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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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Mechanical Design Engineer South Yorkshire Initial 6 month contract / Outside IR35 £37.50p/h - £40.00p/h Nuclear / Mining / Industrial / Materials Handling / Fabrication I am recruiting for a well-established world leader within design in materials handling & fabrication. Due to ongoing projects in the business, they are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer on an interim basis. Initially there is a commitment of 6 months, but this is very likely to be extended due to project scope for a successful candidate: For the position of Mechanical Design Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: 3D design and detailing using Autodesk Inventor Supporting calcs within the design team Full cycle of project – cradle to grave design Design of heavy to medium industrial machinery Report into the design team lead & project manager The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will need to have the following attributes: Strong appreciation of materials handling and heavy engineering disciplines Expert in the use and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor An astute professional, with the ability to excel within a design team Qualified to degree level (preferable) – Mechanical Engineering or equivalent A team player, who strives for excellence The benefits of this position: Highly project based in a heavy to medium materials handling capacity Autonomous role to see through full project lifecycle Flexible working for the right candidate Outside IR35 (Ltd. Co. suitable) I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Design Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information please contact Dom Firth (07892789342), Recruitment Specialist 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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Maintenance Engineer. Location: Birmingham. Salary: £47,000 – 50,000 + + Premium Overtime Rates + Specialist Training + OEM Courses. On-Target Earnings: £52K plus Shifts: Monday – Thursday 6:00pm – 2:00am and Friday 6:00pm – 12:00am Join a Multi-Billion-Pound Group and Be a Vital Part of the Business! Benefits: Have a real input into a critical part of the business. Enjoy bundles of investments in you! Expect comprehensive training, courses, and the potential to earn on top of your basic salary. Paid overtime opportunities, up to double time. Quarterly company bonus scheme. The Company: This is an amazing opportunity to work within an awesome multi-billion-pound group. Our client is looking for an Electrical biased maintenance engineer. Our client stands as one of the UKs leading manufacturing businesses within its industry, with a widespread network and multiple sites across the U.K and the world They take pride in supplying bespoke products to diverse industries. As Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintenance machinery across the factory. The Role of a Maintenance Engineer: Take charge of a critical part of the production process! We are seeking a specialist Electrical Maintenance Engineer who is an all-rounder. In this role, you'll oversee maintenance, and continuous improvement ideas for the entire area. The bespoke machinery on-site is designed specifically for their industry, making it one of the few capable of handling their unique products. Our client offers an incredibly detailed training plan to ensure your confidence and success in the role. Your day-to-day will include: Maintaining an organized PPM schedule. Handling reactive maintenance tasks. Preparing handovers and shift reports. Ability to read, interpret electrical drawings. Ability to understand the set up and configuration of variable speed drives.. Good understanding IEE wiring regulations Experience with AC/DC drives, PLC, Scada as well as traditional control methodologies Will have worked in a manufacturing envi You will be working in a fast paced and heavy industry environment working on large capital-intensive equipment, conveyors, presses, robotics, packaging equipment, lifting equipment and various other automated equipment. Our client values your growth and success, offering an outstanding introduction program and hands-on training opportunities. Successful Candidate: We're seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to safety. You'll enjoy a unique job title and role which is highly sought after. Manufacturing industry experience. Electrical qualifications at Level 3+ or equivalent. Exciting Benefits Await: Work with a market leader offering stability, career growth, and extensive skill development. Enjoy 33 days holiday. Competitive salary and lucrative extras. Benefit from bespoke training on specialist equipment. 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 Manager – Monday to Friday 60K Private Health Care, Bonus, Dental, Pension Location Birmingham This a great opportunity for a maintenance manager or engineering manager looking to progress and improve there a career into an operational role there is clear path to progress and become an even more critical part of the business. This is an amazing opportunity to work within an awesome multi-billion-pound group. Our client is looking for a Maintenance Manager. Our client stands as one of the UKs leading manufacturing businesses within its industry, with a widespread network and multiple sites across the U.K. They take pride in supplying bespoke products to diverse industries, including the military, aerospace, and public sectors. With yet more ambitious growth targets for this financial year the company have purchased additional machinery to expand their production capacity yet further. This is alongside other continuous improvement projects across their site. Our client has an increase of 35% in its order book this year. The Role The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for two key areas within the business. Firstly, it will be to oversee the various. This will include managing timescales, allocating engineers, arranging of external contractors, and managing budget - projects and continuous Improvement projects. Secondly, the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for managing all maintenance functions across the site including both reactive and planned preventative maintenance. With 20 plus engineers available. It would be the Maintenance Manager’s to work with the supervisors to delegate work to each engineer depending on the nature of the fault (electrical or mechanical), urgency of problem and availability of engineers. Alongside the above there would also be various responsibilities this will include the planning and co-ordination of installations, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment as per Production requirements, and the management of continuous improvement projects. Responsible for the management of the Stores area Oversee the absence management process. Effectively plan overtime, whilst working within the Working Time Directive Produce and maintain Maintenance KPIs. Ensure Plant shutdowns are planned, resourced, and evaluated with labour and spares requirements. The Candidate To be successful in your application you must have the following skills or attributes: Must have previous experience working at maintenance manager Must have previous experience of managing a maintenance function. Engineering qualification Electrical or mechanical Benefits: Excellent on-boarding programme First class training and paid education to enhance your engineering knowledge Autonomy to implement new and enhance the engineering function 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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Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader £52,595 + Overtime (1.5x, 2x) + 22 Shift Holidays + Training courses (Welding, PLC, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, IOSH Etc) and Route to Progress into Senior Roles Location – Doncaster Shifts – Days and Nights (Twilight) The Company I am currently looking for a mechanical maintenance team leader to fill the role above! The company are the leading manufacturing company in the world for their product and they supply into the building products industry! There is no better time to join as the company are going from strength to strength meaning the progression opportunities are endless! The Role As a mechanical maintenance team leader, your responsibilities will include: Being hands on 80% hands on – reacting to breakdowns, conducting planned maintenance and getting stuck into projects Fault finding mechanically on hydraulics, pneumatics conveyors, shafts and other mechanical components 20% hands off work involving managing a small team of engineers Requirements A successful mechanical engineering team leader will have: An NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering Previous supervisory / management experience An extensive background in mechanical engineering / manufacturing Great communication skills Benefits You will receive the following benefits as a mechanical maintenance team leader: An attractive salary of over £52k! Loads of overtime available to boost your earning potential even further! Progression opportunities into senior roles! Training opportunities Many More Benefits! If you are a mechanical team leader, 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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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Role: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer £44,500 basic £50K-£55K OTE 10% Pension + Training + Health Care+ Bonus + OT Location: Manchester Shift: alternating shift every 2 week The Company: Our client is a major manufacturing business with multiple sites. The site in Manchester is state of the art and they are continuously investing in new machinery, plant upgrades and automation, they are looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the team. The Role: Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will include: Carry out repairs on machines as part of breakdown or preventative maintenance. Ensure that all relevant paperwork and maintenance logs are completed correctly and accurately in accordance with company procedure. Work on electrical systems including control panels, invertors, drives, safety circuits, relays. Mechanically you will be working on conveyors, bearings, motors. Requirements of an Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer: To be successful in your application as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you must have the following skills or attributes: Must be a qualified engineer (NVQ Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent) Must have previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer You must be a strong problem solver and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The Benefits: As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will expect: Fantastic security and pay. 10%pension Great Training Offered Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to jon.paryazani@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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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias) Role: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer £47,000 + Pension + Training + Health Care+ Bonus + 3x life assurance+ OT Location: Wigan Shift: 4on 4off 2days 2 nights The Company: Our client is a world class manufacturing business with multiple sites. The site in Wigan is state of the art and they are continuously investing in new machinery, plant upgrades and automation, they are looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the team. The Role: Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will include: Carry out repairs on machines as part of breakdown or preventative maintenance. Ensure that all relevant paperwork and maintenance logs are completed correctly and accurately in accordance with company procedure. Work on electrical systems including control panels, invertors, drives, safety circuits, relays. Mechanically you will be working on conveyors, bearings, motors. Requirements of an Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer: To be successful in your application as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you must have the following skills or attributes: Must be a qualified engineer (NVQ Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent) Must have previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer You must be a strong problem solver and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The Benefits: As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will expect: Fantastic security and pay. pension Great Training Offered Bonus Health Care Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to jon.paryazani@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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Are you looking to get off those night shifts? Joining a nationwide business with opportunity for growth? Maintenance Engineer, Nottingham, £40-42,000, + attendance bonuses + performance-based bonuses, standard pension, + fantastic training opportunities 4 on 4 off DAYS ONLY The Company: We, at ATA, our working with a nationwide business who are big players in the reyclcing sector. A multisite business who operates in a number of cities across the UK, who provide products to recyclers who produce new plastic and paper. This is a proper engineering environment hosting a range of conveying systems, automated sorting systems, shredders, and crushers and much more. There is going to be new machinery installed with ongoing projects and big plans for the future showing their willingness to progress as a business. Our client are searching for a maintenance engineer of both electrical and mechanical biases. The Role: As a maintenance engineer your role will include - Reactive Maintenance/breakdown - Planned Maintenance - Project INVOLVEMENT/Any continuous improvement - If electrical you will be working on 3 phase motors, inverters, control panels etc. - If Mechanical you will be working on bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The Engineer: Our client needs a maintenance engineer who: - Is qualified either electrical or mechanical. - Has worked on heavy industrial machinery. - Experience working on a team. - Happy to work In a recycling environment This role includes no nights, has some exciting bonuses to take care of their engineers, and host a positive working culture. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer, please press apply or email AJ on aj.kermaleki@ata-recrutiment.co.uk. 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 Location- South Stockport Shifts- 4 on 4off (2d 2 n) Salary £44,000-£50,000 (DOE and Qualifications) Lots of OT available Pension Fantastic Training The Company ATA are working with a client who are offering a brilliant opportunity for an Electrical maintenance engineer to join their ranks. This company supply their product across the UK and have big contracts oversees. They offer a wide range on training and will identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you develop and work on the things you wish to improve. The Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Completing planned preventive maintenance - Reacting to breakdowns - Electrical fault finding - Undertaking project work which can include upgrade and new machine installation. Requirements of an Electrical Maintenance Engineer Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer To have a Minimum of a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Engineering (HNC is desirable but no essential) Previous experience in an industrial environment Ability to diagnose and repair faults and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Benefits for a Maintenance Engineer OT Great Training Pension Great Work Life Balance If you are a Maintenance Engineer and are looking for an exciting new opportunity with a well-established company, then we want to hear from you interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Taylor.Hardwick@ata-recruitment.co.uk 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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ATA Recruitment's Annual Maintenance Insights Report 2023 is available to downloadA comprehensive report of average Maintenance Engineering salaries, market trends and candidate behaviour across the UK in 2023, compiled using real ATA Recruitment data.ATA Recruitment pride ourselves on providing service with real added value, and as part this we like to share our market intelligence and insights with our customers. You may have already seen our permanent, contract and ATA Search Insight Reports for 2023. You can view them here. In addition, we provide a more granular Maintenance survey as it constitutes such a large proportion of what we do.What did 2023 mean for Maintenance?With the number of unfilled vacancies in the UK economy not dropping below 938,000 last year, the war for talent continued to rage throughout UK Manufacturing and this was keenly felt within the Maintenance sector. As such, we have compiled our Maintenance Insights Report 2023, an extension of our previous annual Salary Report, including average salaries, market trends and candidate behaviour. The data we have collected has come from a large cross section of the market for both SME’s and large blue chips in industries such as, Food, Automated Distribution, Construction Materials, FMCG, and General Manufacturing.We hope it gives you a benchmark for where you are in the market, please get in touch to discuss the findings of this report in more detail.Download ATA Recruitment's Annual Regional Maintenance Salary Report 2023By submitting the above form, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy.Get 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.By submitting the above form, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy.
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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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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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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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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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