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Employing over 110,000 people and generating £22.4 billion in turnover for the UK economy, the aerospace sector continues to be one of the most important markets in British engineering. With over 600,000 parts in a commercial aircraft, the manufacturing process is both complex and quality driven, hence we appreciate the importance of standards and processes such as AS9100 rev D, Nadcap and FAIR's. We're experts in this sector so when our customers talk to us about their challenges and the skills they need to attract to their business we know where to find and assess those candidates, ensuring quality candidates and service every time.
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Latest Jobs In Aerospace
Engineering Stores Person
£30000 - 35000 per year , production bonus, private health care, 25 days holiday + Birthdays off
Hucknall
Engineering Stores Person, £30,000-35,000, production bonus, private health care, 25 days holiday + Birthdays off Mon-Fri 08:00 – 16:15 (37.5 hours) About the client We are currently looking for an engineering stores person, to work for a leader within the aerospace supply chain. Experiencing significant growth, the company expanded by 23% in 2023 and recently invested in a second site, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the UK. With a full orderbook, the business is going from strength to strength and will be looking to increase their £78m annual turnover throughout 2025. Having worked with the company over the last couple of years, I have been impressed with the culture on site, with over 90% of employees saying that they are proud to work at the business and believe in the company goals. This is also an incredibly clean and well thought out site, you can see where the investment has been made over recent years, making it an extremely pleasant place to work. About the role As an engineering stores person, your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Stock Management & Organisation – Ensure every part has a designated location, maintain high housekeeping standards, and comply with HS&E and COSHH policies. Inventory Control – Regularly check stock levels, perform weekly PI counts, and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy. Ordering & Procurement – Place orders based on inventory needs, liaise with suppliers for price comparisons, and ensure best value for money. Receiving & Quality Control – Check deliveries against orders, ensure goods meet quality standards, and raise any errors or complaints with suppliers. System & Data Management – Update stock records, track orders, and create new stock items and locations in the Infor system. Issuing & Distribution – Issue consumables and parts to the engineering team while ensuring all stock movements are properly recorded. Supplier & Supply Chain Coordination – Investigate supply chains, forecast future supply needs, and arrange returns/repairs with suppliers. Support & Compliance – Assist the maintenance team with stock queries, support financial audits, and help with plant shutdowns. About you To be considered for the engineering stores person role you should have the following: Previous experience working as an engineering stores person within a busy environment. Computer literacy skills, with working experience of Microsoft Excell programme. Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to a changing environment. Strong organisation skills are key. Strong communication skills, being able to talk to the shop floor and wider team. Ability to lift between 15-20kg. The benefits When joining our client, you will joining a proactive close knit team led by a manager who believes in the autonomy for those to choose how they work. You will receive all systems training and be given all of the tools to be successful in the role. Other benefits include Private health care scheme: Mental health support- including free counselling sessions. Dental; reimbursement of dental work from an annual allowance, option to pay to upgrade cover. Free eye tests and reimbursement on glasses from annual allowance. Bike to work scheme. Enhanced Holiday entitlement related to length of service. Day off work for your birthday. Opportunity to be a part of production related bonus scheme. If you think you are the right engineering stores person 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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Composite Laminator
£14 - 18 per hour DOE
Blackburn
** Composite Laminators ** Blackburn area £14.00 - £18.00p/h DOE + hol. pay (PAYE) 3-month temporary contract - likely extension/on-going/T2P Production / Aerospace / Lay-up / Composites / Hand tools ** We have several positions available for an immediate start! ** I am working with a key client in the Blackburn area who are a leading global manufacturer and supplier of technical components to the aerospace sector. They are looking to recruit Production Operatives, to work on the build of composite and fibre glass assemblies, on a critical project: As a Composite Laminator, you will be required to conduct the following duties: Work in an aerospace manufacturing environment Use basic hand tools Wet lay-up of composite onto moulds Filling and trimming parts to specification on moulds following pattern Follow standard manufacturing and operating instructions Work with composite materials Work to production plans and timescales As Composite Laminator you will need to have the following attributes: Ideally qualified with NVQ L1 or 2 in Manufacturing (or similar) would be beneficial but not essential Strong attention to detail Hard worker with a drive to hit targets, while keeping standards extremely high A strong team player Experience within a technical manufacturing environment Experience with laminating, lay-up, and prepeg process highly preferable Strong communication skills, with a keen eye for Health, Safety and Quality The benefits of this position: Day shift working Monday to Thursday 9.25 hrs per day (37hrs p/w), plus OT, Fridays & Saturdays at T½, Sundays and BH and T2 Possibility of on-going work and extension thereafter, and genuine temporary to permanent opportunity An established & globally recognised company, with a positive and modern working environment I am looking to speak to experienced Composite Laminators who are looking for a rewarding and challenging position. For more information, please send your CV application to 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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Maintenance Engineer
£48000 - 53000 per year 1.5x paid overtime and an incentivising bonus scheme. 25 days of holiday plus your birthday and tool
Hucknall
Maintenance Engineer, £48,000 - £53,000, Hucknall Package includes; with 1.5x paid overtime and an incentivising bonus scheme. 25 days of holiday plus your birthday and tools and toolbox provided, alongside standard pension contribution, life assurance and a highly rated health scheme 3 on 3 off Days and nights rotation About the client ATA are currently supporting a tier 1 Supplier for the aerospace industry, who are looking to add 2 maintenance engineers to their team. The business who are directly funded by 2 of the biggest aerospace OEMs in the country, offer a laser focus quality of service, providing specialist coating to a range of components used within the industry. The business are going through a significant growth period with 2024 seeing them have a great year, with a 23% increase in turnover and the opening of a new site. This is a great opportunity to join a large engineering team of 37 for a business that has a fantastic culture. What you’ll be doing As a maintenance engineer you will be responsible for maintaining a range of PLC controlled machinery, specifically set up for the process on this site. Further responsibilities include: Conducting Planned preventive maintenance (Working from the of the Idhammar CMMS) Reacting to breakdowns in a quick and timely manner. Involved in project work for OEMs Completing on root cause and continuous improvement Project work including equipment upgrade & machine installation What the client is looking for To become a maintenance engineer with our client, you will need to be able to handle all that comes within a world class process environment. You will need adopt a fix right first-time mentality, a mindset for continuous improvement and an aptitude for working proactively. Multiskilled experience with either mechanical or electrical bias. Any manufacturing or fast paced environment. Apprentice trained & NVQ level 3 qualified. Happy to work on a shift rotation & complete overtime when required. Benefits on offer As a maintenance engineer with our client, you would be eligible for: Extensive training budget, aimed at producing high-level engineers. For candidates with a passion for leadership, routes for progressive are available, as the client prefer to promote internally for higher-level positions rather than hiring externally. Good culture despite a large team. Varying personalities on site of different strengths, of all sexes and backgrounds. Client is not afraid to move on people with sour attitudes if they are a growing issue within the company. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this market leading tier 1 supply, please press apply or directly email me a copy of your CV to faisal.ahmedy@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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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"I have worked with ATA Recruitment for many years and they have successfully placed numerous Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing Contractors with Bromford at our Leicester Facility. We are a manufacturer of components for aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. ATA Recruitment have gone a long way in helping us to recruit the best talent in a Manufacturing and Aerospace industry where relevant knowledge and skills are difficult to find. They are extremely thorough in their pre-screening activities.
The team is not just fixed on placing candidates, they are empathetic, caring and honest and only send candidates with the right skill set that fit our needs and will always give me constructive feedback.
The service that we have received has been exceptional and we have been pleased with the quality of candidates that have been sent over and the speed of their response. The team are extremely communicative and always remain flexible around our business and recruitment needs.
They are and will continue to be one of our top Tier 1 Recruitment Agencies and we look forward to working with them for the foreseeable future."
HR Business Partner, Bromford Precision Solutions