The automotive sector is highly driven by quality of process, which this fits perfectly with the ATA Way
Employing 182,000 people and generating £67 billion for the UK economy, Automotive is one of the biggest manufacturing sectors in the UK, as well as the most heavily regulated. Due the safety crtical elements of the end products, the OEM's drive quality through their supply chain, so we know how importance of TS16949 and IATF to the industry. With the industries constant evolution and focus on continuous improvement, we also know the value PPAP and APQP. 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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Bodywork Prepper
£34354 - 34354 per year
Daventry
Bodywork Prepper – Daventry Are you a skilled prepper, vehicle technicician, bodywork specialist with a passion for precision and high-quality finishes? We are looking for an experienced individual to join a leading company with over 50 years of expertise in delivering exceptional paint finishes across the motorsport world, including Formula 1, Formula 3, GT Cars, vintage cars and more. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and strong edge-to-edge filler work, as you’ll be working on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world. Role Overview: Location: Daventry Shift: 8am-5pm (Monday to Thursday), 8am-4pm (Friday) Salary: £34,354 per annum) Key Responsibilities: Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics. Expert edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations. Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration. Specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs (e.g., recreating a 50-year-old race car wing). Ensuring surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics. Expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless, precise finishes. Experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or similar high-performance sectors is essential. High attention to detail and ability to deliver top-tier results in fast-paced environments. Benefits: Competitive salary with overtime opportunities. Opportunity to work on rare and state-of-the-art cars. 20 shifts + bank holidays. If you have the expertise and passion for working on high-end, intricate projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now by contacting Fred O'Reilly at Fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 07827918324. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a team that works on some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. 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 Technician
£50483 - 50483 per year Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday + the opportunity to earn up to 39 hours more, pension up to 18%, life
Derby
Maintenance Technician, £50,483 Derby, Shifts: Monday – Friday (8 hours 6-2, 2-10, 10-6am) Package includes Annual bonus, 33 Days holiday + the opportunity to earn up to 39 hours more, pension up to 18%, life assurance, private healthcare, free workwear, paid overtime, paid paternity, enhanced maternity leave, Company sick pay. Why join our client? Training to become a PLC wizard and get hands on practical experience daily. The opportunity to work for a group that have achieved world class manufacturing standards. The opportunity to work for a progressive company who are a leader within their field. Employees have use of the fantastic onsite nursery to help with work life balance. About the company ATA is proud to be working exclusively with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK, one of the country’s leading OEM groups, at their world-class manufacturing facility in Derbyshire. The site, currently responsible for producing the world-famous corolla are looking for maintenance technicians of either electrical or mechanical bias to join one of their five manufacturing shops. Each shop offers a unique environment and demands a specific skill set, providing endless opportunities to grow and excel: Press Shop: Into heavy machinery. How about maintaining 2,500-tonne presses that define precision engineering? Body Shop: Passionate about robotics? With over 400 pieces of advanced automation equipment, this is a playground for those who love working with state-of-the-art technology. Paint Shop: It’s so top-secret we can’t spill the details—but trust us, it’s cutting-edge! Plastic Shop: Love variety and tackling complex faults? The plastic shop is perfect for multi-skilled technicians who enjoy a challenge. Assembly Shop: Fast-paced and dynamic, perfect for technicians who thrive under pressure and love working at the heart of production. The company are world renowned within its sector and often pioneers new technology which keeps them ahead of its competitors. This has included producing the first hybrid engine in Europe, looking into Hydrogen technology and utilising the famous Toyota Production system. If you are a maintenance technician looking to work with a leading organisation, please press apply. About You TMUK value the skill on offer from a variety of environments, therefor its not essential to be a maintenance engineer with the automotive sector. What is important is that you are dedicated to your craft and love the idea of constantly making improvements. To be considered for the Maintenance technician role, ideally you should have previous experience working within a factory environment: Either electrical or mechanical bias with a completed craft apprenticeship to Level 3 Want to forge a long-term career. Happy to work across a three-shift pattern, including night shift & flexibility to complete the occasional overtime shift. About the role As a maintenance technician you will be responsible for you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated production machinery, which can include conveyors, hydraulic presses, robotics, plastic injection moulding and other niche equipment specific to the site and industry. Other responsibilities will include: - Planned preventive maintenance - Reacting to breakdowns - Both mechanical and electrical fault finding - Working with fluid power systems. - Project, upgrade, and continuous improvement work. - Supporting the installation of new machinery The benefits Joining TMUK, you will be joining a business that places a strong emphasis on personal development and will put together a personal skills matrix for you to ensure you have all the tools necessary to do the job. There has also never been a better time to join the business as there are to be ample future career progression opportunities for those that can demonstrate consistent high performance and a passion for self-development. If you feel like you are the right maintenance technician for this role and would like to hear more about, 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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Manufacturing Engineer
£48760 - 56892 per year Annual bonus, 33 days holiday, up to 18% total pension contribution, paid overtime, life assurance,
Derby
Manufacturing Engineer, £48760 – 56892, Derby, Annual bonus, 33 days holiday, up to 18% total pension contribution, paid overtime, life assurance, company sickness benefit. Private healthcare, attractive car scheme, enhanced maternity leave, plus more. About the company ATA are working with the world’s largest Automotive group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) who are looking to recruit an experienced manufacturing engineer for their growing team in Burnaston, Derby. Located at their world class manufacturing facility, this rare opportunity sits within the company’s body division which is composed of the press shop and robotic weld department. 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. The company are world renowned within its sector and often pioneers new technology which keeps them ahead of its competitors. TMUK is internationally renowned in its sector, consistently leading the way with innovative technologies that give it a competitive edge. Supported by over £2 billion in investments across both sites since its inception, the company has experienced remarkable growth, firmly establishing its strong position in a market where it consistently excels. The investment alongside a fantastic training and development program, promises a great business to work for. If you would like to hear more information, please press apply now. About the role Toyotas manufacturing engineers play a critical role in ensuring their production operations with the body in white run efficiently. Although varied and ever changing, responsibilities sit within two main areas. Part of the role is to deal with mass production issues. Working with the maintenance and production teams supporting the production lines responded to complex issues. Investigations and countermeasures. Process improvement. Completing root cause analysis and using problem solving tools such as Fishbone, 5 WHYs, Six Sigma. Coaching and education of team members Gaining consensus from the team and wider group. The second part of the role is related to managing projects of various sizes and budgets. Installation and modification of equipment New vehicle introduction & everything that comes with that Line changeover New line introduction Process introduction New System integration Energy reduction aiming to reach carbon neutrality. Further responsibilities include: Work collaboratively with other Toyota sites across Europe to share best practices and contribute to ongoing kaizen activities focused on operational and process improvements. Working within the TMUK supply chain to improve and resolve quality and production difficulties. About you To be considered for the manufacturing engineer role you should have experience within the following: Experience working within a high-volume manufacturing environment (Ideal). Self-starter with the ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise work and deliver on projects within strict deadlines. Experience with new process and product introduction. Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently where required. A mind-set for continuous improvement, striving too always be better. Qualified within an engineering discipline 2:1 or above. This role would suit engineers working as a manufacturing engineer, process engineer, project engineer, reliability or continuous improvement engineer. The Benefits Joining TMUK will offer you a wide range of benefits. You'll take pride in working at one of the UK's most remarkable sites, where personal development and continuous improvement are central to everything they do. Personal development can take many forms, but here, it could include technical growth and progression into senior positions, such as principal engineer. You’ll be given the responsibility and empowerment to stretch your problem-solving abilities, satisfying the natural curiosity being an engineer brings. If you feel like you are the right manufacturing engineer for this role and would like to hear more about, 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
£45000 - 46000 per year Overtime, Pension, Training
Coventry
Maintenance Engineer Location – Coventry Salary - £45000K , 33 days holidays and excellent overtime scheme. Training available – On Various OEM Equipment. Shifts Available – Panama Shifts 3 and 2s days and night Excellent Training and lots of Overtime Available The Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join our client who are a large Global business based in Coventry. They are looking to add 2 Maintenance Engineers to their team urgently. The well-known and large global Automotive manufacturing group have recently acquired a number of large contracts. Our client currently makes 2 million pounds profit a quarter, this is an excellent time to join a large manufacturing group. Overview Maintenance Engineer: With an emphasis on breakdown elimination and preventative maintenance, you will be encouraged to have a direct input into the continuous improvement culture and have individual project ownership. You will be working on various on various automated equipment and robotics. The role will be challenging but technical rewarding Maintenance Engineer role. Maintenance, production improvements and project work. Faulting finding electrically and mechanically on several types of equipment onsite Gain exposure to various machinery. Fault finding to Input and output level on PLCs Work as part of 12-man maintenance team Essentials: o Apprenticeship and relevant qualifications o Previous experience of working in an Engineering background o Knowledge and experience of working on machine tools would be advantageous o Experience of applying Risk Assessments o Experience of problem-solving on maintenance, i.e. breakdowns o Preventative Maintenance Experience o Knowledge of H&S and safe systems at work The Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer, you will expect Salary - £OTE 50K Will look at candidates who are in engineering roles and want to step up into leadership in the future. Excellent training Our client will offer training/development and possible progression for the right candidate. 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
£49170 - 49170 per year paid overtime (up to 2x) and a bonus scheme included. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and possibi
Derby
Maintenance Engineer, £49170, Derby Package includes : paid overtime (up to 2x) and a bonus scheme included. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and possibility to earn extra holiday with overtime hours. Pension contribution of up to 18%, life assurance and private healthcare. 3 shift rotation : 6-2, 2-10, 10-6 About the client ATA are supporting a world class OEM in the automotive industry, who are looking to add multiple maintenance engineers to an already extensive team of over 3000 current employees over 2 sites. The client is one of the greatest producers in the automotive industry, producing over 5 million vehicles within 3 decades showcasing efficiency and production quality of the highest degree. The business is going through continuous growth, with a turnover of 2.9 billion euros through 2024 across the 2 sites. This is a brilliant opportunity to join the leader of automotive engineering and to be involved in the most efficient manufacturing procedures around the world. What you’ll be doing As a maintenance engineer with our client, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of PLC controlled machinery, specifically set up to achieve maximum efficiency. Further responsibilities include: Conducting planned preventative maintenance Reacting to breakdowns to ensure smooth and quick production Project involvement across all parts of the production line, due to the size of the business. Root cause analysis and continuous improvement, to further improve efficiency Installation work dependent on department within the site, including machine installations. What the client is looking for To become a maintenance engineer with our client, you will need to be able to handle a fast-paced environment and all that comes with maintaining world class equipment in a demanding industry. You will need to adopt a learning mindset and look to improve your skills through the first-class training provided by our client, alongside a proactive state of mind and a fix right first-time mentality. Multiskilled experience with either mechanical or electrical bias. Apprentice trained and NVQ level 3 qualified. Preferably some factory experience, but other industry experience is accepted alongside armed forces experience. Benefits on offer As a maintenance engineer with our client, you will be eligible for: Massive training budget aimed at producing high- level engineers who are multiskilled and specialists in the departments that they are involved in. For candidates with an eye for leadership roles, routes for progressive are available based on a meritocratic system of reward. Good culture within each department, with an average length of service of over 15 years, with no compulsory redundancies ever being made. Pledged investment of over £300 million, providing opportunity for project development/management for the different departments within the business. 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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Smart Vehicle Technician
£34354 - 34354 per year
Daventry
Smart Vehicle Technician – Daventry Are you a skilled prepper, vehicle technicician, bodywork specialist with a passion for precision and high-quality finishes? We are looking for an experienced individual to join a leading company with over 50 years of expertise in delivering exceptional paint finishes across the motorsport world, including Formula 1, Formula 3, GT Cars, vintage cars and more. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and strong edge-to-edge filler work, as you’ll be working on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world. Role Overview: Location: Daventry Shift: 8am-5pm (Monday to Thursday), 8am-4pm (Friday) Salary: £34,354 per annum) Key Responsibilities: Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics. Expert edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations. Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration. Specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs (e.g., recreating a 50-year-old race car wing). Ensuring surfaces are ready for primer and topcoat applications. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in bodywork preparation, including fibreglass, carbon fibre, aluminium, steel, and plastics. Expertise in edge-to-edge filler work, achieving flawless, precise finishes. Experience in motorsport, automotive engineering, aerospace, or similar high-performance sectors is essential. High attention to detail and ability to deliver top-tier results in fast-paced environments. Benefits: Competitive salary with overtime opportunities. Opportunity to work on rare and state-of-the-art cars. 20 shifts + bank holidays. If you have the expertise and passion for working on high-end, intricate projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now by contacting Fred O'Reilly at Fred.oreilly@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call 07827918324. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a team that works on some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA Recruitment specialise in Technical and Electrical Engineering, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. 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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