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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Latest Jobs In Warehouse Automation
Project Manager
£500 - 500 per day
Oxfordshire
Project Manager Location: Hybrid – Oxfordshire & UK Project Sites Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: 6-month initial contract Start: ASAP Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver large-scale projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to lead high-value, complex programmes with major end customers. You’ll be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—from initial planning and stakeholder engagement through to delivery and site implementation. The role requires strong leadership, financial control, and the ability to bring together teams and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes. What Our Client is Looking For: Proven track record as a Project Manager within automation, intralogistics, or related industries Experience managing large, complex projects involving material handling, robotics, or industrial systems Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels Expertise in budget and schedule management, delivering projects on time and to scope Excellent leadership, reporting, and decision-making abilities Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the delivery of automation projects from initiation to completion Oversee multiple work packages, ensuring milestones are achieved Provide effective leadership, motivating and guiding cross-functional teams Maintain strong alignment with suppliers, contractors, and senior stakeholders Produce clear project reporting for programme leadership Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards Requirements: Project Management certification (Prince2 or equivalent) Valid CSCS Card or alternatives Solid background in automation, logistics, civils, or similar technical industries (e.g., industrial automation, energy, oil & gas) Proven ability to solve complex problems in high-pressure environments Additional project management or technical accreditations advantageous Benefits: Outside IR35 contract Hybrid working (Oxfordshire office / home / site-based) Travel expenses to sites covered Opportunity to work on high-profile automation projects Long-term extension potential I am keen to speak to Project Managers with who want to play a leading role in delivering major automation projects across the UK. 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
£52500 - 52500 per year Training and Security
Mansfield
Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Mansfield Package: £52,500 per annum plus professional and technical development Shifts: 4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off The Company My client have been established in the UK for 40+ years and are now part of a group of various companies in different industries. This site will allow you the opportunity to work on some of the latest tech and automation that you won’t find in many other places across the UK so take the opportunity whilst you can. This site is one of the largest distribution centres in Europe with the chance to progress through the ranks, grow with the site and develop your skillset. Due to recent further investment the team is growing in size and they are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team. Over the last 12 months the head of engineering has taken the site from strength to strength embarking on a journey with continuous investment and development to make the site efficient and capable to work alongside the hundreds of millions of pounds of automation they have – with exciting plans and projects planned for the foreseeable future they have plans to bring in equipment to help the development of their team technically and professionally. With the investment and commitment from the Head of Engineering, the company have seen the ship steady over the last 9 months and an increase in retention and development of the huge engineering function on site. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will: On a shift you will be making a team of 10 Engineers, including Shift Manager and Senior Engineers Your responsibilities will include: Electrical and Mechanical fault finding, Reactive and PPM work and many more The site is looking to introduce more use of the CMMS system as it starts to develop with all the new machinery Working on this site you will be working on Various conveyor systems, shuttle systems, Packaging equipment, Bagging Machines and more The Candidate I am looking for a candidate that: Has a recognised Engineering Qualification As strong communicator that can work as part of a team Experience working in the Manufacturing environment Confident fault finding and reading drawings The Package As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive: £52,500 per annum as a starting salary A healthy pension contribution from my client A gym on site £5 a month A heavy discount on my clients groups stores 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
£51000 - 51000 per year Progression and Training
Castle Donington
Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Castle Donnington Shifts: Suez Days and Nights Salary: £51,000 plus healthcare, life insurance and Pension Contribution 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. On this new site in Castle Donington, since the site- opened nearly 5 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. In a shift team there is a Maintenance Team Leader, Deputy Team leader, a few engineers and a couple of Automation Assistants. Having an Automation Assistant on shift will allow you as an Engineer to look into the Continuous Improvement of the site as this is a big thing for the longevity of the site. 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 forward to 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 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 £51,000 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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Maintenance Engineer
£50000 - 50000 per year Training and Development
Burton upon Trent
Role: Maintenance Engineer Salary: £50,000 (Overtime 2.0 + 1.5) Location: Burton upon Trent Shifts: 4 on 4 off Days and nights Benefits: 6% Contribution, Private health care, Internal and external training courses The 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. On this site in Burton, there has been over £20 million invested recently with the latest tech and automation they have grown from being able to process 20,000 orders a day to 40,000 after having sustained success since the pandemic it has increased demand on their products on site. Your day to day responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer will include: The planned and reactive maintenance and service of all the state of the art equipment on site. Equipment on site includes OSR shuttle systems, EVO shuttles, Carton erectors, various pick and place robotics and various conveyor systems. Mechanically you will mainly be replacing worn out parts on the conveyors which will include rollers, bearings and pulleys as well as working with pneumatics systems Electrical work will include reading through electrical schematics, utilizing electrical test equipment such as multi-meters and fault finding in panels. Working on a brand new CMMS system which has just been integrated to site which is tablet based allow you to complete PPM, check stores and complete all maintenance tasks. You will also swapping both electrical and mechanical components like for like with the requirement at times to strip and re-build equipment. The Person To be successful in your application for a Maintenance Engineer you will need: An Engineering 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 into future leadership roles. Private healthcare with Vitality includes dental and optical cover 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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Maintenance Team Leader
£56000 - 58000 per year Overtime (Up to 2x) + 5% Pension + Private Healthcare (extendable to family) + Death in Service x3 +
Lutterworth
Maintenance Team Leader – £57,413 – Lutterworth (LE17) Panama Shift Pattern (12 Hour Days & Nights) – Overtime (Up to 2x) + 5% Pension + Private Healthcare (extendable to family) + Death in Service x3 + 25 Days Holiday + Subsidised Canteen About the client ATA are working with one of the UK’s leading logistics automation providers, established for over a century and now supporting global clients across multiple industries. With 13 sites in the UK and further projects in tender, the business has a proven reputation for designing, commissioning, and maintaining world-class automated systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a growing site with cutting-edge robotics, conveyors, palletisers, cranes, and automated storage systems. Known for investing heavily in training and development, this employer prioritises progression and internal promotion. What you’ll be doing As a Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll oversee a team of multi-skilled engineers across a highly automated facility. You’ll remain hands-on while taking on leadership responsibilities to ensure site performance, safety, and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include: Leading a shift team of engineers to deliver all planned and reactive maintenance in line with KPIs. Electrical fault finding across inverters, relays, contactors, sensors, and drives. Mechanical maintenance on shafts, bearings, chains, belts, pulleys, sprockets, and gear drives. Coordinating breakdown priorities and ensuring efficient, safe resolution. Coaching, mentoring, and carrying out performance reviews with engineers. Ensuring compliance with all H&S, method statements, and risk assessments. Driving CI projects and reliability improvements across the site. Liaising with stakeholders to deliver outstanding customer service on a 24/7 operation. This is a customer-facing, high-responsibility Maintenance Team Leader role where your technical expertise and leadership skills will directly impact performance. What the client is looking for To succeed as a Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll need: A recognised Level 3 in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, etc.) Strong electrical competence, confident in safe isolations, schematics, and multimeter use. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience – though strong maintenance engineers aspiring to leadership will also be considered. Background in automation, robotics, FMCG, logistics, or high-volume manufacturing. Ability to work at heights and adapt to changing site demands. A confident communicator who can coach others and lead under pressure. The right Maintenance Team Leader will be calm, proactive, and able to balance hands-on technical delivery with leading and developing people. Why you should apply Join a global leader in automation with strong UK investment and long-term contracts. Lead a technically capable team while remaining hands-on with advanced robotics and conveyors. Gain access to continuous training and career development opportunities. Stable, secure role with excellent salary, overtime, and benefits package. If you think you’re the right Maintenance Team Leader for this opportunity, 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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Maintenance Engineer
£52000 - 54000 per year Overtime (Up to 2x) + 5% Pension + Private Healthcare (extendable to family) + 25 Days Holiday + Lif
Lutterworth
Maintenance Engineer – £53,137 – Lutterworth (LE17) Panama Shift Pattern (12 hour Days and Nights) - Overtime (Up to 2x) + 5% Pension + Private Healthcare (extendable to family) + 25 Days Holiday + Life Assurance x3 + Subsidised Canteen About the client ATA are supporting one of the UK’s most advanced automated distribution centres, operating cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional service for a nationally recognised brand. With significant investment into automation, high-performance conveyors, and state-of-the-art retrieval systems, this site is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a stable, well-structured, and growing engineering team. The business offers real long-term security and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking, highly automated environment. What you’ll be doing As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for keeping a large-scale automated site running efficiently and reliably. This is a varied and hands-on role where electrical skills are essential to supporting site uptime and performance. Key responsibilities include: Electrical fault finding across motors, drives, sensors, relays, isolators, and safety circuits. Working with 3-phase systems, reading schematics, and carrying out safe isolations. Mechanical maintenance including chain, belts, bearings, gearboxes, and pneumatics. Responding quickly to breakdowns and applying methodical diagnostic approaches. Delivering planned preventative maintenance tasks across automated handling systems. Supporting improvement projects and upgrades to further enhance site performance. Managing spares and ensuring engineering documentation and compliance are kept up to date. This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who thrives in fast-moving, high-tech environments and enjoys problem-solving under pressure. What the client is looking for To be successful as a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll need: A recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, etc.). Proven experience with electrical fault finding using multimeters and working with 3-phase equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings confidently. Strong mechanical understanding (bearings, belts, gearboxes, pneumatics). Previous experience in automation, distribution, or high-volume environments is highly desirable. A proactive, team-first attitude with flexibility to support a 24/7 operation. Why you should apply Work on a large-scale, fully automated site with modern technology. Be part of a stable and supportive engineering team with clear structure. Great opportunities for technical development and ongoing training. Excellent salary, benefits, and long-term career security. If you think you’re the right Maintenance Engineer for this opportunity, please apply now 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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Maintenance Engineer
£52500 - 52500 per year Private healthcare and Overtime
Preston
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shift: Panama Days and Nights Location: Preston Salary: £52,500 – Healthcare, Pension and Training The Company ATA are proud to be working with an Industry leading client in the warehousing industry. They design, install, manufacture and install all of the automation on their customer sites. Following this they have a resident Maintenance team that will look after all of their machinery and technology. The resident site are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to help them adapt to the rapid growth of the site in recent years! The site is currently functioning at 2 million units per week across the range of their 15,000 products. From the site there is a variance of purposes – whether it is direct delivery to customers or replenishment of stores. This is a really exciting opportunity if you are looking to work with the latest automation and up-to date technology this is a great opportunity for you The Role As a Maintenance Engineer your responsibilities will include Working alongside a shift team (3 per shift) as well as working independently when needed Reacting to breakdowns and getting the site running efficiently as soon as possible, Following and working alongside the CMMS system to keep the site running smoothly. The tablet-based system allows you to complete PPM, check stores, and carry out all maintenance tasks. Working alongside all the latest automation and machinery including conveyors, automated pickers, vision camera systems, stacking and de stacking machines Mechanically you will be expected to identify and replace worn out parts, working on component such as Bearings, Pulleys as well an pneumatic systems Electrically you will be expected to work on various sensors, proximities, reading electrical drawings, Fault finding confidently and swapping like for like components The Candidate In a Maintenance Engineer we are looking for: A recognised engineering qualification A strong communicator working with the shift team and reporting to the supervisor Someone who will adapt to and understand the customers needs An Engineer who can perform under pressure in a fast moving environment The Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive: An annual salary of £52,500 A private medical package including – healthcare, dental care and an ear specialist if needed A healthy pension contribution Life insurance Potential training for the right individual and progression across the customers sites 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
£50000 - 50000 per year Private Healthcare and Training
Welham Green
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shift: Panama days and Nights Location: Wellham Green Salary: £50,000, Plus Private Healthcare, Training and development My Client ATA Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the largest automated logistics companies in the world. They are a systems integrator in the warehousing industry, they are responsible for the design, manufacturing, installation and the maintenance of all automation on their sites across the UK. With a national turnover of over £100 million and a global turnover of £1bn joining my client will provide you with security and longevity as they are continuously growing year on year. At this site in Wellham Green they are looking for a new resident engineer to join the team and help the site continue to stride and hit their consistent success levels and help the right individual grow their career within the business Your Role Within your role as a Maintenance Engineer: - You will be responsible for all the automation on site including various conveyor systems, Automated Cranes, Strappers, Shuttles and Hanging Garment systems - Mechanically you will be responsible for working on Gearboxes, Motors, Pneumatic systems, fault finding and replacing like for like components - Electrically you will be responsible for working on Sensors, Motors, panels, electrical drawings and three phase kit - On a PLC you will be checking I/Os but wont have access to much more due to remote support from the client What you need? For a Maintenance Engineer you will need: - A recognised engineer qualification - A confident communicator - Someone who can work Independently when needed but also with a shift partner on bigger roles - A motivated engineer who is looking to grow and develop within a company - Be able to work electrically and mechanically confident Salary and Package As a Maintenance Engineer you will be receiving: - An annual salary of £50,000 – whilst having every other weekend off - A very healthy pension match and contribution from my client - Private healthcare plus Dental Cover, Optical Cover and Audiometry cover too (for a small cost as well there is an option for immediate family) - Training and development – on a route that you choose depending on your personal aspirations within the engineering industry and the site - A full training matrix provided to assure you have a full understanding of the role before moving onto shift 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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If you're looking to start your career in this unique and exciting sector, read our 'Why Choose Warehouse Automation as a Career' feature today.
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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