Construction Materials Manufacturing Recruitment
ATA Recruitment is a specialist recruitment partner for the construction materials manufacturing sector. For over a decade, we’ve supported leading manufacturers across the UK, helping them build high-performing engineering and operational teams to drive productivity, automation, and innovation.
From bricks and cement blocks to insulation and drylining systems, we understand the complexity and scale of running a modern construction materials plant. We’ve toured kilns, walked production lines, and taken time to understand the challenges of heat, safety, automation, and throughput, so we can deliver tailored recruitment solutions that work.
A Decade of Experience in Construction Manufacturing
We’ve built long-standing partnerships with some of the UK’s biggest construction products brands. Whether you're producing thermal insulation or high-strength aggregates, our team knows the process technologies, environmental standards, and site operations that underpin your success.
This in-depth knowledge helps us deliver the right candidates, whether for permanent positions, fixed-term projects, or urgent contractor assignments.
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Semi-skilled and Skilled Operatives
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Interim Recruitment
Maintenance Manager
Engineering Manager
Production Manager
Plant Manager
Operations Manager
Engineering Director
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Health and Safety Manager
Factory Manager
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Latest Jobs In Construction Materials Manufacturing
Electrical maintenance engineer
£33 - 35 per hour Overtime
Newbury
Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: Thatcham Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Shifts: Panama Shifts – 12hr Days & Nights Rate: £33p/h - £35p/h – Outside IR35 The Role: We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy industrial site on a 3-month rolling contract. You’ll be responsible for ensuring machinery is running smoothly and efficiently across the site. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Reactive maintenance will include fault finding and replacing components on a variety of machines. Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Electrical responsibilities will include fault finding on PLCs and a variety of electrical components such as sensors, relays, proximities, control panels, single phase, three phase, AC and DC motors and contactors The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous Electrical experience within an Industrial environment – this could be Manufacturing, or FMCG. NVQ LVL 3 or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering is a must Able to fault find and repair a wide range electrical component Experience with working PLCs (Siemens S5 and S7) What’s on Offer: Rolling 3-month contract Consistent Panama shift pattern (days & nights) Minimum 42 hours per week £33p/h - £35p/h – Outside IR35 Immediate start available I am looking to speak to talented Electrical Maintenance Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly 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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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
£55000 - 57000 per year 15% Matched Pension + Overtime (1.5x, 2x) + 23 Shifts Holiday + Canteen Discount+ Bonus
Leicester
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – £56,120 + Bonus (OTE £65k+) – Leicester (LE67) 5 on 5 off, 4 on 4 off (Days and Nights) – 15% Matched Pension + Overtime (1.5x, 2x) + 23 Shifts Holiday + Canteen Discount About the client ATA are supporting one of the UK’s largest manufacturers, operating 36 sites nationwide and employing over 2,100 people. This site is one of the newest and most advanced facilities in the UK, having received significant investment and housing state-of-the-art automation and process technology. With a reputation for stability, growth, and excellent training, this is a superb opportunity for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a secure, forward-thinking manufacturer offering genuine technical development and long-term prospects. What you’ll be doing As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, fault finding, and repairing complex production equipment across a fully automated plant. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding, planned maintenance (PPM), and reactive repair work across all plant areas. Working with equipment such as hoppers, mixers, silos, conveyors, kilns, hydraulics, pneumatics, large slicing machinery, and packaging systems. Electrical work: wiring machines, reading technical drawings, fault finding with PLCs, working on motors, solenoids, inverters, and electrical interlocks. Mechanical work: replacing mechanical components like bearings, shafts and chains, working with hydraulics and pneumatics. Supporting site projects, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. What the client is looking for To succeed as a Multiskilled 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 industrial or automated environments. Electrical competence in fault finding, 415V systems, and control panels. Basic mechanical knowledge and confidence working on pneumatics and hydraulics. A flexible, proactive attitude and a willingness to develop technically. Why you should apply Join one of the UK’s most advanced and profitable manufacturing sites with a secure 80-year material supply. Excellent pay and overtime potential (up to £65k+ OTE). 10% company pension contribution, canteen discount, and continuous training including PLC and ABB robotics programming. Supportive, close-knit engineering team within a modern and growing business. Clear long-term stability with strong internal training and progression opportunities. If you think you’re the right Multiskilled 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
£50000 - 53000 per year Bonus (OTE £55k-£60k) + 15% Matched Pension + Overtime (1.5x, Double on Sundays) + 23 Shifts Holiday
Nottingham
Maintenance Engineer – £50,000 - £53,000 + Bonus (OTE £55k–£60k) – Nottingham (NG5) 4 on 4 off – Days & Nights, 12 Hour Shifts – 15% Matched Pension + Overtime (1.5x, Double on Sundays) + 23 Shifts Holiday About the client ATA are supporting one of the UK’s largest and most established heavy manufacturing groups, with 36 sites nationwide, over 2,100 employees, and £450m in revenue. This site is one of the company’s flagship operations and among the largest of its kind in the UK, producing a wide variety of specialist products. With continuous investment, a guaranteed material supply for 80 years, and excellent staff retention, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a secure and well-supported team. What you’ll be doing As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be working across a wide range of large-scale heavy plant and equipment. Key responsibilities include: Fault finding on PLC-operated machinery Carrying out maintenance on hoppers, mixers, conveyors, kilns, silos, and large-scale slicing/mixing equipment. Following PPM schedules via a tablet-based system. Supporting installations of new plant and upgrades to existing equipment. Ensuring compliance with health & safety and contributing to continuous improvement. This is a hands-on Maintenance Engineer role in a heavy industrial environment, ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving and wants the chance to develop their skills further. 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.) Electrical competency in industrial settings or transferable and relevant experience. A flexible attitude, with willingness to learn and adapt. Ability to work well within a mixed and supportive engineering team. The right Maintenance Engineer will be someone who values training and development, with opportunities available to upskill further on site. Why you should apply Join one of the UK’s largest and most secure manufacturing businesses. Excellent salary with strong bonus and overtime potential (OTE £55k–£60k). Access to training and development in a supportive team environment. Long-term stability with 80 years of raw material guaranteed. 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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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
£56102 - 56102 per year Annual Bonus (2K) + Double Match Pension (IF YOU put 5% they put 10%) Overtime Readily Available - O
Ibstock
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer £56,120 + Annual Bonus (2K) + Double Match Pension (IF YOU put 5% they put 10%) Overtime Readily Available – OTE £65,000 FANTASTIC Training + Progression Opportunities 5 on 5 off DAYS/NIGHTS, 4 on 4 off DAYS and NIGHTS Why should You Join? - Joining a large business who are going through continuous investment and improvement throughout the business - They are currently expanding their function and looking to bring on multiskilled maintenance engineers with a healthy salary increase to improve the maintenance team further - A proper engineering environment with tons of options of training into robotics, PLC and further training mechanically - A great benefits package including a double match pension (15% total), lots of opportunities for O.T and a good holiday allowance. The Company: We are working with a prestigious client — a multisite business with over 80 years of UK experiences supplying to the construction sector. Operating a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Leicestershire, this company offers long-term job security, an outstanding reputation, and nationwide success. The engineering department is known for its supportive culture, robust training programs, and clear career progression paths. They are currently looking to strengthen their engineering team by welcoming a multiskilled maintenance engineer. They have recently introduced these positions with an increased salary to further improve the site and its maintenance function. The Role: As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Reactive Maintenance Planned Preventive Maintenance Mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting Electrical fault finding – working inside control panels, 3 phase motors and inverters Fault finding and working on PLC systems Working on mechanical systems such as conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and pumps Repair and overhaul of hydraulic and pneumatic systems Candidate Requirements: Our ideal Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer will have: A Level 3 qualification ideally electrically bias Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment Willingness to work shifts Strong team player with a positive, problem-solving attitude Benefits: Highly competitive base salary with annual reviews Annual bonus paid every year Double-match pension scheme (up to 15%) Access to a generous training budget — further qualifications and skill development are actively encouraged Clear progression paths to leadership and senior roles Friendly, inclusive team culture and a clean, modern working environment Interested? If you're ready for a fresh challenge and want to join a secure and forward-thinking company, get in touch! Call AJ on 07701326339 Email your CV to aj.kermaleki@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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Maintenance Engineer
£43050 - 43050 per year DOUBLE PAY + 11% PENSION + EXCELLENT TRAINING
Rochester
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shift: Monday to Thursday Double Days (1 in 2 Fridays) Salary: £43,050 (+ O.T. 1.5 + 2.0) Location: Rochester The Company Would you like a LOT of overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings? Are you interested in joining a solid, thriving business which is constantly investing in its site and engineers? Our client is one of the biggest building materials players in Europe, boasting over a yearly revenue turnover of just under £100 million globally. They supply their products to all major merchants, holding a key presence amongst large retailers and small trading businesses. This company has invested generously in ongoing projects for you to get working on straight away. They are looking for another motivated Maintenance Engineer to get started and unlock fantastic benefits and development! The Role As a Maintenance Engineer for this company, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Fault finding electrically on control panels, contactors, relays, switches, VFD’s, three phase motors etc. Work mechanically on hydraulic hoses, seals, pumps, chains, belts, gearboxes etc. Repairing conveyors, hydraulic presses, silos, heat exchangers etc. Operating as a team to confidently perform reactive and planned maintenance Promote and enforce a culture of Continuous Improvement About You The ideal Maintenance Engineer will have the following: A recognised engineering qualification Experience with, or a flexible mindset for, working effectively within a team An open attitude to working in any type of industry A sound understanding of key electrical or mechanical components Company Benefits The company also discloses numerous benefits for the role of Maintenance Engineer which include: A substantial 11% contribution towards your pension! Holiday allowance Life assurance policy Death in Service benefit A strong budget dedicated solely for personalised on-site training, applied from your very first day 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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Electrical maintenance engineer
£51500 - 56500 per year Quarterly bonus up to £600 per Q, 15% total pension contributions, option to purchase shares.
Desford
Maintenance Engineer, £51,500 + £5000 guaranteed overtime, Quarterly bonus up to £600 per Q, 15% total pension contributions, option to purchase shares. OTE £60K+ 4 on 4 off days and nights rotation. 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00 start half hour earlier for hand over. Why join our client? Opportunity to work within a brand-new manufacturing plant. Fantastic employee engagement - over 300 employees have been with the business over 25 years. Further development through fantastic internal and external training. They have Pledged to have 5% of employees in pay and learn positions by 2025. For this role, you will Real career progression opportunities into senior roles Option to buy reduced shares in the business (up 15% within the last 5 years). Opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company who have invested over £125m across their sites since 2023. ATA Recruitment is working in partnership with a major UK manufacturing group to recruit an maintenance engineer, for their brand-new, flagship site in Leicestershire. With roots dating back to the 1960s, this organisation is steeped in British manufacturing heritage. Employing over 2,000 people across 15 sites nationwide, they produce some of the UK’s most well-known and much-loved products. This new facility marks a significant investment in the future of UK manufacturing. Boasting state-of-the-art equipment and technology unseen anywhere else in the country, it’s set to become Europe’s highest-output factory of its kind once fully operational. As a Maintenance engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the success of this cutting-edge operation from the ground up. About the role As a maintenance engineer you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated machinery. Responsibilities will include: Completing planned preventive maintenance Reacting to breakdowns Fault finding using a variety of methods and tools. – mechanical work Undertaking project work which can include continuous improvement, root cause analysis and machine upgrade. Working on hydraulics and pneumatics Stripping and rebuilding Welding and fabrication work About you To be considered for this maintenance electrician you should have the following: Apprentice trained NVQ level 3 qualification Experience working within a fast paced or complex manufacturing environment would be beneficial. Strong fault-finding skills, the ability to problem solve and rectify faults in a safe and effective manner. The benefits This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers to join a forward thinking, reputable business who offer a fantastic training package which includes a market leading salary and pension. You will get the added benefit of working on a completely brand-new site, the largest of its kind in Europe with an engineering manager who is driven by training and development. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this market leader, please press apply, call AJ on 07701326339, or email your CV too aj.kermaleki@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. Maintenance Engineer, £51,500 + £5000 guaranteed overtime, Quarterly bonus up to £600 per Q, 15% total pension contributions, option to purchase shares. OTE £60K+ 4 on 4 off days and nights rotation. 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00 start half hour earlier for hand over. Why join our client? Opportunity to work within a brand-new manufacturing plant. Fantastic employee engagement - over 300 employees have been with the business over 25 years. Further development through fantastic internal and external training. They have Pledged to have 5% of employees in pay and learn positions by 2025. For this role, you will Real career progression opportunities into senior roles Option to buy reduced shares in the business (up 15% within the last 5 years). Opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company who have invested over £125m across their sites since 2023. ATA Recruitment is working in partnership with a major UK manufacturing group to recruit an maintenance engineer, for their brand-new, flagship site in Leicestershire. With roots dating back to the 1960s, this organisation is steeped in British manufacturing heritage. Employing over 2,000 people across 15 sites nationwide, they produce some of the UK’s most well-known and much-loved products. This new facility marks a significant investment in the future of UK manufacturing. Boasting state-of-the-art equipment and technology unseen anywhere else in the country, it’s set to become Europe’s highest-output factory of its kind once fully operational. As a Maintenance engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the success of this cutting-edge operation from the ground up. About the role As a maintenance engineer you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated machinery. Responsibilities will include: Completing planned preventive maintenance Reacting to breakdowns Fault finding using a variety of methods and tools. – mechanical work Undertaking project work which can include continuous improvement, root cause analysis and machine upgrade. Working on hydraulics and pneumatics Stripping and rebuilding Welding and fabrication work About you To be considered for this maintenance electrician you should have the following: Apprentice trained NVQ level 3 qualification Experience working within a fast paced or complex manufacturing environment would be beneficial. Strong fault-finding skills, the ability to problem solve and rectify faults in a safe and effective manner. The benefits This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers to join a forward thinking, reputable business who offer a fantastic training package which includes a market leading salary and pension. You will get the added benefit of working on a completely brand-new site, the largest of its kind in Europe with an engineering manager who is driven by training and development. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this market leader, please press apply, call AJ on 07701326339, or email your CV too aj.kermaleki@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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ATA Recruitment is proud to be a trusted name in construction materials manufacturing recruitment. Our deep sector knowledge, consultative approach, and commitment to quality service make us the ideal partner for businesses and professionals looking to thrive in this evolving sector.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"I would like to give testimony to how well ATA Recruitment performed in helping us to recruit for various roles over the last few months. The SHE Coordinator that we have set on which you put forward is proving to be as good as we hoped, and our Engineering Manager is very pleased with the potential of the maintenance recruitments he has made through ATA Recruitment."
Plant Manager, Forterra
"In September 2021, we needed to recruit some senior-level positions for the group including Head of Operations, and given the climate at the time with candidates, we knew this would be very challenging. We approached ATA Search to help assist us with the recruitment through a retained search assignment.
ATA Search were exceptionally thorough when taking the brief and asked a lot of questions to get a very detailed understanding of the position and the company.
They were professional in their approach and their willingness to work with the Epwin Group was fantastic. We were fully briefed on all candidates and received very detailed information on candidate profiles and CVs as well as an end-to-end managed process.
ATA Search succeeded in placing two candidates into the senior roles and as such, have also gone on to recruit two Managing Directors, two Sales Directors, Operations Director, General Manager, multiple Operation Leaders, Head of Purchasing and many more for all of our Group Companies. All these positions are key strategic positions that are paving the way for the Group to achieve its growth targets. The Thomas International Psychometric tools offered are also very valuable as they give us a greater insight into the person we are hiring."
Group Recruitment Manager, Epwin Group Plc