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)
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
£51000 - 51000 per year : 3% company, x3 Life Assurance - three times your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary,
Lichfield
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Elec bias) – £51,000 – Litchfield - Continental shift (4 on 5 off – 5 on 4 off) Package: 3% company, x3 Life Assurance - three times your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary, 23 days annual leave per annum. Why People join? The business is growing quickly and investing heavily in new equipment. With two new production lines recently installed and increased automation across the site, this is a great time to join a modern and expanding operation. Learn from your peers by Joining a team with lots of experience. Some of our customers maintenance team have been with the business for over 25 years. Join a business who heavily invest in training and development, both internally within their onsite training department or externally through OEMs About the company This site is one of three UK food manufacturing facilities specialising in the processing and distribution of pre-packed, ready-to-eat food products of everyday use. They’re a business who turnover an impressive 7.1 billion euros and they now have a workforce of 22k people operating across 11 countries. Due to continued growth and ongoing investment across the site, the business is now looking to recruit Maintenance Engineers to strengthen its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-established operation that offers long-term career prospects within a large company. About the role As a maintenance engineer your responsibilities will include: Site wide planned preventive maintenance Upkeep of Production Equipment and Machinery. Reacting to breakdowns quickly to reduce downtime. Equipment repair, technical repairing, in addition to factory start up and testing. About you To be considered for this maintenance engineer position you should be/have the following: Currently working as a multi-skilled maintenance engineer, ideally from a manufacturing environment. Strong fault-finding ability, able to work in efficient and safe manner. Recognised level 3 engineering qualifications or equivalent. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a maintenance engineer, then join press apply to join our world-class manufacturing team! we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, call Rio Justin on 07880 818 104, or email your CV to rio.justin@ata-recruitment.co.uk ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and General Engineering recruitment across both permanent and contract roles. For more opportunities like this one, please 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
£56086 - 56086 per year profit related pay, private healtchare, 7% pension and more!
Callington
Maintenance Engineer, £56,086 + profit related pay, 7% pension, private healthcare, life assurance, yearly pay reviews and more benefits! Shift – Normal Start & Finish Time: 18:30 - 06:45 Normal Working Days: One week Saturday - Monday then every other week Saturday - Tuesday About the company: ATA Recruitment are currently partnering with a market-leading food manufacturer. Established over 100+ years ago, our client is still a family business which has a wide range of product portfolio and operate all across the UK. They are now looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join one of their flagship sites and ensure the smooth running of the facility. About the role This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join one of the largest food-to-go sector companies. Due to customer growth and demand, they are now opening their doors to new Engineers. The successful Maintenance Engineer will have the opportunity to work with market leading kit and also have opportunity to train as well as progress into more senior positions. Responsibilities will include: Ensuring the smooth running of the factory, by performing reactive and planned maintenance work. Electrical installations. Taking ownership of looking after the workshop, ensuring all the tools are correctly stored as well as ordering new stock when necessary. Teaching junior members of the engineering team to company standard and to ensure their success where possible. Fault-finding on both the electrical and mechanical components. No programming required but need to have the ability to check I/O’s, read schematics and check HMI Screens. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias. About you: To be considered for the Maintenance Engineer position, you should have the following: Experience in a multi-skilled environment, being able to work with electrical equipment. Due to the nature of the work, you should be happy to work to food safety as well as health and safety requirements. Educated to a minimum of a Level 3 in an electrical field. Why join our client? An employee-first approach with clear routes of progression into leadership positions. 40% of promotions are internal. Regular salary reviews as well as unlimited overtime opportunities. If you want to hear more about becoming a Maintenance Engineer at this industry leading group, then please press apply or give Karolis a call on 07796 990 423, alternatively drop me an email on karolis.stenas@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
£50108 - 50108 per year profit related pay, private healtchare, 7% pension and more!
Callington
Maintenance Engineer, £50,108 + profit related pay, 7% pension, private healthcare, life assurance, yearly pay reviews and more benefits! Shift – Normal Start & Finish Time: 06:30 - 18:45 Normal Working Days: Thurs-Sun week 1 & Fri-Sun week 2 About the company: ATA Recruitment are currently partnering with a market-leading food manufacturer. Established over 100+ years ago, our client is still a family business which has a wide range of product portfolio and operate all across the UK. They are now looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join one of their flagship sites and ensure the smooth running of the facility. About the role This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join one of the largest food-to-go sector companies. Due to customer growth and demand, they are now opening their doors to new Engineers. The successful Maintenance Engineer will have the opportunity to work with market leading kit and also have opportunity to train as well as progress into more senior positions. Responsibilities will include: Ensuring the smooth running of the factory, by performing reactive and planned maintenance work. Electrical installations. Taking ownership of looking after the workshop, ensuring all the tools are correctly stored as well as ordering new stock when necessary. Teaching junior members of the engineering team to company standard and to ensure their success where possible. Fault-finding on both the electrical and mechanical components. No programming required but need to have the ability to check I/O’s, read schematics and check HMI Screens. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias. About you: To be considered for the Maintenance Engineer position, you should have the following: Experience in a multi-skilled environment, being able to work with electrical equipment. Due to the nature of the work, you should be happy to work to food safety as well as health and safety requirements. Educated to a minimum of a Level 3 in an electrical field. Why join our client? Days based opportunity. An employee-first approach with clear routes of progression into leadership positions. 40% of promotions are internal. Regular salary reviews as well as unlimited overtime opportunities. If you want to hear more about becoming a Maintenance Engineer at this industry leading group, then please press apply or give Karolis a call on 07796 990 423, alternatively drop me an email on karolis.stenas@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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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
£47000 - 47500 per year No Weekends + 12 Hour Shifts
Gainsborough
Electrical Maintenance Engineer – £47,200 + No Weekends + Overtime (1.5x) Location: Gainsborough Are you looking for your next hands-on role as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with no weekend work? We’re hiring an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site working on modern, automated equipment in a clean, organised environment. What’s on Offer: £47,200 per year No weekends Optional overtime at 1.5× pay Structured training and development to support your career as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer Shift Pattern: Week 1: Mon–Tues days (6am–6pm), Thurs–Fri nights (6pm–6am) Week 2: Weds–Fri days (6am–6pm) Week 3: Mon–Weds nights (6pm–6am) What We’re Looking For: Confident with electrical fault-finding and reading drawings Hands-on mechanical & electrical skills NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Experience working with PLCs (Siemens & Allen-Bradley) Able to troubleshoot and maintain production equipment as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair electrical faults on automated machinery Maintain and service control panels, drives, contactors, I/Os, and power supplies Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) Work alongside OEMs to resolve complex electrical issues Support production by keeping machines running efficiently as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, please apply for the role directly or email me with your CV attached 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
£53425 - 53425 per year profit related pay, private healtchare, 7% pension and more!
Leicester
Maintenance Team Leader, £53,425, profit related pay, private healthcare, 7% pension contribution, training courses, opportunities to progress Shift – Days position (7AM-3PM) About the company: The company we are currently in partnership with is market leading in their sector and operate across the whole of the UK. Established over 100+ years ago, our client is a family business which has now grown to over 12 sites across the country, all operating with a different focus. Our client is constantly looking to increase, improve and initiate positive change fuelled by investment and acquisition to broaden their product portfolio. Our client is community-driven. At the forefront of their mission statement is ensuring that everything local to them thrives to its full extent. As well as this, every decision they make business related is taken in mind with the environmental impact it may have. About the role This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Team Leader to join one of the largest as well as one of most stable companies in the FMCG sector. This role is for a standalone engineer, and the successful candidate is in charge of ensuring the smooth running of the facility. Responsibilities will include: To ensure that all PPM’s are carried out as per schedule and are accurately recorded. To ensure the smooth running of the facility through proactive maintenance and to look after any documentation that may be required. To be able to fault-find on a range of automated systems in a fast paced environment. Working on PLC systems – I/O’s The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias. About you: To be considered for the Maintenance Team Leader position, you should have the following: To be confident in being able to work in a standalone position, and to be the subject matter expert on Engineering. Due to the nature of the work, you should be happy to work to food safety as well as health and safety requirements. Educated to a minimum of a Level 3 in an electrical field. To have initiative, as well as leadership skills. Why join our client? To progress through the ranks with tonnes of internal opportunities An employee-first approach with clear routes of progression. Regular salary reviews as well as unlimited overtime opportunities. If you want to hear more about becoming a Maintenance Team Leader at this industry leading group, then please press apply or give Karolis a call on 07796 990 423, alternatively drop me an email on karolis.stenas@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
£40000 - 45000 per year
Hounslow
Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Heathrow Shifts: 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 6am Benefits: Plenty of Overtime + External Training Opportunities (Including potential to do fully funded Level 3 Qualifications in Engineering) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 The Company: A Global Manufacturing business with a turnover of over £700m are currently looking to add a Maintenance Engineer to their Manufacturing Facility based near Heathrow. This business has continuously re-invested into their sites and into their staff too and offer some of the best training available in the area. They have put Engineers through level 3 Qualifications in the past and have supported Engineers with their goals that they want to reach. In the last few years this business has really grown exponentially, and this is why they are currently looking to add to their team. This means you would be joining the company at a fantastic time, you would get a variety of experience on all the systems on site as well as joining a new and developing team that is given all the tools necessary to be successful. If you think this opportunity is for you, then please call Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk The Role: Reactive Maintenance on all of the automated specialist production machinery Working in a multi-skilled capacity, with both Electrical and Mechanical work to be completed Electrically completing Fault Finding and replacing components such as sensors, invertors, contactors, relays, MCBs and Three Phase Motors Mechanically working with: Belts, Gearboxes, Rollers, Shafts, Chains, Pulleys, Bearings Coming up with ideas for projects and working on them within the team of Maintenance Engineers The Candidate: An Engineering Qualification (Open) Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer (Open to Industry) Be Confident Fault Finding using a Multi-Meter Work well within a collaborative team environment Be confident Fault Finding Mechanically The Benefits: Extensive training on all of the machinery on site, including external training opportunities abroad with OEMs and Level 3 Qualifications A Full time position with fantastic job security, this business are growing consistently and have a growing order book with more contracts to fulfil. Plenty of Overtime Available to boost your earnings Pension Contributions I am looking to speak to talented 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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Site Services Engineer
£46078 - 46078 per year profit related pay, private healtchare, 7% pension and more!
Leicester
Site Services Engineer – £46,078 + Profit-Related Pay – Leicester (LE1) Monday to Friday – 7% Matched Pension + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Life Assurance About the client ATA are currently working with one of the UKs largest food manufacturing groups, supporting on a recruitment drive for their established site in the heart of Leicestershire. The company who have been established for over 100 years employ over 2000 staff across the country and boast a portfolio of manufactured goods second to none. These goods are some of UKs most recognisable brands of which have become a staple part of British homes shopping lists. With a turnover eclipsing £1B the business is going from strength to strength and are set to grow even further in 2021 due to the acquisition of new sites from their competitors. What you’ll be doing As a Site Services Engineer you will be the primary support for all facilities-related systems across the full site—ensuring functionality and safety for critical services. This is a role for someone who enjoys working and taking ownership of essential infrastructure. Responsibilities: Maintenance and compliance of site-wide systems including boilers, steam, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, water treatment, compressors, air filtration, and drainage. Managing and monitoring electrical systems including high voltage, FGAS, AC units. Keeping all associated paperwork, permits, and systems up to date in line with regulations such as LOLER, PSSR, Legionella control, and electrical safety. Being the key contact on-site for all service-related audits and compliance queries. This is a hands-on Site Services Engineer role with training opportunities as well as other aspects which will allow What the client is looking for To be a successful Site Services Engineer, you’ll need: A recognised Electrical qualification Experience with site services systems such as boilers, compressors, HVAC, refrigeration, or steam. The ability to read electrical drawings, fault-find safely, and liaise with multiple site stakeholders. Background in food/FMCG is beneficial, but not essential. Whether you’re an experienced Site Services Engineer or a maintenance engineer looking to specialise, this is a chance to step into a business-critical role with real influence and development opportunity. Why you should apply Join a major UK manufacturer with long-term customer partnerships and stable workload. Gain additional training (gas, legionella, air handling) and full support for compliance development. Monday to Friday days – no nights or shifts, with genuine progression potential. If you feel you’re the right Site Services Engineer for this opportunity, apply now or reach out to karolis.stenas@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call Karolis on 07796 990 423 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
£56086 - 56086 per year profit related pay, private healtchare, 7% pension and more!
Leicester
Maintenance Engineer, £56,086, profit related pay with bonus increasing year by year, 7% pension contribution, internal training, external qualification training. Shift – Panama Nights About the company: The company we are currently in partnership with is market leading in their sector and operate across the whole of the UK. Established over 100+ years ago, our client is a family business which has now grown to over 12 sites across the country, all operating with a different focus. Our client is constantly looking to increase, improve and initiate positive change fuelled by investment and acquisition to broaden their product portfolio. Our client is community-driven. At the forefront of their mission statement is ensuring that everything local to them thrives to its full extent. As well as this, every decision they make business related is taken in mind with the environmental impact it may have. About the role This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join one of the largest as well as one of most stable companies in the FMCG sector. Due to growth and demand from the customers, the opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer has arisen. The successful Maintenance Engineer will have the opportunity to grow into leadership positions, as well as having real recognition for the effort they make in the workplace. Responsibilities will include: To attend to reactive breakdowns and to ensure that all PPM’s are carried out as per schedule and are accurately recorded. Fault-finding skills, checking I/O’s and to maintain the equipment to working standard. Teaching junior members of the engineering team to company standard and to ensure their success where possible. Fault-finding on both the electrical and mechanical components. No programming required but need to have the ability to check I/O’s, read schematics and check HMI Screens. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias. About you: To be considered for the Maintenance Engineer position, you should have the following: Experience in a multi-skilled environment, being able to work with electrical equipment. Due to the nature of the work, you should be happy to work to food safety as well as health and safety requirements. Educated to a minimum of a Level 3 in an electrical field. Why join our client? An employee-first approach with clear routes of progression into leadership positions. 40% of promotions are internal. Regular salary reviews as well as unlimited overtime opportunities. Profit related pay, 7% pension, internal career progression and other opportunities. If you want to hear more about becoming a Maintenance Engineer at this industry leading group, then please press apply or give Karolis a call on 07796 990 423, alternatively drop me an email on karolis.stenas@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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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