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
Engineering Manager
Operations Manager
Site Manager
General Manager
Customer Service Director
Engineering Director
Technical Director
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Latest Jobs In Warehouse Automation
FLT Driver - Clamp
£13 - 13 per hour £1.57 Holiday Pay
Leicester
FLT Driver - Clamp Location: Leicester Contract: 3 months temp to perm Shifts: Earlies - 6am to 2pm Immediate Start Key Responsibilities: Operating a clamp forklift truck safely and efficiently Loading and unloading large tissue rolls Supporting production and warehouse operations Ensuring proper storage and handling of materials Following all site safety procedures and protocols Requirements: Valid FLT Clamp Truck Licence (essential) Previous experience operating clamp trucks in a production or warehouse environment Reliable and punctual Able to work as part of a team in a busy manufacturing setting Benefits: Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects Work within a modern, well-run production facility Supportive management and team environment I am looking to speak to talented FLT Drivers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly 07827918324 or email your CV to fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk 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
£49356 - 49356 per year Private Healthcare and Training
Croydon
Role – Maintenance Engineer Salary - £49,356 Overtime –paid at 2.0 and 1.5 Location – Croydon Shift Pattern – Double days. Week 1: 6am to 2pm / Week 2: 2pm- 10pm Pension – 6% Contribution The Company Do you want to work for one of the world leading materials handling business?! Do you want to work at a state of the art automated logistics site?! I have an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to work for one of world’s largest manufacturer of automated material handling systems in the world. The company turns over more than £800million globally. The company deliver an excellent 99.2% on customer orders with thousands per week. This is done through state of the art machines work. This company are a true leader in their field, offering excellent employee benefits, 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 Your day to day responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer will include: The planned and reactive maintenance and service of all the automated equipment on site. Working as part of a on-site maintenance engineering team of over 30 engineers. 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 Maintenance Engineer you will need: An electrical or mechanical qualification Maintenance experience in a production, manufacturing or warehousing environment. Alternatively, you could be from the Navy, Army or RAF with an electrical qualification. The Benefits As a 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. Fantastic salary and benefits package. 6% Contribution £49,356+ 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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Maintenance Engineer
£52500 - 52500 per year Pension + Discounts + Training + more
Mansfield
Role – Maintenance Engineer Package - £52,500 Location – Mansfield Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off (Days and Nights) Benefit – 5% Contribution pension The Company ATA Recruitment are proud to be working with a client who are continuously growing their company, reaching various markets across different industries in over 20 countries. They are looking for team-centric and ambitious maintenance engineer to join their ranks. This company has a turnover of billions, meaning that you will not have to worry about job stability/security as you advance your career. Progression here comes in many forms, including structured upskilling, management positions, senior engineer positions if you are interested in being a specialist, and much more. With an engineering team of 60, there are many opportunities for you to move into the right role for you. The site in Mansfield is one of the largest of its kind, costing over £250 million upfront and with much more being invested in since its opening. This company and site listen to their employees and are always finding ways to improve their time with the company. Since opening, this site has seen many quality-of-life changes including Salary, Benefits, Training and Upskilling methods/processes, Progression plans, and Engineering practises (e.g. electronic tablets being provided). This company will listen and invest back into you and your team. The Role As a 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 equipment’s, carton erectors, Auto baggers, crossbelt sorters. The 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, About you The right maintenance engineer will have: Has a recognised engineering qualification Strong communication skills and enjoys working alongside other engineers Be able to react to breakdowns fast – the business depends on you Confident while fault finding 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 Are you a maintenance engineer who is ready to join a supportive company, where you can become the best engineer that you can be with state-of-the-art equipment? If yes, then press apply or send your CV to zac.polnyj@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 Engineer
£51800 - 51800 per year
Castle Donington
Maintenance Engineer, Castle Donington, £51,800. Shift pattern – Suez 4 on 4 off 5 on 5 off days and nights rotation Why join? Opportunity to join a leader within automation technology and industry 4.0. Joining one of the huge growth areas in the East Midlands. Fantastic career progression opportunities into senior roles. The company This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading engineering technology business who are giants within industry 4.0. Our client, who specialise within intralogistics, material handling and system integration for the warehousing industry work with blue chip companies across Europe to provide automation and residential maintenance support. The company, who turnover north of 700 million euros has been operational since the 1950s. However, with the need and rise of automated machinery our client has grown significantly over the last 20 years, becoming a supplier of choice of high-end automated solutions. A need has arisen for a maintenance engineer to join their team at their automated site in the midlands. About the role As a maintenance engineer, you will be responsible: - Completing ppm - Reacting to breakdowns and completing remedial repair work - Maintenance, process improvements and project work - Faulting finding electrically and mechanically on various types of equipment onsite - Managing health and safety This would be on automated plant machinery, including 3 phase equipment (415v), conveyors, shuttle systems, high bay cranes, robotics, lifting systems and other PLC driven equipment. About you As a maintenance engineer you should have the following: Strong maintenance experience, ideally from working within an automated environment, however, other environments such as armed forces will be considered. Fantastic fault-finding ability, with the ability to fault find to conclusion. Recognised engineer qualification (Level 3). The ability to work within a proactive nature. The benefits In a time of uncertainty for UK engineering, this really is a great opportunity for somebody who is looking for career stability with a company that is scaling up, not down. The business offers the chance to work within a highly automated and exciting environment. There is also the chance for real career progression within the site. You will also receive excellent training through a planned-out matrix specific to your needs and you can achieve real career progression into automation and leadership positions. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this market leader, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283, or email your CV to ashton.kenney@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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Maintenance Team Leader
£56000 - 58000 per year regular overtime (paid at 1.5x Mon-Sat and 2.0x Sun), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private he
Lutterworth
Maintenance Team Leader – £57,413 + Overtime – Lutterworth Shift Pattern: Panama (12-hour days and nights) A leading automated logistics site in Lutterworth is searching for a hands-on and proactive maintenance engineer to step into a Team Leader role, offering a salary of £57,413, regular overtime (paid at 1.5x Mon–Sat and 2.0x Sun), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare (including family options), a 5% pension contribution, and death-in-service benefit—all within a facility that champions engineering development, technical training, and career progression. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled maintenance engineer to lead a team of multi-skilled engineers in a fast-paced automated environment. You'll be based on-site at a large-scale distribution centre, taking ownership of shift activity and supporting continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Lead a team of resident engineers, delivering maintenance support within KPI targets Coordinate daily tasks, allocate resources, and manage shift priorities Drive safety, performance, and professional development within your team Oversee PPMs and reactive maintenance on conveyors, palletisers, robotic arms, and shuttle systems Complete reports, risk assessments, and method statements to ensure compliance Mentor and develop engineers through coaching and performance reviews Promote and ensure adherence to safety regulations and best engineering practices What We’re Looking For This role is ideal for a maintenance engineer ready to take the next step or an existing Team Leader looking for a new challenge in a large-scale automated setting. You’ll Need: A Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (apprenticeship trained preferred) Experience as a maintenance engineer in a highly automated environment (logistics, FMCG, etc.) Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor Flexibility to adapt to change and maintain professionalism in a customer-facing environment Good electrical and mechanical knowledge (gearboxes, relays, drives, sensors, bearings) Confidence with fault-finding, basic I/O checks, and using tools like multimeters The ability to work at heights and in a physically demanding environment Why Apply? If you're a capable maintenance engineer with team leadership potential—or an experienced Team Leader looking to make an impact—this role offers exceptional support, long-term progression, and access to hands-on training. You’ll be joining a growing, well-organised engineering team with real backing and structure. For the right maintenance engineer, this is more than a job—it’s a career step into team leadership within a global organisation committed to engineering excellence. faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk 07788 365715 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
£49356 - 49356 per year Private Healthcare and Security
Croydon
Role – Maintenance Engineer Salary - £49,356 Overtime –paid at 2.0 and 1.5 Location – Croydon Shift Pattern – Double days. Week 1: 6am to 2pm / Week 2: 2pm- 10pm Pension – 6% Contribution The Company Do you want to work for one of the world leading materials handling business?! Do you want to work at a state of the art automated logistics site?! I have an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to work for one of world’s largest manufacturer of automated material handling systems in the world. The company turns over more than £800million globally. The company deliver an excellent 99.2% on customer orders with thousands per week. This is done through state of the art machines work. This company are a true leader in their field, offering excellent employee benefits, 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 Your day to day responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer will include: The planned and reactive maintenance and service of all the automated equipment on site. Working as part of a on-site maintenance engineering team of over 30 engineers. 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 Maintenance Engineer you will need: An electrical or mechanical qualification Maintenance experience in a production, manufacturing or warehousing environment. Alternatively, you could be from the Navy, Army or RAF with an electrical qualification. The Benefits As a 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. Fantastic salary and benefits package. 6% Contribution £49,356+ 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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Maintenance Engineer
£45000 - 50000 per year offering a base salary of £47,000 with overtime paid at 1.5x (and 2.0x after midnight), generous hol
Burton upon Trent
Maintenance Engineer – £47,000 + Overtime – Burton-on-Trent Shift Pattern: Continental – 4 on 4 off (4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off) Shift Hours: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00 A large-scale automated distribution centre in Burton-on-Trent is seeking an electrically biased maintenance engineer to join its engineering team on a continental shift pattern, offering a base salary of £47,000 with overtime paid at 1.5x (and 2.0x after midnight), generous holidays, a structured training programme, and the opportunity to work hands-on with high-tech material handling equipment in a modern, customer-focused environment. About the Role As a maintenance engineer, you’ll provide both proactive and reactive engineering support across an advanced, fully automated site. The facility runs state-of-the-art systems including conveyors, cranes, shuttles, and strapping machinery. Key Responsibilities: Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks, including quarterly strip-downs Respond to breakdowns and carry out effective fault-finding and repairs Work across mechanical (bearings, belts, shafts, pneumatics) and electrical (sensors, switches, relays, panels) systems Use a tablet-based CMMS to track jobs and log work Maintain high levels of communication with the team and the customer via radio, phone, and email Contribute to improving engineering uptime and customer service What We’re Looking For This position would suit a well-rounded maintenance engineer with strong electrical skills and a proactive mindset. Candidate Essentials: Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (with electrical modules if mechanically biased) Confident electrical fault-finding with the ability to read schematics Previous experience in an automated or fast-paced industrial setting Good communication and teamwork skills Eagerness to adapt and support a continuous improvement culture Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity for a maintenance engineer to work in a structured, well-invested site where you’ll receive full site-specific training, enjoy long-term job stability, and be part of a professional and friendly engineering team. With excellent equipment, strong leadership, and real career pathways, this role offers the perfect environment for a committed maintenance engineer to thrive. faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk 07788 365715 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
£53137 - 53137 per year Overtime, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Subsidised Canteen + Other Great Benefits
Lutterworth
Maintenance Engineer, Lutterworth, £53,137 + Overtime, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Subsidised Canteen + Other Great Benefits Panama Shift (Days and Nights) About the Company ATA are working with a global interlogistics provider who design, build, and maintain cutting-edge automation systems across a wide variety of sectors including FMCG, pharma, and food. With over 13 UK sites and growing, their Lutterworth facility is a high-performance operation supporting major well-known brands. Due to continued growth and internal progression, they’re now looking to recruit a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. Forces Leavers are welcomed with open arms and supported as they adapt into this role – if this is relevant to you or someone you know, get in touch and we can walk you through the journeys of Ex-Forces members who have jumped onboard and thrived in this role. About the Role As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving a variety of high-speed automated systems across the site, including palletisers, auto stores, conveyors, and robots. The work is fast paced, varied, and hands-on, with opportunities to get involved in both PPM and project work. As a maintenance engineer on this site, you will be expected to: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance both electrically and mechanically Fault finding using multimeters and basic PLC work Work on a range of components including motors, relays, sensors, shafts, belts, and drives Support site-wide continuous improvement work About You: To be successful as a maintenance engineer in this role, you must have: An electrical or mechanical Level 3 Strong fault-finding skills Passion for engineering Willingness to learn and develop – training is a huge focus The Benefits This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely believes in promoting from within and investing in its people. With structured internal and external training available, this is a perfect environment for an engineer who wants to grow technically and take the next step in their career within automation equipment. The chosen maintenance engineer will be rewarded with: £53,137 Great overtime rates (1.5x weekdays, 2x Sundays) Private healthcare (with option to add family and partners) Life assurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays Free onsite facilities: subsidised canteen, showers, pool table, etc. If you want to hear more about becoming a Maintenance Engineer at this cutting-edge automation site, then please press apply or drop me an email at zac.polnyj@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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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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