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.
OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Permanent Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Planner
Maintenance Manager
Stores Operative
Production Team Leader
Project Manager
Health and Safety Engineer
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Quality Engineer
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Contract Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Planner
Semi-skilled and Skilled Operatives
Stores Operative
Production Team Leader
Health and Safety Engineer
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Quality Engineer
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Interim Recruitment
Maintenance Manager
Engineering Manager
Production Manager
Plant Manager
Operations Manager
Engineering Director
Technical Director
Health and Safety Manager
Factory Manager
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ATA Search
Engineering Manager
Production Manager
Plant Manager
General Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Director
Engineering Director
Technical Director
Managing Director
Latest Jobs In Construction Materials Manufacturing
Maintenance Engineer
£55400 - 55400 per year Up to 10% company pension contribution, Excellent sharesave scheme
Kirton
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) £55,400 + Excellent Benefits Kirton, Nottinghamshire 4 on 4 off Days & Nights (12-hour shifts) Benefits Up to 10% company pension contribution Excellent sharesave scheme Death in service cover Reduced-price company shares Join a business where 300+ employees have over 25 years’ service The Company ATA Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK’s most recognised and respected manufacturing businesses to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for their highly successful site in Kirton. Part of a major UK group with a history dating back to the 1960s – and products with origins in the 19th century – this organisation operates 15 sites across the UK and continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment and facilities. This particular site is one of the group’s best-performing operations, producing over 90 million units annually. Engineering excellence is at the heart of the business, with experienced leadership and a strong commitment to training and development. The company has invested more than £130 million across its UK operations since 2023, demonstrating long-term stability and continued growth. The Role As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of heavy industrial manufacturing equipment, ensuring maximum plant reliability and performance. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Responding to breakdowns and completing reactive repairs Mechanical strip-downs, repairs and rebuilds Fault finding and root cause analysis Welding, fabrication and basic machining work Supporting continuous improvement activities Following safe systems of work and LOTO procedures About You To be considered for this role, you should have: Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician or similar Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, heavy engineering, construction products, aggregates, steel, quarrying, FMCG or a similar environment Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills Welding and fabrication experience (desirable) A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC or HND) Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern A genuine passion for engineering and continuous improvement Apply If you are interested in this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position, please click apply or contact Ashton Kenney at ATA Recruitment on 07814 905283 for a confidential discussion. ATA Recruitment specialises in the recruitment of Engineering and Manufacturing professionals across permanent and contract opportunities. 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
£49471 - 49471 per year
Barnsley
Maintenance Engineer, £49,471, Barnsley Panama Shift Pattern Why Join? £49,471 salary Panama days & nights shift pattern work approximately half the year Specialist training on injection moulding, extrusion and other machinery. Opportunity to develop your multi-skilled engineering expertise Join an established business with 100+ years of history Work for a company that is continuing to invest in new machinery and production lines Positive working environment with a strong engineering culture Supportive Engineering Manager who has built and maintained a great team culture The Company Our client is a forward-thinking British manufacturing business with over 100 years of history. Supplying products into the infrastructure, construction and civils sectors, the business operates across five manufacturing sites and has a turnover approaching £75 million. The company continues to invest in new production lines and technology, creating an exciting opportunity for an engineer to join the team during a period of continued growth. Importantly, this is a business that listens to its employees and actively encourages their input into decisions that affect the wider organisation. About the role Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for keeping specialist manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. Fault finding and diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues. Maintaining specialist injection moulding and plastic extrusion machinery. Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime. Working safely on electrical control panels and associated equipment. Identifying opportunities to improve machinery reliability and performance. Thinking creatively and using a “fix it properly” approach to fault finding. About you We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer who is either mechanically or electrically biased. You will ideally have: A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent. Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills. If mechanically biased, the ability to work safely within a control panel and carry out electrical maintenance tasks independently. A logical, methodical and out-of-the-box approach to fault finding. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience within a particular manufacturing industry isn't essential. Engineers from a wide range of factory and manufacturing backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you're a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable, progressive manufacturing business and you like the sound of a shift pattern that gives you substantial time away from work apply today. 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
£53500 - 54500 per year Overtime (OTE ~60k+) + Bonus + Training + Progression
Cannock
Maintenance Engineer 4 On / 4 Off (Days & Nights – 12 Hour Shifts) Location – Cannock This is an opportunity to join a large, well-established manufacturing business with multiple UK sites and a strong reputation for investing in its machinery and its people. This site employs around 90 people and forms part of a wider manufacturing network that continues to invest in growth and expansion. Following continued investment and increased production demand, the engineering team is expanding, creating several new opportunities for Maintenance Engineers. The site operates a modern production facility with a variety of heavy industrial equipment and automated systems, offering Maintenance Engineers plenty of technical variety and long-term job security. The Role – Maintenance Engineer You'll become part of a growing engineering team responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of production machinery across the site. Working alongside Team Leaders, Planners and Stores personnel, you'll carry out both reactive and planned maintenance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Fault finding on automated production equipment Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs Installing and replacing components on production equipment Reading and interpreting electrical schematics Supporting continuous improvement projects Why Join As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be a part of a: Growing Engineering Team – Multiple positions available due to expansion and internal progression. Excellent Training & Development – PLC training Inverter training Mechanical-to-electrical conversion programmes Opportunities to gain further engineering qualifications Clear Career Progression – Opportunities for Maintenance Engineers to progress into Team Leader, Shift Manager, Controls Engineer, Process Improvement or Engineering Management positions. Stable Manufacturing Environment – A busy site with ongoing investment, modern equipment and long-term opportunities. Salary & Benefits Salary – £54,000 Bonus – 5% annual performance bonus OTE – £60,000+ achievable with overtime Shifts – 4 on / 4 off (days & nights) Pension – 10% employer contribution Overtime – Time and a half Double time on Sundays Excellent overtime availability Holidays – Equivalent of 23 shifts What They’re Looking For A recognised Level 3 Engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, Apprenticeship etc.) Strong fault-finding ability Experience working on three-phase equipment Previous manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience A positive attitude with a willingness to learn. Progression & Development This business places a strong emphasis on developing its Maintenance Engineers. With structured training, ongoing investment and multiple career pathways available, there are genuine opportunities to progress into technical specialist, supervisory and management positions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-invested manufacturing site offering excellent earning potential, extensive training, genuine career progression and long-term job security within a supportive engineering team. If you’re interested, please apply or contact Faisal on faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk, or text/call Faisal on 07788 365715. 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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Building Long-Term Value
Our goal is not just to fill vacancies but to build long-term value for our clients and candidates. We track hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and skill shortages to offer advice that supports your growth and stability. For candidates, we provide insight into career progression, training opportunities, and emerging roles in new technologies. For clients, we contribute to workforce planning, succession strategies, and culture-fit assessment.
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