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
Quality Engineer
Production Engineer
NPI Engineer
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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
Maintenance Engineer Trainer
£42000 - 50000 per year Up to 18% total pension contribution (6% employee / 12% employer), life assurance, private healthcar
Derby
Maintenance Engineer Trainer, Derby, 42-50K (DOE), Days 07-15:15pm Package includes: Up to 18% total pension contribution (6% employee / 12% employer), life assurance, private healthcare, excellent company car scheme, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays About the company Toyota, the world’s largest automotive manufacturer, is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer Trainer to join its prestigious on-site Training Academy at the Burnaston plant. Home to the iconic Toyota Corolla—the world’s most popular vehicle—this state-of-the-art facility has been a cornerstone of the local community since the early 1990s. Today, over 2,000 skilled team members contribute to Toyota’s continued success, supported by one of the most advanced training environments in the automotive industry. As Toyota’s flagship European site, TMUK plays a critical role in global operations, contributing over £3 billion to the company’s £210 billion annual turnover. The Training Academy is internationally recognised for its commitment to developing top tier engineering talent, combining cutting-edge training methodologies with Toyota’s renowned manufacturing excellence. About the role Working within this world-class academy as a maintenance engineer trainer, you will support the growth and development of both apprentice and experienced maintenance engineers. The academy delivers training aligned to the needs of all five manufacturing shops—Press, Body, Paint, Plastics, and Assembly—ensuring engineers are equipped with the technical capability, mindset, and confidence required to support a highly automated, fast-paced production environment. About you To be considered for this maintenance engineer trainee position you should have/be the following: Previous experience working as a maintenance engineer/team leader or manager, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Multiskilled expertise across electrical, mechanical, PLC, and fluid power systems A genuine passion and interest in the development of others. Confidence to develop and deliver training material. Experience delivering coaching sessions and training to both apprentices and seasoned engineers (desirable). Strong communication skills and the ability to influence, inspire, and coach. Recognised level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ Or equivalent). Why join Toyota’s Training Academy? Work in a world-class training facility, recognised internationally for engineering development. Shape the careers of apprentices and experienced engineers, making a lasting impact. Develop your own career through exposure to cutting-edge technologies and continuous professional development. Join a collaborative, innovative, and highly skilled team within a globally respected organisation. Enjoy competitive benefits, job security, and the opportunity to work at the heart of a flagship European automotive site. If you feel like you are the right Maintenance Engineer trainer 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 Engineer
£50430 - 50430 per year Annual bonus, paid overtime, 18% total pension contribution (6% employee / 12% employer), life assur
Derby
Maintenance Engineer – £50,400 – Derby Benefits include: Annual bonus, paid overtime, 18% total pension contribution (6% employee / 12% employer), life assurance, private healthcare, excellent company car scheme, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the opportunity to earn an additional 39 holiday hours, and more. Shift Pattern: 3-shift rotation (Earlies, Lates, Nights / Days & Nights rotation) Why join this company? Our client is entering a major phase of growth as they prepare to launch a brand-new product in 2026. With significant investment planned across their Engineering and Maintenance functions, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s most advanced manufacturing sites at a time of major expansion. New product launch planned for 2026 – excellent long-term security & investment World-class training – Gain multi-skilled development including PLC programming Outstanding culture – High employee engagement and long service across the team Cutting-edge technology & continuous improvement mindset Trust & empowerment from day one About the company Based in Derbyshire, this is a flagship UK manufacturing plant operating to true world-class standards. The site employs over 2,000 people and is structured across five major production areas — offering a wide variety of engineering challenges which is sure to peak the interest of curious engineers. With a turnover in the billions and a reputation for innovation, the site is recognised internationally for its use of advanced automation, lean methodologies, and continuous improvement culture. About the role As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability across high-volume production lines. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for: Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime Fault finding and problem-solving using mechanical, electrical and PLC diagnostic methods Driving improvements to machine reliability Supporting CI initiatives and project-based engineering work About you You’ll be the kind of Maintenance engineer who takes pride in doing a job properly and enjoys solving problems on the shop floor. Multiskilled with either mechanical or electrical bias Apprentice trained & NVQ Level 3 qualified Comfortable working shifts and supporting overtime when required The Benefits You’ll be joining a company that genuinely invests in its people. Whether you want to deepen your technical skills or work your way into senior roles, you’ll be given responsibility, autonomy and access to structured development pathways. Interested in joining our client as a maintenance engineer? Press apply, call Ashton on 07814 905283, or send your CV to ashton.kenney@ata-recruitment.co.uk ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and Engineering recruitment across permanent and contract roles. For more opportunities like this, 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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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