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
Electrical Project / Site Manager
£550 - 600 per day
Kent
Electrical Project / Site Manager Gillingham Maidstone Rochester Dartford Tonbridge Initial 2-month contract £550p/d - £600p/d DOE Oil & Gas / Electrical / Site Project Management I am working with my client based in Kent, who require an Electrical Project / Site Manager for a key project. They require support during a critical snagging and rewire phase; and are now seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their team and oversee the completion of works to full oil & gas specifications. For the position of Electrical Project / Site Manager, you will be required to conduct the following duties: • Oversee day-to-day site-based activities relating to electrical rewire and snagging • Monitor subcontractors on site (rewiring HVAC systems, repositioning equipment) • Ensure all works comply with oil & gas project specifications • Support QA and coordinate with the quality engineer • Manage internal and external communications with clients and stakeholders • Assess site teams and ensure timely materials and equipment readiness The successful Electrical Project / Site Manager will need to have the following attributes: • Electrally qualified – ideally with HNC or equivalent • Strong experience within oil & gas • Solid understanding of electrical systems, HVAC and rewire work • Comfortable managing subcontractors and resolving site-based issues • Hands-on, proactive and confident communicator • Familiarity with ICSS, UPS, HV/LV switchgear room requirements • Site safety certification essential The benefits of this position: • Outside IR35 (Ltd company engagement) • Immediate start (14th July) with expected 2+ month duration 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
£49419 - 49419 per year Overtime and health benefits
Romford
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shifts: Double Days / Monday – Friday Location: Romford Salary: £49,419 + Overtime (1.5x and 2.0x) The Client ATA are proud to be working with a global client within the pharmaceutical industry and they are a committed player within the healthcare sector with have main clients that include the NHS as well as the private healthcare sector. They have a UK manufacturing facility in Romford where the majority of products are made but also have facilities across Western Europe. With this role comes high job security and stability as 15 years ago they were producing 500,000 units a week, that number is now soaring at 1.5 million units per week supplying to nearly 100 countries around the globe. With the soar in production there has been mass investment in the site over the past 3 to 4 years nearly totalling at £20 million to modernise the site. Before my client took over the site in the late 10s the company before was established in the 1700s. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will be: - Working on various machinery such as Fillers, Conveyors, Packaging machines as well as, ovens, labellers and more - Reacting to breakdowns of any kit on site and looking to get the site up and running again - Recording and actioning PPMs like standard, lubrication and greasing alongside the CMMS system – the site are looking to turn more Proactive and reduce down time - Mechanically you will be working on various components including gearboxes, pneumatic systems, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes and Hydraulics - Electrically you will be working fault finding on control panels, working alongside, sensors, gearboxes, contactors and three phase kit The Requirements In a Maintenance Engineer I am looking for: - A recognised engineering qualification - A strong communicator who can work alongside the team - A confident engineer who will be able to work solo mechanically and electrically - Someone with experience working under high pressure in a fast moving environment The Package As a Maintenance Engineer you will - Receive an annual salary of £49,419 - Potential to work OT paid at 1.5x and 2.0x at weekends - Potential to train and progress for the right induvial - Work Monday to Friday (6-2 / 2-10) 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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Welder Fabricator
£18 - 19 per hour
West Yorkshire
** Welder Fabricator ** Location: West Yorkshire Afters fixed (4 shifts Mon - Thurs) - £17.50p/h - £19.00p/h DOE OT at 1.5 + Holiday Pay My client is a UK engineering manufacturing company based out of West Yorkshire. They design, manufacture, install and commission industrial process machinery. Due to an increase in workload, they require skilled Welder Fabricators to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis As a Welder Fabricator your key duties will include: Read and work from technical fabrication drawings Welding on all supporting steel structures and sheet metal fabrications Ensure all parts are correct and inspected as per bill of materials All MIG – done to a high standard as per company processes and procedures Working to safety critical structural standards Ensure work performed meets production timescales The successful Welder Fabricator will have the following attributes: Ideally formal qualification as a fabricator/Welder (not essential) Experience working as a skilled Welder and able to read engineering drawings Understanding of welding symbols and processes Experienced in light, medium and some large structural fabrication Team player, attention to detail Benefits: Flexible to work overtime to meet production requirements when required Opportunity for permanent employment Highly reputable manufacturing facility I am looking to speak to experienced Welder Fabricators who are looking for a rewarding and challenging position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth, Recruitment Consultant. 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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Test and Commissioning Engineer
£350 - 400 per day
Leicester
Test and Commissioning Engineer (ECS Card Essential) Automation / Manufacturing & Engineering Focus (No IT) £350 - £400 per day (Outside IR35) | Dependent on Location Rolling Contract to start in July (Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 17:00) Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Test Manager / Commissioning Engineer to join our team. The role involves overseeing the commissioning, testing, and validation of automated systems in line with the "as sold" requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and conducting on-site testing, ensuring system performance aligns with customer needs, and securing final approval. Post-commissioning, you will also be required to perform final system testing. Key Responsibilities: Testing & Validation: Develop and execute test plans (e.g., Site Acceptance Tests, Performance Tests) to ensure systems meet specifications, customer needs, and safety standards. Issue Management: Track, resolve, and re-test issues using tools like Jira. Confirm defect fixes and manage testing timelines. Volume Testing: Perform stress testing to identify system bottlenecks and validate overall system performance. Coordination & Reporting: Provide updates to the Lead SIM and Project Manager. Supply data for reports and dashboards. Client Engagement: Act as the primary contact for customer testing requirements, fostering strong communication and relationships. Software Oversight: Oversee WCS and PLC testing during the automation process, ensuring system messaging and communication are aligned. Skills & Experience Required: Strong expertise in automation systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, TMS, shuttles). Proficiency with PLC, SCADA, and system messaging validation. Solid electrical and mechanical system knowledge (qualifications advantageous). Proven experience in commissioning and testing automation or material handling systems. Ability to perform volume/stress testing and identify system issues. Experience with WCS/WMS, including data analysis (e.g., SAP WMS). Previous experience as a Test Manager or Commissioning Engineer in automation/material handling. Proficiency in Excel for data verification and reporting. Safety-focused, with ECS/CSCS cards for on-site work. To Apply: Click the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV to suzanne.winton@ata-recruitment.co.uk. 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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