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There's nothing general about our approachWith over 60 years experience in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, there aren't many roles or industries we haven't already recruited for. So whet...
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There's nothing general about our approachWith over 60 years experience in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, there aren't many roles or industries we haven't already recruited for. So whet...
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We make our process as bespoke as your machineryThe Special Purpose Machinery sector sees companies manufacturing bespoke and custom made machines which are used across the FMCG, Automotive, Aeros...
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A robust process for a fluid marketThe Process Engineering sector has been a cornerstone of ATA's engineering recruitment activities for nearly two decades. We have worked extensively with both s...
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The automotive sector is highly driven by quality of process, which this fits perfectly with the ATA WayEmploying 182,000 people and generating £67 billion for the UK economy, Automotive is one o...
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Quality driven recruitment and manufacturing go hand in handEmploying over 110,000 people and generating £22.4 billion in turnover for the UK economy, the aerospace sector continues to be one of ...
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Through our in-depth knowledge of the Food and FMCG sectors, we have built a strong track record of delivering quality candidates to our customersFood manufacturing is well established as one of ...
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As the Warehouse Automation sector has grown, we have grown with it, developing strong relationships with a number of OEM's as well as many of the UK's biggest end users. Our specialist team have...
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Building the highly-skilled teams you need to keep your business thrivingWe've been working with some of the biggest names in the construction materials manufacturing sector for several years, bu...
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Maintenance Engineer Location: Birmingham. Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 Average earnings in the engineer team: £58,000+ Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (days and nights) Industry: construction material supplier. What can they do for you? Discretionary bonus scheme averaging from £1000 to £3000 per year. 10% Matched pension. Real career progression. This company operates a pathway system for those with aspirations to move into management or specialist positions. Take advantage of premium rates for any overtime you do (1.5 or 2.0 your standard rate) Company discount platform, giving you discounts to retail, holidays etc. Expect an array of professional training, tailored to you. So far, the business has arranged: - PLC courses with Siemens (Onsite and at the OEM training centre) - Electrical to mechanical conversion course or vice versa. - Hydraulic courses. - Company paid further education opportunities such as HND’s / HNC’s. The Company: Join our client's new state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham as a Maintenance Engineer. Our client is a leading UK Global business with over 50 years of experience in supplying construction and civils companies. With a stellar reputation and a robust order book, this is a secure opportunity for long-term employment. The company strongly believes in professional development and provides extensive training and growth prospects. Overview of Maintenance Engineer Role: As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of highly automated, industrial equipment in our brand-new factory. This includes large capital-intensive machinery, conveyors, presses, robotics, and more. Your key responsibilities will include: Ensuring the smooth running of all machinery on site Attending to equipment breakdowns and performing reactive maintenance tasks Conducting maintenance on hydraulics, extruders, and other machinery typically found in heavy manufacturing settings. Working on 3 phase machinery and various electrical components. Balancing reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) Contributing to the continuous improvement culture and taking ownership of individual projects. Candidate Requirements: Hold a relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above. Apply today by following the online instructions or sending your CV to daniel.swain@ata-recruitment.co.uk. Interviews are available immediately. ATA Recruitment specializes in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis. Visit our website for more opportunities. 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 Ibstock £48,000 Bonus paid annually 2-3k 10% pension O.T readily available Holiday allowance Fantastic training + progression opportunities. 4 on 4 off / 5 on 5 off D/N rotation to allow for more weekends off. The company: We are working with a prestigious client, a multisite business who have over 80 years of UK experience supplying construction companies who manufacture a range of products. Our client has a fantastic state of the art site in the heart of Ibstock with long term security and a fantastic reputation with a great turnover nationwide. The company offer fantastic training and progression opportunities to their engineering team and are searching for a mechanical maintenance engineer to join their talented team. The Role: This is a mechanically biased maintenance engineer position, where your responsibility will include: · Reactive Maintenance · Planned preventive Maintenance. Mechanical Fault finding Project involvement as well as any continuous improvement work About you To be considered for a Maintenance Engineer position with the business, you can be either electrical or mechanical biased and have experience from any industry. You should have the following: - Previous experience working as a maintenance engineer within a factory environment. - Experience working within manufacturing would be beneficial. - Strong mechanical knowledge with an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatics. - Recognised qualification (BTEC, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, HND). Benefits: Our client offers a very competitive salary with yearly reviews and a bonus that is paid every single year. In terms of training, they can offer additional qualifications and anything else needed with a huge training budget. There is much growth into leadership positions for the right engineers that are looking to progress. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this position, please call Chatan on 07884 491 721 or email chatan.makan@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. 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 Electrician £52,000 Bonus paid annually 2-3k 10% pension O.T readily available holiday allowance fantastic training + progression opportunities. 4 on 4 off / 5 on 5 off D/N rotation to allow for more weekends off. The company: We are working with a prestigious client, a multisite business who have over 80 years of UK experience supplying construction companies who manufacture a range of products. Our client has a fantastic state of the art site in the heart of Ibstock with long term security and a fantastic reputation with a great turnover nationwide. The company offer fantastic training and progression opportunities to their engineering team and are searching for a maintenance electrician to join their talented team. The Role: This is an electrical biased maintenance engineer position, where your responsibility will include: Reactive Maintenance Planned preventive Maintenance. Electrical Fault finding Project involvement as well as any continuous improvement work About you To be considered for a Maintenance Electrician 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. position with the business, you can be either electrical or mechanical biased and have experience from any industry. You should have the following: Previous experience working as a maintenance electrician within a factory environment. Experience working within manufacturing would be beneficial. Strong electrical knowledge with experience working within control panels. Recognised qualification (BTEC, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, HND). Benefits: Our client offers a very competitive salary with yearly reviews and a bonus that is paid every single year. In terms of training, they can offer additional qualifications and anything else needed with a huge training budget. There is much growth into leadership positions for the right engineers that are looking to progress. If you think you are the right maintenance electrician for this position, please call Chatan on 07884 491 721 or email chatan.makan@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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Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Castle Donnington Shifts: Suez Days and Nights Salary: £49,900 plus healthcare, life insurance and Pension Contribution The Company My client design and manufacture automation for product retrieval and storage systems, they are looking for a resident Maintenance Engineer to join the growing team. Working with clients all across the UK they are looking for a Engineer to be working on all the latest automation and technology. On this site in Castle Donnington you will be working on a fully automated site with conveyor systems, shuttles, robotics and Picking systems 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 £49,900 plus overtime Private healthcare and Life insurance A healthy pension contribution On the job training and unlimited progression opportunities within the business 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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Role: Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias Salary: £41,000 - £41,000 Location: Leeds Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off Holidays: 28 days ATA Recruitment have an opportunity available for a motivated maintenance engineer who is looking to advance their career in engineering. My client are based in Leeds who have now been operating for over 3 years in their newly built facility. This sight in Leeds is the newest of many sights across the UK and they are a process and supplier of reusable goods. Our client is a market leader in the industry and works at high volume process and packaging products to support the hospitality industry across the UK. The company are looking for an enthusiastic maintenance engineer who is eager to use their technical expertise to maintain the production at their new site. This maintenance engineer role is also a perfect opportunity for someone to develop their skillset and go on to become a true leader in the industry. The client offers training in various departments including the opportunity to travel abroad for training. The Role: The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for: Plant OEE Performance Compile and report plant engineering Performance Implementation and completion of plant PPM system Respond to Equipment and facilities breakdowns. Support of engineering corrective actions in response to quality issues Fault finding with a multi meter. Interpret schematic drawings. The person: To be successful in your application for Trainee Maintenance Engineer: Level 3 Electrical engineering qualifications (minimum required) Motivated individual looking to develop. Experience in FMCG/ automated systems (desirable) The benefits: In the role as a maintenance engineer, you should expect: £1000 Guaranteed bonus paid after 12months Being part of an aspiring team in a £multimillion-pound market leading business Opportunity to progress as an engineer with training provided Attractive salary of anywhere between £41-41k Training including boiler and water treatment course and IPAF Christmas and Boxing day shutdown 28 days holiday including bank holiday If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a change, hit apply or send your CV to dalvir.malli@ata-recruitment.co.uk to arrange interviews. 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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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Role: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer £41,00 - £42,000 + 5% Pension + OT + Great Training Location: Based in Chester Shift: 4ON 4OFF The company My client are a leading manufacturer in the FMCG industry. As a multi skilled maintenance engineer you will have the chance to work on some unique and state of the art machinery to help maintain the company status as a market leader in the sector. The Role My client is seeking a multi skilled maintenace engineer to join the team in a busy and challenging environment. This is very much a hands-on role, in which you will provide vital support to the business and contribute with the smooth running of the organisation. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of production equipment. Identify faults, diagnose, and repair breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance on all machinery. Work closely with the production team to minimize downtime and optimize production output. Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work and ensure that all equipment is safe and compliant with relevant legislation and standards. Liaise with external suppliers and contractors to ensure that all equipment is serviced and repaired in a timely and efficient manner. Requirements of a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment, or Ex forces leavers. Ability to diagnose and repair faults and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Benefits for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer OT Available Great Training offerd 28 days Holiday 5% Pension contribution Life assurance If you are a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer and are looking for an exciting new opportunity with a well-established company, then we want to hear from you interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Jon.paryazani@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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Role: Mechanical Fitter Location: Portsmouth Shifts: 12:30 – 22:00 Package: £37,400 - £42,100 The Company My client are a recycling and waste management company and they are industry leading in their respective industry. Globally they turn over north of £3bn a year. They are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team and help keep the site running as efficiently as possible and help them to tackle reducing waste. They have been established for over 20 years now and in the UK alone they have a few key sites. On site they welcome end of line vehicles, waste electricals and large domestic appliances also working on cables. The company are very successful in their market, offering excellent employee benefits, fantastic training, progression and a great culture to work within. The Role As a Mechanical fitter your day to day responsibilities will include: Reactive and PPM work Replacing like for like Mechanical Components Regular Maintenance work working alongside a Planned Schedule Working on sealers, valves, pumps, bearings, belts, conveyors, mechanical installations, hydraulic equipment. The Candidate I am looking for a Mechanical fitter that Has a recognised engineering qualification Can work as part of a team but also take responsibility when needed Happy to work in a heavy background and get their hands dirty The Benefits As a Mechanical fitter you will receive A salary of between £37,400 - £42,100 DoE A pension contribution Job security working for one of the largest companies in the recycling industry Specific on the job training to help you adapt to life with my 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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unior Project Engineer Location: St Albans Type: 13 Week Contract followed by a permanent position Pay: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (based on experience) Own Transport Required Company Overview: This family-owned business, heavily invested in the past 2 years, is poised for significant growth in their market, offering high chances of progression. Specializing in manufacturing, they cover the entire spectrum from design to installation. Their clientele includes commercial buildings such as banks, universities, and major broadcasting organisations. With an expanded product range including HV/LV packages and monitoring systems, they now require a Junior Project Engineer for a 13-week contract, potentially leading to a permanent position. Role Overview: As a Junior Project Engineer, you will support the project management team in various aspects of electrical projects within a manufacturing environment focusing on HV/LV switchgear. Your duties will include: Assist in the ordering of materials. Track the flow of materials from point of purchase to delivery. Compile information and gather necessary documents. Update the production program as needed. Liaise with clients and their representatives. Attend site meetings with clients and their representatives. Liaise with suppliers to ascertain the suitability of electrical components for particular projects. Collaborate with the Company’s draughting engineers and production team. Required Skills and Qualifications: Must have Electrical Qualification Ideally Electrical Engineering Background with a Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent. The main attributes sought are drive, passion, ability to work hard, learn, and be proactive. 1-2 years practical expirience required in a electrical or manufacturing environment Benefits: Competitive salary with potential for career progression and growth within the company. Opportunity to transition into a permanent position. Chance to gain hands-on experience in diverse and challenging projects. Training: Eventually, you will be trained to control projects from receipt of contract to installation and commissioning and be responsible for all commercial and technical aspects of projects. How to Apply: To be considered for this role, please email your CV directly to Mohamed Jakhura at mohamed.jakhura@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 07814 892 105. Note: Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, as sponsorship is not provided. For more opportunities in manufacturing, infrastructure, civil, transportation, and general engineering recruitment, please visit our website: . Before applying, please review the terms of our Privacy Notice available 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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Bridging the skills gap with military talentThe estimated number of vacancies in January to March 2024 was 916,000. The widening skills gap in engineering and manufacturing continues to be a concern for many employers, a problem that is only going to increase due to the high numbers of engineers that are due to retire by 2026.As a result, companies are looking at ways to solve their attraction issues. Increasing salaries is the obvious solution, especially since the cost-of-living crisis, which has seen salaries increasing at an alarming rate to remain competitive. Similarly, with the ongoing war on talent and demand outstripping supply we have seen big changes in candidate behaviours which has seen many companies reporting retention issues within their teams. So, whilst we at ATA Recruitment continue to support our customers with their attraction and retention of permanent, contract and executive staff, we also want to support our customers in bridging the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing.How can employers counteract the skills shortage? An obvious solution is to recruit apprentices to encourage new talent into the sector. This is a fruitful route for many businesses, but with the average apprenticeship talking 3 years to complete, it isn’t a quick solution. Employers can also take the proactive approach by taking part in various STEM initiatives for children and young people, helping to 'future-proof' the industry by highlighting the various career paths available within the sector. Another alternative is to employ forces leavers. With 16,140 people leaving the forces throughout 2023, this is an untapped source of labour, so what are the benefits?Great problem solvers – all military personnel are trained to be able to problem solve logically, efficiently and often under severe time constraintsTechnical training and expertise – as part of their development in the forces, veterans will have been trained either to Level 3 or completed a modern apprenticeshipUsed to working in teams – team spirit and team work are key components to day to day military life, so most leavers will be comfortable and indeed enjoy the comradery of working in a teamUsed to working under pressure – all Engineers have to work to time constraints, whether it be to get a plane back in the air or fix a leaking valve on ship, the need to fix a breakdown quickly and efficiently is always vitalMouldable – having not worked in manufacturing before they will be a blank canvas, they won’t have picked up any bad habits elsewhere and will be completely receptive to the training you provide.Of course, ex forces Engineers likely haven’t worked in manufacturing before, and could be working on equipment that is new to them. However many of the components are similar and through their electrical and/or mechanical competence, they will be of a level that any business offering training will be able to get an engineer up and running quickly. Ultimately, their unique attributes align well with the demands of the engineering sector, making them highly valuable assets to any team.Get in touchWe are seeing increasing numbers of companies embracing this resource, with 38% of our customers last year recruiting forces leavers. Having seen first hand the benefits to both the employer and the individual, we have grown our involvement with organisations such as the Career Transition Partnership and the Armed Forces Covenant to support our clients in recruiting forces leavers. If your business hasn’t recruited ex-forces Engineers before but would like to know, more then please get in touch for more information.
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ATA Recruitment's Annual Maintenance Insights Report 2023 is available to downloadA comprehensive report of average Maintenance Engineering salaries, market trends and candidate behaviour across the UK in 2023, compiled using real ATA Recruitment data.ATA Recruitment pride ourselves on providing service with real added value, and as part this we like to share our market intelligence and insights with our customers. You may have already seen our permanent, contract and ATA Search Insight Reports for 2023. You can view them here. In addition, we provide a more granular Maintenance survey as it constitutes such a large proportion of what we do.What did 2023 mean for Maintenance?With the number of unfilled vacancies in the UK economy not dropping below 938,000 last year, the war for talent continued to rage throughout UK Manufacturing and this was keenly felt within the Maintenance sector. As such, we have compiled our Maintenance Insights Report 2023, an extension of our previous annual Salary Report, including average salaries, market trends and candidate behaviour. The data we have collected has come from a large cross section of the market for both SME’s and large blue chips in industries such as, Food, Automated Distribution, Construction Materials, FMCG, and General Manufacturing.We hope it gives you a benchmark for where you are in the market, please get in touch to discuss the findings of this report in more detail.Download ATA Recruitment's Annual Regional Maintenance Salary Report 2023By submitting the above form, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy.Get in touchAs always, we hope the report provides you with the insight as to where your business currently sits in the market, as well as giving you some guidance on how to construct your talent strategy for 2024. If you have any questions or comments on any of the information covered in the report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.By submitting the above form, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy.
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The RTC Group Awards 2023On Friday 15th March 2024, we held our annual RTC Group Awards, rewarding those who have gone above and beyond throughout 2023.Held at our headquarters, the Derby Conference Centre, we gathered for a night of celebration and reflection as we looked back on the past twelve months and all that the group has achieved across the various industries we support. We were joined by employees from each of the group’s 11 offices, welcoming the teams from RTC Group Plc, Ganymede Solutions, ATA Recruitment, Global Staffing Solutions and The Derby Conference Centre.Ganymede and ATA Awards The evening began with the Ganymede and ATA Awards, where we awarded the top performing individuals across the recruitment businesses as well as those who have personified our core values over the last twelve months. Congratulations to the winners of the Ganymede and ATA Awards: Chris James: Socially ResponsibleDean Frost & Kent Office: Top Performing Rail BranchMichael Dobson, Tom Cleverley, Colin Earp, Katie Townend, Dave Carter, Chris James, Ajay Bhella, Hassan Choudhry, Will Heath, Ashton Kenney, Hassan Choudhry, Dean Frost & Kent Office, Louise Clapham & N&M Office, Jason Crew & Wales Office, Paul Cook & Scotland Office: £150k ClubDean Frost: Safety First, Safety AlwaysTyler Cook: Top Newcomer (Contract)Jon Paryazani: Top Newcomer (Permanent)Anthony Howell: Taking PrideAjay Bhella: Top Permanent BillerTracy Knight: Delivering ExcellenceDave Carter: Top Contract BillerRachael Bailey-Frost: People are our PassionDave Carter: Top GPPaul Crompton, Managing Director said: It was a pleasure to spend such a fantastic evening with everyone from across the company. Congratulations again to all the award winners who have delivered exceptional performances throughout 2023 and I look forward to further success in the year ahead.“The RTC Group AwardsThe evening continued with the Group CEO address, three course meal and RTC Group Awards.These awards cover the entirety of the group, allowing individuals from all functions to receive recognition and praise for their continued efforts. Our business is all about people, and our group success is down to the hard work and dedication of all our staff. Congratulations to the winners of the RTC Group Awards:Ashton Kenney: The Chapman CupOliver Wright: The Bryn Clarke CupSamantha Briggs: RTC Central Services Outstanding ContributionThank you to all those who attended this event, and for making the evening a resounding success. The RTC Group Awards will return in 2025.
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The ATA Recruitment Annual Contractor Charge Rates Report 2023 is available to downloadWith 932,000 vacancies remaining unfilled in UK industry, there continues to be a high demand for candidates to fill these roles. Clients continued to express challenges in the recruitment of permanent Engineers within the manufacturing and engineering sectors. More and more clients have turned to temporary staff and contractors to bridge the skills gap.Covering the following disciplines, we have highlighted the average contractor charge rates across the UK as well as provided you with expert commentary from our specialist contract consultants:ManufacturingEngineeringInterim and Shared ServicesIf you are a contractor looking for a new assignment or a client looking to use a flexible skilled resource, then please get in touch.Download the reportGet in touchAs always, we hope the report provides you with the insight as to where your business currently sits in the market, as well as giving you some guidance on how to construct your talent strategy for 2024. If you have any questions or comments on any of the information covered in the report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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The 7th edition of ATA Recruitment's Annual Engineering Insights is available to downloadFor 7 years, we have been producing Salary Reports to show how salaries have changed over time. For 2023, we have expanded on this data to provide you with not only average salaries, but with detailed market insights and changes in candidate behaviour. 2023 was another interesting year for UK manufacturing and engineering from a recruitment perspective as the skills gap continued to widen. With 932,000 vacancies at the end of Q4, many customers continued to report issues not only with their candidate attraction but more so with their retention.Covering the following disciplines, we have answered some of the most common questions we get asked, as well as providing you with the quantitative data from salary trends:Maintenance & ServiceQuality & ManufacturingDesign & ProjectsMid Management ExecutiveThis data has been generated from the placements we made in 2023, along with various industry survey findings. We trust this will give you a real time overview of the recruitment landscape and average salaries offered across the UK.Download the reportGet in touchAs always, we hope the report provides you with the insight as to where your business currently sits in the market, as well as giving you some guidance on how to construct your talent strategy for 2024. If you have any questions or comments on any of the information covered in the report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Journey from Contingent Recruitment Consultant to Executive SearchIN CONVERSATION WITH AJAY BHELLA, SALES MANAGERNavigating through the recruitment industry involves facing numerous challenges and opportunities for growth. This article explores Ajay Bhella's journey, transitioning from the fast-paced world of contingency recruitment to the more strategic arena of executive headhunting.What inspired or motivated you to transition from Contingent recruitment to Executive search?I began my career as a Headhunter, driven by a longstanding interest in business. Placing senior Business leaders and Directors appealed to me, particularly challenging and niche assignments. Recognising an opportunity to further this focus, I joined ATA Recruitment, where I could leverage my expertise. While I foster business relationships, ATA Recruitment collaborates with Directors' teams to place Engineers, making it a strategic choice for both parties.How did you prepare yourself for the challenges of Executive Search?To prepare for the challenges of Executive Search, I drew upon my prior experience in the field. Having already been involved in executive search activities, I knew how important it is to be focused from prior experience. It also gave me some insight into the expected challenges, such as having to turn away non-senior work and long-standing clients.Additionally, the pandemic presented an opportunity for me to further fortify my resources by dedicating time to building my network. I committed myself to going the extra mile, to ensure that I could establish and maintain a robust system. Moreover, I adopted a strategic approach to business development, making prudent decisions to maximise efficiency and effectiveness in navigating the executive search landscape. What new skills did you feel are essential to succeed in Executive-level hiring?To succeed in executive-level hiring, several essential skills come to the forefront other than maintaining a robust system and being focussed. Which are; PatienceProviding solutionsBeing able to operate and communicate at a senor levelMulti-stakeholder managementRetained headhuntingEvidence of success – going the extra mile Delivering resultsTenacity Attention to detailThe hunger to want to be the best and to believe in this. How did your recruitment strategies change when focusing on Executive roles?When focusing on executive roles, I made substantial adaptations to my recruitment strategies, prioritising the utmost importance of confidentiality and fostering relationships. Recognising the critical significance of these positions, I ensured the implementation of both a primary solution and a backup plan. The extended time-to-hire was factored in, acknowledging that executive placements typically require a longer timeframe compared to contingent roles. Adopting a low-volume, high-value approach became imperative because of the heightened risks involved.In selling our services, I embraced a long-term perspective, understanding that it could take anywhere from 6 to 12 months before seeing tangible results from clients. Providing clients with valuable insights became paramount at this level; they sought assistance rather than mere CVs. Moreover, prioritising the establishment of key, strategic, and trustworthy business relationships emerged as the cornerstone of success in executive recruitment endeavours.What advice would you give to someone looking to make a similar transition into Executive Search?Transitioning into Executive Search offers immense rewards, encompassing not only substantial earnings potential but also the opportunity for personal and professional growth. However, it's essential to brace yourself for a period of intense grafting, typically spanning 18 to 24 months, during which going the extra mile becomes second nature.This field demands a high level of commitment, perseverance and focus. For people who truly want to succeed in business and become top recruiters, Executive Search offers a great opportunity. It can help you achieve your career goals and be part of a select group in the industry who focus on such niche assignments. We are always keen to speak to talented recruiters and sales professionals, who are looking to take the next step in their career. If you're ready to join our team in Leicester get in touch with our Talent Manager Rachael Bailey-Frost today. Find out more about a career with ATA Search today. Send me your CV or connect with me on LinkedIn today.Telephone: 07920 595 229Email: rachael.bailey-frost@ganymedesolutions.co.ukLinkedIn: Connect on LinkedInFind out more about ATA Search here
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Agile Working – The Design Engineers ViewWhilst agile working is by no means a new concept, it is fair to say that the Covid-19 Pandemic had a significant impact on employers’ policies and attitudes towards agile working and changed the landscape at a much greater pace than expected.Employers in our sector are now faced with another determining factor they have to consider when recruiting for talent in an already challenging market with the key questions being:Are we flexible enough in relation to the market to attract talent?How big a deciding factor is it really for job seekers?Does it work for our business model?How well equipped are we to lead and manage an agile working business?To help understand this further we recently ran a large-scale survey to Design Engineers we have in our network and would like to share with you some of the results and insights we have seen. Two-thirds of the candidates surveyed reported they worked for an employer with some form of agile working in place with 26% of these working fully remotely and 51% working two or three days from home per week.Straight away here we can see the majority of the employers in the market have shifted towards offering home working flexibility. A balance of “3 and 2” either home or office is by far the most popular approach from employers. If you’re in the third of employers not offering any agile working, how much of the marketplace are you ruling out when recruiting? 100% of agile workers said it made them feel better about their employer with 68% stating it had a very positive affect on their attitude towards their employer.As you can see the agile working being offered is unanimously supported by employees and in most cases having a very positive impact in employee engagement. The engagement of engineers is crucial to employers whilst competition for talent is so high and we would tend to think this can only lead to better staff retention. 53% of employees working agile felt they were very effective working from home with only 10% feeling they were less effective than if in the office.There are a number of individual factors to consider for employees working at home including: Is the home set up fit for purpose?Does their experience level allow them to work effectively without direct supervision?Is working on an isolated basis good for them personally?However, the majority of employees felt they were as effective or highly effective when working from home with potentially less distractions then being in a busy office and generally feeling empowered by the trust their employer has placed in them. The biggest positive factors for homeworking were stated as:42% - less time and money commuting32% - better work life balance24% - felt more productiveIt is no surprise that in a time of soaring costs that less expense getting to work is a significant factor for employees coupled with the fact that can their days work done in less time without the requirement for a potential 30 minute to 1 hour commute to and from work.The work life balance upside can cover many areas – more time with the family of an evening, flexibility for general life errands, doing some lunchtime exercise to feel refreshed plus countless other activities. For those without any agile working, 70% said they would like some from their employer with an option for two days working from home being by far the most popular request.What was interesting further to this was of those without any agile working, 80% said It had little or no impact on their long-term commitment to a business. It is possible that those in the survey without any agile working have not had the option previously and are just used to that being their normal but as stated the vast majority without it would prefer it from the current employers. Overall, there were some interesting insights in the information collected. Some form of agile working now appears to be in the majority of the white-collar engineering marketplace with employees very heavily in favour it, sighting numerous benefits and feeling more engaged with their employer.Have you considered the impact your agile working policy is having on your retention?How effective agile working is from an employer’s point of view would be a very different question and one we may pose in future. We wonder what perceived benefits employers feel it brings. Do you see a more engaged engineering workforce? Does it bring increased productivity?All things said, it is without doubt now that agile working is one of the deciding factors for engineers when job seeking. For any employer it’s worth re-visiting questions 3 and 4; Does it work for your business model? How well equipped are you to lead and manage an agile working business? Is it time to re-visit your agile working policy?The recruitment marketplace has continued to evolve since many companies began to incorporate agile working during and post Covid 19. If you’re considering re-visiting your agile working policy then get in touch with ATA Recruitment for further expert guidance on how this can impact your business and attracting talent when hiring Design Engineers.
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