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Engineering Test Supervisor
£50000 - 55000 per year Pension + EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Northamptonshire
Engineering Test Supervisor £50-55K Company Pension + EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme Morning Shift 6am-2pm Northamptonshire The Company Our client are part of a world leading test and inspection organisation with some 25,000 strong global presence. The business provides a wide range of bespoke and technical mechanical tests for customers across the automotive, aerospace, medical and many other sectors. Due to expansion and investment the business is growing their team at their purpose built testing facility in Northamptonshire. The company are looking for an Engineering Test Supervisor with immediate effect, your role will be to ensure the engineers and technicians running tests have all the support and supervision they need to complete tests safely and to the correct standards. Please apply online for a speedy consideration. The Role The role of Engineering Test Supervisor will be monitoring progress across multiple mechanical and bespoke tests happening in the lab on a day to day basis. You will be supervising tests being carried out during the morning shift of 6am to 2pm. You will ensure the engineers and technicians on site have all the information and support they need as well as supporting with any technical problem solving required whilst tests are in progress. Ensuring tests on site are being carried out to correct standards and progressing as per plan. Supporting the ongoing tests with any technical problems and helping resolve them. Liaising with customer during testing to report testing progress Ensure materials are ready in advance for testing. Supporting with the set up of tests when required. Supporting the test engineer with information required for test reports. Reporting on any issues with test equipment and any requirements for acquisition of new equipment for testing. Ensuring tests are being carried out to the correct H&S procedures. The Candidate For this Engineering Test Supervisor role the client is looking for a strong communicator who can give direction as well listen well to others. In terms of technical experience, the client is looking for: Someone with exposure to mechanical engineering from either a test, production engineering, development or design background. A supporting mechanical engineering qualification of HNC or above Someone with strong attention to detail Comfortable working a morning shift pattern of 6am to 2pm The Benefits For this Engineering Test Supervisor role, you will receive: £50-55K Company contributory pension scheme Salary sacrifice electric vehicle purchase option Paid overtime at 1.5X standard rate In return, our client is offering a competitive package and a friendly, stable working environment. Please click “apply” to begin your application process. 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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Press Engineer
£44000 - 48000 per year Paid overtime
Wolverhampton
Press Engineer Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £45000 - £48000 Hours: 3 Shift (days and nights) Average earnings in the team: £50,000+ What’s in it for you? - Industry leading training. My client has already arranged courses with ABB, Siemens and other OEMs. - Engineer progression system. Our client operates a tier system meaning progression is a very real thing here. - Modern environment. The doors for this factory opened in 2018 so expect a modern, clean and high-tech environment. - Premium rates for any overtime (1.5 and 2.0) - Get exposure with every part of factory and gain new skills. Elevate your engineering career in the automotive sector at one of the newest and most advanced factories around! Our client’s purpose-built facility ensures high-quality production for key clients. With three major UK sites and a global workforce of over 40,000, they offer top-notch training, stability, and career advancement. They’re currently hiring talented engineers to join their expanding team. Press engineer responsibilities: My client has two large presses that are crucial to their manufacturing process. You will be tasked with the daily preventive and reactive of this section. This area will be your main focus however, my client is big believer in development and will aim to get you familiar with all other assets within the business. Expect: - Reactive and proactive maintenance. - Trouble shooting on 3 phase machinery. - Reading engineering drawings. - Recommending continuous improvement ideas. My client has a fantastic induction programme where they will bring up to speed with their production process and layout. A successful Press engineer application: - You must hold an engineering qualification level 3+ - Experience with presses is required. - My client is very open to engineers outside of the automotive industry. Apply today by following the online instructions or sending your CV to daniel.swain@ata-recruitment.co.uk. Interviews are available immediately. ATA Recruitment specializes in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis. Visit our website for more opportunities. 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
£49107 - 49107 per year Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday + the opportunity to earn up to 39 hours more, pension up to 12%, life
Derby
Maintenance Engineer, £49107, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday + the opportunity to earn up to 39 hours more, pension up to 12%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear, paid overtime. Why join? Become truly multiskilled with fantastic technical training on Electrical, Mechanical & Fluid power systems. PLC training, learn how to plug in, fault find, make modifications, and interrogate. Opportunity to gain further external qualification including HNC. Opportunity to join a company with fantastic employee retention with the average length of service 15 years. ATA are working exclusively with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK at their world class manufacturing facility in Derbyshire. We are supporting them on a recruitment drive to add maintenance Engineer to their team due to new project wins, internal promotion, and the requirement to increase their workforce throughout 2024. The groups UK arm is a critical part in the company wheel and currently operates as their flag ship site in Europe accounting for an impressive £3B of the groups £210B annual turnover. Working at the heart of their operation, Toyotas maintenance Engineers play a critical part in the production of every single Toyota Vehicle that roles off the production line, which to date sits at over 4.5 million cars. There are currently over 200 skilled maintenance technicians working across the companies 5 prestigious shops, each working in collaboration with each other to ensure machinery is running smoothly and production isn’t impacted. The shops encompass the whole manufacturing process starting in the body shop working right through to assembly before hitting the bright lights of quality control. What does a day to day look like for a maintenance Technician on site? As a maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated production machinery which can include Komatsu presses, Kawasaki robotics, Injection moulding machinery + various conveying. Responsibilities include: Completing planned preventive maintenance Reacting to breakdowns Electrical and mechanical fault finding Undertaking project work which can include upgrade and new machine installation. Achieving kaizen – Toyotas world renowned continuous improvement process. What do Toyota look for? Maintenance Engineer who wants to contribute to continuous improvement. Engineers who want to forge a long-term career. A passion for engineering & maintenance. A completed craft apprenticeship. TMUK are open to backgrounds and will consider technicians from all backgrounds including the armed forces. Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. If you want to hear how to become a maintenance Engineer at the world’s largest automotive group, then please press apply or give ashton a call on 07814905283. 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
£49107 - 49107 per year Bonus, 33 days, pension up to 12%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwe
Derby
Maintenance Engineer, £49107, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday + the opportunity to earn up to 39 hours more, pension up to 12%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear, paid overtime. Why join? Become truly multiskilled with fantastic technical training on Electrical, Mechanical & Fluid power systems. PLC training, learn how to plug in, fault find, make modifications, and interrogate. Opportunity to gain further external qualification including HNC. Opportunity to join a company with fantastic employee retention with the average length of service 15 years. ATA are working exclusively with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK at their world class manufacturing facility in Derbyshire. We are supporting them on a recruitment drive to add maintenance Engineer to their team due to new project wins, internal promotion, and the requirement to increase their workforce throughout 2024. The groups UK arm is a critical part in the company wheel and currently operates as their flag ship site in Europe accounting for an impressive £3B of the groups £210B annual turnover. Working at the heart of their operation, Toyotas maintenance Engineers play a critical part in the production of every single Toyota Vehicle that roles off the production line, which to date sits at over 4.5 million cars. There are currently over 200 skilled maintenance technicians working across the companies 5 prestigious shops, each working in collaboration with each other to ensure machinery is running smoothly and production isn’t impacted. The shops encompass the whole manufacturing process starting in the body shop working right through to assembly before hitting the bright lights of quality control. What does a day to day look like for a maintenance Technician on site? As a maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated production machinery which can include Komatsu presses, Kawasaki robotics, Injection moulding machinery + various conveying. Responsibilities include: Completing planned preventive maintenance Reacting to breakdowns Electrical and mechanical fault finding Undertaking project work which can include upgrade and new machine installation. Achieving kaizen – Toyotas world renowned continuous improvement process. What do Toyota look for? Maintenance Engineer who wants to contribute to continuous improvement. Engineers who want to forge a long-term career. A passion for engineering & maintenance. A completed craft apprenticeship. TMUK are open to backgrounds and will consider technicians from all backgrounds including the armed forces. Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. If you want to hear how to become a maintenance Engineer at the world’s largest automotive group, then please press apply or give ashton a call on 07814905283. 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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Buyer
£43884 - 43884 per year Annual bonus, paid overtime, 33 days paid holiday (Including bank holidays), opportunity to bank hou
Derby
Buyer, £43,884, Derby Annual bonus, paid overtime, 33 days paid holiday (Including bank holidays), opportunity to bank hours and extra holiday, excellent pension, private healthcare, company sickness benefit, Attractive car schemes, Subsidised restaurant facilities, free workwear. Monday – Friday with up to 2 days work from home per week (Once training and probation complete) ATA are working with the world’s largest Automotive group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) who are looking to add a buyer to their fantastic finance team in Burnaston, Derby. TMUKs world class manufacturing facility is responsible for building the Toyota Corolla and produces around 130,000 per annum, supplying to the UK, Western and Central Europe. This rare opportunity sits within the group’s finance department where you will join a team of 5 purchasing specialist responsible for one of the 5 manufacturing shops. TMUK will consider candidates from all industries and sectors, however, are particularly interested in meeting with buyers from the manufacturing industry. What’s great about working at Toyota? TMUK offer an extremely secure working environment, with no compulsory redundancies in their history. Over 120 employees are on internal development programmes across the company internally, leading to promotion. Every job is valued. TMUK invest in all their members to ensure they are not only reaching their potential but will have the opportunity to succeed long term. Have young children? Why not use the company’s excellent onsite bumper nursery. About the role As a Buyer you will be responsible for the following; Price and contract negotiations for key goods and services. Research and evaluate areas of opportunity to improve quality, delivery, and cost. Working alongside TMUK continuous improvement mentality, developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency. Supplier resourcing of key critical production spares and consumables. Creating and self-management of KPIs. Utilising the Oracle system About you To be considered for the Buyer role at TMUK you should be/have the following: Experience working within a buying/purchasing capacity. Contract and suppler management experience. The ability to communicate with various suppliers, shop floor employees and multi-disciplinary teams. Experience using Oracle system (Or similar) Ideally holding or studying for a CIPS membership. Able to work in the UK with no restrictions. If you feel like you are the right Buyer for this role and would like to hear more about, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283 or email your CV too ashton.kenney@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 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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Tool Room Maintenance Engineer
£45478 - 45478 per year Deeside, Annual bonus, Generous pension, life assurance, company sick benefit, attractive car financ
Deeside
Tool room maintenance engineer, £45,478 (Including shift allowance), Deeside, Annual bonus, Generous pension, life assurance, company sick benefit, attractive car finance schemes. Shifts: Double Day shift. About the company ATA are working with the World’s Largest Automotive group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing at their world class manufacturing plant in Deeside, Flintshire. TMUK are an established member of Toyota global group, accounting for an impressive £3B of the groups £210B annual turnover. They have two UK sites, one facility in Derby which produces the fantastic Corolla vehicle range, and their manufacturing plant here in Wales which is home to Europe’s first Hybrid Engine technology. 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 tool room maintenance engineer who have a keen eye for continuous improvement and 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. - Working for a company that invest not only in its site, but also their people. - Further chance to get extra qualifications. - Fantastic training with the chance to get involved What does a day to day look like on site? As a tool room member, you will be responsible for supporting the production and engineering departments by maintaining tool room equipment such as lathes, milling and grinding equipment. This role would sit within the Toyotas Kaizen team. Responsibilities include: Achieving kaizen – Toyotas world renowned continuous improvement process. Attend breakdowns on Tool room equipment Fault finding on tool room equipment including Lathe, Milling, Grinding machinery. Understanding and operation of 3 and 5 Axis CNC machinery. What’s in it for you as a tool room member on site? 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 all areas of the job. TMUK provide a vessel for learning, not only will you receive the above fantastic technical training, but all of their employees are provided with the opportunity to further their career by receiving further qualifications. What do Toyota look for? Previous experience working within a tool room/Machine shop environment would be ideal. A huge advantage would be engineers that have CNC experience (Training will be given) A passion for continuous improvement A passion for engineering & maintenance. A completed craft apprenticeship. TMUK are open to backgrounds and will consider technicians from all backgrounds including the armed forces. Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. If you want to hear how to become a Tool room maintenance engineer at the world’s largest automotive group, then please press apply or give Ashton a call on 07814905283. 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 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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Tool room member
£45478 - 45478 per year Annual bonus, Generous pension, life assurance, company sick benefit, attractive car finance schemes
Deeside
Tool room member, £45,478 (Including shift allowance), Deeside, Annual bonus, Generous pension, life assurance, company sick benefit, attractive car finance schemes. Shifts: Double Day shift. About the company ATA are working with the World’s Largest Automotive group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing at their world class manufacturing plant in Deeside, Flintshire. TMUK are an established member of Toyota global group, accounting for an impressive £3B of the groups £210B annual turnover. They have two UK sites, one facility in Derby which produces the fantastic Corolla vehicle range, and their manufacturing plant here in Wales which is home to Europe’s first Hybrid Engine technology. 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 tool room member who have a keen eye for continuous improvement and 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. - Working for a company that invest not only in its site, but also their people. - Further chance to get extra qualifications. - Fantastic training with the chance to get involved What does a day to day look like on site? As a tool room member, you will be responsible for supporting the production and engineering departments by maintaining tool room equipment such as lathes, milling and grinding equipment. This role would sit within the Toyotas Kaizen team. Responsibilities include: Achieving kaizen – Toyotas world renowned continuous improvement process. Attend breakdowns on Tool room equipment Fault finding on tool room equipment. Operation of 3 and 5 Axis CNC machinery. What’s in it for you as a tool room member on site? 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 all areas of the job. TMUK provide a vessel for learning, not only will you receive the above fantastic technical training, but all of their employees are provided with the opportunity to further their career by receiving further qualifications. What do Toyota look for? Previous experience working within a tool room environment would be ideal. A huge advantage would be engineers that have CNC operation experience (Training will be given) A passion for making things better. A passion for engineering & maintenance. A completed craft apprenticeship. TMUK are open to backgrounds and will consider technicians from all backgrounds including the armed forces. Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. If you want to hear how to become a Tool room member at the world’s largest automotive group, then please press apply or give Ashton a call on 07814905283. 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 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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Continuous Improvement Engineer
£45478 - 45478 per year Annual bonus, Generous pension, life assurance, company sick benefit, attractive car finance schemes
Deeside
Continuous Improvement Engineer, £45,478 (Including shift allowance), Deeside, Annual bonus, Generous pension, life assurance, company sick benefit, attractive car finance schemes. Shifts: Double Day shift. About the company ATA are working with the World’s Largest Automotive group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing at their world class manufacturing plant in Deeside, Flintshire. TMUK are an established member of Toyota global group, accounting for an impressive £3B of the groups £210B annual turnover. They have two UK sites, one facility in Derby which produces the fantastic Corolla vehicle range, and their manufacturing plant here in Wales which is home to Europe’s first Hybrid Engine technology. 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 engineers who have a keen eye for continuous improvement and 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. - Working for a company that invest not only in its site, but also their people. - Further chance to get extra qualifications. - Fantastic training with the chance to get involved What does a day to day look like for a Continuous improvement engineer on site? As a Continuous improvement engineer, you will be responsible for making process improvements on a variety PLC controlled machinery, which includes various complex CNC machines, robotics, and conveyor transfer systems. Responsibilities include: Achieving kaizen – Toyotas world renowned continuous improvement process. Analysing, reviewing and process improvement. Utilising other CI tools, including root cause analysis, 5S, LEAN, amongst other. FMEA, MTBF Supporting with complex machinery breakdowns. Electrical and mechanical fault finding Undertaking project work which can include upgrade and new machine installation. What’s in it for you as a continuous improvement engineer on site? 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 Continuous Improvement Engineers are also provided with the opportunity to further their career by receiving further qualifications. What do Toyota look for? Maintenance engineers who want to contribute to continuous improvement. A passion for making things better. A passion for engineering & maintenance. A completed craft apprenticeship. TMUK are open to backgrounds and will consider technicians from all backgrounds including the armed forces. Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. If you want to hear how to become a continuous improvement engineer at the world’s largest automotive group, then please press apply or give Ashton a call on 07814905283. 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 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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