Expert Engineering Recruiter for the Process Engineering Industry
At ATA Recruitment, we are proud to be a specialist engineering recruiter for the UK's process engineering sector. With nearly two decades of dedicated experience, we’ve built a robust recruitment framework tailored to meet the needs of highly regulated, process-driven industries.
We work extensively with systems integrators and equipment manufacturers across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, chemicals, brewing, and environmental sectors. From sourcing engineers for greenfield facility projects to supporting equipment upgrades and automation, we have the talent networks and sector expertise to deliver.
Deep Sector Understanding
The process engineering industry is known for its technical complexity and critical compliance standards. Whether you're designing a wastewater treatment plant or installing cleanroom systems in a pharmaceutical facility, you need professionals who understand the nuances of your operations.
We don’t just match CVs to job specs, we provide informed recruitment support grounded in an understanding of sector-specific challenges.
Why choose ATA?
We work closely with clients to deeply understand your process, technology, and project needs. Our recruitment specialists ask the right technical questions to identify qualified candidates quickly and accurately. This allows us to build customised screening frameworks that assess skill, sector experience, and compliance knowledge.
We are known for finding ‘unfindable’ candidates for complex process design roles. Whether you need a contract engineer for a six-month controls project or a permanent hire to lead a multi-million-pound facility upgrade, we deliver quickly, thoroughly, and with total transparency.
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Latest Jobs In Process Engineering
Project Engineer
£45 - 50 per hour
Greater Manchester
Project Engineer £45.00p/h – £50.00p/h (Outside IR35 – Ltd Co.) Initial 6-month contract – High likelihood of extension Liverpool Manchester Wigan St Helens Warrington Process / Mechanical / SolidWorks / AutoCAD I am currently working with a key client who are specialists in the design, installation, and management of engineering projects across manufacturing. Due to an increasing workload, they are looking for a Project Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. For the position of Project Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Producing/modifying technical drawings using SolidWorks / AutoCAD Conducting site surveys and creating technical scopes Overseeing layout and design of steel platforms, pipework, conveyors and associated food process equipment Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal employees Coordinating manpower and ensuring all RAMS, safety standards, and documentation are in place The successful Project Engineer will need to have the following attributes: HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering In-depth experience in the food processing or manufacturing sector Strong understanding of fabrication and mechanical installation processes Proven experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design and detailing Full lifecycle project delivery experience, from survey to sign-off The benefits of this position: Work with a highly regarded project engineering firm Long term contract opportunity Outside IR35 contract 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
£43 - 45 per hour
West Yorkshire
Structural Engineer West Yorkshire (hybrid / remote working) Initial 9-month contract £42.50 - 45.00p/h DOE (outside IR35) STAAD Pro / ProSteel I am working with my client based in West Yorkshire who require a Structural Engineer to support a critical phase of project delivery. They have an initial requirement of a contractor for a 9-month period with workload spanning further. For the position of Structural Engineer, you will be required to conduct the following duties: • Analyse steel structures including stacks, pipe bridges, and supporting platforms • Develop connection designs to Eurocode 3 and ISO 1990–1999 standards • Use STAAD Pro and ProSteel for analysis and modelling • Produce hand calcs and contribute to technical reports • Coordinate with the design team and stress engineers to resolve issues • Support FEA analysis and concept modelling where required The successful Structural Engineer will need to have the following attributes: • Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred) • Proficient in STAAD Pro and ProSteel – essential • Familiar with Eurocodes, especially EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) • Confident with hand calculations and technical coordination • Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines – shutdown experience The benefits of this position: • Outside IR35 • Immediate start • Long hours and overtime potential available 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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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
£45000 - 48000 per year 9% Employer Pension + Healthcare
Sheffield
Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer Job Role – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer £45,000 - £48,000 + 9% Employer Pension + Healthcare + Discounted Gym and Many More Benefits Shifts – Mon to Fri Mornings and Afters Location – Sheffield / Barnsley Area The Company A unique opportunity has arisen for a maintenance engineer with a mechanical bias to join a multi – site UK manufacturing company. As a mechanical maintenance engineer, you will be working on a varied site with a massive amount of investment going in currently – perfect for engineers who love being busy! Requirements To be a successful mechanical bias, multi – skilled maintenance, our client requires: You to have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering Previous manufacturing experience Great communication skills Benefits As a mechanical maintenance engineer, you will receive the following benefits: An attractive salary package! Days only! Varied role with loads of project work to get stuck into! Good Pension Scheme! Great overall benefits including healthcare and gym perks! Varied Site! If you are a mechanical biased maintenance engineer, interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to max.carling@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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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“ATA Recruitment have been providing us with support in recruitment for some years and have been embedded in our business. They are always extremely positive and proactive and assist us with providing solutions. They come into our office monthly and meet with our hiring managers which is engaging and helps them to understand our business and build relationships”
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