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
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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Quality Inspector
£16 - 16 per hour Holiday Pay
Swadlincote
Temporary Quality Inspector (Inbound materials visual inspection) – Derbyshire £16.15 p/h PAYE + £1.95 p/h holiday pay. 8-13 weeks minimum contract (Realistic chance of extension) Immediate start Engineering / Manufacturing background This business is a specialist manufacturer working in the food, beverage, chemical and health and beauty markets. They work with an array of high calibre clients. As well as working with globally recognised companies this client has been steadily increasing in turnover and profit every year. They are now looking to hire a Temporary Quality Inspector for an immediate start. The Temporary Quality Inspector will be responsible for the following: Ensure that all materials are quality inspected, appropriately dispositioned, and released for kitting in a timely manner. Support the successful execution of workloads, tasks, and projects by maintaining accurate control over material handling, product storage, and the transportation of goods across the business, the local supply chain, and client sites. Actively participate in the daily meetings to agree priorities and tasks. Carry out visual and dimensional inspections of manufacturing and engineering materials to ensure they are correct to specification, tolerances, and drawings Ensure traceability of materials and components (heat, cast number, batch number match) Material Certification compliance and processing to support document packs Quarantine of non-conforming materials Manual handling compliance for employees Ensure that all movements of products and materials are carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures. You will need to be proactive and be able to identify any issues with the materials and plan in any required checks The Temporary Quality Inspector must possess the following skills to be considered for this role: A background in Machining or Fabrication with in-process inspection capabilities. Experience of in-bound materials inspection within an engineering or manufacturing environment. The use of ERP systems (SAP desired). A good understanding of Microsoft Office. Can communicate well with managers and workers on the shop floor Hard working, punctual and reliable The benefits of this position: Competitive hourly rates Immediate start Potential for long term extension 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. 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
£48000 - 50000 per year Overtime and Healthy pension
Grays
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shift: Mon-Fri Double Days (with callouts 1 in 5) Salary: Up to £50,000 (O.T. 1.5 + 2.0) Location: Grays The Company Would you like O.T. paid at 2.0 to maximise your earnings? Are you looking for a days only engineering position? Our client is a massive manufacturing and processing company with footing in various processing industries. As a business they turnover £300 million a year and they supply their services to the biggest supermarkets and chains in the UK. This company has consistently invested £10 million per year in new automated equipment, machinery and Continuous Improvement projects for you to get working on. They will be investing £2 million in brand-new PLC equipment! They are looking for another motivated Maintenance Engineer to work on their brand-new equipment and bagging/packing lines! The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Fault finding on electrical components such as sensors, relays, contactors, inverters etc. Swapping out mechanical components like belts, bearings, sprockets, chains etc. Working on new and automated conveyors, bagging machines, elevators, blowers, packaging machines etc. Performing Reactive maintenance and PPMs About You The ideal Maintenance Engineer will have the following: A recognised engineering qualification Experience with, or a flexible mindset for, working effectively within a team Proven ability to work cohesively in an engineering environment A sound understanding of key electrical and mechanical components Company Benefits The company also discloses numerous benefits for the role of Maintenance Engineer which include: No weekend work (unless you want to work for 1.5x/double pay) A healthy 10% company pension contribution 33 shifts of holiday allowance A strong Training Matrix dedicated solely for personalised on-site training, applied from your very first day 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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“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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Engineering Team Leader, PPG Architectural Coatings UK & Ireland