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.
manufacturing recruitment
We recruit for a wide range of manufacturing jobs from design and operations right through to senior management.
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Automation
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Automotive
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Chemical & Process
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Construction Materials
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Defence
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Engineered Products
Manufacturing Engineers/Managers
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FMCG
Manufacturing Engineers/Managers
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Heavy Engineering
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Infrastructure
For more information about our infrastructure recruitment services, visit the Ganymede Solutions website here.
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Power & Energy
For more information about our infrastructure recruitment services, visit the Ganymede Solutions website here.
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Utilities
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Telecoms
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Latest Jobs In Manufacturing
Engineering Site Manager
£60000 - 65000 per year Pension + Benefits
West Yorkshire
Engineering Site Manager £60-65K + Benefits package Based in West Yorkshire Are you a commercially minded engineering manager? Can you build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders? Then apply now, we have an excellent opportunity for a first class client. The Company: ATA recruitment is working with a global giant in the field of automated warehousing and distribution. They have a huge UK presence and work with a portfolio of blue chip customers. This particular site is a state of the art facility and considered to be one of the UK’s flag ship sites. The Role: The Site Engineering manager is responsible for keeping plant availability at the highest possible level through strong leadership of the maintenance department, and the development of CI and lean manufacturing initiatives. There is continued capital investment on site, and the delivery of projects to improve performance is in this remit. Building and maintaining strong relationships with the customer is key as you will be working very closely together to analyse KPI’s, discuss areas for improvement and future strategies. Required Experience: The successful Engineering Site manager will have the following background, skills and experience: Apprenticeship in engineering + HNC or above Engineering/maintenance management of large teams Project management experience Lean manufacturing and change management Commercial and operational management with experience of dealing with high value customers Benefits: This is a large site within a huge group of companies so the opportunities to be recognised and rewarded are there. The salary and benefits are very competitive and in line with a role of this seniority This is a technology rich business with money to invest in you, your team and the business a whole. To apply please follow the online instructions or send a CV to Andrew.bairstow@ata-recruitment.co.uk **** you must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for the role. By applying you accept the terms of our privacy policy which can be found on our website.
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Project Engineer
£25000 - 30000 per year Pension
Leeds
Job Title – Projects Engineer Location – Leeds Salary - £25K-£30K The Company A multinational market leading machinery manufacturer is currently recruiting for a project engineer to manage bespoke machinery design and build projects all over the world. They are busier than ever and can offer real job security and career progression. The Role Working out of their head office in Leeds you will take responsibility for managing a number of different projects of varying value and complexity. You will typically look after these projects from initial client enquiry, through the design process, then manufacturing, test, installation and commissioning on site. You will look after all the technical and commercial aspects of each project and ensure each project is delivered on time and within budget, and to the highest standards. The Candidate To be successful in your application as a Project Engineer you must have the following skills or attributes: Mechanical or electrical Degree qualified Industrial experience within a design and project-based role Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong communication skills and the ability to build and develop relationships with customers Flexibility to travel and work away from home on occasion Requirements MS Project Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings The Benefits As a Project Engineer, you can expect: You will be joining a highly successful £multi-million company who can offer a massive amount of stability and security. Excellent training and development programme Opportunity for progression Contribution pension If you are an experienced Project Engineer and looking for a new challenge then apply now by sending your CV to andrew.bairstow@ata-recruitment.co.uk **** You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website
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Maintenance & Projects Engineer
£35000 - 40000 per year Pension + OT
West Yorkshire
Job Title – Maintenance & Projects Engineer - Regular Days Location – West Yorkshire Salary - £35-£40k (plus overtime and excellent bonus structure) Shift – Days - 40 hour week Holiday - 33 days holiday entitlement The Company My Client are looking for an apprentice trained Maintenance Engineer to join their busy production site in West Yorkshire. You will provide breakdown and maintenance cover on a varied range of machinery. They have recently heavily invested in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment involving high sped production machinery. You will join other multi skilled engineers and work on machinery such as, pick and place robots, power presses, pneumatics and many more. With a massive manufacturing function this means they have immense opportunity to progress internally if this is something that interests you please apply now! The Role As a Maintenance & Projects Engineer you will be responsible for both Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks and reacting to Breakdowns as they arise on a wide range of automated production equipment. You will also carry out continuous improvement projects and installations of new equipment The Candidate To be successful in your application as a Maintenance & Projects Engineer you must have the following skills or attributes: HNC Electrical or Mechanical Engineering BS7671 wiring regulations 17th edition or 18th edition (desirable) Strong level of multiskilling Must have previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer ideally from an FMCG background Requirements Continuous improvement and capital project experience Knowledge of PLC (Mitsubishi and Siemens) Familiar with inverters and drives Able to work autonomously The Benefits As a Lead Maintenance & Projects Engineer, you can expect: You will be joining a highly successful £multi-million company who can offer a massive amount of stability and security. Generous bonus structure Opportunity for progression both technically and working your way up the man management if you want it. Fantastic salary and benefits package. Contribution pension If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer and looking for a new challenge then apply now by sending your CV to andrew.bairstow@ata-recruitment.co.uk **** You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website
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HR Director
£80000 - 85000 per year company car allowance up to £5,000 + pension - matched 5% contribution + life assurance + health car
London
HR Director £80,000 - £85,000 Company car allowance up to £5,000 Pension - matched 5% contribution + life assurance + health care 25 days’ leave + 8 Bank Holidays Location: London An HR Director is required to work for a leading manufacturing business based in North London that has sustained YOY growth. Even throughout the 2008 credit crunch and current pandemic, my client is bucking the downward trend and experiencing ever continued growth. Due to a restructure within the organisation, my client is looking to recruit a highly-skilled HR Director that can lead the business through a transformation project and to play an active part in the business achieving their 5-year growth plans, by outlining and deploying a robust HR strategy. Whilst your role will be strategic, there will also be a strong emphasis for the HR Director to have a hands-on approach and it’s vital you demonstrate these capabilities. If you are an experienced HR Director from within the manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, food, FMCG or related sectors then please contact Ajay Bhella on 0116 2167000 or email your CV to ajay.bhella@ata-recruitment.co.uk to learn more about this exciting new opportunity. The role of the HR Director will be as follows: Reporting directly to the CEO you will be responsible for managing a small team of HR professionals and accountable for up to 950 employees across the business To ensure human resources programs and initiatives are effective, efficient and aligned with the overall business and group strategy Dealing with employee grievances, disputes and supporting employee development as well as invoking disciplinary actions when required Outline HR strategies that support the business objectives, forecasting staffing needs, mitigating risk, and structuring benefit packages You will also be accountable for managing HR budgets, designing accountability mechanism and overseeing overall employment needs Supporting strategic objectives, an overview of the entire organization and corporate plans for a variety of HR matters Work with internal and group stakeholders to outline the best structure, roles & responsibilities, updated job descriptions, attraction and retention projects Developing, improving and implementing human resources policies Improve HR processes, systems, tactics and implement strategies that support the growth, improve morale and employee retention Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Designing and directing training programs across the entire business The ideal HR Director will have a combination of the following: A hands-on and experienced HR Director or Head of HR Experienced working within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, food, FMCG or related sectors Experienced in managing HR functions for medium to large teams – 500+ personnel A qualification such as CIPD level 7, Bachelors or Master’s in human resources management Possess a high work ethic and excellent communication skills Knowledge of labour regulations, HR practices and strategic thinking abilities is essential Strong organisation and interpersonal skills whilst having the ability to work in an environment with diverse cultures Strong leadership expertise, the strength of character, people’s person and success-driven How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information, please contact Ajay Bhella at ATA Recruitment in Leicester on 01162167000 or 07827918324, or 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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HR Director
£80000 - 85000 per year company car allowance up to £5,000 + pension - matched 5% contribution + life assurance + health car
London
HR Director £80,000 - £85,000 Company car allowance up to £5,000 Pension - matched 5% contribution + life assurance + health care 25 days’ leave + 8 Bank Holidays Location: North London - Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire or Berkshire An HR Director is required to work for a leading manufacturing business based in North London that has sustained YOY growth. Even throughout the 2008 credit crunch and current pandemic, my client is bucking the downward trend and experiencing ever continued growth. Due to a restructure within the organisation, my client is looking to recruit a highly-skilled HR Director that can lead the business through a transformation project and to play an active part in the business achieving their 5-year growth plans, by outlining and deploying a robust HR strategy. Whilst your role will be strategic, there will also be a strong emphasis for the HR Director to have a hands-on approach and it’s vital you demonstrate these capabilities. If you are an experienced HR Director from within the manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, food, FMCG or related sectors then please contact Ajay Bhella on 0116 2167000 or email your CV to ajay.bhella@ata-recruitment.co.uk to learn more about this exciting new opportunity. The role of the HR Director will be as follows: Reporting directly to the CEO you will be responsible for managing a small team of HR professionals and accountable for up to 950 employees across the business To ensure human resources programs and initiatives are effective, efficient and aligned with the overall business and group strategy Dealing with employee grievances, disputes and supporting employee development as well as invoking disciplinary actions when required Outline HR strategies that support the business objectives, forecasting staffing needs, mitigating risk, and structuring benefit packages You will also be accountable for managing HR budgets, designing accountability mechanism and overseeing overall employment needs Supporting strategic objectives, an overview of the entire organization and corporate plans for a variety of HR matters Work with internal and group stakeholders to outline the best structure, roles & responsibilities, updated job descriptions, attraction and retention projects Developing, improving and implementing human resources policies Improve HR processes, systems, tactics and implement strategies that support the growth, improve morale and employee retention Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Designing and directing training programs across the entire business The ideal HR Director will have a combination of the following: A hands-on and experienced HR Director or Head of HR Experienced working within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, food, FMCG or related sectors Experienced in managing HR functions for medium to large teams – 500+ personnel A qualification such as CIPD level 7, Bachelors or Master’s in human resources management Possess a high work ethic and excellent communication skills Knowledge of labour regulations, HR practices and strategic thinking abilities is essential Strong organisation and interpersonal skills whilst having the ability to work in an environment with diverse cultures Strong leadership expertise, the strength of character, people’s person and success-driven How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information, please contact Ajay Bhella at ATA Recruitment in Leicester on 01162167000 or 07827918324, or 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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Maintenance Engineer - Nights
£36000 - 36000 per year Pension + OT
Hull
Mechanically biased, multiskilled maintenance engineer (Perm nights) Based in Hull £36000 + Pension + OT ATA Recruitment are working with a multi-site manufacturing giant. They manufacture a variety of food products for the major retailers and at 100% manufacturing capacity so no issues with job security and plenty of OT on offer. The Role: Working a permanent night shift you will perform routine maintenance across the plant as well as responding to breakdowns. All of the equipment is fully automated and state of the art. Your role will also be to reduce machine downtime by improving reliability and looking at the root cause of repetitive faults. You will be working on mechanical and electrical Faults, and on PLC controlled equipment Benefits: There is loads to learn on a plant like this and plenty of training and development opportunity. You can run with your own projects and are given autonomy to introduce things that will improve the plant. This shift pattern gives large chunks of time off that will suit engineers looking for a good work/life balance. To Apply: Please follow the online instructions or send a CV direct to Andrew.bairstow@ata-recruitment.co.uk
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Electrical / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
£34000 - 36000 per year Pension + OT
South Yorkshire
Electrical or multiskilled maintenance engineer Based in South Yorkshire £34000-£36000 + Pension + OT ATA Recruitment are working with a multi-site manufacturing giant. They manufacture a variety of products for the building and construction sector and currently are at 100% manufacturing capacity so no issues with job security and plenty of OT on offer. The Role: Working a mix of earlies, afternoons and nights you will perform routine maintenance across the plant as well as responding to breakdowns. All of the equipment is fully automated and state of the art. Your role will also be to reduce machine downtime by improving reliability and looking at the root cause of repetitive faults. You will be working on mechanical and electrical Faults, and on PLC controlled equipment Benefits: There is loads to learn on a plant like this and plenty of training and development opportunity. You can run with your own projects and are given autonomy to introduce things that will improve the plant. This shift pattern gives large chunks of time off that will suit engineers looking for a good work/life balance. To Apply: Please follow the online instructions or send a CV direct to Andrew.bairstow@ata-recruitment.co.uk
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Electrical Maitenance Engineer
£35000 - 38000 per year Pension + OT
Leeds
Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer £35,000-£38,000 + Pension + OT Based near Leeds, West Yorkshire Are you an experienced electrical maintenance engineer from a food or FMCG background? Do you want to work for a large food manufacturing business? Then apply now. This multi-site operation is extremely busy and can offer unrivalled job security in these uncertain times. The Company: Based in West Yorkshire this company is a market leading food producer. They are a well-established brand and sell to all the major retailers. There is a lot of demand for their products and they are still at manufacturing capacity with plenty of opportunity for OT for their engineers. The Role: As an electrical maintenance engineer you will work 12-hour day shifts and your role will be to maintain all the production and packaging machinery to a high standard. There will be both planned and reactive maintenance duties and you will be tasked with all kinds of electrical and mechanical breakdowns This is a fast paced, fully automated site so you will be expected to work with, and fault find on PLC controlled equipment Benefits: The successful electrical maintenance engineer can expect an excellent salary with opportunity for pay rises following successful probation (and no night shifts!) Job security of being a key worker Flexibility on shift start and finish times Training and development opportunities Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Andrew.baiirstow@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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