Leading Automotive Recruitment
ATA Recruitment is a trusted and experienced automotive recruitment company delivering high-performing engineering and technical talent into the heart of the UK automotive sector. With more than 60 years of experience supporting the evolving needs of manufacturing, we understand the pace, precision, and quality demands unique to automotive.
Automotive is not just a sector, it’s a national engine of innovation and productivity. With over 182,000 people employed and £67 billion generated annually for the UK economy, the industry plays a vital role in global trade and technological advancement. The pressure to meet quality, sustainability, and safety expectations is intense, making the quality of recruitment a mission-critical factor.
At ATA, we are more than just recruiters, we are strategic partners. Whether you're a Tier 1 supplier needing a specialist Quality Engineer or an OEM looking for long-term leadership talent, we have the networks, industry insight, and recruitment frameworks to help you compete and grow.
ATA's Consultative Approach to Automotive Recruitment
Our success is built on a consultative approach. We don’t believe in generic CVs or keyword matches, we invest time in understanding your business, culture, and technical challenges. That includes site visits, process shadowing, market benchmarking, and feedback loops.
For our clients, this means less time wasted on misaligned candidates, and more focus on onboarding people who deliver from day one. For candidates, it means receiving opportunities that match their career goals, skillsets, and values.
Supporting Automotive Candidates
We provide automotive professionals with access to exclusive roles, career advice, and onboarding support. Many of our candidates return to us when they’re ready for their next challenge, a testament to the trust we build. Whether you’re seeking career progression or a new direction in automotive, we help you get there faster.
OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Permanent Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Manager
Project Engineer
Programme Manager
Design Engineer
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Health and Safety
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Contract Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Team Leader
Project Engineer
Design Engineer
Continuous Improvement
Health and Safety
Quality Engineer
Quality Inspector
NPI Engineer
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Interim Recruitment
Project Manager
Programme Manager
Maintenance Manager
Engineering Manager
Plant Manager
Operations Manager
Engineering Director
Technical Director
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ATA Search
Engineering Manager
Operations Manager
Quality Manager
Production Manager
Plant Manager
General Manager
Engineering Director
Technical Director
Operations Director
Managing Director
Latest Jobs In Automotive
Prepper
£34354 - 34354 per year
Daventry
Prepper – Night Shift Location: Daventry Shift: Monday to Wednesday 20:00-06:00, Thursday 20:00 - 05:00 Salary: £34,354 per annum Are you a skilled vehicle prepper, technician, or bodywork specialist who takes pride in flawless results? We’re looking for an experienced professional to become part of a company with over 50 years of excellence in precision paintwork — trusted across Formula 1, Formula 3, GT racing, classic restorations, and more. This is your chance to work on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world, apply now if you think this opportunity is for you! Key Responsibilities: Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics. Edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations. Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration. Specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs (e.g., recreating a 50-year-old race car wing). Ensuring surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics. Expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless, precise finishes. Experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or similar high-performance sectors is essential. High attention to detail and ability to deliver top-tier results in fast-paced environments. Benefits: Competitive salary with overtime opportunities. Opportunity to work on rare and state-of-the-art cars. 20 shifts + bank holidays. If you have the expertise and passion for working on high-end, intricate projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now by contacting Fred O'Reilly at Fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 07827918324. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a team that works on some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. 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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Panel Beater
£34354 - 34354 per year
Daventry
Panel Beater - Night Shift Location: Daventry Shifts: Monday to Wednesday 20:00-06:00, Thursday 20:00 - 05:00 Salary: £34,354 per annum Are you a skilled prepper, vehicle technicician, bodywork specialist with a passion for precision and high-quality finishes? We are looking for an experienced individual to join a leading company with over 50 years of expertise in delivering exceptional paint finishes across the motorsport world, including Formula 1, Formula 3, GT Cars, vintage cars and more. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and strong edge-to-edge filler work, as you’ll be working on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world. Key Responsibilities: Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics. Expert edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations. Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration. Specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs (e.g., recreating a 50-year-old race car wing). Ensuring surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics. Expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless, precise finishes. Experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or similar high-performance sectors is essential. High attention to detail and ability to deliver top-tier results in fast-paced environments. Benefits: Competitive salary with overtime opportunities. Opportunity to work on rare and state-of-the-art cars. 20 shifts + bank holidays. If you have the expertise and passion for working on high-end, intricate projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now by contacting Fred O'Reilly at Fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 07827918324. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a team that works on some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. 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 Technician
£50000 - 51000 per year 18% Matched Pension + Annual Bonus + 33 Days Holiday
Derby
Maintenance Technician – £50,460 + (OTE £50k–£54k) – Derbyshire (DE1) 3 Shift Rotation (Mon–Fri: 6–2:18, 2–10:18, 10–6:18) – 18% Matched Pension + Annual Bonus + 33 Days Holiday About the client ATA are working with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK, one of the UK’s leading automotive manufacturers, operating from a world-class production facility that has received over £2.75 billion of investment. With over 3,000 employees across two UK sites and more than 5 million vehicles produced, TMUK are a pioneer in hybrid technology and a global leader in engineering innovation. The site manufactures a range of vehicles for both the UK and European markets and continues to receive significant investment to support new model launches, safety system upgrades, and automation improvements. This is a superb opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join a forward-thinking company offering long-term stability, exceptional training, and genuine career progression. What you’ll be doing As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll work across a wide range of automated production equipment in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, project work, and installations. Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime. Supporting continuous improvement activities and contributing to machine reliability projects. What the client is looking for To succeed as a Maintenance Technician, you’ll need: A recognised engineering qualification equivalent to a Level 3 or above (NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC etc.) Experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance. A strong background in factory or manufacturing environments. A proactive approach with good problem-solving and teamwork skills. Why you should apply Join one of the world’s largest and most advanced automotive manufacturing businesses. Comprehensive in-house training academy to develop electrical, mechanical, PLC, and robotics skills. Exceptional career prospects with 60 internal promotions achieved in the last two years. Long-term job security with continued investment and innovation across all departments. If you think you’re the right Maintenance Technician 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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Bodywork Prepper
£34354 - 34354 per year
Daventry
Bodywork Prepper – Night Shift Are you a skilled prepper, vehicle technicician, bodywork specialist with a passion for precision and high-quality finishes? We are looking for an experienced individual to join a leading company with over 50 years of expertise in delivering exceptional paint finishes across the motorsport world, including Formula 1, Formula 3, GT Cars, vintage cars and more. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and strong edge-to-edge filler work, as you’ll be working on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world. Location: Daventry Shift: Monday to Wednesday 20:00-06:00, Thursday 20:00 - 05:00 Salary: £34,354 per annum Key Responsibilities: Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics. Expert edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations. Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration. Specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs (e.g., recreating a 50-year-old race car wing). Ensuring surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics. Expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless, precise finishes. Experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or similar high-performance sectors is essential. High attention to detail and ability to deliver top-tier results in fast-paced environments. Benefits: Competitive salary with overtime opportunities. Opportunity to work on rare and state-of-the-art cars. 20 shifts + bank holidays. If you have the expertise and passion for working on high-end, intricate projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now by contacting Fred O'Reilly at Fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 07827918324. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a team that works on some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. 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
£58000 - 58000 per year 18 % pension + Bonus + Attractive Car Scheme
United Kingdom
Are you an experienced Maintenance engineer with previous experience in manufacturing or other FMCG Environment? Are you Looking for the opportunity to Join the world's largest automotive manufacturing group as an engineer? Then now is your chance! Maintenance Technician Salary- £58,000 (Including shift allowance) + Annual Bonus Location- Deeside Pension- Up to 18% Pension contribution Benefits- Annual bonus, life assurance, attractive car finance schemes, private health care Shifts: Panama d/n 12 hours (work 7 days and 7 nights a month) ATA are working with the World’s Largest Automotive group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing at their world class manufacturing plant in Flint, Deeside. TMUK are an established member of Toyota global group, accounting for an impressive £3B of the groups £210B annual turnover. The company are world renowned within its sector and often pioneers new technology which keeps them ahead of its competitors. This has recently included an investment of over £240 million across both sites which will allow for a tremendous period of growth cementing their foothold within a marketspace they excel within. Due to a consistent period of growth, they are now looking to speak to maintenance technicians who would like to forge a career within the automotive sector. What’s great about working at Toyota? - Chance to experience world class manufacturing up close. - Real career progression opportunities for those that apply themselves. - Fantastic training with the chance to become truly multiskilled. What does a day to day look like for a maintenance technician on site? As a maintenance technician you will be responsible for maintaining a variety PLC controlled machinery, which includes various complex CNC machines, robotics, and conveyor transfer systems. What’s in it for you? Working for TMUK you will be trusted and empowered to make decisions and to make you feel part of the team, you will be given you responsibility on day one. TMUK will give you the opportunity to develop and broaden your skills to help you thrive in a demanding fast-moving environment. This is underpinned by their fantastic training offering. During your first three months, you will be partnered with an experienced Toyota technician who will give you the tools and knowledge to get your feet under table and help you settle into your new role. Following your initial training, you will then receive a tailored training programme specific for you in the aim to get you competent in the following areas: Electrical, Mechanical, Fluid power systems, PLC fault finding and programming. TMUK provide a vessel for learning, not only will you receive the above fantastic technical training, but their maintenance technicians are also provided with the opportunity to further their career by receiving further qualifications. If you want to hear how to become a maintenance technician at the world’s largest automotive group, then give me a call on 0113 524 1541 or email me @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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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"In the past we have struggled to recruit for critical roles in our engineering team and over time have worked with a number of agencies unsuccessfully. The team at ATA have been very different, they have tried to deeply understand our business, spending time on the shop floor, meeting managers and members of the team, which has enabled them to really understand our culture, the nature of the roles and the required skills.
This means they only provide candidates aligned to our needs. They provide data and advice enabling us to position ourselves better in the market and give us feedback on the experiences of the candidates we interview and hire supporting retention. They have really considered how they advertise and invest to do this well.
2023 has been our best year for recruitment. ATA Recruitment now genuinely feel like part of our team, not a supplier and we now work exclusively with them for technical recruitment."
Dan Jones, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK
"IMKA continually return to using ATA because of the professional manner and results that are achieved. The correct calibre candidates are always shortlisted, removing hours of time from exploratory interviews and ensuring that the selection and recruitment process is efficient and sustainable with the candidates provided.
When there is an assignment, ATA Search conducts a full and concise review of the role, understanding what individual skills / traits / behaviours are needed to make recruitment as smooth and efficient as possible. With their knowledge of the culture and scope of our business, ATA Search then creates a shortlist of candidates which meet the criteria of the role and are ready to fit / work straight away into the organisation.
IMKA will continue to work directly with ATA Search for this professional, cost effective and dynamic recruitment process."
Operations Director, IMKA Automotive Ltd