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Latest Jobs In Process Engineering
Coppersmith
£18 - 19 per hour Overtime + Lots of hours available
Prestonpans
Qualified Coppersmith – Manufacturer of parts for the process industry. Based in Prestonpans near Musselburgh Permanent role – Up to £19.00 per hour (up to £37,000 basic salary per annum) + Overtime (Monday – Friday over 37.5 hours paid at 1.5x / Saturday paid at 1.5x / Sunday paid at 2x), Approx 50-60 hours available per week. (Average earnings of approx. £45k - £50K) + Pension. Multiple roles available. Weld tests and interviews to take place over the next 2 weeks, immediate starts available. This specialist manufacturer of components and systems for the process industry have exciting plans to double their order book in the next two years having joined up with a global name in the sector. With workload increasing, there is a requirement to grow the manufacturing team to ensure the demand for the product is met on time and to budget. If you want an opportunity to have some fantastic training and the security of working for a stable growing business, then this role could be for you. If this sounds like an opportunity you would thrive in, then please contact Steve Harrhy on 07827295376 or email you CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk The Role As a Coppersmith the role will involve the following: Shaping copper into copper distillation and condensing equipment for a wide range of projects General welding and fabrication tasks including MIG/TIG welding and using guillotines and press brake machines to cut and bend the copper This will include classic “copper smithing” work once the metal is hot There will be some site-based repair work when required Adhering to all health & safety requirements Working as part of a small, skilled fabrication team The Coppersmith will need the following skills to be successful in their application: You will need to have a wide range of fabricating / welding experience working with stainless steel or aluminium Previous experience in TIG/MIG/MMA welding Used guillotines and press brake machines in previous roles Worked with bespoke products Able to read engineering drawings Excellent work ethic An eye for detail and diligent working practices The Benefits Up to £19.00 per hour Paid Overtime (1.5x) / 2x for Sundays Company Pension 25 days holiday + stats Continued training and development If you’re interested in this role, please apply online, send your CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call me on 07827 295376 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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Fabricator
£16 - 18 per hour Overtime
Prestonpans
Fabricator / Welder (Full training to become a Coppersmith) – Manufacturer of parts for the process industry. Based in Prestonpans near Musselburgh Permanent role – Up to £18.00 per hour (up to £35,100 basic salary per annum) + Overtime (Monday – Friday over 37.5 hours paid at 1.5x / Saturday paid at 1.5x / Sunday paid at 2x), Approx 50-60 hours available per week. (Average earnings of approx. £45k - £50K) + Pension. Multiple roles available. Weld tests and interviews to take place over the next 2 weeks, immediate starts available. This specialist manufacturer of components and systems for the process industry have exciting plans to double their order book in the next two years having joined up with a global name in the sector. With workload increasing, there is a requirement to grow the manufacturing team to ensure the demand for the product is met on time and to budget. If you want an opportunity to have some fantastic training and the security of working for a stable growing business, then this role could be for you. If this sounds like an opportunity you would thrive in, then please contact Steve Harrhy on 07827295376 or email you CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk The Role As a Fabricator / Welder the role will involve the following: Shaping copper into copper distillation and condensing equipment for a wide range of projects General welding and fabrication tasks including MIG/TIG welding and using guillotines and press brake machines to cut and bend the copper This will include classic “copper smithing” work once the metal is hot There will be some site-based repair work when required Adhering to all health & safety requirements Working as part of a small, skilled fabrication team You will undergo full training on how to become a Coppersmith The Fabricator / Welder will need the following skills to be successful in their application: You will need to have a wide range of fabricating / welding experience working with stainless steel or aluminium Previous experience in TIG/MIG/MMA welding Used guillotines and press brake machines in previous roles Worked with bespoke products Able to read engineering drawings Excellent work ethic An eye for detail and diligent working practices The Benefits Up to £18.00 per hour Paid Overtime (1.5x) / 2x for Sundays Company Pension 25 days holiday + stats Continued training and development If you’re interested in this role, please apply online, send your CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call me on 07827 295376 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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Software Controls Engineer
£40 - 40 per hour
Leeds
Control Systems Engineer – West Yorkshire 3-6 month contract (likely longer) / Outside IR35 Rate £40.00 p/h (outside IR35) Water / Process / Coding / Testing / Allen Bradley / Commissioning I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in West Yorkshire. They operate in the design, installation, and commission of complex projects across Water, Food, Oil & Gas and Pharma. Due to ongoing projects they are looking for an experienced Controls Systems Engineer with a strong experience within the water industry to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3-6 months. For this position, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Development, modification and testing of PLC, HMI & SCADA software. Preparing IO Schedules from Client provided information and discussions. Writing detailed Function Design Specifications (FDS) Review documentation and software of both, work completed by self as well as others A degree of autonomy to manage own projects and liaising with customer. The successful person will need to have the following attributes: Strong appreciation for controls systems Hands on experience within the water industry working on tanks, pumps, rigs etc. Experience programming PLCs on Allen Bradley / Mitsubishi Experience in full project life cycles preparing design documents through to commission Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload. The benefits of this position: Responsible role to see through development to commission High end global technology organisation Outside IR35 project/contract I am looking to speak to talented Control System Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth, Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment. 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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Site H&S Project Specialist
£400 - 500 per day
Dartford
** Site Health & Safety Specialist ** [Engineering / Process plant / materials handling / Drivetrain] London / Kent area 3-4-month contract Rates: £400.00 - £500.00 per day (Limited Co.) Outside IR35 suitable We are working with a key client who are a heavy material, process handling & capital equipment engineering and installation company, based out of Yorkshire. We are recruiting for and experienced Site H&S Specialist, on a key customer site in London for a minimum of a 3–4-month contract, on a major process site upgrade. There is a possibility this will get extended further. The Site H&S Specialist will be responsible day to day for the following: Overseeing skilled workforce and site contractors to ensure H&S processes & procedures are being met Running audits – reporting, pictures etc Ensuring H&S project deliverables are being met Reporting H&S issues to Project Manager & Construction Director Help put things right – resolve and resolutions – be a problem solver Checking all RAMs and Permits and related paperwork is administered and filed correctly The successful Site H&S Specialist will have the following attributes: Experience on £multi-million project engineering installs NEBOSH general certificate / Site safety passport Formal engineering qualifications First Aid Prepared to do 7 days a week in shutdown period – June / July Benefits of this position: Outside IR35 contract 3-4-month contract – with extension potential Potential for future contract work with our key client I am looking to speak to experienced Site H&S Specialists who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr – Recruitment Manager at ATA Recruitment. 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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Lead Mechanical Engineer
£400 - 500 per day
Dartford
** Lead Mechanical Engineer ** [Engineering / Process plant / materials handling / Drivetrain] London / Kent area 3-4-month contract Rates: £400.00 - £500.00 per day (Limited Co.) Outside IR35 suitable We are working with a key client who are a heavy material, process handling & capital equipment engineering and installation company, based out of Yorkshire. We are recruiting for and experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer, on a key customer site in London for a minimum of a 5-month contract, on a major process site upgrade. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible day to day for the following: Overseeing all mechanical and pipework aspects, documentation, and certification for work packages Overseeing mechanical and pipework contractors to ensure specification is met Technically overseeing a major gearbox and shaft alignment – weighs 10 tonnes Conveying and process materials handling / pipework / silos / pressure equipment etc Ensuring project deliverables are being met Reporting snags to Construction Manager & Site Manager Checking documentation and certs Keeping track of installs and especially on shutdown to ensure spec and timescales are achieved Complete mechanical technical support, to teams and subcontractors The successful Lead Mechanical Engineer will have the following attributes: Experience on £multi-million project installs Minimum HNC Mechanical Engineering Site safety passport – CCNSG / CSCS First Aid (beneficial) IPAF (beneficial) Prepared to do 7 days a week in shutdown period – June / July Benefits of this position: Outside IR35 contract 5-month contract – given full project runs smoothly Potential for 2nd phase after (further 6 months), and future contract work I am looking to speak to experienced Mechanical Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr – Recruitment Manager at ATA Recruitment. 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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Software Controls Engineer
£40 - 43 per hour
South Yorkshire
Software Controls Engineer Location: South Yorkshire 3-month initial contract Rate: 40.00p/h - £42.50/h DOE (Ltd. Co – Outside IR35) Plant machinery / Siemens TIA / Allen Bradley / Renewables / Recycling I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in South Yorkshire, who are a global leading capital equipment machinery manufacturer. They operate in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke machinery & capital equipment into recycling and metal manufacturing industries. Due to continued projects, they are looking for experienced Software Controls Engineer to join their team on ana contract basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3 months with a likely extension. For the position of Software Controls Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Programming & design modifications to Ladder logic Working on primarily Siemens TIA Portal, as well as Allen Bradley RS Logix Responsible for changing functions on the PLC, ensuring the sequencing of the hydraulics meets requirements Ensure Safety controls are correct Ensuring the FDS requirements are met to suit the client specification Take machine/equipment through inhouse build & Test (FATs) The successful person will need to have the following attributes: Experienced on Siemens TIA portal & Allen Bradley PLCs Proven track record of software design & mods, traceability, and design specification documentation (FDS) Familiarity with basic machinery and capital equipment HNC/HND level electrical/controls/systems Engineering or similar Office based, to work closely with internal teams on key projects The benefits of this position: Highly project-based machinery & capital equipment engineering environment Responsible role to see-through to site delivery High end global technology organisation Outside IR35 project/contract I am looking to speak to talented Software Controls Engineers, who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr, Recruitment Manager ATA Recruitment. 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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Chemical Process Engineer
£50000 - 60000 per year Company Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Overseas Allowance + Travel Allowance
Chesterfield
Chemical Process Engineer Chesterfield £VERY COMPETITIVE SALARY + Competitive Package ATA Recruitment are working closely with a thriving EPC business, specialising in the design, manufacture, and installation of exciting and extremely high-quality specialised processing systems. The business delivers and manages projects end to end from design through to installation, manufacture & commissioning. With over 40 years trading experience and nearly 100 members of staff, the business has continued to push the boundaries and develop new and advanced solutions that are transforming the specialised industry they work within. We are currently supporting the business in the recruitment of a Chemical Process Engineer; this is fantastic opportunity for a Chemical Process Engineer to join a cutting-edge, forward-thinking business. Please apply online for immediate consideration. The Role As a Chemical Process Engineer in this role, you will be responsible for running all process engineering aspects of projects from process design through to process commissioning and optimisation at site. You will be working on projects varying from 12-18months within the aluminium sector. During a typical project your core responsibilities will be: Development of process design and P&IDs Involvement in HAZOP Creating functional design specifications Producing process flow and block flow diagrams. Carrying out mass and energy balance calculations. Creating the user requirement specification for the process. Sizing of process plant equipment. Factory acceptance and customer acceptance testing. Carrying out process commissioning at customer site. 70% office based – 30% travelling to client sites globally. The Candidate My client is looking for a Chemical Process Engineer with: Demonstrable experience in process design At least 18 months -5 years’ experience in industry A Chemical Engineering Degree Someone who has happy to travel and wants to be involved in projects from design through to process commissioning. The Benefits For this Senior Process Engineer role you will receive a wide range of benefits including: £VERY COMPETITIVE SALARY Company Pension Competitive Package Interested? All applications for the position are being managed via ATA Recruitment, please apply online for a speedy consideration. 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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Controls Engineer
£55000 - 60000 per year 5% Pension
Derbyshire
Chemical Process Engineer Derbyshire £55,000 – 60,000 + 5% Pension ATA Recruitment are working closely with a thriving EPC business, specialising in the design, manufacture, and installation of exciting and extremely high-quality specialised processing systems. The business delivers and manages projects end to end from design through to installation, manufacture & commissioning. The business deliver projects worth up to £30 million and well backed as part of a large multi national group. With over 40 years trading experience and nearly 100 members of staff, the business has continued to push the boundaries and develop new and advanced solutions that are transforming the specialised industry they work within. We are currently supporting the business in the recruitment of a Controls Engineer. They are looking for someone with immediate effect who has experience in software projects using either Siemens or Rockwell platforms. Please apply online for immediate consideration. The Role As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for running all software engineering aspects of projects. This can be for bespoke single machine projects or for full process lines the company are integrating for their customers. During a typical project your core responsibilities will be: PLC Programming across Siemens, Rockwell and Mitsubishi platforms Taking modular blocks of code and modifying them to fit the purpose of projects you are working on Development of the control logic and FDS for projects. Carrying out factory acceptance testing of the software you have developed Identifying bugs in software during this process and modifying the code until it is fit for purpose. Carrying out commissioning at site when required for full process line integration projects. Third party support for the Siemens, Rockwell and Mitsubishi software when required. Supporting HMI and SCADA work. The Candidate My client is looking for a Controls Engineer with Experience in software development with either Siemens or Rockwell platforms. Someone interested in taking software projects from concept to completion. A strong attention to detail. Someone who works well in a multi functional team – all mechanical, electrical and software projects is done by their in house team. Someone with an appetite to learn about new technology. The Benefits For this Controls Engineer you will receive a wide range of benefits including: £55,000 – 60,000 5% Company Pension The chance to work in a multi functional engineering team The opportunity to work on a variety of machinery and full process line projects. Interested? All applications for the position are being managed via ATA Recruitment, please apply online for a speedy consideration. 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 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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