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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
Mechanical Design Engineer
£40000 - 45000 per year - Pension Contribution - 25 Days + Bank Holidays - Full Product Training in Switzerland
Coventry
Mechanical Design Engineer £40,000 - £45,000 Pension Contribution 25 Days + Bank Holidays Full Product Training in Switzerland Location: Coventry Reference: BP 140 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 Mechanical Design Engineer to their successful UK team based in Coventry. This will be a perfect role for an energetic and dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new opportunity with realistic progression opportunities and personal development, you will be provided with full product training in the UK and at their headquarter in Switzerland for 2 weeks along with continuous support from industry experts. The Role: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work closely with the sales team providing sales application information and concept designs for potential clients using Solid Works CAD package, there will be an element assembly support and project engineering involved, so this will suit someone who loves variety in their work duties. The Mechanical Design Engineers key responsibilities will be to: Produce design layouts and CAD models using Solid Works CAD software. Produce supporting calculations for design solutions. Liaise with the technical support team based in Switzerland. Attend customer premises when required for technical meetings / site surveys. Assist with on-site technical installation. Undertake Project Engineering activities such as producing technical files and documentation, risk assessments, and timing plans. The Candidate To be successful in your application for the Mechanical Design Engineer role, you will need: A Mechanical Engineering qualification. 3D & 2D CAD software design experience. Hands on mechanical experience. A flexible working attitude. The Benefits: For the Mechanical Design Engineer role, you will receive: £40,000 - £45,000 Pension Contribution 25 Days + Bank Holidays Full Product Training in Switzerland 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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Service Engineer
£44000 - 45000 per year paid over time
Birmingham
Service Engineer U.K + Ireland Monday to Friday. Days – (1 in 4 emergency callout) Basic: £44000 - £45000 Average earnings in the team: £50000 - £55000 Why join my client? A chance to work with one of the largest OEMs in the U.K. Expect to be maintaining high-tech equipment in a range of environments. All equipment is provided such as company vehicle, phone + laptop and tools. Huge potential to earn on top of your basic. Unmatched training and future career development. A real chance to travel and visit high end production sites. No day will be the same. Manage multi-million projects and installations. The company: Join a leading OEM in the plastics industry, a powerhouse with over 6,000 employees and cutting-edge plastic injection machinery. With an impressive revenue of £1.5 billion and an average employee tenure of 10 years, they are looking for two service engineers to enhance their expert team. If you're a maintenance engineer eager to advance your career as a service engineer, this opportunity is for you Service engineer duties: As a service engineer, you will be directly dealing with the customer and managing large scale installations and projects. This role is one where no day is the same, expect: Installation and commissioning. Managing upgrade projects. Providing breakdown support and emergency work. Providing routine servicing. Electrical and mechanical work. Communicating with onsite teams and service managers. This company has an in-depth induction process. Meaning you’ll be given all the training needed to be successful. A successful service engineer application., - You must hold an electrical engineering qualification level 3+ - Experience with plastic injection machinery/processes is needed to be considered for this vacancy. Apply today by following the online instructions or sending your CV to daniel.swain@ata-recruitment.co.uk. Interviews are available immediately. ATA Recruitment specializes in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis. Visit our website for more opportunities. 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
£35 - 38 per hour
West Yorkshire
Mechanical Design Engineer West Yorkshire Initial 6 month contracts / Outside IR35 Rate £35.00-37.50p/h DOE CAD – Inventor / Vault I am currently on the lookout for a mechanical design engineer on a 6 month contract for a key client based in West Yorkshire. My client are leaders in the design, manufacture and install of processing equipment across a number of different industries. They are actively seeking the following: Duties: All aspects of design on Autodesk Inventor 3D & Vault Read 2D drawings and convert to 3D models Ensuring design project specifications are met Supporting R&D tweaking designs and working on parts for machines The successful person will need to have the following attributes: Knowledge of fabrications, complex assemblies, and complex general arrangements etc Experience of designing process equipment Strong mechanical engineering background Competent Autodesk Inventor user Motivated with a keen eye for detail The benefits of the positions: Highly project based engineering environment Highly reputable engineering organisation Inside or Outside IR35 contract I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Design Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth 07892789342, Recruitment Consultant 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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Mechanical Design Engineer
£40000 - 45000 per year - 5% Matched Pension - Private Health Insurance - Life Assurance - Flexible start times - 25 Days Ho
Walsall
Mechanical Design Engineer £40,000 - £45,000 5% Matched Pension Private Health Insurance Life Assurance Flexible start times (Core hours 10am – 4pm) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Reference: BP 139 Location: Walsall ATA are supporting a Global leader that provides design and installation functions for sectors such as Industrial, Automotive, and Aerospace. They provide a full turnkey process for the likes of JCB, Nissan, Toyota, and Caterpillar. Part of a group of companies that collectively turn over $1 billion yearly their European subsidiary based in Staffordshire are looking to expand due to the high volume of projects and client demands. Our client is looking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer to their dynamic and established team, working closely with industry experts at their new and modern offices. This will be a fantastic opportunity for the right Mechanical Design Engineer to work on design projects on a Global scale, these exciting projects can range anything from £500k to £20 million in value. The Role: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be part of a vibrant team producing the best solutions for the projects using Autodesk Inventor CAD packages. Some of the duties of a Mechanical Design Engineer will be to: Work off P&IDs to model 3D layouts of piping and process flows. Design conveyor, walkways as per client specification. Prepare pipework isometric drawings. Provide design support to sales & proposals. 3D modelling of a plant layout using AutoCAD Plant package. Design for manufacture for bespoke items and component modelling. Undertake site surveys using a 3D scanner. Attend design reviews internally and externally with customers. The candidate: The ideal Mechanical design engineer will have a passion for design and great attention to detail, the ability to work well in a team and as an individual. To be successful in your application for the Mechanical Design Engineer role you will need: 3D modelling experience. 2D CAD software experience. A mechanical engineering qualification. Result driven, confident, and dynamic personality. To be flexible, team player and supportive. The Benefits: For the Mechanical Design Engineer Role, you will receive: £40,000 - £45,000 5% Matched Pension Private Health Insurance Life Assurance Flexible start times (Core hours 10am – 4pm) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 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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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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Senior Technical Sales Engineer
£50000 - 60000 per year - Pension Contribution - Company Car - 25 Days + Bank Holidays - Remote or Agile Working - Full Prod
Coventry
Senior Technical Sales Engineer £50,000 - £60,000 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 Senior 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 Senior Technical Sales Engineer looking for a new opportunity selling technical solutions in a rapidly growing market. The Role: As Senior 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 Senior 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 complete technical specifications to the production teams. The Candidate: To be successful in your application for the Senior 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 Senior Technical Sales Engineer role, you will receive: £50,000 - £60,000 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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Commissioning Engineer
£38000 - 43000 per year Pension + OT
Sheffield
Commissioning Engineer £38,000-£43,000 + Pension + Overseas allowances + OT OTE approx. £50K Based in South Yorkshire 75% workshop based electrical, mechanical assembly, test and pre-commissioning. 25% service and commissioning of machinery all over the world The Company: A technology focused business that design and manufacture special purpose machinery that is exported worldwide. They are a market leading business; their equipment is complex and they have an excellent reptation in the industry for product innovation. Due to expansion, they are looking for additional commissioning engineers to support he build, test and worldwide commissioning of their equipment on customer sites. The Role: This is a unique position I many ways: The commissioning engineer will become the product specialist by building and testing (electrically biased) the machinery in their state of the art workshop in Rotherham. This involves electrical, and mechanical assembly, reading from schematics. The equipment is PLC controlled. Panel wiring and machine wiring. You will then be the commission engineer for the customer, spending a few weeks away from home at a time in places like USA, China, Europe Required Experience: The commissioning engineer will be qualified electrical engineer with a NVQ3 as a minimum. This is a very technical product but and although full product training is given but you must be an excellent problem solver and a strong customer facer. Flexibility to travel and work away from home is essential (approx 25% travel per year) You could be a maintenance engineer looking for more variety in your role, a service engineer looking for international travel or a workshop based engineer looking for that next step in your progression. Benefits: A varied role with a mix of workshop and site work Market leading business Excellent training and development prospects Paid OT and expenses system to increase your earnings. A friendly and supportive team to work with and learn from Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to andrew.bairstow@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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Quality Inspector
£25 - 30 per hour
Greater Manchester
**Mechanical Quality Inspector** Greater Manchester Based Gross rate: Up to £30p/h DOE Outside IR35 Ltd. Co / PAYE / Umbrella 12-month contract Machine Shop Based We are collaborating with a client in Greater Manchester seeking an experienced Mechanical Quality Inspector. This role involves working on advanced automated equipment in the workshop, conducting overhauls to restore to like-new condition, and ensuring flawless installations at customer sites. As a Quality Inspector, you will oversee inspection processes to verify compliance with stringent quality standards. For this position of Quality Inspector, you will require to conduct the following duties: Conduct mechanical inspections using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, multi-meters, and insulation testers. Work from CAD drawings to verify dimensions and tolerances. Perform insulation testing, flow, and temperature measurements. Inspect third-party items and components prior to assembly. Test and inspect items before and after assembly to ensure they meet specifications. Book items into the system for traceability within the business. Maintain accurate inspection records and reports. The successful Quality Inspector will need to have the following attributes: Experience in mechanical inspection and quality control. Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Experience with flow and temperature measurement and insulation testing. The benefits of this position: All necessary tools and equipment will be provided. Opportunity to work on significant projects within a reputable company. Circa 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, days only. Outside IR35. I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Quality Inspector, who are looking for a very rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Sam Martlew, Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment. ATA Recruitment are specialists 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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