Warehouse Automation Recruitment Specialists
As the warehouse automation sector has rapidly evolved, ATA Recruitment has grown alongside it - developing strong partnerships with both OEMs and many of the UK’s largest automated distribution centres. With more than a decade of specialist focus, we are one of the UK’s leading warehouse automation recruitment agencies, known for placing technical professionals in high-performance environments.
Our recruiters have a deep understanding of both the market and the machinery that powers it. From high bay cranes and overhead systems to conveyors, AMRs, and Pick and Place Robots, we know what it takes to succeed in the UK's most complex, fast-moving logistics and fulfilment environments.
In-Depth Sector Knowledge
We’ve completed plenty of site visits, gaining first-hand experience of the pressures and pace that define this sector. That operational insight allows us to match skilled engineers and technicians with teams who are responsible for keeping warehouse automation systems moving - 24/7.
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Installation Engineer
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Maintenance Manager
Engineering Manager
Health and Safety Manager
Site Manager
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Plant Manager
Operations Manager
Engineering Director
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Latest Jobs In Warehouse Automation
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
£34 - 40 per hour
Leicester
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Leicester (Automation / Warehousing) Location: Leicester Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £40 p/h Umbrella or £30 p/h PAYE + £3.62 p/h holiday pay Shifts: Panama Days & Nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) Start: ASAP Our client is an automated warehouse and materials handling company, operating across major UK distribution centres. They are looking for experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers to join their resident maintenance team on a large automated site in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced automation technology including conveyors, cranes, and shuttle systems, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance in a high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities: Perform reactive maintenance and PPMs on automated conveyor and storage systems Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults quickly and safely Work on electrical systems, including isolations, contactors, and motors Replace and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, valves, pumps, and hydraulic/pneumatic parts Support the site’s continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for optimisation The Successful Candidate Requires: Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Engineering (multi-skilled background preferred) Previous experience in automation, or distribution centre environments Confident carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance Strong understanding of safe isolation, fault finding, and control panel work Personable, proactive, and confident in day-to-day communication with team leads and supervisors Benefits: Competitive hourly rate – £40 p/h Umbrella or £30 p/h PAYE + £3.62 p/h holiday pay Ongoing, long-term contract with potential for extension Join one of the UK’s most advanced automated warehouse operations Collaborative, supportive on-site engineering team I am looking to speak to experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers with strong mechanical aptitude who are seeking a technically engaging and stable role within automation maintenance. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk – 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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Maintenance Engineer
£48000 - 51000 per year 6% Pension + Private Healthcare + Overtime + 22 Shifts Holiday
Burton upon Trent
Maintenance Engineer – £50,200 – Burton-on-Trent (DE14) 4 on 4 off (12-hour shifts, 6-6) – 6% Pension + Private Healthcare + Overtime + 22 Shifts Holiday About the client ATA are supporting a rapidly growing automated logistics solutions business supplying cutting-edge technology to major UK retailers. The site has benefitted from over £20 million of investment in the last 24 months, doubling capacity and preparing for a further 50% growth in the next two years. With state-of-the-art automated systems, a strong training structure, and excellent long-term career prospects, this is a superb opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-expanding engineering team at a highly successful, future-focused site. What you’ll be doing As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, fault finding, and repairing a wide range of automated equipment across a high-volume logistics environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Reactive and planned maintenance on EVO shuttles, high-speed conveyors, Pick-to-Light robotic systems, carton erectors, shuttle systems, strappers, lifts, and box-making machinery. Electrical fault finding on sensors, limit switches, proximities, control panels, three-phase systems, motors, inverters, and safety circuits. Mechanical work including bearings, belts, gearboxes, shafts, pneumatics, and like-for-like rebuilds. Using a tablet-based CMMS to manage PPMs, breakdowns, stores, and job logging. Customer-facing communication across radio, email, and face-to-face interactions. Support from hotline/remote PLC teams, so no PLC programming experience required. The successful Maintenance Engineer will work in a hands-on role with approximately one hour of computer-based logging and CMMS administration each shift. What the client is looking for To succeed as a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll need: A recognised engineering qualification equivalent to a Level 3 or above (NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC etc.) Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or automated environment. Good communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach. Why you should apply This role gives any Maintenance Engineer the chance to join a business undergoing major investment, with new equipment, new automation, and significant site growth. With excellent benefits, modern systems, strong job security, and plenty of additional training, it’s an ideal opportunity for someone seeking both stability and progression. If you think you’re the right Maintenance Engineer for this role, apply today or contact faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call Faisal on 07788 365 715. 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
£52500 - 52500 per year Overtime and Progression
Mansfield
Are you looking for a Maintenance Engineering role with security, longevity and development in a fully automated environment with some state of the art equipment, then read below! Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Mansfield Salary: £52,500 plus Group discount and technical development Shifts: 4on 4off Days and Nights The Company ATA Recruitment are proud to be working with a global client who are ever growing their group and increasing their status within the Global economy, now having stores in various industries in over 20 countries across the world the group has been established for 40 years and since then they have grown and gone from strength to strength creating this engineering opportunity with lots of security which is a huge benefit in the current financial climate. At their site in Mansfield they are currently recruiting for a number of Maintenance Engineers to join the site and creating an opportunity to work on some state-of-the-art equipment following the recent expansion of the site. So grab this opportunity with both hands whilst you can. The site in Mansfield is one of the largest facilities in Europe providing plenty of progression opportunity whether you want to progress technically or into man management the ball is in your court with the company fully supporting you! Since the site has opened there has been hundreds of millions of pounds invested into the engineering and automation function helping make the site efficient and embarking on a journey of continuous improvement. To help the journey and increase the commitment the current Head of Engineering, has helped the company overcome the teething issues, and has supported steady the ship over the last couple of years and increase the retention but also continued the investment and development on the site The Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will: - Be joining a shift team of 10 engineers including, SMEs and Shift Managers who don’t shy away from a challenge and supporting the team and helping development of their team - Be responsible for Electrical and Mechanical fault finding on fully automated systems, Following PPMs using the companies CMMS system following the recent installation of the software as a huge part of their long-term development of the site - React to any breakdowns during the shift and be an essential part of engineering problems out and ensuring they don’t happen again - Be working on over £200 million worth of automated machinery and some high-tech equipment including various conveyor systems, ASRS systems, Packaging equipment just to name a few! - The Engineer I am looking for a Maintenance Engineer that: - Has a recognised engineering qualification - Can communicate confidently and work as part of a team depending on the need - Work under pressure in a fast moving environment - Fault find confidently and isolate systems to make them safe to work on - Alternatively my client fully supports candidates from a Forces back ground and welcome them with open arms The Package and Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive - An annual salary of £52,500 - Pension Contribution - Discounted on site gym membership - Online Learning content with unlimited access - Refer a friend scheme and employee of the month which is DOUBLE monthly salary 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
£55000 - 55000 per year Overtime, Progression
Erdington
Role – Maintenance Engineer Shift – Panama Days and Nights Location – Birmingham Salary – £55,000, Plus Private Healthcare, Pension and security The Company I am currently recruiting for a company who are an systems integrator on a global scale across the world, they operate in numerous countries with plenty of tier one clients and are currently consistently growing across the UK over the past numerous years. Operational in over 50 countries world wide and forever growing within the UK This site in Birmingham is a brand new site for the company that is currently finishing the final steps before going live, The site will be fully automated with millions of pounds worth of investment into making sure the site is state of the art for when it opens. They are currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the company, someone who will lead the innovation. So if you are looking to work in automated logistics on a brand new site this is for you The Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will: Be working on state of the art: bagging machines, conveyors, various material handling systems and more Day to day maintenance including carrying out reactive tasks and standard PPMS Mechanically you will be replacing like for like components like bearings, belts, rollers to name a few and fault finding Electrically you will be fault finding using drawings and PLC working with sensors, relays and working in control panels - Joining a small team of engineers and a team leader on shift The Candidate I am looking for a Maintenance Engineer that: Has a recognised engineering qualification Confident in working independently and with a Site Engineer Confident fault finding Mechanically and Electrically Confident in reading drawings Salary and Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive; - An annual salary of £55,000 - A healthy pension contribution from my client - Private Healthcare for yourself and a small cost for immediate family - Lots of other benefits inc C2W scheme, High street discounts and more 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
£55000 - 55000 per year Private Healthcare, Progression and Develeopment
Birmingham
I’m currently recruiting Maintenance Engineers for an exciting opportunity at a brand-new, state-of-the-art site featuring over £80 million worth of cutting-edge automation technology. The facility is in the final stages of commissioning, and we will be looking to bring skilled engineers on board in Early 2026. Role – Maintenance Engineer Shift – Panama Days and Nights Location – Birmingham Salary – £55,000, Plus Private Healthcare, Pension and security The Company I am currently recruiting for a company who are an systems integrator on a global scale across the world, they operate in numerous countries with plenty of tier one clients and are currently consistently growing across the UK over the past numerous years. Operational in over 50 countries world wide and forever growing within the UK This site in Birmingham is a brand new site for the company that is currently finishing the final steps before going live, The site will be fully automated with millions of pounds worth of investment into making sure the site is state of the art for when it opens. They are currently looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to join the company, someone who will lead the innovation. So if you are looking to work in automated logistics on a brand new site this is for you The Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will: Be working on state of the art: bagging machines, conveyors, various material handling systems and more Day to day maintenance including carrying out reactive tasks and standard PPMS Mechanically you will be replacing like for like components, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems and fault finding Electrically you will be fault finding, working with sensors, relays and working in control panels Joining a small team of engineers The Candidate I am looking for a Maintenance Engineer that: Has a recognised engineering qualification Confident in working independently and with a Site Engineer Confident fault finding Mechanically and Electrically Confident in reading drawings Salary and Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive; - An annual salary of £55,000 - A healthy pension contribution from my client - Private Healthcare for yourself and a small cost for immediate family - Lots of other benefits inc C2W scheme, High street discounts and more 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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Construction Site Administrator
£17 - 17 per hour
Coalville
Construction Site Administrator Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £15.00 per hour + £1.81 holiday pay (PAYE) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm Start: Immediate Our client is a leading provider of automation and engineering solutions for large-scale warehouse and distribution facilities. They are seeking a Site Office Administrator to support the management team on an installation project in Coalville. This is a key role providing administrative, coordination, and compliance support on a busy construction and automation site. You’ll help manage documentation, inductions, contractor compliance, and office operations, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the project. Key Responsibilities: Document Control: Maintain SharePoint and project filing systems, ensuring all drawings, permits, and correspondence are up to date and correctly versioned. Inductions & Access: Arrange daily site inductions, maintain attendance and induction records, and update access control systems. Compliance Management: Collect and record toolbox talks, permits, and contractor documents. Verify competencies and accreditations before site work begins. Office Management: Order and manage office supplies, PPE, and deliveries. Support facilities coordination to maintain a safe, tidy environment. Communication: Act as a central point of contact for site visitors, deliveries, and contractor enquiries. Support meeting scheduling and progress updates. Health & Safety Support: Assist with maintaining site safety documentation, incident logs, and compliance records. Ensure all HSE files are audit-ready. HR & Onboarding Support: Support the onboarding and record-keeping of new starters on site. The Successful Candidate Requires: Previous experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment Strong administrative and coordination background, ideally from a site-based role Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and SharePoint Understanding of site documentation, permits, and compliance requirements Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Professional communication skills and ability to liaise confidently with contractors and clients Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality Benefits: Competitive hourly rate – £15.00 p/h + £1.81 holiday pay Monday–Friday working hours (7:00am–3:00pm) Opportunity to work on a major, high-value automation project Long-term rolling contract with consistent workload Supportive, collaborative on-site team environment I am keen to speak to Construction Site Administrators with experience in construction or engineering environments who are looking for a hands-on role supporting a busy, high-profile installation project. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly on 07827 918 324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk – 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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Maintenance Engineer
£27 - 33 per hour Overtime
Enderby
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Leicester (Automation / Warehousing) Location: Leicester Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £24 p/h PAYE (+£2.90 holiday) or £33 p/h Umbrella Shifts: Panama Days & Nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) Start: ASAP Our client is a leading name in automated warehouse and materials handling systems, operating across major UK distribution centres. They are looking for two experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers to join their resident maintenance team on a large automated site in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced automation technology including conveyors, cranes, and shuttle systems, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance in a high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities: Perform reactive maintenance and PPMs on automated conveyor and storage systems Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults quickly and safely Work on electrical systems, including isolations, contactors, and motors Replace and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, valves, pumps, and hydraulic/pneumatic parts Support the site’s continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for optimisation The Successful Candidate Requires: Level 3 Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (multi-skilled background preferred) Previous experience in automation, or distribution centre environments Confident carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance Strong understanding of safe isolation, fault finding, and control panel work Personable, proactive, and confident in day-to-day communication with team leads and supervisors Benefits: Competitive hourly rate – £33 p/h Umbrella or £24 p/h PAYE + £2.90 p/h holiday pay Ongoing, long-term contract with potential for extension Join one of the UK’s most advanced automated warehouse operations Collaborative, supportive on-site engineering team I am looking to speak to experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers with strong mechanical aptitude who are seeking a technically engaging and stable role within automation maintenance. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk – 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
£52000 - 53000 per year Pension + OT + Medical
West Yorkshire
Role: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Leeds Shifts: Earlies and Days (6am-2pm, 10am-6pm) Salary: £52,300 plus Private Healthcare, Life insurance and 6% Pension Contribution The Company I am currently recruiting for an electrically bias maintenance engineer for a company who are a systems integrator on a global scale across the world. They operate in numerous countries with plenty of tier one clients and are currently consistently growing across the UK over the past numerous years. This site is only 2 years old, purpose built and fully automated. It has already been through huge investment to keep up with the demand, including a large expansion, installation of new shuttle systems and automation. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer your day to day responsibilities will include: Your responsibilities will include reactive and PPM tasks, further to this there are various electrical and mechanical responsibilities. You will be looking after their CMMS system which is tablet based with a desktop app if required. You will be working on state-of-the-art brand new automated machinery including the likes of: Conveyors, Automated Cranes, Strappers, Shuttled, Box Making Machines, Robotic Systems The Candidate The maintenance Engineer will need: A recognised engineering qualification Electrical and mechanical fault finding skills You will be joining a team with colleagues from various engineering backgrounds. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive: An annual salary of £52,300 plus overtime Brand new site with loads to learn You will be joining a highly successful £multi-million company who can offer a massive amount of stability and security. Opportunity for progression both technically and working your way up into future leadership roles. Up to 6% pension Private healthcare Cycle to work scheme Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Andrew.bairstow@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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"Knapp UK have been working closely with ATA Recruitment for many years now, to recruit for a variety of roles and have seen considerable success. Together we have made some great hires, from Engineers in our resident sites right through to more senior management."
Head of HR, Knapp UK
"I wanted to thank all of you at ATA Recruitment for the exceptional work you have been doing for FedEx in supplying great calibre Maintenance Engineering contractors to support the onsite team at Dartford. The people you have supplied have been ideal and have made a big contribution to the onsite team."
Manager - Facilities Management & Material Handling Maintenance, Fedex UK Ltd
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