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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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Qualified Coppersmith – Manufacturer of parts for the process industry. Based in Prestonpans near Musselburgh Permanent role – Up to £19.00 per hour (up to £37,000 basic salary per annum) + Overtime (Monday – Friday over 37.5 hours paid at 1.5x / Saturday paid at 1.5x / Sunday paid at 2x), Approx 50-60 hours available per week. (Average earnings of approx. £45k - £50K) + Pension. Multiple roles available. Weld tests and interviews to take place over the next 2 weeks, immediate starts available. This specialist manufacturer of components and systems for the process industry have exciting plans to double their order book in the next two years having joined up with a global name in the sector. With workload increasing, there is a requirement to grow the manufacturing team to ensure the demand for the product is met on time and to budget. If you want an opportunity to have some fantastic training and the security of working for a stable growing business, then this role could be for you. If this sounds like an opportunity you would thrive in, then please contact Steve Harrhy on 07827295376 or email you CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk The Role As a Coppersmith the role will involve the following: Shaping copper into copper distillation and condensing equipment for a wide range of projects General welding and fabrication tasks including MIG/TIG welding and using guillotines and press brake machines to cut and bend the copper This will include classic “copper smithing” work once the metal is hot There will be some site-based repair work when required Adhering to all health & safety requirements Working as part of a small, skilled fabrication team The Coppersmith will need the following skills to be successful in their application: You will need to have a wide range of fabricating / welding experience working with stainless steel or aluminium Previous experience in TIG/MIG/MMA welding Used guillotines and press brake machines in previous roles Worked with bespoke products Able to read engineering drawings Excellent work ethic An eye for detail and diligent working practices The Benefits Up to £19.00 per hour Paid Overtime (1.5x) / 2x for Sundays Company Pension 25 days holiday + stats Continued training and development If you’re interested in this role, please apply online, send your CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call me on 07827 295376 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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Fabricator / Welder (Full training to become a Coppersmith) – Manufacturer of parts for the process industry. Based in Prestonpans near Musselburgh Permanent role – Up to £18.00 per hour (up to £35,100 basic salary per annum) + Overtime (Monday – Friday over 37.5 hours paid at 1.5x / Saturday paid at 1.5x / Sunday paid at 2x), Approx 50-60 hours available per week. (Average earnings of approx. £45k - £50K) + Pension. Multiple roles available. Weld tests and interviews to take place over the next 2 weeks, immediate starts available. This specialist manufacturer of components and systems for the process industry have exciting plans to double their order book in the next two years having joined up with a global name in the sector. With workload increasing, there is a requirement to grow the manufacturing team to ensure the demand for the product is met on time and to budget. If you want an opportunity to have some fantastic training and the security of working for a stable growing business, then this role could be for you. If this sounds like an opportunity you would thrive in, then please contact Steve Harrhy on 07827295376 or email you CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk The Role As a Fabricator / Welder the role will involve the following: Shaping copper into copper distillation and condensing equipment for a wide range of projects General welding and fabrication tasks including MIG/TIG welding and using guillotines and press brake machines to cut and bend the copper This will include classic “copper smithing” work once the metal is hot There will be some site-based repair work when required Adhering to all health & safety requirements Working as part of a small, skilled fabrication team You will undergo full training on how to become a Coppersmith The Fabricator / Welder will need the following skills to be successful in their application: You will need to have a wide range of fabricating / welding experience working with stainless steel or aluminium Previous experience in TIG/MIG/MMA welding Used guillotines and press brake machines in previous roles Worked with bespoke products Able to read engineering drawings Excellent work ethic An eye for detail and diligent working practices The Benefits Up to £18.00 per hour Paid Overtime (1.5x) / 2x for Sundays Company Pension 25 days holiday + stats Continued training and development If you’re interested in this role, please apply online, send your CV to steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call me on 07827 295376 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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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an electrical engineer who is either leaving, or who has recently left the Forces to join one of the UKs biggest food manufacturers. Permanent night shift – Panama (3s & 2s) £52,624 7% matched Pension Private medical healthcare Yearly pay reviews Training The Company A multi-sited manufacturing business that produces millions of their products each week. Despite the current economic conditions this company is seeing an increase in demand. Boasting a turnover of over £1bn and with future plans to increase their product portfolio, this is a fantastic time to join this company. They have also recently acquired two manufacturing companies which has further cemented their business as one of the biggest and most secure in the market. The Role As part of your induction there is a clear training matrix to take you from a military engineer to a maintenance engineer working in a manufacturing facility, this will be a mix of theory based and on the job training covering all production equipment on site. The role of the Maintenance Engineers is split between reactive and PPM. There is a PPM schedule in place that covers all asset care periodically but due to the nature of the business your time will be split between this and reactive maintenance. You will be fault finding against electrical drawings with a multi meter and covering the production lines. Electrical components include sensors, inverters, relays, motors, three phase systems and more. Day to day the candidates will be doing the following: Fault find using a multimeter against electrical drawings. Fault find through to I/Os, including changing sensors. Fault find and rectification in panels. Wiring and installing motors. Performing electrical safety checks. The Candidate To be successful in your application you must have the following skills or attributes: Must have previous experience as working as a maintenance engineer Must have an electrical qualification How to apply Please click “apply” or for further information, please contact Andy Crewe at ATA Recruitment in Leicester on 07584204866, or alternatively, please email me an up-to-date copy of your CV to andy.crewe@ata-recruitment.co.uk ATA Recruitment specialises in technical & engineering positions from entry level up to Director level appointments. Please look at our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience. If you have the skills, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can help find you your ideal job – 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 (Mechanical), £45,000(DOE), Burton Upon Trent, Dupont shift pattern, days and nights. 26 Days Holiday, paid overtime, 5% Dbl matched pension About the company ATA are working with a leading industrial manufacturing group at their impressive production facility in Burton Upon Trent. The group who are one of the largest of their kind in the UK, turnover north of £700 million across 20 manufacturing plants and over the last few years have been acquisitional within their approach, buying companies within a similar market to diversify their product range. Our client’s site in Staffordshire is the groups most recent acquisition and accounts for an impressive £120million of the annual turnover. The business is rich in heritage with over 100 years producing high quality products across 5 manufacturing plants in the UK. They are now looking for a Maintenance Engineer of a mechanical bias to join their team. About the role As a maintenance engineer you will work within a large team to ensure the safe and effective maintenance of all plant machinery. PPM Reacting to breakdowns & remedial repair work Mechanical strip and rebuild. Welding, fabrication and machining. Mechanical Fault finding About you To be considered for a Maintenance Engineer position with the business, due to the nature of the work you should be 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. - Experience with adhering to safe lock off and tag of procedures. - Recognised qualification (BTEC, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, HND). - Our client will also consider candidates if you are recently qualified and have just finished your apprenticeship. The benefits Joining our client as a maintenance engineer you will be proud to work for one of the UKs most loved industrial manufacturers. Despite a difficult time for UK manufacturing the group has seen an impressive increase in their profit over the last 5 years which has allowed them to acquire some of their competition, build new sites and invest within training and development of their staff. If you think you are the right Maintenance Engineer for this market leader, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283, or email your CV too ashton.kenney@ata-recruitment.co.uk ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. 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, £49107, Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (Early, lates, nights) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday + the opportunity to earn up to 39 hours more, pension up to 12%, life assurance, private healthcare, Company sick pay, free workwear, paid overtime. Why join? Become truly multiskilled with fantastic technical training on Electrical, Mechanical & Fluid power systems. PLC training, learn how to plug in, fault find, make modifications, and interrogate. Opportunity to gain further external qualification including HNC. Opportunity to join a company with fantastic employee retention with the average length of service 15 years. ATA are working exclusively with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK at their world class manufacturing facility in Derbyshire. We are supporting them on a recruitment drive to add maintenance Engineer to their team due to new project wins, internal promotion, and the requirement to increase their workforce throughout 2024. The groups UK arm is a critical part in the company wheel and currently operates as their flag ship site in Europe accounting for an impressive £3B of the groups £210B annual turnover. Working at the heart of their operation, Toyotas maintenance Engineers play a critical part in the production of every single Toyota Vehicle that roles off the production line, which to date sits at over 4.5 million cars. There are currently over 200 skilled maintenance technicians working across the companies 5 prestigious shops, each working in collaboration with each other to ensure machinery is running smoothly and production isn’t impacted. The shops encompass the whole manufacturing process starting in the body shop working right through to assembly before hitting the bright lights of quality control. What does a day to day look like for a maintenance Technician on site? As a maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated production machinery which can include Komatsu presses, Kawasaki robotics, Injection moulding machinery + various conveying. Responsibilities include: Completing planned preventive maintenance Reacting to breakdowns Electrical and mechanical fault finding Undertaking project work which can include upgrade and new machine installation. Achieving kaizen – Toyotas world renowned continuous improvement process. What do Toyota look for? Maintenance Engineer who wants to contribute to continuous improvement. Engineers who want to forge a long-term career. A passion for engineering & maintenance. A completed craft apprenticeship. TMUK are open to backgrounds and will consider technicians from all backgrounds including the armed forces. Flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. If you want to hear how to become a maintenance Engineer at the world’s largest automotive group, then please press apply or give ashton a call on 07814905283. 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 Design Engineer Manchester / Liverpool / Chester / Warrington / Wigan Initial 3 month contract / Outside IR35 £35.00p/h - £40.00p/h (DOE) Bespoke Machinery / Capital Equipment / Pneumatics / Solidworks I am recruiting for a well-established supplier of bespoke machinery to world leading manufacturing companies. Due to ongoing projects in the business, they are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer on an interim basis. Initially there is a commitment of 3 months, but this is very likely to be extended due to project scope for a successful candidate: For the position of Mechanical Design Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: 3D modelling, design and detailing using Solidworks Working on bespoke machinery such as fillers, rotary equipment. Cappers etc. Creating accurate BOMs Customer meetings where necessary Report into the design team lead The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will need to have the following attributes: Strong appreciation of pneumatics, capital equipment and bespoke machinery Expert in the use and knowledge of Solidworks An astute professional, with the ability to excel within a design team A team player, who can work on their own when necessary and strives for excellence The benefits of this position: Highly project based within bespoke mechanical engineering Flexible working optional Mon-Fri (40 hour working week) Outside IR35 (Ltd. Co. suitable) I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Design Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information please contact Dom Firth (07892789342), Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment. 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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Control Systems Engineer – West Yorkshire 3-6 month contract (likely longer) / Outside IR35 Rate £40.00 p/h (outside IR35) Water / Process / Coding / Testing / Allen Bradley / Commissioning I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in West Yorkshire. They operate in the design, installation, and commission of complex projects across Water, Food, Oil & Gas and Pharma. Due to ongoing projects they are looking for an experienced Controls Systems Engineer with a strong experience within the water industry to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3-6 months. For this position, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Development, modification and testing of PLC, HMI & SCADA software. Preparing IO Schedules from Client provided information and discussions. Writing detailed Function Design Specifications (FDS) Review documentation and software of both, work completed by self as well as others A degree of autonomy to manage own projects and liaising with customer. The successful person will need to have the following attributes: Strong appreciation for controls systems Hands on experience within the water industry working on tanks, pumps, rigs etc. Experience programming PLCs on Allen Bradley / Mitsubishi Experience in full project life cycles preparing design documents through to commission Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload. The benefits of this position: Responsible role to see through development to commission High end global technology organisation Outside IR35 project/contract I am looking to speak to talented Control System Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth, 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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** Site Health & Safety Specialist ** [Engineering / Process plant / materials handling / Drivetrain] London / Kent area 3-4-month contract Rates: £400.00 - £500.00 per day (Limited Co.) Outside IR35 suitable We are working with a key client who are a heavy material, process handling & capital equipment engineering and installation company, based out of Yorkshire. We are recruiting for and experienced Site H&S Specialist, on a key customer site in London for a minimum of a 3–4-month contract, on a major process site upgrade. There is a possibility this will get extended further. The Site H&S Specialist will be responsible day to day for the following: Overseeing skilled workforce and site contractors to ensure H&S processes & procedures are being met Running audits – reporting, pictures etc Ensuring H&S project deliverables are being met Reporting H&S issues to Project Manager & Construction Director Help put things right – resolve and resolutions – be a problem solver Checking all RAMs and Permits and related paperwork is administered and filed correctly The successful Site H&S Specialist will have the following attributes: Experience on £multi-million project engineering installs NEBOSH general certificate / Site safety passport Formal engineering qualifications First Aid Prepared to do 7 days a week in shutdown period – June / July Benefits of this position: Outside IR35 contract 3-4-month contract – with extension potential Potential for future contract work with our key client I am looking to speak to experienced Site H&S Specialists who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr – Recruitment Manager 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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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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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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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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