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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Infrastructure
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Latest Jobs In Manufacturing
Site Engineering Manager
£60000 - 70000 per year bonus 10% + phone and laptop + pension - matched 5% contribution + paid annual leave + 8 bank holida
Brentford
Site Engineering Manager £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary Bonus 10% Phone and laptop Pension - matched 5% contribution Paid annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays Days role Monday to Friday Immediate start available Location: North London - Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Bedfordshire region An Site Engineering Manager is required to work for an established market-leading FMCG manufacturing business. This £multi-million operation has sustained YOY growth and withstood tough economic conditions, as well as experiencing business growth throughout the current pandemic. They are looking to recruit a talented and proactive Site Engineering Manager with a track record in managing engineering functions within FMCG environments. If you are an Experienced FMCG Site Engineering Manager and you would like to have a confidential discussion to learn more about this exciting opportunity, then please email a CV to ajay.bhella@ata-recruitment.co.uk The Site Engineering Manager’s role will be as follows: To develop the engineering team in line with the Engineering Director Shift from a reactive to a proactive maintenance culture Develop and implement a robust PPM and TPM regime Embed the necessary systems, processes and metrics to drive performance improvement Upskill a team of circa 15 Engineers To deliver an engineering strategy that delivers all proactive engineering requirements across the site Manage budgets across the site related to labour and engineering spend Ensure Health & Safety, compliance and quality are adhered to Improve communication within the engineering functions and efficient reporting To ensure effective utilisation of the engineering system Outline efficient ways in the management of stores across the site To work alongside Managers related to continuous improvement and CapEx The ideal Site Engineering Manager will have a combination of the following: Experienced Site Engineering Manager, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Reliability Manager or Chief Engineer type background A proven track record in leading engineering functions within a process engineering environment Preferred sectors – FMCG, Personal Care, Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical or related A suitable engineering qualification – mechanical, electrical or automation Demonstrable track record in managing and leading medium to large teams The benefits: Long-term career progression Autonomy and ownership of all engineering activities across the site How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information, please email me an up to date copy of your CV to ajay.bhella@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.
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Service Engineer
£35000 - 35000 per year
Stockport
** Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position ** Role: Multi Skilled Installation Engineer Location: Stockport (with nationwide and international travel) Salary: £35k - Company vehicle provided, or mileage covered Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 9-5 The Company My client are conveyor specialists with expertise on the design, manufacture, and installation of conveyor systems. They offer consultancy and world class customer service on the design and manufacture of new systems or redesigning conveyor systems. They are at their peak and are looking for an experienced installation engineer or anyone from the ex-force to join their site in Stockport. The Role The Installation Engineer will work as part of a team to install, service and commission complex automated machinery and conveyor systems and support new and existing customers nationwide and international. Role of the Installation Engineer: - Installation of conveyor systems and complex automated machineries such as; control panels, palletisers, rollers, loaders, turn tables and much more - Fault find and repair on equipment’s - General day to day of test and commissioning - Checking inputs and outputs on PLC - Mechanically you will be expected to build panels, assemble, and install motor and drives - Electrically you will be writing and testing and panel wiring - Work in line with the companies Health and Safety standards Ideal installation Engineer: - City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in electrical or mechanical - If you have recently finished from the RAF, REME/Navy - Experience in site installation layouts - Worked on conveyors systems and complex automated materials handling equipment - Able to work autonomously and part of a team - Flexible in your work approach and happy to travel nationwide and international - Able to read diagrams, schematics drawings and layout plans - Proactive approach to problem solving with the ability to work under your own initiative and make decisions when needed ** Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position ** If you are an experienced Installation Engineer and looking for a new challenge and a fresh start to the new year, then apply now by sending your CV to dalvir.malli@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call me on 07583 174632
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Project Manager
£40000 - 45000 per year car allowance £5,500 + company bonus based on profit + pension (up to 4% matched) + life assurance +
Burton upon Trent
Project Manager Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire Commutable from: Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Loughborough, Burton-On-Trent, Ashby, Coalville, Tamworth, Swadlincote or Lichfield £40,000 - £45,000 Car allowance £5,500 Company bonus based on profit Pension (up to 4% matched) + life assurance + healthcare 25 days’ leave + 8 Bank Holidays Immediate start available An exciting opportunity has arisen for a £multi-million capital projects delivery business based in the heart of Derbyshire. With over 20 years of expertise in providing projects for the Food, Pharmaceutical and FMCG market sector, my client sets the standard and perceived as a market leader within their respective market. With an all-encompassing and in-house engineering team, this engineering manufacturing organisation can provide systems and turnkey solutions for retrofits, upgrades as well as delivering projects for brand new factories. As a Project Manager, you will be instrumental in the delivery of £multi-million capital projects and play a pivotal role in accelerating growth within the capital projects department. As a result, my client is looking to recruit a Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, safely and to within budget. You will directly manage a team of Project Engineers as well as a dedicated engineering team ranging from Mechanical, Electrical, Software and Process Engineers. If you are an experienced Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, Contracts Manager or work in a similar position and looking for a company where you will have plenty of opportunities to progress & develop, then please email a CV to Ajay Bhella ajay.bhella@ata-recruitment.co.uk The role of the Project Manager will be as follows: Responsible for controlling and managing projects valued up to £2m Review the scope of works, engineering drawings, technical specifications, T&C’s and commercial contracts Outline project programs using Microsoft Projects and Gantt charts and to manage project schedules Set and deliver the scope of works, control budgets on programs and to set the schedule to deliver framework agreements Resource planning and to manage resources (indirect reports) related to mechanical design, electrical design, and software engineering 50% of your time will be office based and 50% site based with customers around the UK and Responsible for all technical, commercial, and contractual elements of the project from cradle to grave Technically you will be responsible for ensuring all project activities meet the scope of work and technical specification Commercially, you will be responsible for guaranteeing the budgets are adhered to, capturing variable costs, payments, invoicing, and profit per project Oversee the design, build, site transfer, install and commissioning of all projects Oversee the management of Subcontractors and to ensure all RAMS are carried out Ensuring projects meet KPI’s related to safety, customer satisfaction and profit/cash To be successful for the Project Manager’s role you will need: Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager type background Technical qualification is preferred – minimum HNC/HND – mechanical, electrical or process Experienced in project delivery within the Food, FMCG or Pharmaceutical market sector Excellent with customers and commercially & technically strong on projects Must be strong on H&S, negotiation & planning Full EU driving licence The Benefits: Fantastic onboarding program Excellent remuneration package Autonomy to manage a £multi-million-pound projects and an expert project delivery team Lots of opportunities to progress & develop Support for external training courses and further education How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information or please contact Ajay Bhella at ATA Recruitment by emailing an up to date copy of your CV to ajay.bhella@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.
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Press Brake Operator - Kettering
£10 - 11 per hour
Kettering
Press Brake Operator - Kettering Rolling contract Day and night shift available Competitive rates and overtime available You will be responsible for the following: Operating a 3-meter-wide Press Loading the machine with large pieces of sheet metal – up to 6mil thick You will essentially turn a raw profile into a bespoke folded entity. Working from engineering drawings Set the press up - this includes adjusting the machines tooling and back stops to bend a sheet of metal into a desired shape Carrying out visual inspection of the produced parts and making sure they are produced correctly Working within tolerances The candidate must possess the following skills to be considered for this role: 1yrs + experience of operating a Press Can work from Engineering drawings Used to working to tight tolerances Can carry out visual inspection Can work independently The benefits of this position: Competitive rates Immediate start Challenging and dynamic work environment. This engineering company undertake a really wide variety of jobs – from refurbishment of production equipment and machinery to the design, manufacture and installation of structural steel framed buildings. To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to hassan.choudhry@ata-recruitment.co.uk. ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this particular role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
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Electrical maintenance engineer
£40000 - 44000 per year benefits
Corby
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and work on a site that is like no other! Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer / £40,000 PA / Panama nights Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer Corby, Northamptonshire Permanent £40,000 basic – working up to £44,000 in 6 months + OT Panama nights Benefits: 20 shifts holiday, pension, OT at 1.5% and 2%. Our client is leading in their industry, they are going from strength to strength with new customers and investments into their machinery are now needing a nights-based engineer. As an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for providing breakdown cover and completing planned preventive maintenance on a busy production site. You will be responsible for maintaining plant machinery including mincers, mixers, fryers, conveyors, compressors and packaging machinery. You will have the responsibility of keeping breakdown time to a minimum, improving machine efficiency, planning your own PPM’s and working in conjunction with other engineers on site. Further responsibilities include; Fault finding electrically on 3phase and control systems, as well as, mechanical on components such as gearboxes. Working on both mechanical and electrical breakdowns. Having an interest and taking an active part in CI and root cause. Writing and handing over shift reports. About you As a maintenance engineer should have the following: Previous experience working within FMCG and/or Food. Experience fault finding hydraulics and pneumatics. A methodical mind set, with the ability to problem solve and adapt with short notice. The ability to work within a proactive nature. Have a passion for engineering. It would be advantageous if you held City & Guilds Electrical Engineering qualifications. However, my client would also accept time served engineers with no formal qualifications.
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Mechanical Fitter
£14 - 17 per hour
Stevenage
Mechanical Fitter (SPM Assembly) – £13.50 (PAYE) - £17 (LTD) per hour 6 Month Contract – based in Stevenage – Immediate Start This high-tech company is going through a period of expansion despite the economic challenges several businesses face at this current time. After several new project wins, this organisation are looking to grow their assembly team to ensure that they can continue to deliver a first-rate service to their clients across the UK. If you believe that you are suitable for this role, please call Steve Harrhy on 07827295376 or email your CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk The responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter will involve the following: 80% assembly of special purpose machinery 20% involved in the testing and commissioning of the machinery Building small and large complex assemblies Working from a bill of materials, general arrangement drawings and assembly drawings Use a wide range of hand tools including manual machine tools Involved in small and large projects ranging in value from £100k - £1m The Mechanical Fitter will need to have the following skills & experience: Previous experience in assembly of special purpose machinery Mechanical qualification – C&G, HND, Apprenticeship. Capable of reading assembly drawings and other engineering drawings Team player / high work ethic / desire to get the project completed Desire & ability to learn. What the company can offer the contractor: Competitive hourly rate. A quick opportunity to start. Opportunity for contract extensions Rapidly growing company offering a challenging working environment To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk. I can also be contacted directly on 07827295376. I look forward to hearing from you! ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this particular role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
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Electrical Fitter
£14 - 18 per hour
Stevenage
Electrical Fitter – Based in Hertfordshire Previous experience in building machines electrically from scratch £14.31 per hour PAYE / £18 per hour Ltd / Monday-Friday day shift / 6-month temp to perm This well-established business has recently won a wide range of high value projects and are now looking to deliver those effectively over the next 6 months. You will become part of the team and involved in some exciting high-tech projects. This role will test your skills technically but will ultimately be rewarding as you will be able to see the project from start to finish. If you believe you are right for this contract, then please contact Steve Harrhy on 07827295376. The Electrical Fitter will be responsible for the following. Involved in the initial build of the machine. Working from electrical engineering drawings / schematics Electrical fitting of wiring, sensors, laying cables, junction boxes, circuit breakers, connectors, HMI’s, GUI’s, power supplies, motors and drives Some basic mechanical work, fitting conduit, trunking, brackets and framework The candidate must possess the following skills to be considered for this role: A practical engineer that understands the principles of engineering, how things are put together and how they are built. Electrical build and machine wiring experience in a manufacturing environment Can read engineering drawings and schematics Worked on bespoke machinery previously Capable of checking own work and identifying issues What is in it for you, the Contractor? A good basic hourly rate Possibility of contract extensions or a permanent role after 6 months Challenging and dynamic work environment Working on projects from start to finish To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk. I can also be contacted directly on 07827295376. I look forward to hearing from you! ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this particular role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
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Mechanical Fitter
£17 - 17 per hour
Hertfordshire
Mechanical Fitter – Special Purpose Machinery / Pneumatics 3 Month Contract – Permanent opportunities £17 per hour (Ltd/Umbrella) £13.54 per hour (PAYE) Hertfordshire My client is a leading manufacturer of automated special purpose machinery who supply to a number of blue-chip organisations in a variety of industries. Due to a recent move to a new and bigger facility alongside an increase in workload they are currently looking for TWO Mechanical Fitters on a Temporary contract with opportunities to become permanent for the right candidates. This will include: Working from piping schematics, 3D models, 2D drawings, manufacturing drawings to build and assemble all mechanical components of the machines Build sub-assemblies, i.e. assembling valves on to a block, manifolds Assembling robotics and pick and place equipment (grabbers and moving systems) Routing, conducting and connecting the pipework through the machine to a high standard Working alongside a team of 8 Mechanical and Electrical Fitters The candidate must possess the following skills & experience to be considered for this role: Time served Mechanical Fitter (over 2 years’ experience) Strong knowledge of pneumatic systems Able to assemble machines from component level up Experience in the build of bespoke Automation equipment and Special Purpose Machinery Able to work independently and as part of a team Own hand tools Relevant qualification or apprentice trained in mechanical engineering To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to jack.dunkley@ata-recruitment.co.uk I can also be contacted directly on 07814889567. I look forward to hearing 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
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