Construction Materials Manufacturing Recruitment
ATA Recruitment is a specialist recruitment partner for the construction materials manufacturing sector. For over a decade, we’ve supported leading manufacturers across the UK, helping them build high-performing engineering and operational teams to drive productivity, automation, and innovation.
From bricks and cement blocks to insulation and drylining systems, we understand the complexity and scale of running a modern construction materials plant. We’ve toured kilns, walked production lines, and taken time to understand the challenges of heat, safety, automation, and throughput, so we can deliver tailored recruitment solutions that work.
A Decade of Experience in Construction Manufacturing
We’ve built long-standing partnerships with some of the UK’s biggest construction products brands. Whether you're producing thermal insulation or high-strength aggregates, our team knows the process technologies, environmental standards, and site operations that underpin your success.
This in-depth knowledge helps us deliver the right candidates, whether for permanent positions, fixed-term projects, or urgent contractor assignments.
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Latest Jobs In Construction Materials Manufacturing
Maintenance Engineer
£49000 - 50000 per year OT
South Yorkshire
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Barnsley Salary: £49K-£50K + OT OTE: £55k Benefits: 23days holiday allowance + fantastic training opportunities Shifts Available: Panama days and nights The Company: Join our client's state-of-the-art facility in Barnsley as a Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer. Our client is a leading UK business with over 80 years of experience in supplying to various sectors including civils, highway and much more. With a fantastic reputation and a robust order book, this is a secure opportunity for long-term employment. The company strongly believes in professional development and provides extensive training and growth prospects. Training includes Forklift truck, on the job training and external machine supplier. Our client is part of large group so opportunity to progress onsite and across the region is available. They are looking for a team player who enjoys the culture of being in a large maintenance team and someone who wants to bring positive energy to the table. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that is looking for a career with a market leading company, with excellent prospects for the successful applicant to grow with the company and work closely within a maintenance team. Overview of Maintenance Engineer Role: As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of state-of-the-art industrial equipment. This includes large capital-intensive machinery, conveyors, extruders, and more. As the multi skilled maintenance engineer, your key responsibilities will include: Ensuring the smooth running of all machinery on site Attending to equipment breakdowns and performing reactive maintenance tasks Conducting maintenance on various equipment, Working on 3 phase machinery and various electrical components. Balancing reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) Contributing to the continuous improvement culture and taking ownership of individual projects as you progress in your career. The requirements for the multi skilled maintenance engineer my client requires that you: Hold a relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above. Have experience of working in a manufacturing/FMCG is highly desirable Are multi-skilled with strong electrical and mechanical fault finding skills Benefits: Excellent overtime opportunities, paid at premium rates. Potential for career growth into leadership positions for candidates currently in engineering roles. Access to comprehensive machine supplier training, Forklift truck and much more. All tools and workwear provided. To apply: Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Andrew.bairstow@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
£50000 - 51000 per year
Avonmouth
Role – Maintenance Engineer Salary – up to £51,000 Location – Avonmouth / Bristol Shift Pattern – 3 Shift Pattern ( Earlies, Lates and Nights) Benefits – Excellent Development and Upskilling Training, OEM Training, Good Pension Contribution, Life Assurances and Employee Perks 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 and services 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 yearly budget allocations for engineers’ development and upskilling, OEMs regularly being called to site for detailed training and good relationships with local colleges where engineers are sent for Mechanical, Electrical 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 and project works. Working on Three Phase Motors, working in panels with sensors, relays, contactors, invertors, fuses, power supplies, breakers, switches 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 Maintenance experience within an industrial environment including Heavy Industry, Manufacturing, Aggregates and Quaries 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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Structural Engineer
£40000 - 55000 per year + Flextime
Derby
Structural Engineer Derbyshire £40,000- £55,000 (DOE) 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Flexitime Reference: HS- ESCPJ The Company The business has a 40 year trading history with over 700 employees internationally working across the energy, power and a wide number of other industrial engineering sectors. The business delivers high value bespoke engineering projects with specially manufactured mechanical systems supported by large scale mechanical structures, frames and enclosures to support and house the systems. The UK office has grown incredibly from a new business several years ago to now employing more than 30 staff as they continue to win exciting new projects and break into new industrial engineering sectors. Due to their growth they are now recruiting for a Structural Engineer who will be responsible for carrying out all the verification and calculations for the large fabricated support structures on projects. If you’re looking for a role where you’re involved from conceptual design using engineering first principles then please apply line for speedy consideration. The Role As a Structural Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the structural integrity of steel structures across multiple products. Working closely with the mechanical design team and international colleagues, you will ensure all structures meet relevant design codes and client specifications. This is role has a strong focus on analysis rather than CAD design. Ideal for someone who enjoys solving structural problems and working across a broad range of engineered products. What you’ll be doing: Carrying out structural calculations for frames, beams, columns and fabricated assemblies Working to Eurocodes, ASCE and international standards Using structural analysis tools (Autodesk Robot or similar) Validating designs from the CAD team Producing technical reports and specs Liaising with project engineers and overseas colleagues Occasional UK and international site visits (expenses covered) The Candidate Experience in structural analysis for steel structures Highly competent in carrying out mechanical structural first principal calculations such as bending moments, beam calculations, force, stress and strain calcuations Knowledge of international codes and standards Degree qualified in an engineering discipline Open to occasional travel The benefits: £40k–£55k (more for senior-level experience) 24 days holiday + bank hols Flexitime Potential Bonus Bupa healthcare Pension up to 5% Working with a Global Company Apply Send your CV to harjot.singh@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 07827 256652 for more info. 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 Design Engineer
£40000 - 45000 per year Healthcare + Flexitime
Nottingham
Electrical Design Engineer Nottingham £45,000 + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Flexitime Reference: HS-DEEDP The Company We’re working with a long-established building services consultancy delivering mechanical and electrical design into education, healthcare, commercial and leisure projects. They work with major names and high-profile sites, and due to strong project demand going into 2026, the electrical team is expanding. The business has been operating for decades, is privately owned, and has a close-knit team of experienced M&E engineers. The business has a solid pipeline, stable workload, and a friendly, professional office environment. The Role A hands on electrical design role producing building services designs for a wide range of projects dealing with clients in the Medical, Commercial and Educational industries. Your Responsibilities: Electrical building services design for power, lighting, emergency lighting and fire alarms. Electrical calculations: cable sizing, volt drop, short circuit, lighting calculations. Producing drawings, specification and cost estimates. Coordinating closely with the mechanical design team on layout Liaising directly with clients and subcontractors. Attending sites, design meetings and client meetings. Ensuring compliance with BS codes and relevant building services standards Supporting projects from concept through to handover The Candidate: 3–5 years’ experience in electrical building services design Strong understanding of BS codes. Proficient in AutoCAD Experience with calculation tools like: Amtech, Dialux or simalr Ability to independently produce electrical designs and calculations Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship) Nice to Have: Revit MEP or MagiCAD experience A supporting engineering qualification IET or CIBSE membership Awareness of Part L, BREEAM or general sustainability requirements What’s On Offer: up to £45,000 Flexitime (core hours 10–3, office open 7:30–6:30) Private AXA healthcare 25 days holiday + bank holidays Statutory pension Stable workload & exposure to major projects Support for future chartership Apply If you’re interested in this Electrical Design Engineer role, send your CV to harjot.singh@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 07827 256652 for a confidential chat. 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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Process Improvement Engineer
£55000 - 55000 per year up to 18% bonus,27 + 8 days bank holiday, Company car, fuel card, paid expenses, double matched pens
Leicester
Process Improvement Engineer (Electrical) £55,000, days only, up to 18% bonus. Package includes: 27 + 8 days bank holiday, Company car, fuel card, paid expenses, double matched pension up to 10% pension, Option to purchase shares, Opt in Bupa healthcare. Travel - This role incldues travel across England, with the majority of the sities being in the Midlands. About the company ATA are supporting a multisite manufacturing group who are looking to add process improvement engineers to their central engineering function. The group who has a 35% foothold within their market are a giant within the industry and have been going form strength to strength since their inception in the 60s, now turning over north of £300 million. The company 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 the British construction market. The central engineering function plays a critical role in providing ‘hands on’ technical support and expertise whilst driving plant operational improvement to each of the groups 15 sites. About the role This process improvement engineer vacancy will offer a varied and challenging working environment. You’ll be given the responsibility and empowerment to stretch your problem-solving abilities, satisfying the natural curiosity that being an engineer brings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: This role includes travel across England to each of the group’s sites. Support senior leadership team with large scale projects such as brand-new site integration Lead projects from cradle to grave of a value up to 500k, delivering on time and within a controlled budget. Identifying and eliminating recurring plant issues through engineering improvements. Deliver improved plant reliability through various maintenance techniques. Working within a team to standardise process and machinery across all sites. Becoming the subject matter expert for onsite maintenance. Utilising advanced fault-finding tools such as thermographic surveys, vibration analysis, and non-destructive inspections. Development of factory intelligence and other process automation. About you To be considered for this process improvement engineer role you should have exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, gather consensus, influence and work with people at all levels. You should have previous experience working within a similar capacity – Process improvement engineer, reliability engineer, continuous improvement engineer, or project engineer (Maintenance bias). Technically, you should be strong electrically, with experience in process automation control systems Proven track record of making improvements, driving reliability and eliminating recurring faults. Proactive mindset, able to take accountability for tasks and projects. Experience with the management of electrical projects from cradle to grave. Why join? Joining our customer as a process improvement engineer, 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. You will also be joining a group who have ambitious plans to keep growing in a market they already excel in. Since 2023, they have invested over £150m across their plants, which include a brand-new site the largest of its type in Europe. If you feel like you are the right Process Improvement Engineer for this role and would like to hear more about, 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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Maintenance Team Leader
£47500 - 53500 per year Funded Training (HNCs) + Days
Pontefract
Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias) Location: Pontefract Salary: £47,500 - £53,500 Hours: Monday–Friday, 7am–3pm OTE: £50k+ Benefits: HNC, NVQ & PLC Training | Pension | Life Assurance Lead a Strong Engineering Team in a Growing Manufacturing Environment A well-established multi-site manufacturer is looking for an Electrical-Biased Maintenance Team Leader to guide a team of multi-skilled engineers. With continuous investment and a brand-new production line being built at a sister site, this is an ideal time to step into a leadership role with long-term stability and strong progression. This position balances leadership, planning, and coordination alongside hands-on engineering (typically 60/40 on the tools). Why This Role Stands Out ✔ Monday–Friday days (7–3) ✔ Growing operation with new equipment & major investment ✔ Funded qualifications – HNC, NVQs, 18th Edition, PLC training ✔ Supportive engineering leadership team ✔ Generous OT Earnings ✔ Clear graded structure with room for salary progression The Role – Maintenance Team Leader As the Maintenance Team Leader, you will oversee and support a team of around three engineers while working closely with the Engineering Coordinator and senior engineering management. Leadership & Management Responsibilities (Hands-Off Duties) These are the duties that separate this from a standard engineer role: Day-to-day management of a team of multi-skilled engineers Managing PPM schedules Managing a budget for critical spare parts and ensuring stock levels are maintained Supporting training and development, including apprentices and new engineers Hands-On Responsibilities (Approx. 60%) While leading the team, you will still actively support maintenance tasks. Electrical Responsibilities Electrical fault finding on heavy industrial equipment Working with drives, inverters, contactors, relays, overloads & pressure switches Siemens PLC I/O checks Supporting and improving electrical PPM processes Reactive maintenance across all plant lines Mechanical Exposure Bearings, gearboxes, rollers, motors Strip-downs, rebuilds and mechanical fault finding Working on conveyors, crushers, screens and large plant machinery What We’re Looking For NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) – electrically biased Strong background in industrial/manufacturing maintenance Confident fault finder across electrical & mechanical systems Natural leader — proactive, organised and supportive Team Leader experience preferred but electrically strong engineers ready to step up are very welcome Salary & Benefits £47,500 - £53,500 OTE £60k+ via overtime Overtime: 1.5x, 2x on Sundays, minimum 4 hours call-out Life Assurance Extensive funded training & qualifications Supported progression pathway If you are a multi-skilled maintenance engineer and are interested in the vacancy, then please contact me via email max.carling@ata-recruitment.co.uk to discuss the role in further detail ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Process Improvement Engineer
£55000 - 55000 per year 18% Bonus27 + 8 days bank holiday, Company car, fuel card, paid expenses, double matched pension up
Derby
Process Improvement Engineer (Mechanical) £55,000, East Midlands, days only, up to 18% bonus. Package includes: 27 + 8 days bank holiday, Company car, fuel card, paid expenses, double matched pension up to 10% pension, Option to purchase shares, Opt in Bupa healthcare. About the company ATA are supporting a multisite manufacturing group who are looking to add process improvement engineers to their central engineering function. The group who has a 35% foothold within their market are a giant within the industry and have been going form strength to strength since their inception in the 60s, now turning over north of £300 million. The company 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 the British construction market. The central engineering function plays a critical role in providing ‘hands on’ technical support and expertise whilst driving plant operational improvement to each of the groups 15 sites. About the role This process improvement engineer vacancy will offer a varied and challenging working environment. You’ll be given the responsibility and empowerment to stretch your problem-solving abilities, satisfying the natural curiosity that being an engineer brings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: This role includes travel across England to each of the group’s sites. Support senior leadership team with large scale projects such as brand-new site integration Lead projects from cradle to grave of a value up to 500k, delivering on time and within a controlled budget. Identifying and eliminating recurring plant issues through engineering improvements. Deliver improved plant reliability through various maintenance techniques. Working within a team to standardise process and machinery across all sites. Becoming the subject matter expert for onsite maintenance. Utilising advanced fault-finding tools such as thermographic surveys, vibration analysis, and non-destructive inspections. Development of factory intelligence and other process automation. About you To be considered for this process improvement engineer role you should have exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, gather consensus, influence and work with people at all levels. You should have previous experience working within a similar capacity – Process improvement engineer, reliability engineer, continuous improvement engineer, or project engineer (Maintenance bias). Technically, you should be strong mechanically with practical experience on hydraulics and pneumatics. Proven track record of making improvements, driving reliability and eliminating recurring faults. Proactive mindset, able to take accountability for tasks and projects. Experience with the management of projects from cradle to grave. Why join? Joining our customer as a process improvement engineer, 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. You will also be joining a group who have ambitious plans to keep growing in a market they already excel in. Since 2023, they have invested over £150m across their plants, which include a brand-new site the largest of its type in Europe. If you feel like you are the right Process Improvement Engineer for this role and would like to hear more about, 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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Maintenance Engineer
£50000 - 50000 per year OTE £56,000 Package: 10% pension, 23-day holiday, Overtime - 1.5 and double on Sunday, (plus 2 bonus
Leicester
Maintenance engineer – £50,000 – Leicestershire - 4 on 4 off days & nights Package: 10% pension, 23-day holiday, Overtime – 1.5 and double on Sunday, (plus 2 bonus 56K OTE) Why join? With over 200 years of heritage and a workforce of more than 2,000 talented people, we are a business built on opportunity, innovation, and long-term growth. They are far more than a traditional British manufacturer. The ideas, creativity, and expertise of our teams help shape a diverse range of building products and solutions used across the UK — setting new standards and enabling architects, developers, and engineers to create exceptional places and spaces. Top-tier training - offers mechanical training on robotics ABB and Fanuc they do offer HNC etc for the ambitious individuals. Company Overview Our client is one of the UK’s largest manufacturing groups nationwide and employing over 2,100 people. Although well-established, the business continues to make steady improvements and invest where needed to support its long-term operations. This role sits within one of more traditional manufacturing sites. While the plant has seen some upgrades over the years, it remains a heavy industrial environment with equipment that requires hands-on mechanical work and regular attention. The site operates a wide range of long-standing machinery including mixers, conveyors, silos, hydraulics, pneumatics, and large material-handling systems. Engineers joining the team can expect a practical, mechanically demanding environment with a consistent flow of maintenance work. The business supplies a broad range of markets across the UK, giving it stability and consistent demand, even if the site itself is more traditional than modern. Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities Include: Maintaining hoppers, mixers, conveyors, silos, large hydraulics systems, packaging machinery, pneumatics, and other large-scale processing equipment. Receiving jobs via the tablet-based maintenance system and completing work in line with PPM schedules. Carrying out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and component replacements on heavy industrial plant. Supporting the installation of new machinery, equipment, and plant upgrades. Applying continuous improvement techniques to increase efficiency and reduce downtime. Performing root cause analysis to prevent recurring breakdowns and improve reliability. About You: A flexible, positive attitude with a genuine desire to improve, learn, and develop. Time-served apprenticeship in Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering Manufacture (Mechanical), Mechatronics (Mechanical) or similar. NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship (or equivalent). Maintenance engineer experiences working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including fault diagnosis. Open to ex-forces candidates with relevant mechanical experience. Basic knowledge of welding and fabrication. If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and join a world-class manufacturing team as a maintenance engineer, we would love to hear from you! Please press apply, call Rio Justin on 0788081804 or email your cv to rio.justin@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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