Crew & Wales Office, Paul Cook & Scotland Office: £150k ClubDean Frost: Safety First, Safety AlwaysTyler Cook: Top Newcomer (Contract)Jon Paryazani: Top Newcomer (Permanent)Anthony Howell: Taking PrideAjay Bhella: Top Permanent BillerTracy Knight: Delivering ExcellenceDave Carter: Top Contract BillerRachael Bailey-Frost: People are our PassionDave Carter: Top GPPaul Crompton, Managing Director said: It was a pleasure to spend such a fantastic evening with everyone from across the company. Congratulations again to all the award winners who have delivered exceptional performances throughout 2023 and I look forward to further success in the year ahead.“The RTC Group AwardsThe evening continued with the Group CEO address, three course meal and RTC Group Awards.These awards cover the entirety of the group, allowing individuals from all functions to receive recognition and praise for their continued efforts. Our business is all about people, and our group success is down to the hard work and dedication of all our staff. Congratulations to the winners of the RTC Group Awards:Ashton Kenney: The Chapman CupOliver Wright: The Bryn Clarke CupSamantha Briggs: RTC Central Services Outstanding ContributionThank you to all those who attended this event, and for making the evening a resounding success. The RTC Group Awards will return in 2025.
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The ATA Recruitment Annual Contractor Charge Rates Report 2023 is available to downloadWith 932,000 vacancies remaining unfilled in UK industry, there continues to be a high demand for candidates to fill these roles. Clients continued to express challenges in the recruitment of permanent Engineers within the manufacturing and engineering sectors. More and more clients have turned to temporary staff and contractors to bridge the skills gap.Covering the following disciplines, we have highlighted the average contractor charge rates across the UK as well as provided you with expert commentary from our specialist contract consultants:ManufacturingEngineeringInterim and Shared ServicesIf you are a contractor looking for a new assignment or a client looking to use a flexible skilled resource, then please get in touch.Download the reportGet in touchAs always, we hope the report provides you with the insight as to where your business currently sits in the market, as well as giving you some guidance on how to construct your talent strategy for 2024. If you have any questions or comments on any of the information covered in the report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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The 7th edition of ATA Recruitment's Annual Engineering Insights is available to downloadFor 7 years, we have been producing Salary Reports to show how salaries have changed over time. For 2023, we have expanded on this data to provide you with not only average salaries, but with detailed market insights and changes in candidate behaviour. 2023 was another interesting year for UK manufacturing and engineering from a recruitment perspective as the skills gap continued to widen. With 932,000 vacancies at the end of Q4, many customers continued to report issues not only with their candidate attraction but more so with their retention.Covering the following disciplines, we have answered some of the most common questions we get asked, as well as providing you with the quantitative data from salary trends:Maintenance & ServiceQuality & ManufacturingDesign & ProjectsMid Management ExecutiveThis data has been generated from the placements we made in 2023, along with various industry survey findings. We trust this will give you a real time overview of the recruitment landscape and average salaries offered across the UK.Download the reportGet in touchAs always, we hope the report provides you with the insight as to where your business currently sits in the market, as well as giving you some guidance on how to construct your talent strategy for 2024. If you have any questions or comments on any of the information covered in the report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Journey from Contingent Recruitment Consultant to Executive SearchIN CONVERSATION WITH AJAY BHELLA, SALES MANAGERNavigating through the recruitment industry involves facing numerous challenges and opportunities for growth. This article explores Ajay Bhella's journey, transitioning from the fast-paced world of contingency recruitment to the more strategic arena of executive headhunting.What inspired or motivated you to transition from Contingent recruitment to Executive search?I began my career as a Headhunter, driven by a longstanding interest in business. Placing senior Business leaders and Directors appealed to me, particularly challenging and niche assignments. Recognising an opportunity to further this focus, I joined ATA Recruitment, where I could leverage my expertise. While I foster business relationships, ATA Recruitment collaborates with Directors' teams to place Engineers, making it a strategic choice for both parties.How did you prepare yourself for the challenges of Executive Search?To prepare for the challenges of Executive Search, I drew upon my prior experience in the field. Having already been involved in executive search activities, I knew how important it is to be focused from prior experience. It also gave me some insight into the expected challenges, such as having to turn away non-senior work and long-standing clients.Additionally, the pandemic presented an opportunity for me to further fortify my resources by dedicating time to building my network. I committed myself to going the extra mile, to ensure that I could establish and maintain a robust system. Moreover, I adopted a strategic approach to business development, making prudent decisions to maximise efficiency and effectiveness in navigating the executive search landscape. What new skills did you feel are essential to succeed in Executive-level hiring?To succeed in executive-level hiring, several essential skills come to the forefront other than maintaining a robust system and being focussed. Which are; PatienceProviding solutionsBeing able to operate and communicate at a senor levelMulti-stakeholder managementRetained headhuntingEvidence of success – going the extra mile Delivering resultsTenacity Attention to detailThe hunger to want to be the best and to believe in this. How did your recruitment strategies change when focusing on Executive roles?When focusing on executive roles, I made substantial adaptations to my recruitment strategies, prioritising the utmost importance of confidentiality and fostering relationships. Recognising the critical significance of these positions, I ensured the implementation of both a primary solution and a backup plan. The extended time-to-hire was factored in, acknowledging that executive placements typically require a longer timeframe compared to contingent roles. Adopting a low-volume, high-value approach became imperative because of the heightened risks involved.In selling our services, I embraced a long-term perspective, understanding that it could take anywhere from 6 to 12 months before seeing tangible results from clients. Providing clients with valuable insights became paramount at this level; they sought assistance rather than mere CVs. Moreover, prioritising the establishment of key, strategic, and trustworthy business relationships emerged as the cornerstone of success in executive recruitment endeavours.What advice would you give to someone looking to make a similar transition into Executive Search?Transitioning into Executive Search offers immense rewards, encompassing not only substantial earnings potential but also the opportunity for personal and professional growth. However, it's essential to brace yourself for a period of intense grafting, typically spanning 18 to 24 months, during which going the extra mile becomes second nature.This field demands a high level of commitment, perseverance and focus. For people who truly want to succeed in business and become top recruiters, Executive Search offers a great opportunity. It can help you achieve your career goals and be part of a select group in the industry who focus on such niche assignments. We are always keen to speak to talented recruiters and sales professionals, who are looking to take the next step in their career. If you're ready to join our team in Leicester get in touch with our Talent Manager Rachael Bailey-Frost today. Find out more about a career with ATA Search today. Send me your CV or connect with me on LinkedIn today.Telephone: 07920 595 229Email: rachael.bailey-frost@ganymedesolutions.co.ukLinkedIn: Connect on LinkedInFind out more about ATA Search here
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Agile Working – The Design Engineers ViewWhilst agile working is by no means a new concept, it is fair to say that the Covid-19 Pandemic had a significant impact on employers’ policies and attitudes towards agile working and changed the landscape at a much greater pace than expected.Employers in our sector are now faced with another determining factor they have to consider when recruiting for talent in an already challenging market with the key questions being:Are we flexible enough in relation to the market to attract talent?How big a deciding factor is it really for job seekers?Does it work for our business model?How well equipped are we to lead and manage an agile working business?To help understand this further we recently ran a large-scale survey to Design Engineers we have in our network and would like to share with you some of the results and insights we have seen. Two-thirds of the candidates surveyed reported they worked for an employer with some form of agile working in place with 26% of these working fully remotely and 51% working two or three days from home per week.Straight away here we can see the majority of the employers in the market have shifted towards offering home working flexibility. A balance of “3 and 2” either home or office is by far the most popular approach from employers. If you’re in the third of employers not offering any agile working, how much of the marketplace are you ruling out when recruiting? 100% of agile workers said it made them feel better about their employer with 68% stating it had a very positive affect on their attitude towards their employer.As you can see the agile working being offered is unanimously supported by employees and in most cases having a very positive impact in employee engagement. The engagement of engineers is crucial to employers whilst competition for talent is so high and we would tend to think this can only lead to better staff retention. 53% of employees working agile felt they were very effective working from home with only 10% feeling they were less effective than if in the office.There are a number of individual factors to consider for employees working at home including: Is the home set up fit for purpose?Does their experience level allow them to work effectively without direct supervision?Is working on an isolated basis good for them personally?However, the majority of employees felt they were as effective or highly effective when working from home with potentially less distractions then being in a busy office and generally feeling empowered by the trust their employer has placed in them. The biggest positive factors for homeworking were stated as:42% - less time and money commuting32% - better work life balance24% - felt more productiveIt is no surprise that in a time of soaring costs that less expense getting to work is a significant factor for employees coupled with the fact that can their days work done in less time without the requirement for a potential 30 minute to 1 hour commute to and from work.The work life balance upside can cover many areas – more time with the family of an evening, flexibility for general life errands, doing some lunchtime exercise to feel refreshed plus countless other activities. For those without any agile working, 70% said they would like some from their employer with an option for two days working from home being by far the most popular request.What was interesting further to this was of those without any agile working, 80% said It had little or no impact on their long-term commitment to a business. It is possible that those in the survey without any agile working have not had the option previously and are just used to that being their normal but as stated the vast majority without it would prefer it from the current employers. Overall, there were some interesting insights in the information collected. Some form of agile working now appears to be in the majority of the white-collar engineering marketplace with employees very heavily in favour it, sighting numerous benefits and feeling more engaged with their employer.Have you considered the impact your agile working policy is having on your retention?How effective agile working is from an employer’s point of view would be a very different question and one we may pose in future. We wonder what perceived benefits employers feel it brings. Do you see a more engaged engineering workforce? Does it bring increased productivity?All things said, it is without doubt now that agile working is one of the deciding factors for engineers when job seeking. For any employer it’s worth re-visiting questions 3 and 4; Does it work for your business model? How well equipped are you to lead and manage an agile working business? Is it time to re-visit your agile working policy?The recruitment marketplace has continued to evolve since many companies began to incorporate agile working during and post Covid 19.If you’re considering re-visiting your agile working policy then get in touch with ATA Recruitment for further expert guidance on how this can impact your business and attracting talent when hiring Design Engineers.
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Warehouse Automation – growing, evolving and developing alongside Industry 4.0Regardless of sector or product type, the way in which customers are receiving their orders has dramatically changed due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution – better known as Industry 4.0.Industry 4.0 is moving away from the isolation of stand-alone machines and driving forward the use of modern technology and software allowing sites to communicate in unison. Working with the latest automation allows businesses to grow, evolve and develop every site to be as efficient and productive as possible, ensuring they continue to meet the demands of their customers and don’t fall behind the innovation of their competitors.“Automated Logistics is a unique and exciting engineering sector. It has touch points across every engineering discipline imaginable from civil engineering through electrical / Mechanical; from fabrication to bespoke machine control; from component & system design to maintenance & repair; all the way to advanced PLC & robotics to software development and data analysis." Duncan Willcocks, Key Account Manager, KNAPP UKWhat is next for the Warehouse Automation industry?The growth of the industry shows no sign of slowing down and is going from strength to strength. The warehouse automation market in the UK is predicted to grow from $2.05B in 2022 to $3.9B in 2025 (Source: Statistica). This is partly due to the high demand of online ordering and the high street scaling back, a trend we have seen growing for many years and one that has only been heightened due the impact of Covid-19.What does that mean for your career?Just like these businesses taking advantage of the thriving Industry 4.0, embarking on a career within Warehouse Automation will cause you to adapt, plan ahead and deal with radical change within the market. In short, stepping into a career within Warehouse Automation will allow you to move with the times and not be left behind.Thanks to the growth of the industry, there are an incredible amount of progression opportunities available to Engineers at many levels. Many sites have Engineers at all levels, from Automation Assistants, Maintenance Engineers, Deputy Team Leader, Site Supervisors and Engineering Managers.Past this, there is a wide scope to develop your career further, including Project Management, Installation Teams and Field Service Teams. So you can rest assured that you will never be stuck in a particular role if you want your engineering career to take on new heights.So, what can you expect?As highlighted, the world of automation is revolutionising the way Engineers work. This is done through pioneering technology and state of the art machines, including highly automated robotics systems, shuttle systems and auto stores. The day-to-day role of working within automation might be very different to the way other industries work. As it’s a typically a very efficient industry, you will no longer be running off your feet firefighting with loads of reactive maintenance. In contrast, there will be a significant focus on continuous improvement, lean processes and PPM heavy, making sure the sites remain slick and efficient.“The future is within automation, in 20 years time that’s where the world will be at, and I’ll be keeping up with the latest automation. I love working with a wide range of automation day in day out and it’s a really exciting and varied role. I get lots of long term security and lots of training on the latest automation.” Imran Khan, Maintenance Engineer, KNAPP UK (Previously worked in Automotive/Heavy industry as a Brick Manufacturer)Kickstart your career in Warehouse AutomationAs the Warehouse Automation sector has grown, we have grown with it, developing strong relationships with a number of OEM's as well as many of the UK's biggest end users. Not only do we know the market inside out, we also have an in-depth understanding of the equipment you use. Having undergone hundreds of site visits across the UK, we know what high bay cranes, overhead cranes and Pick and Place Robots look like. If you are interested in a career within Warehouse Automation or want to understand more about this thriving industry, please get in touch with our Managing Consultant Adam Waite using the information below.Email: adam.waite@ata-recruitment.co.ukPhone: 07787 289 281LinkedIn: Connect with Adam on LinkedinVisit our new Warehouse Automation page for latest insights and job opportunities within the sector
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Establishing excellent relationships is paramount with our contractors, and we value acknowledging the exceptional service they provide to our clients throughout the UK. To gain insights into the daily experiences of working as a contractor alongside ATA Recruitment, we recently interviewed Garry Hutchings, our Contractor of the Quarter.“Gary has been with us for 7 months and has been a leading member in multiple key projects. A real self-starter: picking up issues and resolving them day to day over and above what is asked of him, he has been and continues to be, a great asset to our business.”Luke Yates, Engineering Manager, BromfordHow long have you been a contractor for?I've been working as a contractor for nine years, completing numerous projects across England.Why did you decide to go contracting?Contracting offers greater financial gain and flexibility. Nine years ago, I found myself juggling many aspects of life, and contracting provided me with a better balance between work and home life.What is it you like about contracting?Contracting offers a significant degree of freedom and financial gain. You have the flexibility to choose your next contract to align with your lifestyle preferences.What don’t you like about contracting?Occasionally, if you're released from a contract abruptly, you may find yourself without work. Since there's no holiday pay in contracting, this means there's no income coming in during such periods.What is the service that you provide?I’m a Process/Manufacturing Engineer.Tell me about the current project you have worked on?We're currently involved in a project with Aston Martin and Mercedes, ensuring the accuracy of parts and identifying opportunities to enhance the production process.Why do you think it’s a good idea for companies to use contractors?They haven't made any commitments from their side, knowing that contractors can start immediately without needing training, allowing them to hit the ground running.What benefits have your clients seen when using your services as a contractor? I'm diligent and committed, and they've acknowledged my value and reliability.How easy is it to run your own business and be a contractor?I'd rate it an 8 out of 10. Sometimes, as it's your own business, there's administrative work to manage, and it can be tough during periods of no work. However, overall, I love it because it gives me control over my work-life balance.How long have you contracted via ATA?I have been contracted through ATA for 8 months. What is your feedback on the service that ATA provides?It's a perfect 10 out of 10 for me. They've never missed a payment, and Mo consistently maintains communication. Even if he misses my call, he promptly returns it. I appreciate his honesty, and he diligently follows up on timesheets. It's evident that ATA is a highly professional company.Let us match you with contract opportunities that are right for you.Whether you're experienced as a contractor, or are just wondering how to get started, find out how ATA Recruitment can support you by calling 07827 295 376 or email contract@ata-recruitment.co.uk. Alternatively, complete the form below.
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