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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
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
£35 - 40 per hour
Manchester
Mechanical Design Engineer Manchester / Liverpool / Chester / Warrington / Wigan Initial 3 month contract / Outside IR35 £35.00p/h - £40.00p/h (DOE) Bespoke Machinery / Capital Equipment / Pneumatics / Solidworks I am recruiting for a well-established supplier of bespoke machinery to world leading manufacturing companies. Due to ongoing projects in the business, they are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer on an interim basis. Initially there is a commitment of 3 months, but this is very likely to be extended due to project scope for a successful candidate: For the position of Mechanical Design Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: 3D modelling, design and detailing using Solidworks Working on bespoke machinery such as fillers, rotary equipment. Cappers etc. Creating accurate BOMs Customer meetings where necessary Report into the design team lead The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will need to have the following attributes: Strong appreciation of pneumatics, capital equipment and bespoke machinery Expert in the use and knowledge of Solidworks An astute professional, with the ability to excel within a design team A team player, who can work on their own when necessary and strives for excellence The benefits of this position: Highly project based within bespoke mechanical engineering Flexible working optional Mon-Fri (40 hour working week) Outside IR35 (Ltd. Co. suitable) 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 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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Electrical Machine Build & Commissioning Engineer
£35000 - 40000 per year Pension + OT
South Yorkshire
Electrical build and commissioning engineer £35,000-£40,000 + Pension + Overseas allowances + OT 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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Software Controls Engineer
£40 - 43 per hour
Chesterfield
Software Controls Engineer Location: South Yorkshire 3-month initial contract Rate: 40.00p/h - £42.50/h DOE (Ltd. Co – Outside IR35) Plant machinery / Siemens TIA / Allen Bradley / Renewables / Recycling I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in South Yorkshire, who are a global leading capital equipment machinery manufacturer. They operate in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke machinery & capital equipment into recycling and metal manufacturing industries. Due to continued projects, they are looking for experienced Software Controls Engineer to join their team on ana contract basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3 months with a likely extension. For the position of Software Controls Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Programming & design modifications to Ladder logic Working on primarily Siemens TIA Portal, as well as Allen Bradley RS Logix Responsible for changing functions on the PLC, ensuring the sequencing of the hydraulics meets requirements Ensure Safety controls are correct Ensuring the FDS requirements are met to suit the client specification Take machine/equipment through inhouse build & Test (FATs) The successful person will need to have the following attributes: Experienced on Siemens TIA portal & Allen Bradley PLCs Proven track record of software design & mods, traceability, and design specification documentation (FDS) Familiarity with basic machinery and capital equipment HNC/HND level electrical/controls/systems Engineering or similar Office based, to work closely with internal teams on key projects The benefits of this position: Highly project-based machinery & capital equipment engineering environment Responsible role to see-through to site delivery High end global technology organisation Outside IR35 project/contract I am looking to speak to talented Software Controls Engineers, who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr, Recruitment Manager 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
£38 - 40 per hour
South Yorkshire
Mechanical Design Engineer South Yorkshire Initial 6 month contract / Outside IR35 £37.50p/h - £40.00p/h Nuclear / Mining / Industrial / Materials Handling / Fabrication I am recruiting for a well-established world leader within design in materials handling & fabrication. Due to ongoing projects in the business, they are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer on an interim basis. Initially there is a commitment of 6 months, but this is very likely to be extended due to project scope for a successful candidate: For the position of Mechanical Design Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: 3D design and detailing using Autodesk Inventor Supporting calcs within the design team Full cycle of project – cradle to grave design Design of heavy to medium industrial machinery Report into the design team lead & project manager The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will need to have the following attributes: Strong appreciation of materials handling and heavy engineering disciplines Expert in the use and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor An astute professional, with the ability to excel within a design team Qualified to degree level (preferable) – Mechanical Engineering or equivalent A team player, who strives for excellence The benefits of this position: Highly project based in a heavy to medium materials handling capacity Autonomous role to see through full project lifecycle Flexible working for the right candidate Outside IR35 (Ltd. Co. suitable) 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 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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Mechanical Design Manager
£50000 - 55000 per year - Pension Contribution - Health Insurance - 22 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
Lichfield
Mechanical Design Manager £50,000 - £55,000 Pension Contribution Health Insurance 22 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays Reference: BP 121 Location: Lichfield ATA Recruitment are working closely with a leading global exporter and manufacturer of bespoke special purpose machinery, which is exported around the world, our client has been at the forefront in pushing technological boundaries integrating robotics and the latest fibre optic technology at their headquarters in Litchfield. As our client are only one of the few companies in the world that design and manufacture this bespoke machinery, 90% of their sales are done internationally, subsequently being awarded the prestigious Queen’s award for export and development. As a result of business growth plans and increase in demand from customers such as Caterpillar, Siemens, GKN, and Samsung our client is looking to add a Mechanical Design Manager to their dynamic team, as a Mechanical Design Manager you will work closely with the Engineering Director on varied projects for clients around the world. The Role As a Mechanical Design Manager, you will be involved in the design process from inception to completion, Managing and spearheading new and existing projects. Some of the responsibilities for the Mechanical Design Manger will be to: Manage of all design activities from concept to production. Investigate design factors such as function, performance, cost, and operation efficiency. Prepare 3D/2D drawings, BOM’s, and technical solutions. Be a customer technical liaison on projects. Make sure designs meet customer requirements. Provide support to production. Create and updating design manuals. Visit client site, UK and abroad. The Candidate: The ideal Mechanical Design Manager will have: CAD experience in 2D and 3D Mechanical Engineering Qualifications Experience of working in a manufacturing environment Fantastic leadership qualities The Benefits: For the Mechanical Design Manger role, you will receive: £50,000 - £55,000 Pension Contribution Health Insurance 22 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays As 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 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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Electrical Design Engineer
£30000 - 40000 per year - 5% Employer pension contribution - 25 days holiday + bank holidays - Flexible start and finish -
Nottingham
Electrical Design Engineer £30,000 - £40,000 5% Employer pension contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible start and finish Up to 5 days holiday buy scheme Westfield healthcare Modern working environment Structured growth & training Discounted gym membership Reference: BP 120 Location: Nottinghamshire ATA are closely working with a global leader in intralogistics and materials handling technology, who provide state of the art technological solutions for customers such as Coca-Cola, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Pfizer. Part of a group of companies our client has seen year on year growth and are currently looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team at the modern offices in Nottingham. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be part of a successful design function working on varied and multiple projects for their global client base, you will also have the opportunity to develop and progress within the business with a structured growth and training plan, which includes external training courses and support for further education. The Role: As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing the Schematics and Control panel, collaborating with the Mechanical design team in Germany to ensure accuracy and quality on all designs. Some of the duties that the Electrical Design Engineer will have to carry out are to: Create engineering drawings, specifically electrical diagrams for equipment connections. Develop bills of material (BOMs) for electrical panels and components. Modify existing control panel designs. Complete electrical power calculations. Utilise computer-aided design (EPLAN) software for wiring diagrams and system layouts. Approve and sign of on technical drawings. The Candidate: To be successful in your application for the Electrical Design Engineer role you will need: An Electrical engineering qualification. To be able to design using Electrical CAD package. Passion for engineering. Excellent communication skills To be accountable and a strong team player. The Benefits: For the Electrical Design Engineer role, you will receive: £30,000 - £40,000 5% Employer pension contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible start and finish Up to 5 days holiday buy scheme Westfield healthcare Modern working environment Structured growth & training Discounted gym membership As 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 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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Mechanical Design Engineer
£40000 - 45000 per year Family healthcare plan
Derby
Mechanical Design Engineer Derby, DE12 £40,000 - £45,000 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Private family healthcare The Company Our client is an engineering firm who specialise in the design and manufacturing of tooling equipment used within the Automotive industry by the likes of Aston Martin, BMW and Tesla. Their products are used within the Automotive industry to support in the manufacture, assembly and calibration of components and products created by their clients. The client is a single site, small to medium sized business employing roughly 30 members of staff companywide and have seen growth in turnover from £1.6 Million last year to around £2.5 Million for 2024. After seeing considerable growth over the past 9 years, the company has planned to increase headcount this year by another 4 employees across the engineering department, one of those roles being for another Mechanical Design Engineer to support the current team, which they are recruiting for with immediate effect. The Role The role of Design Engineer will involve: The Design of Special Purpose Machinery Creation and design of fixtures, fittings and Jigs Reviewing and improving current designs Producing both 2D and 3D CAD drawings – using software such as Autodesk Inventor Liaising with the inhouse production and assembly teams Meeting with Clients in order to understand their unique requirements. The Candidate To be successful in your application for this Design engineer role you will need: To be familiar with using Autodesk Inventor Industry relevant experience within a design role The ability to apply your knowledge to a wide variety of projects. The confidence to attend client meetings and present your ideas. To be open and willing to get hand on and support the production team with brining your designs to life! A degree level of education would be advantageous, but not essential. The Benefits For this Design Engineer role, the following benefits are on offer: Competitive Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE Private family healthcare plan (Partner + Children) Company Pension plan Flexible working hours, and future opportunity for Remote working 22 Days AL + Bank Holidays If you’re interested, please apply online, send your CV to matt.taylor@ata-recruitment.co.uk or give me a call on 0116 218 1644 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 & Installation Co-ordinator
£30000 - 35000 per year - Pension contribution 4% matched - Agile working 1 days a week - 23 days Holiday entitlement and ba
Banbury
Service and installation Co-ordinator. £30,000 - £35,000 Pension contribution 4% matched Agile working 1 days a week 23 days Holiday entitlement and bank holidays Location: Oxfordshire Reference: BP 119 ATA are exclusively working with a leading manufacturer of material handling solutions, for over 40 years our client has been a market leader in conveyor systems, grit capture and water waste systems. This Swedish owned business has seen a 20% per year growth over the last 5 years and have offices worldwide including Sweden, Netherlands, Australia, and the USA. Currently the UK base is looking to hire a Service & Installation Co-ordinator to work closely with their dynamic team in Oxfordshire, the UK site generate an annual turnover of over £20 million and have 1000’s of machinery over the UK purchased by clients, a significant part of this business turnover is due to their parts and after care service which deliver over £2 million in revenue per year. This is a great opportunity for an individual who likes a varied and exciting role that blends projects and Co-ordination. The Role: As a Service & Installation Co-ordinator, you will have a key role to provide and implement your expertise on various projects, you will be working on multiple client orders co-ordinating with various departments to ensure successful delivery and installation. The Service & Installation Co-ordinator’s key responsibility will be to: Liaise with the sales department to understand client requirements. Place orders with the internal manufacturing department regarding spare parts required, working with the technical specification given by the client. Organise installation dates with the client. Provide full scope of the installation to the client which may include the hiring of special equipment such as forklifts, scaffolding, and cranes. Complete on-line risk assessment forms prior to site installation. Complete order reports on completed installations. The Candidate: To be successful in your application for the Service & Installation Co-ordinator role you will need an: Engineering qualification. Previous experience in service or installation (desirable) Excellent organisational skills Ability to use MS office packages and Excell. The Benefits: For the Service & Installation Co-ordinator role, you will receive: £30,000 - £35,000 Pension contribution 4% matched Agile working 1 days a week 23 days Holiday entitlement and bank holidays 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 Search 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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