ATA Recruitment – Markets in which we operate
Engineering
Engineering is practical problem-solving, with an estimated 800,000 engineers in a sector that employs approximately 1.7 million people within the UK.
Engineers use the knowledge they have in a specific field to apply workable solutions and plans to complex scenarios. Engineers exist in all walks of life: transport, medicine, entertainment, space exploration and environmental management.
Opportunities exist for engineers at all levels and engineering is one of the few career areas where individuals can progress with experience and work based training, as opposed to just academic qualifications.
The profession is the third highest earning behind lawyers and doctors, with unemployment among professional engineers one of the lowest of any sector in the country.
Professionals working within the engineering industry include; technicians, engineers - aerospace, automotive, communications, manufacturing, civil engineers, signaling technicians and hundreds more.
Rail
The UK rail industry employs around 175,000 people in a wide variety of highly professional roles. The industry sets itself high standards at every level. From the those staffing the stations to the engineer who designs signaling systems, their professional contribution is a vital part of ensuring that customers have a pleasant and safe journey or that freight is transported efficiently.
In today's rail industry there are a variety of roles available to suit every conceivable background, aptitude and qualification.
Employment can be within several key sub sectors, including; Infrastructure - the track and stations etc, Maintenance & Renewal -maintaining the track, electrical systems, signaling, rolling stock and engines, Rail engineering - building the track, equipment, engines, rolling stock etc, Train operation - running passenger and freight trains, and Rolling stock and engine leasing companies.
Construction
In the 2007 employment in the construction industy stood at 2.36 million, a 12.8% increase on the figure for 2003, people working across more than 700 different types of jobs. Although the recession has impacted upon the Construction industry, it is forecast to pick up considerably in 2010.
The construction industry had a total output of £124.24 billion in the UK in 2008, an increase of 20.5% on the figure for 2004. Even during times of recession, 'new work' such as commercial construction and repair and maintenance has increased since 2007. The industry employs a variety of white and blue collar workers.
Professionals working within the construction industry include; Architectural technologists, Building engineers, Building services engineers, Building control surveyors, Construction managers, Facilities manager, Surveyors, Project managers, Structural engineers, and Town planners, plus many more.
Energy
The energy industry plays a key role in the UK economy. The production and supply of energy in various forms, for use by a wide range of end users employs 141,800 people in the UK alone. As well as providing energy to the UK, the offshore oil and gas industry is an important source of taxes and licence fees. The UK energy industry made a 5% contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the UK in 2006, with 8% of total investment and 40.6% of industrial investment being.
The renewable energy sector in particular, is a high growth area of employment in the UK. Due to its capability in producing energy with low levels of carbon emissions, the government is supporting renewable sources as a key component of its energy strategy. Recruiters in this area are keen to utilise the transferable skills of its candidates in fuelling the growth of this industry.
Professionals working in the Energy Industry include: Drilling Engineers, Reservior Engineers, Geologists, Geophysicists, Petrophysicists and Rig Personnel.
Defence and Aerospace
The Defence and Aerospace sector key recruiter within the UK .The sector currently employs 300,000 people in the UK and generated an annual turnover of £35bn in 2008.
There are a large range of roles within the defence and aerospace industry both within and outside of the armed forces. The majority of recruitment within this sector is not directly for the military itself, but in the civilian world of business. Such businesses aid the MOD in producing armaments and components, and developing technologies including navigation systems and vehicles.
Professionals within this sector have led to a number of the technological advancements which are now widely used by consumers including GPS technology and mobile communications. There will always be a high level of investment within this sector, hence it forms a profitable area for the recruitment industry.
Professionals working in the Defence and Aerospace Sector include positions in: Design, Development, Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, Production, Workshop and Assembly.
Technical Sales
Technical sales positions combine technical knowledge with sales skills. The emphasis of the work varies depending on the level of technical knowledge and understanding needed to sell competently the product or service offered and respond effectively to clients' queries.
These vacancies are created in a variety of market places including manufacturing, engineering, construction, automotive, petrochemical and utilities, to name a few. Salaries within technical sales can easily increase up to £80,000 per annum for middle to senior management roles.
Basic salaries are often boosted through commission and performance-related pay. Many businesses also offer a company car and other incentives, including private health insurance.
Technical sales positions usually involve the candidate splitting their time between the office and visiting their client base.
