Warehouse Automation Recruitment Specialists
As the warehouse automation sector has rapidly evolved, ATA Recruitment has grown alongside it - developing strong partnerships with both OEMs and many of the UK’s largest automated distribution centres. With more than a decade of specialist focus, we are one of the UK’s leading warehouse automation recruitment agencies, known for placing technical professionals in high-performance environments.
Our recruiters have a deep understanding of both the market and the machinery that powers it. From high bay cranes and overhead systems to conveyors, AMRs, and Pick and Place Robots, we know what it takes to succeed in the UK's most complex, fast-moving logistics and fulfilment environments.
In-Depth Sector Knowledge
We’ve completed plenty of site visits, gaining first-hand experience of the pressures and pace that define this sector. That operational insight allows us to match skilled engineers and technicians with teams who are responsible for keeping warehouse automation systems moving - 24/7.
OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Permanent Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Manager
Service Engineer
Site Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Controls Engineer
Project Engineer
Project Manager
Design Engineer
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Key Account Manager
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Contract Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Service Engineer
Installation Engineer
Site Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Controls Engineer
Project Engineer
Design Engineer
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Operatives
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Interim Recruitment
Maintenance Manager
Engineering Manager
Health and Safety Manager
Site Manager
Project Manager
Plant Manager
Operations Manager
Engineering Director
Technical Director
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ATA Search
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Operations Manager
Site Manager
General Manager
Customer Service Director
Engineering Director
Technical Director
Operations Director
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Latest Jobs In Warehouse Automation
Trainee Maintenance Engineer
£30000 - 30000 per year Training, Progression
Basildon
Role: Trainee Maintenance Engineer (Full training Provided) Location: Basildon Shift: M-F days only (Flexi hours) with generous weekend OT Salary: £30,000 plus plenty of overtime to easily earn more, Pension, Development and training including PLC qualifications The Company ATA Recruitment are proud to be working with a global company ever growing their presence across the world, currently being one of the largest companies within their respective industry due to their efficient engineering department to keep the sites running, A company that care for the employees and share passion with their multi-billion-pound turnover globally. With a takeover in the last 10 years, the change in culture they have seen their reputation improve over the last few years during the transformation They are currently looking for a Trainee Maintenance Engineer at their site in Basildon, this is one of their most important functions within the business. This is a great opportunity with a global company with lots of on the job and external training starting as soon as January, There is a very clear progression path from Junior Engineer to be a vital member of the Maintenance Team The Role As a Trainee Maintenance Engineer your responsibilities include; - Performing Preventative Maintenance on various bits of equipment including Sorters, Conveyors and associated systems - Responding to Emergency repairs to minimise site downtime and keep the efficiency of the site high - Working underneath the Lead engineer learning on the job and working with issues and system performance - Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults and keeping the lines up and running The Candidate In a Trainee Maintenance Engineer we are looking for is; - Have the passion to succeed in the world of Engineer - Someone willing to learn and develop their technical skillset - Has some form of hand on experience The Package As a Trainee Maintenance Engineer you will receive; - An annual salary of £30,000 per annum - Opportunity to top up your earnings with lots of overtime opportunities - On the job training and external training to develop your skillset - INCLUDING PLC's! - A pension contribution from my client - An opportunity to develop into a Maintenance Engineer and be a key part of my clients plans - Security working with a global client 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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Junior Engineer
£30000 - 30000 per year Technical training and Internal Progression
Basildon
Role: Junior Maintenance Engineer Location: Basildon Shift: M-F days only (Flexi hours) with generous weekend OT Salary: £30,000 plus plenty of overtime to easily earn more, Pension, Development and training The Company ATA Recruitment are proud to be working with a global company ever growing their presence across the world, currently being one of the largest companies within their respective industry due to their efficient engineering department to keep the sites running, A company that care for the employees and share passion with their multi-billion-pound turnover globally. With a takeover in the last 10 years, the change in culture they have seen their reputation improve over the last few years during the transformation They are currently looking for a Junior Maintenance Engineer at their site in Basildon, this is one of their most important functions within the business. This is a great opportunity with a global company with lots of on the job and external training starting as soon as January, There is a very clear progression path from Junior Engineer to be a vital member of the Maintenance Team The Role As a Junior Maintenance Engineer your responsibilities include; - Performing Preventative Maintenance on various bits of equipment including Sorters, Conveyors and associated systems - Responding to Emergency repairs to minimise site downtime and keep the efficiency of the site high - Working underneath the Lead engineer learning on the job and working with issues and system performance - Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults and keeping the lines up and running The Candidate In a Junior Maintenance Engineer we are looking for is; - Desirably a year experience within practical Engineering - A recent graduate in Engineering looking for some hands on experience - Someone willing to learn and develop their technical skillset - Comfortable working in a Fast Paced environment The Package As a Junior Maintenance Engineer you will receive; - An annual salary of £30,000 per annum - Opportunity to top up your earnings with lots of overtime opportunities - On the job training and external training to develop your skillset - A pension contribution from my client - An opportunity to develop into a Maintenance Engineer and be a key part of my clients plans - Security working with a global client Role: Junior Maintenance Engineer Location: Basildon Shift: M-F days only (Flexi hours) with generous weekend OT Salary: £30,000 plus plenty of overtime to easily earn more, Pension, Development and training The Company ATA Recruitment are proud to be working with a global company ever growing their presence across the world, currently being one of the largest companies within their respective industry due to their efficient engineering department to keep the sites running, A company that care for the employees and share passion with their multi-billion-pound turnover globally. With a takeover in the last 10 years, the change in culture they have seen their reputation improve over the last few years during the transformation They are currently looking for a Junior Maintenance Engineer at their site in Basildon, this is one of their most important functions within the business. This is a great opportunity with a global company with lots of on the job and external training starting as soon as January, There is a very clear progression path from Junior Engineer to be a vital member of the Maintenance Team The Role As a Junior Maintenance Engineer your responsibilities include; - Performing Preventative Maintenance on various bits of equipment including Sorters, Conveyors and associated systems - Responding to Emergency repairs to minimise site downtime and keep the efficiency of the site high - Working underneath the Lead engineer learning on the job and working with issues and system performance - Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults and keeping the lines up and running The Candidate In a Junior Maintenance Engineer we are looking for is; - Desirably a year experience within practical Engineering - A recent graduate in Engineering looking for some hands on experience - Someone willing to learn and develop their technical skillset - Comfortable working in a Fast Paced environment The Package As a Junior Maintenance Engineer you will receive; - An annual salary of £30,000 per annum - Opportunity to top up your earnings with lots of overtime opportunities - On the job training and external training to develop your skillset - A pension contribution from my client - An opportunity to develop into a Maintenance Engineer and be a key part of my clients plans - Security working with a global client 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
£52500 - 55000 per year Overtime
Shirebrook
Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Mansfield Salary: £52,500 plus Group discount and technical development Shifts: 4on 4off Days and Nights The Company ATA Recruitment are proud to be working with a global client who are ever growing their group and increasing their status within the Global economy, now having stores in various industries in over 20 countries across the world the group has been established for 40 years and since then they have grown and gone from strength to strength creating this engineering opportunity with lots of security which is a huge benefit in the current financial climate. At their site in Mansfield they are currently recruiting for a number of Maintenance Engineers to join the site and creating an opportunity to work on some state-of-the-art equipment following the recent expansion of the site. So grab this opportunity with both hands whilst you can. The site in Mansfield is one of the largest facilities in Europe providing plenty of progression opportunity whether you want to progress technically or into man management the ball is in your court with the company fully supporting you! Since the site has opened there has been hundreds of millions of pounds invested into the engineering and automation function helping make the site efficient and embarking on a journey of continuous improvement. To help the journey and increase the commitment the current Head of Engineering, has helped the company overcome the teething issues, and has supported steady the ship over the last couple of years and increase the retention but also continued the investment and development on the site The Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will: - Be joining a shift team of 10 engineers including, SMEs and Shift Managers who don’t shy away from a challenge and supporting the team and helping development of their team - Be responsible for Electrical and Mechanical fault finding on fully automated systems, Following PPMs using the companies CMMS system following the recent installation of the software as a huge part of their long-term development of the site - React to any breakdowns during the shift and be an essential part of engineering problems out and ensuring they don’t happen again - Be working on over £200 million worth of automated machinery and some high-tech equipment including various conveyor systems, ASRS systems, Packaging equipment just to name a few! - The Engineer I am looking for a Maintenance Engineer that: - Has a recognised engineering qualification - Can communicate confidently and work as part of a team depending on the need - Work under pressure in a fast moving environment - Fault find confidently and isolate systems to make them safe to work on - Alternatively my client fully supports candidates from a Forces back ground and welcome them with open arms The Package and Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive - An annual salary of £52,500 - Pension Contribution - Discounted on site gym membership - Online Learning content with unlimited access - Refer a friend scheme and employee of the month which is DOUBLE monthly salary 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 Maintenance Engineer
£57500 - 60000 per year overtime, Progression
Shirebrook
Role – Senior Maintenance Engineer Package - £57,500 Location – Mansfield Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off (Days and Nights) Benefit – 5% Contribution pension The Company I have an opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to work for one of world’s largest and newest automated distribution centres in the world. The company turns over more than £3 billion globally. The company deliver an excellent customer orders with thousands per week. This is done through state of the art machines including conveyor systems, shuttle systems and robots. This company are a true leader in their field, offering fantastic training and a great team to work with. I’m looking for a team player who enjoys the culture of being in a large maintenance team and someone who wants to bring positive energy to the table. The Role As a Senior Maintenance Engineer you will help and support the running of all of the automated equipment on site including - Autostores, Various conveyor systems, shuttle systems, Packaging equipments, cartin erectors, Autobaggers, crossbelt sorters. Lead, mentor and guide the team of Engineer Ability to step up as shift manager when they are on annual leave he planned and reactive maintenance and service of all equipment on site Working as part of a huge on-site maintenance engineering team of over 60 engineers. Looking for area of CI opportunity to get optimum performance of all machinery Mechanically you will mainly be replacing worn out parts on the conveyors which will include rollers, bearings and pulleys. Electrical work will include reading through electrical schematics, utilizing electrical test equipment such as multi-meters and fault finding on panels. Mainly swapping both electrical and mechanical components like for like with the odd strip and rebuild project, The Person To be successful in your application for a Senior Maintenance Engineer you will need: Engineering qualification Must have experience performing maintenance tasks on Electromechanical systems. Must have previous experience working as a hand on maintenance Engineer The Benefits As a Senior Maintenance Engineer you should expect: You will be joining a highly successful £multi-million company who can offer a massive amount of stability and security. Opportunity for progression both technically and working your way up the man management if you want it. Gym on site Discount in stores Fantastic salary and benefits package. 5% Contribution 57,500+ bonus + Overtime available. 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 Maintenance Engineer
£57000 - 58000 per year 5% Pension + Gym (£5/month), Showers, Lockers, and 20% Staff Discount
Mansfield
Senior Maintenance Engineer – £57,500 – Nottingham (NG20) 4 on 4 off – Days & Nights, 12 Hour Shifts – 5% Pension + Gym (£5/month), Showers, Lockers, and 20% Staff Discount About the client ATA are supporting one of the UK’s largest retail distribution businesses, employing over 25,000 staff worldwide and operating across 25 countries with 770 UK stores. This site is a 3 million square foot distribution centre – the largest in the UK – with over £200 million invested and phase two of development already underway. With state-of-the-art kit on site, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join a rapidly growing engineering function with long-term progression opportunities. What you’ll be doing As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a hands-on but leadership-focused role, supporting and guiding engineering teams while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include: Leading and organising shift handovers, prioritising workloads, and providing technical support to engineers. Coaching and mentoring junior engineers, supporting training, PDPs, appraisals, and team development. Driving health and safety, machine availability, and liaising closely with production. Mechanical: Strip and rebuilds, gearbox repairs, bearings, pulleys, chains, and pneumatics (limited hydraulics). Electrical: Fault finding across three-phase systems, panels, sensors, contactors, relays, E-stops, and multimeter use. Supporting PPM schedules including checks, lubrication, rebuilds, and voltage testing. Involvement in Continuous Improvement, RAMS, stores management, and process development to reduce reactive maintenance. What the client is looking for To succeed as a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you’ll need: A recognised Level 3 qualification in Engineering. Ability to fault find both electrical and mechanical systems. Flexible, proactive approach to driving improvement across a large, complex engineering function. Experience with leadership, or progressive mindset looking to step into a leadership opportunity. Why you should apply Join the UK’s largest and most advanced distribution centre. Excellent salary with strong benefits including pension, gym, and staff discounts. Opportunity to step into a leadership role, shaping engineering culture and processes on site. Work with cutting-edge automation technology and gain exposure to significant opportunities within the business If you think you’re the right Senior Maintenance Engineer for this role, apply today or contact faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call Faisal on 07788 365 715. 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 Field Service Engineer
£60000 - 65000 per year
Nottingham
Senior Field Service Engineer, £60,000 – 65,000, Must be based around Nottingham. Why join? Opportunity to work in one of the biggest growth markets in the UK – Industry 4.0. Total 35 days holiday Real progression into senior positions Fantastic training, opportunity to get certified in NEBOSH/ISOH and Allen Bradley PLC. A service job with no unsociable hours & no on call. We have an opportunity to join one of the Uks fastest growing systems integrators who have impressive plans to become one of the best companies in the UK. The business who produces bespoke automation solutions are partnered with some of the biggest E-Commerce and 3PL’s logistics companies globally and have built up a fantastic reputation as a specialist partner who provide a high-quality product and an efficient service. If you are a Senior Field Service engineer with experience in conveyors, material handling equipment, robotics and ASRS equipment, I would be keen to speak to you. About the role This position is the first in a newly developed service team, reporting directly into the customer service manager, you will work closely with them to lead service contracts and build the department. Responsibilities include: Supporting with the commissioning of new machinery. Providing technical support to all customer sites. Producing and delivering training to onsite engineers. Producing safety and technical documentation. Fault finding, root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Make recommendations for technical improvement to equipment. About you To be considered for the senior field service engineer role you should be/have the following: Experience working within automation/materials handling systems. Previous experience working as a service engineer. Multiskilled experience with an electrical bias. Apprentice trained with minimum level 3 qualification. Hold a recognised engineering qualifications including 18th edition. Due to the nature of the work, you should be comfortable working at heights. Ability to travel nationally and internationally If you think you are the right Senior Service Engineer, please press apply or directly email me a copy of your CV to ashton.kenney@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call me Ashton 07814905283 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 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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Health and Safety Manager
£380 - 400 per hour
Kegworth
Health and Safety Manager - Kegworth Location: Kegworth Rate: £380 – £400 per day (Outside IR35 / Umbrella) Contract: 6 months initial contract Start: January 2026 Our client, a global leader in automation and material handling solutions, is seeking a Health and SafetyManager to oversee health and safety compliance on a major UK installation project. This is a hands-on site-based role, ensuring that all activities during the refurbishment and installation phase are carried out in line with UK safety standards. The position requires a confident and proactive safety professional with the ability to identify unsafe behaviours, intervene effectively, and build strong working relationships with on-site teams. What Our Client is Looking For: Solid experience as a Health and Safety Manager / Health and Safety Officer on large-scale industrial or automation projects Familiarity with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations Previous experience working on large warehouse / logistics sites highly desirable Excellent observation, communication, and intervention skills to maintain safe working practices Key Responsibilities: Ensure full compliance with UK EHS legislation, policies, and documentation Monitor installation and refurbishment activities to identify potential hazards Intervene promptly to stop unsafe behaviours or conditions, driving corrective actions Deliver clear and confident safety communication with contractors and site teams Promote a culture of safety awareness across the project workforce Requirements: NEBOSH qualification (essential) Prior experience working on an amazon site Valid CSCS card or alternative First Aid certification Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Benefits: Outside IR35 / Umbrella contract options Competitive day rate (£380–£400 per day) 6-month contract with possible extension I am keen to speak to Health and Safety Managers / Health and Safety Officers who are available from early January 2026. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk – 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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Maintenance Engineer
£52000 - 53000 per year 5% Pension + Gym (£5/month), Showers, Lockers, and 20% Staff Discount
Mansfield
Maintenance Engineer – £52,500 – Nottingham (NG20) 4 on 4 off – Days & Nights, 12 Hour Shifts – 5% Pension + Gym (£5/month), Showers, Lockers, and 20% Staff Discount About the client ATA are supporting one of the UK’s largest automated logistics centres, part of a global business with 25,000+ employees and operations in 25 countries. This site is a 3 million square foot distribution centre – the largest in the UK – with over £250 million invested into the facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a highly skilled team in a new and innovative site. What you’ll be doing As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, fault finding, and repairing a variety of high-tech equipment. Key responsibilities include: Electrical: Fault finding across three-phase systems, panels, sensors, contactors, relays, E-stops, and using a multimeter. Mechanical: Strip and rebuild components such as belts, gearboxes, bearings, pulleys, chains, and pneumatic systems, with minor hydraulics. Supporting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) using CMMS, including general checks, lubrication, voltage testing, and rebuilds. Assisting Continuous Improvement (CI) projects as required. What the client is looking for To succeed as a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll need: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Confident electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Flexible attitude with the ability to work in a supportive and structured engineering team. Engineering experience open to candidates from across industries. Why you should apply Join one of the UK’s largest and most innovative distribution centres. Excellent salary with shift allowance and staff benefits including pension, gym, lockers, and discounts. Opportunities for internal promotion and role-specific training, including NVQs, HNC, IOSH, and working at heights. Work on state-of-the-art systems from Autostore, Dematic, Fortna, and more in a team-focused environment. This site is also open to people coming out of the forces – be it Navy, RAF or Army. If you think you’re the right Maintenance Engineer for this role, apply today or contact faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call Faisal on 07788 365 715. 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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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Knapp UK have been working closely with ATA Recruitment for many years now, to recruit for a variety of roles and have seen considerable success. Together we have made some great hires, from Engineers in our resident sites right through to more senior management."
Head of HR, Knapp UK
"I wanted to thank all of you at ATA Recruitment for the exceptional work you have been doing for FedEx in supplying great calibre Maintenance Engineering contractors to support the onsite team at Dartford. The people you have supplied have been ideal and have made a big contribution to the onsite team."
Manager - Facilities Management & Material Handling Maintenance, Fedex UK Ltd
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