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
£54000 - 54000 per year £2,000 Bonus + Great Training and Progression
Holywell
Are you an engineer who has an interest in progression whether that's into a leadership role or controls engineer role? Are you a mechanically biased engineer looking for the opportunity to train electrically or an Electrical Enigneer looking for progression into automation roles? Then I have the role for you. This company offer the opportunity for further qualifications, PLC programming courses (Fully Funded) and other advanced training courses. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Salary: £54,000 + up to £2,000 annual bonus Shifts: 4 on / 4 off (Days and Nights) Benefits: 5% company pension contribution, 25 shift holiday days, tailored training & development plans Our client is a well-established manufacturing business that continues to invest heavily in both its people and its facilities. Most recently, they’ve committed over £4 million to install a brand-new production line — and they are now seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The Role This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern site with cutting-edge equipment. As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that production machinery and systems run reliably and efficiently. Working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, you’ll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance while supporting continuous improvement across the plant. Key Responsibilities Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime Supporting the commissioning and ongoing performance of the new line Collaborating with production teams to enhance reliability and efficiency Contributing to site-wide continuous improvement projects Candidate Profile Minimum HNC qualification (or equivalent) in engineering Proven background in an FMCG manufacturing environment Confident fault-finding across both electrical and mechanical disciplines Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Strong team player with excellent communication skills What’s On Offer £54,000 base salary plus up to £2,000 annual bonus 4 on / 4 off shift pattern for strong work-life balance 5% company pension contribution 25 shift holiday days Tailored training and development plans The chance to work on a modern site following a £6m investment This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer that values its people and offers long-term career growth. 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!
Leicester
Maintenance Engineer, £50,108, profit related pay, 7% pension contribution, private healthcare and more great benefits! Shift – Panama Days (06:00-18:00) 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 ensure that all PPM’s are carried out as per schedule and are accurately recorded. To perform reactive maintenance and ensure the swift resolution of any problems or issues. To take ownership of looking after the workshop. To ensure the smooth running of the facility through proactive maintenance. 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 Engineer position, you should have the following: Experience in working within a fast paced manufacturing environment. 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? 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 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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Days Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
£45000 - 46000 per year Days + 10% Pension + Overtime
Hull
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Days Only) Location: Hull Salary: £45,000 – £46,000 Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days) Hours: 06:00 – 18:00 (42 hours average per week) We are currently recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, fast-paced manufacturing site in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer looking to develop within a strong electromechanical maintenance team. The Role As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining plant and equipment to optimum standards, ensuring safe, efficient operation with minimal downtime in a high-volume production environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on production equipment as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Maintain machinery safely while minimising downtime and disruption to production Perform in-depth visual inspections on critical components to identify wear, damage, or metal-on-metal contact Accurately document PPM checks and log corrective actions Fault finding and root cause analysis to improve reliability and performance Ensure health & safety and hygiene standards are followed at all times Use spare parts, consumables, and engineering resources efficiently Maintain workshops and engineering areas in a clean, safe, and fit-for-purpose condition What We’re Looking For NVQ Level 3 in Engineering A strong team player with the ability to work under pressure High attention to detail and a proactive maintenance mindset A reliable Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer who can meet deadlines and performance targets What’s On Offer Salary of £45,000 – £46,000 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern for excellent work-life balance Overtime paid at time and a half Job security within a growing site Strong focus on training, progression, and development for every Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer 20 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution Share scheme, cycle to work, retail discounts, and wellbeing programme If you are a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable days-based role with strong earning potential and long-term progression, we would like to hear from you. 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
£61038 - 61038 per year profit related pay, private healtchare, 7% pension and more!
Worksop
Maintenance Team Leader, £61,038, profit related pay, private healthcare, 7% pension contribution, training courses, opportunities to progress Shift – 4 on 4 off (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 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 To be able to stand in as the subject matter expert on the night shift and also as the most senior. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias. About you: To be considered for the Maintenance Team Leader position, you should have the following: Confident leadership skills to, and to nurture the skills of the shift team 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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Field Service Engineer
£38000 - 40000 per year 11% Pension Company Pension (OTE 50k-80k)
Manchester
Field Service Engineer – End of Line Packaging Salary up to £40,000 + OTE £50,000–£80,000 We are seeking an electrically biased Field Service Engineer to support and service end of line packaging machinery across the UK. This role offers excellent earning potential through overtime, with engineers earning up to £80,000 last year. What’s on Offer Basic salary up to £40,000 OTE £50,000–£80,000 Company van 11% pension contribution Overtime paid at x1.5 outside normal working hours Overtime paid at x2 on Sundays 25 days holiday + bank holidays Strong factory and technical support Travel Requirements UK-wide travel Typically 2 overnight stays per week First 6 months will involve increased travel across the North West, North East, and Yorkshire Flexibility to travel is essential Daily Responsibilities Travel to customer sites to fault-find, service, and repair end of line packaging machinery Provide reactive breakdown support and planned preventative maintenance Carry out electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on machinery Perform modifications, upgrades, and electrical improvements Work with PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, and control panels Liaise with customers and provide technical updates Complete service reports and documentation Provide remote diagnostics and technical support, with factory assistance when required About You Electrically biased Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer background Strong electrical fault-finding skills on industrial machinery Experience with packaging, automation, or manufacturing equipment (end of line preferred) Basic mechanical knowledge advantageous Comfortable with UK travel and overnight stays Professional, self-motivated, and customer-focused This is a high-earning opportunity for an electrically biased engineer looking for variety, autonomy, and strong overtime potential. 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
£45000 - 50000 per year Excellent Training, Private Healthcare
Yate
Role - Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Salary – up to £50,000 Location – Bristol / South Gloucestershire Shift Pattern – Various Shifts, including Nights Benefits – Good Pension Contribution, Excellent Training, Private Healthcare The Company A well-recognized and renowned organisation, whose turnover is in the millions and boasts some of the state-of-the-art machinery and is a market leader within their industry. They provide bespoke and high-quality products to meet the unique needs across various industries, with increasing turnover and a healthy and growing order book, meaning they offer incredible stability and security within the industry. They are an evolving business that believe in investing in the business as well as their people to keep them above their competition. Additionally, the business offers fantastic training opportunities for their Engineers, including engineers’ development, OEMs regularly being called to site for detailed training and Health & Safety Training. They are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer who is looking to make an instant impact on a site and contribute to the growth of the business through hard work, commitment and dedication. The Role Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer will include: Working as part of a team of engineers, responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance and service of all the state-of-the-art kit on site, as well as continuous improvement tasks. Working on VFD, Three Phase Motors, working in panels with sensors, relays, contactors, invertors, fuses, power supplies, breakers, switches Reading through electrical schematics, utilizing electrical test equipment such as multi-meters and fault finding on panels. Mechanically – replacing worn out parts on the conveyors which will include rollers, bearings and pulleys. Also working on Gearboxes, Shafts, Belts, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems Swapping both electrical and mechanical components like for like with the odd strip and rebuild project, Working with latest technology working with a CMMS utilising the tablet-based PPM and reactive work The Person To be successful in your application for a Maintenance Engineer you will need, but not limited to; A Recognised Engineering Qualification, ideally Electrical Maintenance experience within an industrial environment including FMCG, Food/Beverage, Manufacturing, Packaging, Recycling etc. Electrical and Mechanical Fault-Finding skills, looking at Root Cause Analysis PLC experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. Able to work alone as well within a team and help support colleagues on shift The Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer, you should expect: You will be joining a highly successful £multi-million company who can offer a massive amount of stability and security. Opportunity for progression both technically and working your way up the man management if you want it. Excellent Training programme, putting your interests at the heart of your progression Fantastic salary and benefits package. Overtime opportunities Good Pension Contribution Private health care which can cover family 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
£53425 - 53425 per year profit related pay, private healtchare, 7% pension and more!
Leicester
Maintenance Engineer, £53,425, profit related pay with bonus increasing year by year, 7% pension contribution, private healthcare. Shift – 22 days off in 6 weeks (2 weeks off in 6 week period) Wk 1 Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00, Wk 2 Sunday to Thursday 19:00 to 07:00, Wk 3 off, Week 4 Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00, Week 5 Tuesday to Saturday 19:00 to 07:00 Week 6 off 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 it’s 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: 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? A unique shift pattern which allows 17 days off in a 6 week period. 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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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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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