ATA is an engineering recruitment partner to the UK's largest manufacturers, working with businesses to achieve their goals including increased production to reduced downtime. We don't simply recruit within manufacturing, we completely immerse ourselves in the sector to ensure that we maintain an understanding of the marketplace and continue to find the best talent for our clients and opportunities for our candidates.
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We recruit for a wide range of manufacturing jobs from design and operations right through to senior management.
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Construction Materials
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Defence
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Engineered Products
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FMCG
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Infrastructure
For more information about our infrastructure recruitment services, visit the Ganymede Solutions website here.
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Latest Jobs In Manufacturing
Maintenance Team Leader
£57000 - 58000 per year Company bonuses
Birmingham
Maintenance Team Leader. (Mechanical) Salary: £57,000 / £58,000 + Quarterly company bonuses + OEM Certificates + Paid overtime up to double time + genuine career progression opportunities. Potential yearly earnings: £65,000+ Location: Birmingham. Near star city. Shifts: 4 on 4 off rotation. (Days and nights) Benefits: Competitive salary. £Multi-million investments, expect to be hands on with the latest kit. Industry leading training including paid qualifications to further your skill set. Paid overtime at premium rates. Company bonus scheme paid quarterly. The company: This is an amazing opportunity to work within a £multi-billion-pound group. Our client is one of the world’s largest, rare earth metal supplier. With a worldwide network and multiple sites across the U.K, our client is eager to hire a Maintenance Team Leader with either bias to join their ever-growing business. They supply a bespoke product to a range of industries such as the military, aerospace, and public sectors. Due to demand for their product and limited competition, our client is eager to increase their Maintenance Engineer team. Our client can promise you, industry leading training, job security and a great working environment. This is a perfect opportunity for any skilled Engineer looking to progress their career. The role of Maintenance Team Leader: Our client is growing their engineer department due to growth, this role will a good mix of hands on and hands off work whilst you lead a skilled team of 8+ engineers. Your day to day will be varied however, you’ll be managing the shift and co-ordinating your team to ensure the best possible care for the assets on site. You can expect: Shift handover reports CMMS systems and proactive maintenance schedules. Health and safety management. Being the expert for the complex engineering issues. Managing orders and stoke levels. People management such as holidays, schedules, and training. Our client offers an outstanding introduction programme and offers an array of hands-on training. A successful Maintenance Team leader application: A successful candidate will need to have experience working within a similar environment. Due to the nature of the work, a successful maintenance engineer should be able to demonstrate a keen eye for detail whilst working safely. Medium to heavy industry experience. Engineering qualifications level 3 or equivalent. Our client is open to any engineer with stand in management experience. Benefits: Working within a market leader Holiday allowance 25 days. Competitive salary and extras. Bespoke training on specialist equipment. Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to daniel.swain@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 Engineer
£42000 - 42000 per year OT+ Training + 33 days holiday + 6% pension
Westhoughton
Job Title – Maintenance Engineer Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer Location – Bolton Salary - £42,000 (plus overtime @ 1.5 ) Shift – Double Days, 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm The Company Our client is one the World’s largest warehouse logistics specialists, with their turnover sitting at over €700 million globally and a UK turnover of around £60 million. They are now looking for a multi skilled Maintenance Engineer to support with the set up and go live of a brand-new site. They excel at providing fully automated sortation and distribution centres for a wide variety of industries, employing over 220 staff across several UK sites which has gone from 2 sites to 20 sites in about 20 years, the business continues to expand thanks to a buoyant market. This is a brand-new site which they have invested 15 million in new machinery, so you will be working with some of the most state of the art machinery on the market! The Role You will be working with automated equipment all driven by PLC’s including conveyor systems, robotics systems, shuttles, A-frame, Auto baggers, Stackers, destackers, labellers, Vision systems, baggage systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Maintenance engineer will include: The planned and reactive maintenance and service of all machines on site. Working as part of a maintenance engineering team. Mechanically you will mainly be replacing worn out parts on the conveyors which will include rollers, bearings, and pulleys. Electrical work will include reading through electrical schematics, utilizing electrical test equipment such as multi-meters and fault finding on panels. Mainly swapping both electrical and mechanical components like for like with the odd strip and rebuild project. The Candidate To be successful in your application as a multi skilled Maintenance Engineer you must have the following skills or attributes: Must have a recognised Electrical or Mechanical Qualification minimum level 3 . Must have previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills. The benefits As a multi skilled maintenance Engineer you will expect: Fantastic security and progression opportunities Private health care Very competitive salary and overtime rate 6% pension Contribution Company benefits to cover you and family. 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. 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 - 40000 per year Overtime, Pension, Training
Stoke-on-Trent
Job Title – Maintenance Engineer Location - Stoke-on-Trent Shifts – 3 Shift Monday - Friday or Perm Nights Sunday – Thursday Salary - £40,000 The Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for maintenance Engineer to join our client who is a large Global business based in Stoke-on-Trent Our client is a large Distribution business specialising in fast moving goods, they have grown massively in the past ten years and continue to do so as a market leader across Europe. They are also a 1 Billion turnover business with 20, 000 employees worldwide and over 80 distribution sites globally within its group Our client has a very steady team with a manager who has over 20 years FMCG experience. A new head of engineering has recently joined the business and is looking develop and improve the business through its current growth phase nationally. The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for: Reducing equipment breakdown duration and reduce the frequency of breakdowns. You will carry out basic fault finding and planned preventative maintenance on the automated production line equipment to rectify any minor faults. Fault finding mechanically on Conveyors, monorail systems and pneumatic equipment the majority cases you will replace components like for like. Fault finding electrically with a multi meter and reading electrical schematics. sites preventative maintenance. The Candidate: Completion of a maintenance/engineering apprenticeship or qualification. Level 3 Electrical forces candidates will also be considered. Experience fault finding electrically and mechanically. The Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer, you will expect Salary - £40000 Will look at candidates who are in engineering roles and want to step up into leadership in the future. Company pension plan available. Continuous progression opportunities and training available. Our client will offer training/development and possible progression for the right candidate. 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
£30000 - 35000 per year pension + Training + OT
Preston
Maintenance Engineer Role: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer £30,000 - £35,000 + Pension + OT + Great Training Location: Based in Preston Shift: Day’s Only The company A leading manufacturer in the FMCG industry. As a maintenance engineer you will have the chance to work on the latest and state of the art machinery to help maintain the company status as a market leader in the sector. The Role My client is seeking a talented individual to take on the role of Maintenance Engineer in a busy and challenging environment. This is very much a hands-on role, in which you will provide vital support to the business and contribute with the smooth running of the organisation. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of production equipment. Identify faults, diagnose, and repair breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance on all machinery. Work closely with the production team to minimize downtime and optimize production output. Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work and ensure that all equipment is safe and compliant with relevant legislation and standards. Liaise with external suppliers and contractors to ensure that all equipment is serviced and repaired in a timely and efficient manner. Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment Ability to diagnose and repair faults and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Benefits for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Day’s Only OT @ 1.5 Great Training holiday entitlement Pension contribution If you are a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer and are looking for an exciting new opportunity with a well-established company, then we want to hear from you interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Jon.paryazani@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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Continuous Improvement Manager
£58000 - 62000 per year Pension 6%+25 Days + Bank Holidays + Death In Service + Health Cover + Relocation Package On Offer +
Renfrewshire
Continuous Improvement Manager £58,000 - £62,000 Basic salary (DOE) Matched pension 6% Death in service Health care 25 days holidays + Bank holidays Monday – Friday Relocation Package on offer Location Scotland - Renfrewshire ATA Search is working with well-established manufacturing specialists with over 50 years of trading history and boasting £90 million annual sales, with predicted growth to double over the next 5 years. Due to the current growth, this company is now looking to recruit an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join the team to head up all manufacturing excellence activities, drive transformational changes and to implement a lean culture. ATA Search is looking to speak with an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager from the manufacturing sector, either based or willing to relocate to this region. For further information on this confidential assignment, please email an up-to-date CV and contact number to Chatan Makan chatan.makan@ata-search.co.uk Key accountabilities for the position of Continuous Improvement Manage Manage a team of 4 staff 40% of your time and 60% leading manufacturing excellence projects. Manage and lead all implementation of manufacturing excellence activities, ensuring planned training, coaching, and mentoring of all staff on-site. Responsible for staff training, recruitment, succession planning, and developing the team. Create a positive vision that empowers and motivates teams to enhance and build a lean culture. To drive employee engagement through a lean excellence workshop Introducing lean and continuous improvement tools, Six Sigma tools/methodologies and to lead improvement workshops & to drive continuous improvement culture Requirements for the position of Continuous Improvement Manager An experienced Manufacturing Excellence Manager or Continuous Improvement/CI Manager A proven track record in implementing lean and continuous improvement within the manufacturing sector Strong lean and continuous improvement background and a full understanding of Six Sigma, Ability to navigate and use ERP/MRP systems. Excellent Communication skills Commutable or willing to relocate to Scotland. The Benefits: Robust onboarding program The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to progress into the role of Head of Manufacturing Excellence within 5+ years. How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information or please contact Chatan Makan at ATA Search by emailing an up-to-date copy of your CV to chatan.makan@ata-search.co.uk ATA Search 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 Supervisor
£350 - 400 per day
Fife
Electrical Site Supervisor - Fife, Scotland 4 Month Contract £350-£400p/d Outside IR35 Mon-Friday days - 10 hour days The company This company are a process design company and have seen plenty of growth over the last 5 years. They operate within the chemical and health and beauty markets. With their end client seeing success as well they have a need to expand an install a number of new processes. As a result, they are looking for an Electrical Site Supervisor to manage and oversee the installation of electrical equipment whilst managing sub contractors and reporting to relevant stakeholders. The Electrical Site Supervisor must possess the following to be considered for the role: Previous experience of working as an electrical site supervisor Worked in a process environment – chemical, petro-chemical, oil & gas, food, beverage and pharmaceutical Dealt with multiple sub-contractors across a site Solving problems on a day-to-day basis Excellent communication skills Able to liaise with sub-contractors, principal contractors, and the end client Familiarity with ATEX, Compex and 18th Edition regulations. SSSTS or CSCS qualification The Electrical Site Supervisor will be responsible for the following: Manage the electrical installation (By 3rd party contractor) of the above, cabling terminating etc., panel ingress, process instrumentation etc. Update installation documentation to as installed status Resolve queries with the onsite team Liaise with mechanical contractor, electrical contractor, and site manager. Review/manage H&S, RAMS, permits, LOTO Produce weekly reports Commissioning of all the electrical systems Why should you work for this company? Opportunity for contract extensions Opportunity to gain more skills and experience Investment in technology and commitment to being at the forefront of the industry Established growing business that have doubled their turnover in the last 3 years Exciting order book, that will see the business continue to grow 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
£45800 - 45800 per year Private Healthcare and more
Stoke-on-Trent
Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Stoke-On-Trent Package: £45,800 per annum + Private healthcare and more Shifts: 3 shift pattern The Company My client are a leading in the systems integration business for the warehousing industry. They design, manufacture, install and maintain on behalf of their customers with a £70 million UK turnover. They are looking for a resident Maintenance Engineer to come in on this established site. They work on behalf of their customers and this distribution centre is in Stoke-On-Trent. The Job As a Maintenance Engineer you will be: On a shift, you will be working on: Cranes, Conveyors, Automated Stacker Cranes, Palletisers and Robots Your responsibilities will include: Electrical and Mechanical fault finding, Reactive and PPM work as well as like for like component changes and more You will be one of two engineers on a shift The Candidate I am looking for a candidate that: Has a recognised Engineer qualification Proactive and Trustworthy Individual Competent Electrically and Mechanically Confident in fault finding The Package As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive: £45,800 per annum 6% Pension Private healthcare Relevant training and potential progression for the right guy 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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Continuous Improvement Manager
£58000 - 62000 per year Pension 6%+25 Days + Bank Holidays + Death In Service + Health Cover + Relocation Package On Offer +
Renfrewshire
Continuous Improvement Manager £58,000 - £62,000 Basic salary (DOE) Matched pension 6% Death in service Health care 25 days holidays + Bank holidays Monday – Friday Relocation Package on offer Location Scotland - Renfrewshire ATA Search is working with well-established manufacturing specialists with over 50 years of trading History The company has a turnover of £90 million with predicted growth to double over the next 5 years. Due to the current growth, the company is now looking to recruit an experienced Continuous Improvement Managerto join the team to head up all manufacturing excellence activities to drive transformational changes and implement a lean culture. ATA Search is looking to speak with an experienced Continuous Improvement Managerfrom the manufacturing sector, either based or willing to relocate to this region. For further information on this confidential assignment, please email an up-to-date CV and contact number to Chatan Makan chatan.makan@ata-search.co.uk Key accountabilities for the position of Continuous Improvement Manage Manage a team of 4 staff 40% of your time and 60% leading manufacturing excellence projects. Manage and lead all implementation of manufacturing excellence activities, ensuring planned training, coaching, and mentoring of all staff on-site. Responsible for staff training, recruitment, succession planning, and developing the team. Create a positive vision that empowers and motivates teams to enhance and build a lean culture. To drive employee engagement through a lean excellence workshop Introducing lean and continuous improvement tools and Six Sigma tools and methodologies to lead improvement workshops & to drive ci culture. Requirements for the position of Continuous Improvement Manager An experienced Manufacturing Excellence Manager or CI Manager A proven track record in implementing lean, continuous improvement within manufacturing. Strong lean and continuous improvement background and a full understanding of Six Sigma, Ability to navigate and use ERP/MRP systems. Excellent Communication skills Commutable or willing to relocate to Scotland. The Benefits: Robust onboarding program The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to progress into the role of Head of Manufacturing Excellence within 5+ years. How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information or please contact Chatan Makan at ATA Search by emailing an up-to-date copy of your CV to chatan.makan@ata-search.co.uk ATA Search 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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