Specialist Food Manufacturing Recruitment
ATA Recruitment is a leading food manufacturing recruitment agency with decades of experience supporting the UK's most dynamic and demanding FMCG environments. We’ve built a strong reputation in the food production sector by delivering high-quality permanent and contract candidates who help drive operational success.
Food manufacturing is one of the UK's largest industrial markets. Serving national retailers and food service clients requires exceptional quality, speed, and reliability in operations. Our recruitment experts understand these demands and support businesses in maintaining high OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), meeting compliance standards, and hiring for growth.
Our Approach to Food Manufacturing Recruitment
Our team understands how downtime can impact output and profitability. That’s why we provide fast, accurate recruitment solutions tailored to your operations. Whether you're looking for a permanent team leader or a contract engineer for a peak season ramp-up, we deliver dependable candidates - on time.
We maintain a robust talent pool of engineers, managers, and operational leaders, pre-screened and ready for work across the UK. We offer:
- Contingency recruitment for urgent roles
- Retained search for senior and strategic hires
- Contractor deployment for short- or medium-term projects
OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Permanent Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Team Leader
Service Engineer
Controls Engineer
Project Engineer
Project Manager
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Health and Safety Advisor
Production Manager
Production Team Leader
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Contract Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Team Leader
Controls Engineer
Project Engineer
Project Manager
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Health and Safety Advisor
Production Manager
Production Team Leader
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Interim Recruitment
Maintenance Manager
Engineering Manager
Chief Engineer
Production Manager
Project Manager
Operations Manager
Health and Safety Manager
Plant Manager
Site Director
Engineering Director
Operations 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 Food (FMCG)
Production Team Leader
£40000 - 42000 per year FREE FOOD +
South Hornchurch
Role: Production Team Leader Shift: Monday-Friday Days Salary: Up to £42,000 Location: South Hornchurch The Company Would you like to take advantage of numerous company benefits? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, with an appetite to lead your own team? Our client is a very large, internationally renowned food manufacturer! They supply their services to recognised entities such as Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, Wetherspoons etc. This company has invested millions in a new production line and milling equipment, and is looking to upscale that by investing millions again in another production line. Despite already being established, they are continually growing. They are looking for a motivated Production Team Leader to take advantage of what they have to offer! The Role As a Production Team Leader, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensuring the efficient and uninterrupted running of all production processes Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce health and safety risks Preparing and presenting weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly performance reports to the senior leadership team Managing a team of 17 to key performance indicators (KPIs) and aligning them with actual production data to identify trends and areas for improvement Driving initiatives to minimise on-site waste and maximise output quality and volume Empowering your team to perform to their best levels About You The ideal Production Team Leader will have the following: A recognised Production/Manufacturing/Process/ any relevant qualification Proven experience managing teams and adhering to KPIs An open attitude to working in a fast-paced environment A sound understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles Company Benefits The company also discloses numerous benefits for the role of Production Team Leader which include: Free food and drink in the company canteen, along with a select range of unreleased products you can try first! Medical cash plan including dental, eye tests etc. A strong budget dedicated solely for personalised on-site training, applied from your very first day A healthy company pension contribution Club membership with exclusive social activity perks including wine tasting, go-karting etc. 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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Field Service Engineer
£40000 - 50000 per year Company Vehicle + Bonus + Fuel Card
Huddersfield
Field Service Engineer £40,000 - £50,000 Basic + Potential Bonus 10% – 15% + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card (Can use for Personal) + Social Events and Many More Benefits Monday to Friday Days Location – Can be Based Anywhere within an Hour of Huddersfield Our client is looking for a field service engineer with packaging experience to fill the role above! The role is mechanical and electrical and you will be responsible for attending customer sites, liaising with customers and installing / servicing packaging machinery including thermoformers, flow wrappers, slicers and baggers etc. You will be working for a company who really trust their employees meaning you will be able to make this role your own. The Role As a field service engineer, you will have the following responsibilities: Fault finding on mechanical electrical components such as sensors, contactors, motors, bearings and relays etc Working both in a team and solo on a range of different equipment Travelling up and down the country carrying out routine service work and installations Requirements As a field service engineer, our client requires: You to have a level 3 qualification in engineering You to be flexible when it comes to working hours Previous experience working in the food industry and as a service engineer is preferred Benefits As a field service engineer, you will receive the following benefits: Work for a company that trusts you – book your own nice hotels, give you generous allowances, allow you to use fuel for personal use etc Company vehicle Social events e.g. team events at the races and football games Potential bonus of 10% – 15% Christmas shutdown If you are a field service engineer interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to max.carling@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. 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 Team Leader
£55000 - 56000 per year 8% Matched Pension + Medical
South Yorkshire
Maintenance Team Leader (Multi – Skilled) Job Role – Maintenance Team Leader (Multi – Skilled) £54,000 - £56,000 + 8% Matched pension + Medical package + Progression into Senior Roles Shifts – 4 on 4 off Days and Nights Location – Sheffield The Company Our client is one of the largest multi-site food producers in the UK. They supply to all the major supermarkets and have a plant in Sheffield that is fully automated and full of state of the art equipment and machinery. As a result of continued investment in the site they are now looking to develop the engineering department with the addition of an experienced maintenance team leader. The Role As a maintenance team leader, you will be both hands on and hands off in your role: Management responsibilities include: Organising and prioritising tasks for the department Scheduling maintenance / PPMs, Training and developing a multiskilled team of maintenance engineers and apprentices Projects and CI work Hands on responsibilities including: Conducting planned and reactive maintenance across the site, fault finding both mechanically and electrically Identifying repetitive faults and engineering a long term solution Requirements As a maintenance team leader, it is required that you: Have an NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in either mechanical or electrical engineering Have experience fault finding both mechanically and electrically Previous experience of supervising / managing a team Benefits As a maintenance team leader, you will receive the following benefits: Progression into senior roles available! Great training opportunities – loads of courses available! Attractive salary and pension scheme! Private Medical If you are a maintenance team leader and are interested in the vacancy, then please contact me via email max.carling@ata-recruitment.co.uk to discuss the role in further detail 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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Maintenance Engineer
£47850 - 51500 per year 8% pension matched, private medical healthcare, 20 days of holiday + 8 bank holiday days
Wisbech
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Wisbech Shifts: 4 on4 off DAYS only, 4 on 4 off NIGHTS only £51,500 (for nights), £47,850 (for days), 8% pension matched, private medical healthcare, 20 days of holiday + 8 bank holiday days Join a Leading UK Manufacturer Supplying to the Nation’s Biggest Supermarkets We’re looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team at a fast-paced manufacturing site that supplies some of the UK’s most well-known supermarket chains. About Us: As a trusted name in UK manufacturing, our products are found on shelves in every major supermarket. We pride ourselves on quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Our site operates to strict standards, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, reliability, and efficiency. A 2-billion-pound business with tons of investment and innovation to keep machinery to the highest of standards, this business also offers a host of training opportunities to make you a more well-rounded engineer. This business is searching for a multiskilled maintenance engineer, one to work on purely 4 on4 off days, and one to work on night shifts. Your Role: As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance across a range of production equipment. Key Responsibilities: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively Support installation and commissioning of new equipment Contribute to CI (continuous improvement) and reliability initiatives Maintain accurate records using our CMMS system Ensure compliance with health and safety standards What We’re Looking For: Level 3 qualified Proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment Strong fault-finding skills across both electrical and mechanical disciplines Familiar with PLCs, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc. Flexible, team-oriented, and safety-conscious What’s In It for You? Competitive salary with shift allowance/overtime opportunities Company pension and life assurance Training and development tailored to you A stable, secure role in a growing business Opportunities for progression and cross-functional training If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please press apply, call AJ on 07701326339 or email on 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
£50000 - 50000 per year Bonus
Hayes
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shifts: 4 on 4 off Days Only Location: Hayes Salary: Up To £50,000 + Bonus Benefits: Days Only + Time in Lieu + Training + Progression Opportunities + Bonus The Business: Our Client are a market leading FMCG business that have grown considerably in the last 10 years due to consistent investment in the site to upgrade equipment. Due to the growth of the site and growing orderbook, they have had sign off to add an additional shift engineer into the successful team. Just this year they have invested hundreds of thousands into upgrading the automation in areas of the factory and the Engineers meaning that as a Maintenance Engineer you’ll have the chance to work with some of the latest technology on the market, with reliable machinery and the opportunity to work on projects and make some improvements. The Role: The Role of Maintenance Engineer will include the following responsibilities: Reactive and Planned Maintenance on all of the highly automated state of the art machinery within the factory Working within a team of Engineers creating solutions to problems that come up day to day Creating proposals and ideas for improving efficiency, reducing waste, reducing operator error and working on these ideas to completion Having autonomy within the role, as a Maintenance Engineer with these guys you are trusted to get the job done the right way Mechanically working with: Bearings, Rollers, Gearboxes, Pneumatics, Shafts, Belts, Pulleys Electrically working with: Three Phase Motors, Working in Electrical Panels, replacing sensors, relays, contactors, invertors, Fault Finding to Input Output Level on PLCs The Candidate: The Right Candidate for the role of Maintenance Engineer will have the following: A recognised Engineering qualification Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer on production machinery Be confident fault finding Electrically and Mechanically, ensuring all safety is met Be able to come up with ideas for Continuous Improvement Experience working with a PPM system The Benefits Benefits included for a successful applicant to this Maintenance Engineering position include: A Days Only 4 on 4 off shift pattern with no nights! 7% Bonus on top of your salary Time in Lieu with any additional hours worked Autonomy to work on projects and create improvements Training opportunities with local colleges or OEMs Opportunities to progress within the business, the company is growing and historically they have promoted from within. 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 Supervisor
£54000 - 55000 per year
Wrexham
Maintenance Supervisor Location: Wrexham Salary: £55,000 Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to join a fast-paced FMCG operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role—or a current supervisor wanting a new challenge. What You’ll Be Doing: Start each day with a full handover from the previous shift. Lead and allocate jobs to a team of 3 engineers across 3 key areas: Low Risk, Packing, and High Risk. Work closely with fellow Shift Supervisors to share resources and align on job schedules. Attend and contribute to Operations Meetings and conduct SIC (Short Interval Control) checks. Remain 90% hands-on, leading by example on the shop floor. Ensure scheduled and reactive maintenance is completed efficiently and safely. About You: Time-served engineer with strong experience in an FMCG or similar fast-paced manufacturing environment. Confident in making decisions and allocating work across a shift team. Ready to step up from an engineering role into leadership, or already supervising and looking for a new challenge. Strong communicator, able to work cross-functionally with operations and other departments. What’s on Offer: £55,000 annual salary Change to progress and climb the ladder. Free canteen Opportunity to grow with a leading FMCG manufacturer Supportive, team-oriented culture Ready to lead from the front? Apply now and take your career to the next level in an environment that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Let me know if you’d like to tailor it further to a specific company or site. 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 - 55000 per year Bonus + Days Only
Hayes
Role: Maintenance Engineer Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus Location: Hayes Shifts: Monday to Friday (Days Only) Benefits: 7% Bonus + Time in Lieu + Days Only + Training and Progression Opportunities + Discounts + Various Other Benefits The Business: Our Client are a fast growing business that have a consistently growing order book with long term contracts, giving the role some great stability. As they have been consistently growing year on year for the last decade, they have recently had a large amount of investment upgrading the automation of their processes. This means that you’ll be working with reliable, automated machinery that just needs the final touches before its as efficient as it can be! The Role: The Role of Maintenance Engineer will have the following responsibilities: Coming up with ideas for continuous improvement projects within a specific area of the factory, taking ownership of the machine and the process Working alongside other Engineers, supporting on technically challenging reactive breakdowns Keeping operations updated with how machinery is doing and what improvements are being made Working alongside the Engineering Manager, problem-solving long-standing issues that have been preventing the site working at maximum efficiency The Candidate: The Right Candidate for the role of Maintenance Engineer will have the following: Experience making improvements to machinery within a manufacturing/process environment A recognised Engineering Qualification Be a good communicator in both spoken and written English Work well alongside other Engineers and Operations too A solid Mechanical and Electrical Background in Maintenance is advantageous The Benefits: Benefits included for the role of Maintenance Engineer are: A Days Monday to Friday shift pattern with no Weekends or Nights! 7% Bonus dependent on company and personal performance Annual leave Entitlement Free Parking Free Food on site – they have a delivery weekly of fresh produce and kitchen facilities you can use! Pension Contributions Training and Progression Opportunities Discounts and free product 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 Team Leader
£54000 - 56000 per year 10% Pension + Share Scheme
Barnsley
Maintenance Team Leader (Multi – Skilled) Job Role – Maintenance Team Leader (Multi – Skilled) £54,000 - £56,000 + Overtime (1.5x) + 10% Pension + Progression into Senior Roles + Funded Training Courses + Company Share Scheme + Great Annual Leave Scheme and Many More Benefits! Shifts – Panama Days and Nights Location – Barnsley The Company Our client is giving you the chance, as a maintenance engineering team leader, to work for a leading FMCG firm that supply to the retail industry! As a maintenance engineering team leader, you will be working for a company that invests high level of profit back into the company and supported by meaning enrolled into the company’s training matrix. The Role As a maintenance team leader, you will be both hands on and hands off in your role: Management responsibilities include scheduling maintenance / PPMs, training apprentices and ordering spares etc Hands on responsibilities including fault finding both mechanically and electrically Requirements As a maintenance team leader it is required that you: • Have an NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in either mechanical or electrical engineering • Have experience fault finding both mechanically and electrically • Previous experience of supervising / managing a team Benefits As a maintenance team leader, you will receive the following benefits: Progression into senior roles available! Overtime available – perfect for engineers who are looking to boost their earning potential! Great training opportunities – loads of courses available! Attractive salary and pension scheme! Company share scheme! If you are a maintenance team leader and are interested in the vacancy, then please contact me via email max.carling@ata-recruitment.co.uk to discuss the role in further detail 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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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"I have been working with ATA Recruitment for the last 5 years on Engineering roles for the Group. This is a challenging market but ATA Recruitment manage to find me some great candidates. I also like their approach which means that I am kept informed and they can provide me with valuable insight into the market that we are working in. Having agencies that you truly can work in partnership with means that we feel well represented and know that we can rely on support when needed."
Engineering Manager, Samworth Brothers
"I know without a doubt that the calibre of candidate that ATA Recruitment puts forward will be outstanding. As well as this, I have been very meticulous and demanding with the person/specification of the Engineers I have asked ATA Recruitment to recruit for me, not only to fit the role from a competency prospective but to have the right attitude. Given a lean market when it comes to Engineers, let alone the requirements I have set, ATA Recruitment always deliver more than expected.”
Engineering Manager, Samworth Brothers