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We've been working with some of the biggest names in the construction materials manufacturing sector for several years, building strong partnerships across the UK. Over the last decade, ATA Recruitment have invested a lot of time and money in building our knowledge and network with the construction materials manufacturing sector. From bricks to cement block and cavity wall insulation we’ve seen numerous sites and taken the time to understand what the challenges are faced in running such a facility, we could even tell you what temperature a kiln fires bricks at!
It is because of our thorough understanding and partnership approach we have built an enviable reputation for the delivery for permanent, temporary and contract solutions, delivering the fast and efficient service our customers require. This sector has seen heavy investment in new sites, plant and fully automated machinery and offer any engineer a chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a market that is continually looking for evolution.
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Maintenance Engineer
£46900 - 46900 per year Training + Overtime
Harlow
Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Harlow Salary: £46,900 + Overtime (Premium Rates) Shifts: Afternoon Shift Benefits: Plenty of OT (OTE 50k+) + Training Opportunities + Freedom within the role + No Weekends The Business: Our client are a well established business that have seriously ambitious growth plans for the future of the business. With a strong network of customers and a growing order book, it’s a great time to join the business so you can see the development of the site from the ground up! Due to their continued growth, they now have a need for the afternoon shift to be supported from a Maintenance perspective, you’d get full onboarding and training from Engineers that have been with the business for 20 years plus meaning that when you do move onto the shift that you’ll be fully prepared to tackle any challenges the machines throw at you. This business trusts its Engineers, you’ll have autonomy and freedom within the role to make some serious improvements to the machinery and site in general! The Role: The Role of Maintenance Engineer will include the following responsibilities: Reactive Maintenance on all of the automated production machinery including conveyors, ovens, mixers, pumps and more! Following a Pre-Planned-Maintenance (PPM) system where you’ll be doing visual inspections, checking mechanical and electrical parts, lubrication and greasing Freedom to make improvements to the site – If you have CI ideas they aren’t going to stop you from working on your own projects – in fact they strongly encourage it! Swapping like for like electrically with: Sensors, Relays, Contactors, Invertors, Three Phase Motors, Drives, Power Supplies, Mechanically working with: Gearboxes, Shafts, Rollers, Belts, Pulleys, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Bearings Working within a tight knit team of Engineers that all get on and help support each other The Candidate: The Right Candidate for the role of Maintenance Engineer will have/be: A recognised Electrical Engineering Qualification Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a factory setting Be confident working Mechanically and Electrically, Fault Finding and coming up with solutions to problems that occur day to day Be happy working within a small team of Maintenance Engineers that work together Be confident in working alone when needs be The Benefits: Benefits included for a successful applicant for the Maintenance Engineering position will be: A full time position with no Weekend working Joining a business with a good reputation in their market that can offer some of the best job security in their sector Overtime Opportunities paid at premium rates (Engineers here earn well over £50,000) Extra Training on their specialist machinery and additional training with local colleges to keep you up to speed Electrically. Joining a Growing Business that has ambitious plans and will need more leaders in the future 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
£49000 - 52000 per year realistic OTE of £55,000-£60,000 thanks to overtime (paid at 1.5x and 2x) and bonuses. Generous 10%
Ibstock
Maintenance Engineer – £50,000+ | Days & Nights | Every Other Long Weekend Off Location: Ibstock Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts on a 5,5,4 rotating days and nights pattern – giving you every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Salary: Minimum £50,000, with realistic OTE of £55,000–£60,000 thanks to overtime (paid at 1.5x and 2x) and bonuses. Generous 10% pension, plus other site-specific benefits. The Opportunity We are recruiting for a maintenance engineer to join a large, well-invested site that forms part of a nationally recognised group. This is a high-performing facility with state-of-the-art machinery and an experienced engineering team. You’ll benefit from an excellent rota that allows for regular long weekends off while earning a strong base salary and enjoying long-term job security. The Role As a maintenance engineer, you’ll work with a range of heavy-duty automated machinery including: Large mixers and slicers Conveyors, silos, and hoppers Kilns, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems Your focus will be 70% reactive and 30% PPM, using a tablet system for job tracking. While multi-skilled competency is key, this role places a strong emphasis on mechanical maintenance and repair. You’ll need to be confident working with hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and chains. Fabrication and welding experience is a plus. The Person We’re Looking For To succeed in this role as a maintenance engineer, you’ll need: A strong background in mechanical maintenance within industrial or manufacturing environments Experience working on gearboxes, motors, belts, pulleys, hydraulics, and pneumatics Confidence with strip-downs, rebuilds, and reactive mechanical fault diagnosis An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in engineering (ex-Forces welcome) A proactive attitude and flexibility for overtime and development This is an ideal role for a maintenance engineer who wants to develop their career in a stable, well-backed facility with real progression and training opportunities. Why Apply? Every other Fri–Sun off Guaranteed £50,000+ base salary with OTE up to £60,000 12-hour rotating days & nights Overtime at 1.5x and 2x 10% employer pension Ongoing investment in site and training If you’re an experienced maintenance engineer looking for a highly paid, well-structured role with excellent time off and growth potential, apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat. Contact: faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk 07788 365 715 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
£58000 - 58000 per year Annual bonus Circa £2k, 10% company pension, option to purchase shares, opportunity to buy and sell
Ibstock
Maintenance Team Leader, Ibstock, £58,000 + Annual bonus Circa £2k, 10% company pension, option to purchase shares, opportunity to buy and sell additional holiday. Shifts - 4 on 4 off 5 on 5 offDays & Nights. About us ATA is working with a large manufacturing group, who are looking for experienced maintenance team leader to join their team at their flagship site in Leicestershire. The company who turnover circa £450m across 30+ sites have a fantastic reputation within their market space which they excel in. The site is relatively new having only been operational for the last 6 years and hosts a number of state of art pieces of machinery. This site is spearheaded by a diverse and down to earth plant manager, alongside an experienced operations team. This opportunity is fantastic for any maintenance team leader who is looking for stability and long-term employment. About the role As a Mainteancne Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Shift Maintenance Engineers. Responsibilities will include: - Planning in the team’s maintenance works - Supporting with the management of shut down periods. - Supporting the team with complex problem solving and getting involved with complex breakdowns. - Root cause analysis, continuous improvement and project management. - Management of external contracts and onsite contractors. - Managing health and safety alongside a SHE coordinator. - KPI management About you To be considered for this Mainteancne Team Leader role you should have/be the following: - Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial. - Previous experience working as a maintenance team leader or senior engineer. - Experience leading a team to achieve business KPIs - Experience managing health and safety completing RAMS - Able to work in pressurised situations and can make decisions confidently. - Time Served and qualified with a level 3 engineering qualification. Why join? As a Maintenance Team Leader, you will be joining a company who have fantastic employee engagement with many of their staff being with the business a long time. The group offer real career progression into senior roles, if not at this site, you will have the option to move throughout the group. Previous progression has saw maintenance engineers move into engineering and plant management.. If you think you are the right Maintenance Team Leader for this market leader, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283, or email your CV to ashton.kenney@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
£55000 - 60000 per year Brick bonus (£3,500 average), 28 days holiday, double-matched pension (5% employee / 10% employer),
Measham
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - £55,000 - £60,000 Location: Measham, DE12 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights, 6am-6pm) Package includes: Brick bonus (£3,500 average), 28 days holiday, double-matched pension (5% employee / 10% employer), life assurance, excellent overtime potential, and a banked hours system. About the Client ATA Recruitment is working with a leading manufacturer within the building materials sector. With multiple sites across the UK, the client operates some of the most advanced and high-capacity production facilities in the industry. Their flagship site in Measham is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the team and strengthen their electrical maintenance capability. This site is highly automated and requires engineers with strong technical ability, particularly with electrical fault-finding and systems maintenance. What You’ll Be Doing As a Maintenance Engineer, your primary focus will be on electrical maintenance, supported by a capable mechanical team. Key responsibilities include: Electrical Fault Finding: Working up to 415v on complex three-phase equipment using meters, PLC interfaces (Siemens / TIA Portal), and electrical schematics. Preventative Maintenance: Completing PPMs on control panels, motors, inverters, sensors, and drive systems. Reactive Repairs: Rapidly responding to breakdowns, swapping like-for-like electrical and mechanical components. Project Support: Assisting with CI initiatives and machinery upgrades. Working Independently: At times, you will be the sole electrical Maintenance Engineer on shift, requiring confidence and calm decision-making under pressure. You will also engage in fault-finding through both PLCs and traditional diagnostic methods, ensuring machinery downtime is minimized. Additionally, the role includes a banked hours system: you will be paid upfront for 280 hours of overtime annually. These hours are then made up by working additional shifts throughout the year. With regular shift handovers included, the actual requirement to cover extra shifts equates to approximately 206 hours. What the Client is Looking For The successful Maintenance Engineer will have: A Level 3 qualification in Engineering (City & Guilds or equivalent). Extensive experience working with three-phase systems, control panels, sensors, and motors. Excellent electrical fault-finding ability, with skills in using multimeters, electrical drawings, and basic PLC interfaces. Confidence working solo on a busy manufacturing site. A calm, level-headed approach, with strong communication skills. Candidates from manufacturing, automation, heavy industry, or ex-forces (with strong electrical skills) backgrounds will be considered. Benefits on Offer Highly competitive salary with bonus potential. Banked hours system providing financial stability. Double-matched pension contributions (up to 15% total). 28 days holiday. Life assurance. Overtime availability. Excellent training prospects, including PLC development courses for committed engineers. If you are a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background, looking for an opportunity to join a flagship site with first-class facilities, apply now or send your CV to faisal.ahmedy@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, 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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Forklift Driver/Production Operative
£15 - 15 per hour £1.79p/h Holiday Pay
Coleshill
Production Operative/FLT Driver – Coleshill, Birmingham Salary: £14.80 p/h plus £1.79 holiday pay per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent (3 months) Shifts: Continental Shift Pattern (mixture of days and nights) Start Date: Immediate This well-established company based in Coleshill is looking for Production Operatives/FLT Drivers to join their growing team at their production site. The company is expanding due to increased demand and requires motivated and reliable individuals who are open to a variety of tasks within the production environment. The role will involve driving large FLTs as well as carrying out additional duties when required. If you are interested in this role, please get in touch with Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk The FLT Driver will be responsible for: Operating large counterbalance FLTs (B1 or B2). Transporting materials across the production site. Sometimes assisting with production duties including machine operation and physical labour. Upholding health and safety practices on site. Maintaining cleanliness and order across the site. The FLT Driver must possess the following skills and experience: FLT driving experience (preferably with B1 or B2). Experience within a heavy manufacturing environment (preferably production or machine operative). Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Be reliable, motivated, and a good communicator. Willingness to carry out additional tasks as needed. Must pass Drugs and Alcohol Test. Benefits of the FLT Driver position: Competitive salary Full training and development provided. Long-term career opportunities within the company. Opportunity to progress within a growing business. I am looking to speak to talented Production Operatives/FLT Drivers who are looking for a rewarding and challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk Trainee Recruitment Specialist 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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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
£46000 - 46000 per year production bonus, Measham, x1.5 & x2 OT rate, 28 days holiday,10% company pension contribution, fant
Measham
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, £46000, production bonus, Measham, x1.5 & x2 OT rate, 28 days holiday,10% company pension contribution, fantastic share saver scheme, life assurance, death in service. Shift – Monday-Friday days. About the role This is a fantastic opportunity for a multiskilled maintenance engineer coming to the end of their career who now wants to pass on all they have learnt in engineering to the next generation! This newly created role is best suited for somebody who still wants to maintain a decent amount of work on the tools, but also has a passion for developing, coaching and mentoring of apprentices. Responsibilities will include: Supporting the maintenance function with breakdown and planned maintenance work. Coaching, development and training of apprentices. Developing skills matrix to support with training. Teaching electrical principles including fault finding and fault rectification. We are looking for someone multiskilled with electrical bias. About the company We are supporting one of the country’s largest manufacturing groups at their flagship site in the north Leicestershire region. Established in the 60s and steeped in British history, our client employs over 2000 people across 15 manufacturing plants and are responsible for producing some of the UKs best known and well-loved products in their industry. This site which has been standing in the heart of the community for 13 years, is a large fully automated production facility which is targeted to produce 105 million units per annum, a target they successfully achieve year in year out. The company have shown how robust they are, quickly recovering from the mist of the COVID19 pandemic, withstanding the pressure of the increased energy prices and standing strong in challenging times for the UK economy. In fact, the group have been able to invest in well over £130million across their plants since the start of 2023. About you To be considered for this multiskilled maintenance role you should be/have the following: Strong multiskilled experience with an electrical bias. A passion for passing on knowledge and developing younger engineers. Due to the nature of the site, you must be happy to work in a heavy and industrial environment. You should hold a recognised level 3 (or above) engineering qualification city and guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HND, HNC. Why join our client? Days based opportunity. Fantastic employee engagement - over 300 employees have been with the business over 25 years. Further development through fantastic internal and external training. They have Pledged to have 5% of employees in pay and learn positions by 2025. Option to buy reduced shares in the business. Opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company who have invested over £125m across their sites throughout the last couple of years. within training and development of their staff. If you think you are the right Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for this market leader, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283, or email your CV too ashton.kenney@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 would like to give testimony to how well ATA Recruitment performed in helping us to recruit for various roles over the last few months. The SHE Coordinator that we have set on which you put forward is proving to be as good as we hoped, and our Engineering Manager is very pleased with the potential of the maintenance recruitments he has made through ATA Recruitment."
Plant Manager, Forterra
"In September 2021, we needed to recruit some senior-level positions for the group including Head of Operations, and given the climate at the time with candidates, we knew this would be very challenging. We approached ATA Search to help assist us with the recruitment through a retained search assignment.
ATA Search were exceptionally thorough when taking the brief and asked a lot of questions to get a very detailed understanding of the position and the company.
They were professional in their approach and their willingness to work with the Epwin Group was fantastic. We were fully briefed on all candidates and received very detailed information on candidate profiles and CVs as well as an end-to-end managed process.
ATA Search succeeded in placing two candidates into the senior roles and as such, have also gone on to recruit two Managing Directors, two Sales Directors, Operations Director, General Manager, multiple Operation Leaders, Head of Purchasing and many more for all of our Group Companies. All these positions are key strategic positions that are paving the way for the Group to achieve its growth targets. The Thomas International Psychometric tools offered are also very valuable as they give us a greater insight into the person we are hiring."
Group Recruitment Manager, Epwin Group Plc