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.
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Engineering Manager
Health and Safety Manager
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Latest Jobs In Warehouse Automation
Maintenance Team Leader
£60000 - 60000 per year Private medical cover and progression
Castle Bromwich
Role: Maintenance Team Leader Location: North East Birmingham Shifts: Panama Days and Nights Salary: £60,000 plus private healthcare, Overtime and more The Company I am currently recruiting for a company who are an systems integrator on a global scale across the world, they operate in numerous countries with plenty of tier one clients and are currently consistently growing across the UK over the past numerous years. Operational in over 50 countries world wide and forever growing within the UK This site in Birmingham is a brand new site for the company that is currently finishing the final steps before going live, The site will be fully automated with millions of pounds worth of investment into making sure the site is state of the art for when it opens. They are currently looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to join the company, someone who will lead the innovation. So if you are looking to work in automated logistics on a brand new site this is for you The Role As a Maintenance Team Leader you will be responsible for; - Managing a team of 2 Multi-Skilled engineers with potential for the team to grow as the site goes live - Managing 121s and appraisals of your team, being a mentor and upskilling your engineers - Working to the KPIs on site – to ensure efficiency and machine availability is high - Supporting shift hand overs, monitoring breakdowns and allocating PPMs on site - Comfortable working as a hands on engineer and mentoring your engineers - Working alongside the Engineering manager and supporting recruitment The Candidate As a Maintenance Team Leader we are looking for; - A recognised Engineering qualification - Someone is who is comfortable working in pressure scenarios in a fast moving environment - The ability to get upto speed with the site and hit the grown running - A strong communicator and leadership Salary and Benefits As a Maintenance Team Leader you will receive; - An annual salary of £60,000 - A healthy pension contribution from my client - Private Healthcare for yourself and a small cost for immediate family - Lots of other benefits inc C2W scheme, High street discounts and more 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 - 52500 per year Overtime
Mansfield
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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Maintenance Manager
£55000 - 55000 per year Holidays and Development
Northampton
Role: Maintenance Manager Location: Northampton Shifts: Monday – Friday Days only Salary: £55,000, Pension, Generous Holidays, Lots of Investment The Company ATA Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with one of the largest automation companies in the world. Currently operating in over 15 countries with 200+ sites across the world. Currently the company has a global turnover of over £4bn and they are looking to drive their company into the growing automation industry in the UK. At this site in the UK they are looking to become the flagship site for the UK as they grow and become more established. The site is in the early stages but there has already been over £15 million invested into the site alone so far with some mega plans in 2026 including the implementation of the CMMS system, This opportunity as Maintenance Manager is a great opportunity to come into the company, grow the engineering function and expand alongside the company! The Role As a Maintenance Manager your responsibilities will include; - Liaising with customers and managing the relationship regarding all things engineering - Managing a team of 4 engineers, driving the culture and supporting within Continuous Improvement - Leading the values of the business whilst taking an active role within the growth of the engineering function - Running of appraisals, 121s with your team and leading recruitment for your team - Oversee installation and projects onsite inc management of contractors – making sure they have the correct permits etc - Ensuring the engineering function is aligned with all Health and Safety compliance requirements - Confidence to support engineers on the shop floor, with upskilling and development of skillsets The Candidate As a Maintenance Manager we are looking for; - A Recognised Engineering Qualification with proven experience leading a team and having a positive impact - Proven experience within Engineering working on the tools and assisting a team - Experience in budget management - Someone who is comfortable working in a team and driving the culture Salary and Benefits As a Maintenance Manager you will receive; - An Annual salary of £55,000 per year - Plenty of opportunity to work overtime with the amount of investment and projects that the company have in mind - A Pension contribution from my client - 30 days holiday plus chance to buy extra days - Christmas Day off 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
£24 - 33 per hour
Leicester
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Leicester (Automation / Warehousing) Location: Leicester Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £24 p/h PAYE (+£2.90 holiday) or £33 p/h Umbrella Shifts: Panama Days & Nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) Start: ASAP Our client is a leading name in automated warehouse and materials handling systems, operating across major UK distribution centres. They are looking for two experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers to join their resident maintenance team on a large automated site in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced automation technology including conveyors, cranes, and shuttle systems, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance in a high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities: Perform reactive maintenance and PPMs on automated conveyor and storage systems Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults quickly and safely Work on electrical systems, including isolations, contactors, and motors Replace and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, valves, pumps, and hydraulic/pneumatic parts Support the site’s continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for optimisation The Successful Candidate Requires: Level 3 Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (multi-skilled background preferred) Previous experience in automation, or distribution centre environments Confident carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance Strong understanding of safe isolation, fault finding, and control panel work Personable, proactive, and confident in day-to-day communication with team leads and supervisors Benefits: Competitive hourly rate – £33 p/h Umbrella or £24 p/h PAYE + £2.90 p/h holiday pay Ongoing, long-term contract with potential for extension Join one of the UK’s most advanced automated warehouse operations Collaborative, supportive on-site engineering team I am looking to speak to experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers with strong mechanical aptitude who are seeking a technically engaging and stable role within automation maintenance. 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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Trainee Maintenance Engineer
£33000 - 35000 per year Overtime,
Leicester
Role: Trainee Maintenance Engineer Location: Leicester Shift: Double days- 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm Salary: £33,000 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. They are currently looking for a Trainee Maintenance Engineer at their site in Leicester, 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. There is a very clear progression path from Trainee 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, cranes and associated systems Responding to Emergency repairs to minimise site downtime and keep the efficiency of the site high Working underneath the Maintenance engineers learning on the job and working with issues and system performance Keep the flow of product running through the factory 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 £33,000 per annum - Opportunity to top up your earnings with lots of overtime opportunities - 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
£50624 - 50624 per year 13% pension overall, holiday allowance, training + progression opportunities
Nottingham
Maintenance Engineer, Nottingham, £50,624, 13% pension overall, holiday allowance, training + progression opportunities Panama Days and Nights Benefits excellent Pay & Pension: A highly competitive salary of £50,624 plus a market-leading 13% total pension contribution, offering long-term financial security and recognition for your skills. Career Development & Progression: Comprehensive training that includes external courses, health and safety certifications, and structured on-the-job learning. Clear routes for career advancement, with opportunities to progress into Team Leader or Manager roles as the business grows. Investment & Stability: Join one of the UK’s largest and most established retail brands, currently investing over £15 million in upgrading machinery, conveyor systems, and site facilities—ensuring modern equipment and a future-focused workplace. Strong Benefits & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Panama shift pattern (days and nights), a generous holiday allowance, and yearly salary reviews, in a well-supported engineering team environment. Company: We are partnering with one of the biggest retail brands in the UK, an established high street retailer who produce a turnover of over 7 billion. A company going through a period of investment with over 15 million being spent on the facilities and site machinery including adding new conveyor systems. They are looking to expand their current engineering squad who have a variety of engineering backgrounds, with tons of room for growth for the right person, opportunities to be a team leader or even manager in the future. A comprehensive training package which includes health and safety, external courses and fantastic on the job training. T The Role: As a maintenance engineer your role will include: - Reactive maintenance on automated machinery – breakdowns - Planned preventative maintenance - Working on a range of automated systems, cranes and conveyor networks - Fault finding both mechanically and electrically - Working on PLC systems – doing basic fault finding You: As a maintenance engineer, our client is looking for an engineer who: - Level 3 qualified – apprenticeship trained (mechanically or electrically) - Confident fault finding either electrically or mechanically - Happy to work as part of a team - Happy to work in an automated logistics environment Why is this role for you? We are very excited to be working with the newest client to our business, a company that offers a fantastic competitive salary who have recently had a pay rise and will continue to have yearly pay rises, a healthy pension contribution and other fantastic benefits. Great Opportunities for training and progression for the right engineer to join the business and grow alongside. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this role, please press apply, call AJ on 07701326339 or email on aj.kermaleki@ata-recruitment.co.uk. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Maintenance Supervisor
£60000 - 65000 per year Overtime and Progression
Erdington
Role: Maintenance Supervisor Location: North East Birmingham Shifts: Panama Days and Nights Salary: £60,000 + Private Healthcare, Overtime, and Additional Benefits The Company We’re working with a leading global systems integrator, operating across more than 50 countries and partnering with a wide range of Tier 1 clients. The company has experienced consistent UK growth in recent years and continues to expand its footprint nationwide. This Birmingham site is a brand-new, fully automated facility representing a multi-million-pound investment in cutting-edge technology. As it approaches go-live, the business is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to play a key role in shaping and leading site operations. If you’re looking to work in automated logistics at a state-of-the-art, brand-new site, this opportunity is ideal for you. The Role As Maintenance Supervisor you’ll be responsible for: Leading a team of two Multi-Skilled Engineers, with scope for the team to expand as the site becomes fully operational. Conducting one-to-ones and appraisals, mentoring and developing your team’s skills. Driving site KPIs to maximise efficiency and equipment uptime. Overseeing shift handovers, tracking breakdowns, and allocating planned maintenance tasks. Working hands-on alongside your team while providing technical guidance and leadership. Supporting the Engineering Manager with recruitment and other departmental activities. The Candidate We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor who: Holds a recognised engineering qualification. Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Can quickly adapt, learn, and make an immediate impact. Demonstrates strong communication and leadership abilities. Salary & Benefits As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll receive: A competitive salary of £60,000 per annum. A generous employer pension contribution. Private healthcare (covering yourself, with affordable options for immediate family). Additional perks including a Cycle-to-Work scheme, high-street discounts, and more. 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
£52300 - 52300 per year plus Private Healthcare, Life insurance and 6% Pension Contribution
Leeds
Role: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Leeds Shifts: Earlies and Days (6am-2pm, 10am-6pm) Salary: £52,300 plus Private Healthcare, Life insurance and 6% Pension Contribution The Company I am currently recruiting for an electrically bias maintenance engineer for a company who are a systems integrator on a global scale across the world. They operate in numerous countries with plenty of tier one clients and are currently consistently growing across the UK over the past numerous years. On this new site in Leeds, since the site- opened nearly 2 years ago there has been £75 million invested to keep up with the demand of the site over the last couple of years, there was a large expansion installing some new shuttle systems. With the latest automation and technology the site processes over 120,000 orders a day – the sites aim is to get the unit out of the warehouse 30, showing how state-of-the art and slick the process is. My client are now The Role As a Maintenance Engineer your day to day responsibilities will include: Your responsibilities will include reactive and PPM tasks, further to this there are various electrical and mechanical responsibilities. You will be looking after their CMMS system which is tablet based with a desktop app if required. As part of your role you will be using various state-of-the-art brand new Automated machinery including the likes of: Conveyors, Automated Cranes, Strappers, Shuttled, Box Making Machines, Robotic Systems The Candidate I am looking for a Maintenance Engineer that: I am looking for a competent Engineer for my client that has very good communication skills face-to-face, over the radio and over email. You will need a recognised engineering qualification You will be joining a team with colleagues from various engineering backgrounds. I am looking for someone that will be able to perform in potential high pressure scenarios and work with their team in intense environments. We are looking for a maintenance engineer that is outgoing with the customer and understands their proposed changes for the better of the company. Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive: An annual salary of £52,300 plus overtime 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 into future leadership roles. Up to 6% pension Private healthcare Cycle to work scheme Employee referral scheme Employee assistance programme Employee of the Quarter awards Fantastic salary and benefits package. 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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