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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Engineering Director
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Latest Jobs In Warehouse Automation
Maintenance Team Leader
£60000 - 60000 per year Private Healthcare and Training
Birmingham
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
£58000 - 60000 per year Overtime and Progression
Aylesford
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shift: 3 on 3 off Days and Nights Salary: £58,000 (with O.T 1.5 + 2.0) Location: Aylesford The Company Are you interested in working for an established yet continually growing conglomerate? Would you like to take advantage of a fantastic benefits package? Our client is one of the biggest British conglomerates with influence in multiple retail branches. With an impressive turnover in the tens of billions, they sort and package food and household items using fully automated machinery. Having invested almost half a billion into their high-tech site on brand-new automated robots and machines, they are currently looking for another motivated Maintenance Engineer to add to their team! The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Fault finding electrically on sensors, relays, inverters, VFD’s, three phase motors, schematics etc. Working with industrial mechanical equipment and components such as valves, bearings, shafts, rollers, pneumatics, hydraulics etc. Getting stuck in with different Continuous Improvement Projects Working with a team on state-of-the-art conveyors, stackers, de-stackers, washers, modern camera systems etc. Performing Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance About You The ideal Maintenance Engineer will have the following: A recognised engineering qualification Experience working with a maintenance engineering team A sound understanding of key electrical and mechanical components Experience working both with a team and independently Company Benefits The company also discloses numerous benefits for the role of Maintenance Engineer which include: 20% retail and insurance discounts Employee assistance programme Ability to purchase additional holidays A generous 7.5% company matched pension Personalised training and clear product familiarisation Overtime opportunities paid up to x2.0 to maximise your earnings! 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
£55000 - 55000 per year Overtime + Progression
Township of Gravelly Hill
BRAND NEW FULLY AUTOMATED SITE!! Role – Maintenance Engineer Shift – Panama Days and Nights (Days first 6 months) Location – Birmingham Salary – £55,000, Plus Private Healthcare, Pension and security 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 Engineer you will: Be working on state of the art: bagging machines, conveyors, various material handling systems and more Day to day maintenance including carrying out reactive tasks and standard PPMS Mechanically you will be replacing like for like components, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems and fault finding Electrically you will be fault finding, working with sensors, relays and working in control panels Joining a small team of engineers The Candidate I am looking for a Maintenance Engineer that: Has a recognised engineering qualification Confident in working independently and with a Site Engineer Confident fault finding Mechanically and Electrically Confident in reading drawings Salary and Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive; - An annual salary of £55,000 - 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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Telehandler
£200 - 240 per day
Derbyshire
Telehandler/Plant Operative – Derbyshire Location: Derbyshire Pay: £200 - £240 per day (Ltd Outside IR35 or Umbrella) Contract: 2 months contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30 Immediate Start We’re looking for an experienced Telehandler Operator to support with an ongoing construction project for one of our clients. This site is based in Derbyshire and will need someone for 2 months. The ideal candidate requires a NPORS or CPCS Telehandler licence (A17 or equivalent). Key responsibilities: Operate telehandlers safely and efficiently across the site. Support scaffolding installation and lifting during the first month. Move, lift, and position materials as required in the warehouse/distribution environment. Assist with loading/unloading goods and materials safely. Perform pre-start checks and basic maintenance on equipment. Follow all site health & safety regulations, including PPE requirements and induction procedures. Requirements: NPORS or CPCS Telehandler licence (A17 or equivalent). Proven telehandler experience, preferably in scaffolding, construction, or warehouse/distribution environments. Time-served experience as a plant operator or similar role. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Understanding of site safety procedures, lifting operations, and materials handling. Benefits: Competitive rate Immediate start Outside IR35 I am looking to speak to Telehandlers 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 Consultant at ATA Recruitment. ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website - 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 Fitter
£270 - 300 per day
Leicestershire
Mechanical Installation Fitter – Conveyor Systems Location: Leicestershire Pay: £270–£300 per day Hours: 10-hour shifts Contract: Outside IR35, 3 months initial contract Start: Immediate/short notice We’re looking for experienced Mechanical Installation Fitters to join ongoing conveyor installation projects across Leicestershire. This is hands-on site work for fitters with experience in industrial installs, material-handling equipment, or large mechanical assemblies. Key Responsibilities: Mechanical assembly and installation of conveyor systems Working from drawings and layout plans Bolting, alignment, and general mechanical fitting Collaborating with site supervisors and installation teams Maintaining a safe and tidy work area Requirements: Valid CSCS card Strong mechanical fitting experience (conveyor or automation experience ideal) Ability to read mechanical drawings Own basic tools & PPE Reliable and safety-conscious Available for 10-hour shifts, outside IR35 (LTD contractors) What’s on offer: £270–£300/day, depending on experience 10-hour shifts, consistent site work Outside IR35 contract structure Ongoing projects with potential repeat assignments I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Fitters 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 Consultant at ATA Recruitment. ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website - By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Test Engineer
£400 - 400 per day
Coalville
Test Engineer – Leicestershire (Automation system background is essential) £400 per day (Outside IR35) (£450 per day Weekend and Nights overtime) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday 0700 – 1700) CSCS / ECS Card Required We’re looking for an organised and technically minded Test Engineer to support testing activities across major automation projects. This role focuses on defect coordination, reporting, and communication with engineering and integration teams. Although primarily office-based, at times going onto site will be required (Office and site are in the same location) Key Responsibilities: Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail, ensuring accurate updates and timely resolution. Updating and managing defect logs and dashboards. Work closely with engineering and integration teams to clarify issues and support troubleshooting. Maintain test documentation, update scripts, and produce ad-hoc reports. Keep dashboards up to date, reflecting real-time defect and test status. Attend site occasionally to gather updates or verify defect fixes. Requirements: Strong technical background in automation systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, shuttles, TMS, PLC/WCS/WMS). Experience in commissioning, testing, system integration, or similar roles. Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, and defect management workflows. ECS/CSCS card for site access. Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail. Proficient in Excel and reporting. Benefits: Immediate Start Competitive Day Rate Overtime rates Long term 6 month contract with high chance of extension I am looking to speak to talented Test Engineers 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
£55000 - 55000 per year Overtime, Pension, Training
Birmingham
Role – Maintenance Engineer Shift – Panama Days and Nights Location – Birmingham Salary – £55,000, Plus Private Healthcare, Pension and security 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 They are 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. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that is looking for a career with a market leading company, with excellent prospects for the successful applicant to grow with the company and work closely within a maintenance team. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will: Be working on state of the art: bagging machines, conveyors, shuttle system, various material handling systems and more Day to day maintenance including carrying out reactive tasks and standard PPMS Mechanically you will be replacing like for like components, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems and fault finding Electrically you will be fault finding, working with sensors, relays and working in control panels The Candidate I am looking for a Maintenance Engineer that: Has a recognised engineering qualification Confident in working independently and with a Site Engineer Confident fault finding Mechanically and Electrically Confident in reading drawings Salary and Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive; - An annual salary of £55,000 - 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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Deputy Maintenance Team Leader
£56369 - 56369 per year private healthcare, 6% pension, 22 shifts of holiday, O.T paid at x1.5 and 2.0, tons of training and
Castle Donington
Deputy Maintenance Team Leader, Castle Donington, £56,369, private healthcare, 6% pension, 22 shifts of holiday, O.T paid at x1.5 and 2.0, tons of training and progression Opportunities Suez (Days and Nights) Why You should Join: - Working for a market leader in state-of-the-art automation – working on leading automation kit including conveyors, cranes, robotics. - Opportunities for progression – various routes of progression into projects, leadership and technical progression - Full comprehensive training – an extensive training matrix with tons of external training Company: I am proud to be working with a global systems integrator within the warehousing industry, the company design, manufacture and install automation for product retrieval and storage to then provide a resident site maintenance team. Working with some huge names across the UK. Constantly growing in the UK and now operational in over 60 countries across the world. This state-of-the-art site covers the latest automation and is at the forefront of automated logistics partnering with a large online business and receives a huge amount of investment into their engineers and machinery on site. As an assistant maintenance team leader, you will step into a role that allows tons of progression in the future. The Role: As an deputy maintenance team leader your role will include - stepping in for the TL – dealing with running and organising shift in his absence - driving health and safety, technical support of engineers and liaising with production - being heavily involved with the hands-on nature of the role – breakdowns/PPM Work The Person Our client is looking for a deputy maintenance team leader who - Has a level 3 qualification – requirement of electrical modules within this qualification - ideal experience working in a manufacturing, food or logistics environment - confident and happy to work electrically - happy to work within a team environment The Benefits: Our client has a strong range of benefits that make this a very compelling opportunity, a fantastic salary package with yearly pay reviews and opportunities to make further salary and a great benefits package on offer. In terms of training and progression – if you’re looking to grow your career this is the perfect business for you, tons of external courses and internal training as well as opportunities to move upwards in the business. If you think you are right for this role, please press apply or call AJ on 07701326339 or alternatively email AJ 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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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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