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Process Improvement Engineer
£48760 - 56890 per year Annual bonus, 33 days holiday, up to 18% total pension contribution, life assurance, company sicknes
Derby
Process improvement Engineer, £48760 – 56890, Days, Derby Annual bonus, 33 days holiday, up to 18% total pension contribution, life assurance, company sickness benefit, company car benefit, private healthcare. About the company ATA are working with the world’s largest Automotive group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) who are looking to recruit a process improvement Engineer for their growing team in Burnaston, Derby. Located at their world class manufacturing facility, this rare opportunity sits within the company’s mass production area within the assembly shop. 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. The company are world renowned within its sector and often pioneers new technology which keeps them ahead of its competitors. TMUK is internationally renowned in its sector, consistently leading the way with innovative technologies that give it a competitive edge. Supported by over £2 billion in investments across both sites since its inception, the company has experienced remarkable growth, firmly establishing its strong position in a market where it consistently excels. This role would be suitable for Reliability engineers, Continuous improvement engineers, process engineers, production engineers or manufacturing engineers with a maintenance bias. About the role Toyotas process improvement engineer play a critical role in ensuring their Mass production operations run effectively with minimum downtime. Working within the assembly maintenance team, engineers will be responsible for: Complex problem solving, resolving issues related to manufacturing machinery ensuring minimal production downtime. Investigating customer reported defects relating to the process and machinery. Drive continuous improvement projects such as IoT integration and condition-based monitoring, aimed at enhancing equipment performance and improving overall maintenance efficiency. Supporting with the refurbishment, upgrading and installation of new machinery. Manage the lifecycle of machine parts, identify obsolete components, and ensure timely procurement and integration of replacement parts. Work collaboratively with other Toyota sites across Europe to share best practices and contribute to ongoing kaizen activities focused on operational and process improvements. Set and manage the annual maintenance budget Oversee contracts and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including management of legionella control and lifting equipment safety protocols About you To be considered for the process improvement engineer role you should have experience within the following: Experience working within a high-volume or fast paced manufacturing environment The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise work and deliver on projects within strict deadlines. An understanding of maintenance on a variety of production machinery. Understand machine reliability and proven track record of improving OEE. Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently where required. A mind-set for continuous improvement, striving too always be better. Qualified within an engineering discipline 2:1 or above. The Benefits Joining TMUK will offer you a wide range of benefits. You'll take pride in working at one of the UK's most remarkable sites, where personal development and continuous improvement are central to everything they do. Personal development can take many forms, but here, it could include technical growth and progression into senior positions, such as principal engineer. You’ll be given the responsibility and empowerment to stretch your problem-solving abilities, satisfying the natural curiosity being an engineer brings. If you feel like you are the right process improvement engineer 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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Maintenance Technician - Armed Forces
£50320 - 50320 per year Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick p
Derby
Maintenance Technician £50,320, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear. Why join our client? - Huge advocate of armed forces hires and have been awarded the Gold Award by the armed forces covenant. - A group who are committed to provide equal treatment to service personnel, reservists, military family members and Cadet Adult Volunteers. - Fantastic career progression opportunities. There have been over 60 internal promotions in the last two years. - The opportunity to work for a group that have achieved world class manufacturing standards. - The opportunity to work for a progressive company who are a leader within their field. - Employees have use of the fantastic Onsite nursery to help with work life balance. About the company ATA are working exclusively with one of the UKs leading OEM groups at their world class manufacturing facility in Derbyshire. We are supporting them on a recruitment drive to add maintenance technicians to their team due to requirement to increase their workforce throughout 205. 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. 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 £300million across both sites which will allow for a tremendous period of growth cementing their foothold within a marketspace they excel within. The investment alongside a fantastic training and development program, promises a great business to work for. If you would like to hear more information, please press apply now. About You The company value the skill and dedication armed forces personnel offer and have recently hired Army, RAF and Navy personnel. They are keen to speak to individuals with avionics, electrical, & mechanical skills. To be considered for the Maintenance technician role, you must have the following: - Level 3 engineering qualification. - Mechanical/electrical fault finding skills - The drive to continually improve the site. - Happy to work across a three-shift pattern, including night shift. - Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. About the role As a maintenance technician you will be responsible for you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated production machinery, which can include conveyors, hydraulic presses, robotics, plastic injection moulding and other niche equipment specific to the site and industry. Other responsibilities will include: - Planned preventive maintenance - Reacting to breakdowns - Both mechanical and electrical fault finding - Working with fluid power systems. - Project, upgrade, and continuous improvement work. - Supporting the installation of new machinery The benefits Joining our client will bring you a host of benefits. You will be proud to work at one of the most impressive sites in the UK who put personal development and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do. They offer a great benefits package including Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear. 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 - Body Shop
£50320 - 50320 per year Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick p
Derby
Maintenance technician, £50320, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear. Body Shop Have a keen interest in working with robotics? If so, TMUKs prestigious body shop could be the perfect place for you to forge a career. Responsible for handling more than 90% of TMUKs vehicle welding, advanced robotic workers work with speed and accuracy to perform task such as component attachment, precise customisations providing strength and rigidity to every single Toyota Corolla that passes through the factory. What does a day to day of a maintenance technician within the body department look like? As a maintenance technician you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled robotics. This includes the largest robot in the factory, Godzilla. Further responsibilities will include: - Reacting to breakdowns - Swapping components like for like. - Completing continuous improvement activity What do the body shop look for? As with all TMUKs departments, a mind set for Continuous improvement (Kaizen) and adopting a fix right first-time culture is essential. Toyota like their maintenance technicians to be comfortable working with a fast-paced environment and enjoy the buzz of a busy factory. - Strong multiskilled experience. - Experience with fluid power systems (Desirable) - Understanding of electrical safe practices - Understanding of robotic principles - Happy to work across a three-shift pattern, including night shift. - Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. The body shop will consider maintenance technicians from any environment and background, but of course would love to speak to those with experience on robotic machinery. 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 - Paint Shop
£50230 - 50230 per year Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 12%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick p
Derby
Maintenance technician, £50230, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear. Paint department Home to waterfalls & robotics the paint department is the cleanest manufacturing shop in the factory. It’s also the most secret department. We can’t tell you much, but what we can tell you is… How does it work? Transported from the body shop through a conveyor transport system, the cars shell enters the paint department. In the pursuit of outstanding quality, the TMUK paint shop follow a rigorous process to ensure every corolla that leaves the factory, is leaving with a meticulous paint job. To do this, the cars will be cleaned, primed, and sealed before the robots get to work applying the vibrant paint. Each car is painted individually with its designated colour, before being baked at 200 degrees for 20 minutes to increase durability. What does a day to day of a maintenance technician within the paint department look like? As a maintenance technician you will be responsible for you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled equipment production machinery. Responsibilities will include: - Planned preventative maintenance. - Reacting to breakdowns - Electrical and Mechanical Fault finding - Swapping components like for like. - Completing continuous improvement activity What do the paint department look for? As with all TMUKs departments, a mind set for Continuous improvement (Kaizen) and adopting a fix right first-time culture is essential. Toyota like their maintenance technicians to be comfortable working with a fast-paced environment and enjoy the buzz of a busy factory. - Either strong mechanical, electrical or multiskilled knowledge. - Fault finding - Happy to work across a three-shift pattern, including night shift. - Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. The paint department will consider maintenance technicians from any environment and background, including armed forces. 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, they will assess your skills in each of the following areas: Electrical, Mechanical, Fluid power systems Toyota maintenance systems PLC programming Injection Moulding (Department dependent) Robotics programming They will then tailor a training programme specific for you in the aim to get you competent in all these areas. TMUK provide a vessel for learning, not only will you receive the above fantastic technical training, but their maintenance engineers are also provided with the opportunity to further their career by receiving further qualifications. 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 - Press Shop
£50320 - 50320 per year Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick p
Derby
Maintenance technician, £50,320, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear. Press department Home to the largest machinery on site, Toyotas press department utilises over 2500 tonnes of pressure to produce the inner panels, roofs, hood outer and side panels for the Toyota Corolla. How does it work? Somewhere in Europe, a customer purchases their brand-new car, this prompts Toyotas Just in time (JIT) manufacturing system to kick in and the smart technology begins to order the parts and materials used to produce the fantastic Corolla. Having made its way to the factory, each car starts its journey in the press shop as a roll of steel. The steel goes through a 4-step process to press, cut, drill, and bend the plates, developing the innovative shape of the vehicle. What does a day to day of a maintenance technician within the press department look like? As a maintenance technician you will be responsible for you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled equipment production machinery, which can include Komatsu presses, robotics, blanking lines, hydraulic systems. Further responsibilities will include: - Reacting to breakdowns - Mechanical strip and rebuild. - Swapping components like for like. - Welding, fabrication, and machining. - Completing continuous improvement activity What do the press department look for? As with all TMUKs departments, a mind set for Continuous improvement (Kaizen) and adopting a fix right first-time culture is essential. Toyota like their maintenance technicians to be comfortable working with a fast-paced environment and enjoy the buzz of a busy factory. - Strong mechanical skill and knowledge. - Experience with fluid power systems (Desirable) - Understanding of electrical safe practices - Electrical competency. - Happy to work across a three-shift pattern, including night shift. - Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. The press department will consider maintenance technicians from any environment and background, but of course would love to speak to those with experience on press machinery. 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 - Plastic Shop
£50320 - 50320 per year Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick p
Derby
Maintenance technician - Plastic, £50,320, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear. Plastics department TMUKs prestigious plastics shop is responsible for the manufacturing, assembly and spraying of the car’s bumpers, instrument panels and dashboards. The shop is known as a factory within the factory and act as a supplier to the main shop. What does a day to day of a maintenance technician within the plastic department look like? As a maintenance technician you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled injection moulding equipment. Responsibilities will include: - Planned preventative maintenance. - Reacting to breakdowns - Electrical and Mechanical Fault finding - Swapping components like for like. - Completing continuous improvement activity What do the plastic department look for? As with all TMUKs departments, a mind set for Continuous improvement (Kaizen) and adopting a fix right first-time culture is essential. Toyota like their maintenance technicians to be comfortable working with a fast-paced environment and enjoy the buzz of a busy factory. - Experience with injection moulding would be advantageous. - It doesn’t matter if you are mechanical, electrical or multiskilled. Toyotas fantastic training program will aim to multiskill you. - Experience with PLC fault finding. 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, they will assess your skills in each of the following areas: Electrical, Mechanical, Fluid power systems Toyota maintenance systems PLC programming Injection Moulding Robotics programming They will then tailor a training programme specific for you in the aim to get you competent in all these areas. TMUK provide a vessel for learning, not only will you receive the above fantastic technical training, but their maintenance engineers are also provided with the opportunity to further their career by receiving further qualifications. 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
£50000 - 52000 per year Overtime, Pension, Training
Birmingham
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or electrical) Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £51000 + Premium rates for any overtime. 3 shift rotation (Days + nights) Potential yearly earnings: £55,000+ Start your automotive career today! Why join my client’s business? Professional 5-week ABB robotic course and certificates from the OEM. Brand-new, purpose-built facility. Vast amounts of ongoing investment such as new lines and custom machinery. Employee tier system, increase your salary whilst you increase your position. Get exposure with every part of factory and gain new skills. You’ll be trained to be fully multi-skilled. The company: My client is operating one of the newest factories in the area! This was a purpose-built facility to ensure products where available for one of their main customers. This company boasts 3 large manufacturing centres across the U.K and currently employs over 40,000 people worldwide. You can expect professional training, stability, and a clear progression ladder for you. Due to growth, they are now actively looking to hire skilled engineers to join their large team. The day to day of a maintenance engineer. We have personally walked around this site and were blown away by the sheer level of machinery. The business has a mission for 2024 where they’re looking to move into a more proactive environment instead of reactive. As a maintenance engineer, you can expect: Over 150 ABB robotics. Laser and CNC machines bespoke to their industry. Hot and cold stamping presses. New technology such as friction welders. Responding to breakdowns. Working with a new CMMS Siemen PLC’s and HMI’s (Full training provided) Our client is very accommodating to engineers outside of the industry and have a detailed induction plan to bring you up to speed with the machinery, the layout, and their way of working. A successful Maintenance engineer application: You must hold an engineering qualification level 3+ or equivalent. Our client is offering a fantastic opportunity to put your mark on a business. They’re looking for an engineer with drive and a can-do attitude to help with their 2024 mission. 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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Automotive Prepper
£34354 - 34354 per year
Daventry
Bodywork Prepper – Daventry 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. Role Overview: Location: Daventry Shift: 8am-5pm (Monday to Thursday), 8am-4pm (Friday) 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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"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.
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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."
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