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The Special Purpose Machinery sector sees companies manufacturing bespoke and custom made machines which are used across the FMCG, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction Materials Manufacturing, Logistics and numerous other sectors. ATA Recruitment has vast experience working with these companies, creating a tailored and specific approach to understand their business and it's needs. We appreciate that many of our customers need a blend of permanent and contract employees to maintain a flexible and agile workforce for when projects land, so if your machinery is bespoke, then our approach needs to be too!
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Latest Jobs In Special Purpose Machinery
Sales Engineer - North
£35000 - 40000 per year Up to 20% Bonus + 23 Days Holiday + Stats
Leeds
Area Sales Engineer – North North of UK – North Wales - Scotland - Northern Ireland - Republic of Ireland £35,000 – 40,000 + 20% Bonus of Annual Salary + 23 Days Holiday + Stats + Competitive Pension + Life Assurance The Company My client is a well-known and leading manufacturer of light to medium machines supplying directly into industries such as Food, Medical and Building Materials which is part of a £500m group. Due to continued growth of the business, there is now a rare opportunity for a skilled Sales Engineer to take over a well-established area of the North of the UK with huge opportunity to grow and develop some exciting client relationships. The Role This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, driven individual looking for a challenging and rewarding step up in their established sales career. It will be your job to source and convert new business opportunities by utilising industry knowledge and/or existing relationships within various FMCG/Food markets. You will conduct proactive, key account management and prospecting of all existing and new clients, looking for cross selling opportunities within product range, etc. Working within a team of eight, you will report directly to the Sales & Service Manager and be working individually, and alongside the external sales and service team members, and internal customer service representatives. Key responsibilities: Sales of industrial bagging systems to target markets New business development Management of existing clients Facilitating customer demonstration Territory planning The Person To be successful in your application for this Area Sales Engineer role you will need to: Track record in business development sales and or account management with a desire to be field based A proven track record in selling capital Equipment or Engineering capital equipment services Technical capabilities by experience not necessarily a qualification Good IT skills Willing to travel extensively across the North The Benefits £35,000 – 40,000 20% commission of basic salary Company Pension 23 Days Holiday + Stats 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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Senior Quality Engineer
£40000 - 45000 per year - Company Pension Contribution - 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays - Christmas Shutdown - Individual
Worcestershire
Senior Quality Engineer £40,000 - £45,000 Company Pension Contribution 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Christmas Shutdown Individual Progression Plan Training and Support Reference: BP 149 Location: Worcestershire ATA are working closely with a leading design and manufacturer of bespoke and standard products for several sectors such as Energy, Oil & Gas, Construction, Industrial, and Environmental, with clients such JCB and Mitsubishi they have been at the forefront of technological advances for over 45 years. Currently turning over £13 million pounds, they have a very robust order book and are looking to bring on more major names this year; to help manage the growth they are looking to hire a Senior Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team in Worcestershire. This will be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and detailed – orientated Quality Engineer with a passion for ensuring the highest standards in product development and manufacturing processes. The Role: As a Senior Quality Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the company’s mission of delivering top-tier engineering solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and excellence, providing you with the platform to implement cutting-edge quality assurance practices. We offer a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth and development, ensuring that your career progresses alongside the company’s advancements. The Senior Quality Engineer key responsibility will be to: Ensuring compliance for all aspects of BMS. Dealing with; returns, rejects, and warranties as the first point of contact for customers and suppliers. Producing high quality NCR / 8D’s reports in response to customer returns and/or warranties. Ensuring that manufacturing and related processes comply with the BMS ISO 9001standards. Conducting internal and external audits. Liaising with suppliers to ensure that the Company’s material requirements are met in full. Determining and implementing in-house; quality procedures, standards and/or specifications. Driving quality objectives to improve Company efficiency and profitability. Providing support to the Commercial, Engineering and Purchasing departments. Improving and maintaining standards for health, safety and environment in accordance with BMS Recording, analysing and distributing Quality Assurance statistical information. The Candidate: To be successful in your application for the Senior Quality Engineer role you will need: A Mechanical engineering background. Knowledge and experience of working managing quality management systems to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. QA background within manufacturing / Engineering. Ability to read engineering drawings Benefits: For the Senior Quality Engineer role, you will receive: £40,000 - £45,000 Company Pension Contribution 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Christmas Shutdown Individual Progression Plan Training and Support ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. Contact: Bhav Patel Recruitment Consultant 07704543752 Bhavesh.patel@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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Mechanical Design Engineer
£35000 - 45000 per year
Corby
Mechanical Design Engineer Corby, NN18 Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays The company: Our client is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in the area, supplying, designing an installing Bespoke Materials Handling Equipment and Special Purpose Machinery. Established in the area, they have built a strong reputation for delivering quality service at competitive prices. Their team designs and fabricates a variety of products, including conveyor systems, piping, structural steel work, ducting, small machinery, and more. They pride themselves in a turnkey solutions and maintain a high standard of craftsmanship and innovation. As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects, as such they are looking to expand their design team to allow them to run additional projects simultaneously. The currently employ around 30 employees across the business, with 3 engineers in the design team. Last year they achieved a turnover of around £3-3.5 million, growing from £2.5-3 million of last year. The role: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of the close-knit design team, working on a variety of projects from initial conception to installation. Your responsibilities will include: Designing whole machinery as well as individual components Offering a “cradle to grave” solution Using SolidWorks and AutoCAD Lite Producing both 3D and 2D drawing (With a large focus on 3D) Attending site visits and consulting clients to understand project requirements. Creating detailed workshop drawings and overseeing the fabrication process Managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery Collaborating with clients and internal teams to plan installations. What we’re looking for in a candidate: Previous use of SolidWorks, or a similar CAD Package A general understanding of engineering principles and the ability to problem solve. Experience within the food processing, conveyor systems or sheet metal industry. Experience designing SPM and building prototypes. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage your own workload. Capable of working within a customer facing role and offering a consultative service to clients Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. The Benefits: Competitive salary package - £35k - £45K Depending on experience. More qualified candidates would be welcome to apply, and a more competitive salary would be discussed if additional experience can be brought to the role. Office-based role, however flexible working can be offered Early finish on a Friday: 8am – 5pm (Mon-Thu), 8am – 4pm (Fri) 24 days of annual leave + bank holidays, with an additional day for every 3 years of service A supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunities for professional development and career growth How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at matt.taylor@ata-recruitment.co.uk or give me a call on 0116 218 1644 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 Design Engineer
£55000 - 60000 per year
Chesterfield
Mechanical Design Engineer Chesterfield Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays The company: Our client is an EPC business specialising in the design and manufacturing of products used within the aluminium processing industry, they design a range of catalogue products and machines as well as offering a turnkey solution for large factory installations, these products are often used within the recycling and manufacturing industries. They currently employ 90 members of staff within the UK and have experienced a turnover of over £30 million in the last year and have been established for more than 40 years in the UK. As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects globally across Europe, Canda and the middle east, with upcoming projects ranging from £8-10 Million in value, as such they are looking to expand their design team to allow them to run additional projects simultaneously and take on additional workload to help push the business forward The Role: We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in working in both hands-on Product design, as well as analysis and calculations of design drawings You will be joining a team of 8 Engineers spanning across Mechanical, electrical and Controls specialities who you will be working alongside day to day on new projects Your Responsibilities will include: SolidWorks 3D modelling of components in the machine Creation of 2D technical drawings FEA Analysis Hand calculations - used for calculating stresses on welds, bending moments, thermal fatigue in the machine, bolt arrays Breaking down the whole machine into the assemblies and sub-assemblies Ensure machines are designed in line with machinery directive standards Upholding relevant documentation Working with Packages such as: Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks and Plant 3D Working to EN ISO 12100 Hazard & risk analysis Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering Degree Previous experience in mechanical design engineering Experienced with hand calculations The Benefits: Competitive salary of up to £60,000 PA 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (plus flexible holiday policy). 5% Pension scheme. Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects in a dynamic environment. Excellent opportunities for progression within a growing team How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at matt.taylor@ata-recruitment.co.uk or give me a call on 0116 218 1644 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 fitter
£25 - 30 per hour
Bristol
Mechanical Fitter (multiple needs) Based in Bristol Site based work Monday to Friday 10 hours per day flexible working hours Rate: £25.00p/h - £30.00p/h – Ltd Company (Outside IR35) Disassembly of large machines / Rebuilding and Refurbishing / Inspection of Machine Components This well-established engineering services company specialise in providing service and maintenance within the aerospace industry, working on advanced machinery. This company are looking for multiple Mechanical Fitters for a 5-week period. You will be involved in the disassembly, refurbishment and rebuilding of a large format CNC machine. If you think this opportunity is for you, then please call Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk As a Mechanical Fitter, you will need to carry out the following duties: Disassemble large CNC machines, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components Inspect and diagnose mechanical issues with the machine components Rebuild and refurbish CNC machines according to engineering specifications Refit and reassemble components Perform testing and quality checks on reassembled machines Work closely with engineers and other technical teams Maintain accurate records of refurbishment work Follow safety protocols and always ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines The successful Mechanical Fitter will have the following attributes: Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter fitting and assembling large machines, (preferably within CNC machine refurbishment or a related field) Knowledge of CNC machinery Strong understanding of mechanical systems Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. Skilled in the use of precision tools for aligning and testing mechanical components (e.g., micrometres, dial indicators). Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose faults and recommend effective solutions. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Safety-conscious, with a thorough understanding of health and safety procedures. Experience in the aerospace industry The benefits of this position: Outsider IR35 – Limited co. contractors Immediate start Flexible day shifts working Monday to Friday I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Fitters who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk Trainee Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment. 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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Installation Electrician
£20 - 22 per hour Contract Extension
Kettering
Installation Electricians (multiple needs) Based in Kettering Site based work Monday to Friday 40-50 hours per week Monday to Friday (possibility of weekend work) 3-6 months rolling with possibility of extension Rates: £20.00p/h - £22.00p/h – Ltd Company (Outside IR35) Electrical Installation / Panel Wiring / Panel Modification / Wiring This well-established engineering services company have recently won several exciting projects for the assembly, installation and commissioning of a variety of equipment. As a result, this company are looking for several contract Installation Electricians for a minimum 3-month rolling contract, with the opportunity for that to be extended. You will be involved in the electrical installation and machine wiring of a wide range of equipment including control panels for the food & beverage industries. If you think this opportunity is for you, then please call Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk As an Installation Electrician, you will need to carry out the following duties: On site Control Panel modification Work from schematic diagrams Installation of field equipment Control Panel installation Machine wiring The successful Installation Electrician will have the following attributes: Experience with control panel modification within engineering or manufacturing Be able to work from schematic drawings Machine wiring experience with engineering or manufacturing Experience carrying out panel modification and machine wiring in food production (preferable) 18th Edition qualification or level 3 equivalent (UK certifications) Work as part of a team The benefits of this position: Outsider IR35 – Limited co. contractors Day shifts working Monday to Friday Possible additional hours on weekdays and weekends I am looking to speak to talented Installation Electricians who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk Trainee Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment. 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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Lead Electrician
£20 - 25 per hour Contract Extensions
Kettering
Lead Electrician (multiple needs) Based in Kettering Site based work Monday to Friday 40-50 hours per week (possibility of weekend work) – 6 Month Contract Rate: Up to £25.00p/h – Ltd Company (Outside IR35) Quoting for refurbishments / Oversee team of electricians / Work from schematic diagrams This well-established engineering services company have recently won several exciting projects for the assembly, installation and commissioning of a variety of equipment. As a result, this company are looking for several contract Lead Electricians for a minimum 6-month rolling contract, with the opportunity for that to be extended. You will be involved in the electrical installation of equipment predominantly conveyor systems for the food & beverage industries. If you think this opportunity is for you, then please call Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk As a Lead Electrician, you will need to carry out the following duties: Quoting and leading control panel modifications and machine wiring Work from schematic diagrams Overseeing installation of equipment Supervise a small team of electricians May be required to carry out control panel modifications and machine wiring The successful Lead Electrician will have the following attributes: Experience working withing manufacturing or engineering Has overseen a team of electricians (preferable) Experience quoting engineering or manufacturing jobs 18th Edition qualification or level 3 equivalent (UK certifications) Ideally experienced working within food production industry Able to follow schematic drawings Proficient working with computers The benefits of this position: Outsider IR35 – Limited co. contractors Day shifts working Monday to Friday Possible additional hours on weekdays and weekends I am looking to speak to talented Lead Electricians who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk Trainee Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment. 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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Technical Sales Engineer
£35000 - 45000 per year - Pension Contribution - Company Car - 25 Days + Bank Holidays - Remote or Agile Working - Full Prod
Coventry
Technical Sales Engineer £35,000 - £45,000 Pension Contribution Company Car 25 Days + Bank Holidays Remote or Agile Working Full Product Training Location: Coventry Type: Engineering, Robotics, Sales Coverage: Whole of the U.K Reference: BP 137 ATA Recruitment are working closely with a Global leading manufacturer of high-precision machine components and state of the art automation solutions for largely the Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Renewable Energy, and Aerospace sectors. With a turnover of £260 million and 1100 employees over 30 locations worldwide including the U.K, Switzerland, USA, Korea, India, and China our client is on the forefront of design and innovation, they are currently looking to add a Technical Sales Engineer to their successful UK team based in Coventry to cover the UK providing technical expertise to new and existing customers. Typical order value ranges from £30,000 to over £1 million across new business development and account management. This will be a perfect role for an energetic and dynamic Technical Sales Engineer looking for a new opportunity selling technical solutions in a rapidly growing market. The Role: As Technical Sales Engineer you will cover sales over the U.K reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be appointed to handle existing customer enquiries and to grow new business accounts. The Technical Sales Engineer’s key responsibilities will be to: Provide bespoke technical solutions from the company’s product portfolio. Identify new clients across multiple sectors and industries. Provide clients with functional packages and turnkey automated solutions. Manage accounts of existing clients, following up on any incoming enquiries. Have an in-depth knowledge of the product range. Set up client meetings, visit their offices and sites and follow up on quotes provided. Handover completed technical specifications to the production teams. The Candidate: To be successful in your application for the Technical Sales Engineer role, you will need: A proven track record in generating new business as well as handling existing clients. A proven track record in Technical Sales. An engineering qualification. Experience of selling to or working with OEMs, machine builders, systems integrators (desirable) The Benefits: For the Technical Sales Engineer role, you will receive: £35,000 - £45,000 Pension Contribution Company Car 25 Days + Bank Holidays Remote or Agile Working Full Product Training in both UK an at the head offices in Switzerland for 2 weeks As ATA Recruitment are working closely with this client, we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the coming few weeks, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. Contact: Bhav Patel Recruitment Consultant 07704543752 Bhavesh.patel@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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