Through our in-depth knowledge of the Food and FMCG sectors, we have built a strong track record of delivering quality candidates to our customers
Food manufacturing is well established as one of the biggest markets in the UK, and one which we have a strong track record of delivery within. Due to the size of contracts and demands of serving the UK retail and food service sector, we understand the challenges of modern food manufacture. We know the importance of maintaining a high OEE in the running on a food manufacturing facility, therefore we've spent time getting to know our customers, their facilities, production processes and machinery. We love working in this market and have built a sizeable database of permanent and contract candidates so that when our customers need us we can deliver a quality service right across the UK.
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Latest Jobs In Food (FMCG)
Interim Health & Safety Manager
£350 - 400 per day
West Yorkshire
Interim Health & Safety Manager Bradford / Leeds / Huddersfield / Halifax 3 – 6-month contract / Outside IR35 Limited Co. £350.00p/d - £400.00p/d Capital equipment / Food / Process / FMCG / Production machinery I am recruiting for a world leading food manufacturer who require are in the market for an Interim Health & Safety Manager to join their business for a minimum 3–6-month contract. They are looking for someone to start immediately on their site based in West Yorkshire. For the position of Interim Health & Safety Manager, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Managing Health, Safety and Environment Management systems and activities Apply relevant technical guidance control hazards and potential risk Respond to incidents, report KPI’s Report to H&S Director and executive team daily Facilitate a risk assessment programme for continuous review Maintain database, monitor trends and improvement opportunities The successful Interim Health & Safety Manager will need to have the following attributes: Strong track record within H&S within Food and or Beverage Mechanical background – conveyors, baggers, packers, palletisers, hoppers Ability to interact with and manage internal and external labour Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The benefits of this position: State of the art facility within an FMCG business Mon-Fri Outside IR35 (Ltd. Co. suitable) I am looking to speak to talented Interim Health & Safety Managers 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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Maintenance Engineer
£50000 - 55000 per year Overtime and Excellent Training
Swindon
Role – Maintenance Engineer Salary – Up to £55,000 (+Overtime) Location – Swindon, Wiltshire Shift Pattern – 4 On 4 Off Days and Nights Benefits – Good Pension Contribution, Excellent Training, Private Healthcare The Company A well established and reputable business who boasts some of the state-of-the-art machinery and automation, and is seen as a market leader within their industry. With significant growth and a healthy growing order book and turnover, they are looking to expand their Maintenance Team and therefore have an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer. The business offers fantastic training opportunities for their Engineers, with OEMs regularly called to site for detailed training and has good relationships with local colleges where Engineers are sent for Mechanical, Electrical and Health & Safety Training. They are looking for someone who is looking to make an instant impact on a site and contribute to the growth of the business through hard work, commitment and dedication. The Role Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer will include: Working as part of a team of engineers, responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance and service of all the state-of-the-art kit on site, as well as continuous improvement tasks. Working on Three Phase Motors, working in panels with sensors, relays, contactors, invertors, fuses, power supplies, breakers, switches Reading through electrical schematics, utilizing electrical test equipment such as multi-meters and fault finding on panels. Mechanically – replacing worn out parts on the conveyors which will include rollers, bearings and pulleys. Also working on Gearboxes, Shafts, Belts, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems Swapping both electrical and mechanical components like for like with the odd strip and rebuild project, Working with latest technology working with a CMMS utilising the tablet-based PPM and reactive work The Person To be successful in your application for a Maintenance Engineer you will need, but not limited to; A Recognised Engineering Qualification Maintenance experience within an industrial environment including FMCG, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, and Warehousing environment. Electrical or Mechanical Fault-Finding skills, looking at Root Cause Analysis PLC or Controls experience would be advantageous but not mandatory. Alternatively, you could be from the Navy, Army or RAF with an Engineering Qualification. Able to work well within a team and help support colleagues on shift The Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer, you should expect: You will be joining a highly successful £multi-million company who can offer a massive amount of stability and security. Opportunity for progression both technically and working your way up the man management if you want it. Excellent Training programme, putting your interests at the heart of your progression Fantastic salary and benefits package. Overtime opportunities Good Pension Contribution Private health care which can cover family 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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Electrical Site Services Engineer
£45000 - 45000 per year Regular Days, Mon - Fri + Private Healthcare
Worksop
Electrical Site Services Engineer (Static) Job Title – Electrical Site Services Engineer (Static) £45,000 Location – Worksop Shifts – Mon – Fri (7:30 – 15:30) An opportunity has risen, for an electrical site services engineer, to join a major FMCG company who are going for strength – to strength! As a site services engineer, you will be responsible for looking after all site services for the company, conducting electrical installation work and working with distribution boards, panels, lighting and fire alarms etc Requirements To be a successful electrical site services engineer, our client requires: 18th Edition in Wiring Regulations Have a previous background in facilities / site services Must be able to read electrical schematics Benefits The benefits for an electrical site services engineer include: • An attractive salary of £45k for a Monday – Friday regular days role! • Join an ever-growing company! • Company Pension Scheme • Training courses If you are an electrical site services engineer, interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to max.carling@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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Mechanical Field Service Engineer
£35000 - 40000 per year OTE of £45k - £50k
Keighley
Job Role – Mechanical Field Service Engineer £35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime (Up to 1.5x) + OTE of £45k - £50k + 33 Days Holiday Monday to Friday – 8:00 – 16:30 UK Based Field Service Role (Must be Commutable to Keighley) The company: An opportunity has arisen for a mechanical field service engineer to join a business that is going from strength to strength! As a field service engineer, you will be providing maintenance support to FMCG clients across the UK. The company design and manufacture machines for some of the biggest FMCG manufacturers across the UK. The day to day: The Mechanical Field Service Engineer role is really varied and involves travel to customer sites from Monday to Friday. The main responsibilities of the role include attending breakdowns, PPM’s, installing, various company products. You will be working from home, which will include staying away Servicing machinery Working with various mechanical components A successful Mechanical Field Service Engineer application will have: My client will review all applications from Engineers looking to move into a service role or already in a similar role looking for a new challenge Good understanding on mechanical engineering Happy to travel and be flexible where required Ex Navy/REME A strong customer facing ability and problem-solving skills Benefits for the Mechanical Service Engineer: Great earning potential of over £45k+ Working in a role where no day will be the same. Working for a company going from strength to strength If you are a mechanical field service engineer, interviews can be arranged immediately so please contact me via email – max.carling@ata-recruitment.co.uk to arrange an initial discussion 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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Days Maintenance Engineer
£49000 - 49000 per year 7% Pension + Healthcare + Pay Bonuses + Training
Callington
Maintenance Engineer – Days - £49k – 7% Pension – Healthcare - Pay Bonuses - Training Salary: £49,000 + Profit Related Pay Bonuses Location: Callington Shift: Week 1 (Thursday to Sunday) // Week 2 (Friday to Sunday) Hours: Days (6am – 6:45pm) Benefits: 7% Matched Pension, Private Healthcare, Profit Related Pay Bonuses, Yearly Pay Reviews, Personalised Training – Technical Development, Lots of Progression Opportunities (e.g. project roles, management roles, continuous improvement roles) A Role That Works for You Are you a skilled maintenance engineer looking for a role that offers challenge, variety, and career growth? This is your opportunity to join a long-established and industry-leading manufacturer, supplying well-known brands across the UK. Despite their national presence, this company remains family-owned, ensuring a supportive and people-focused work environment. Investing in employee development is a priority here—expect hands-on training, career progression, and a workplace that values your contributions. What You’ll Be Doing In this role as a maintenance engineer, you’ll be working on a variety of modern equipment, tackling both electrical and mechanical challenges. Your day-to-day will include: Diagnosing and fixing electrical faults – working with sensors, motors, relays, and e-stops. Mechanical maintenance and repairs – handling belts, bearings, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Preventative maintenance – ensuring production keeps running smoothly. Basic PLC fault finding – identifying and resolving issues efficiently. Reacting to breakdowns – problem-solving under pressure to minimize downtime. What We’re Looking For To succeed as a maintenance engineer in this role, you should have: A Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HNC, or HND) in engineering. Experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance. The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving. Why This Role? This isn’t just another maintenance engineer position—it’s an opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, develop your skills, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. Whether you’re looking to refine your expertise or take your career further, this role has plenty to offer. Are you the right maintenance engineer to join this team? Apply today or reach out to zac.polnyj@ata-recruitment.co.uk for more details. 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
£51500 - 51500 per year Overtime (Up to 1.5x) + OTE of £55k
Wakefield
Multi – Skilled Maintenance Engineer £51,500 + Overtime Available (Up to 1.5x) + Other Benefits Shifts – 4 on 4 off Location – Wakefield The Company Our client is giving you the chance, as a multi - skilled maintenance engineer, to work for a company that supplies into the retail sector. As a multi - skilled maintenance engineer, you will have to work on a state-of-the-art site that is going to be seeing big investment into the company. The Role As a multi - skilled maintenance engineer, you will be responsible for: Conducting both planned maintenance while also responding to breakdowns Fault finding on electrical components within a control panel and reading electrical schematics Carrying out mechanical work on components including chains, sprockets, motors and rollers Requirements As a multi - skilled maintenance engineer, our client requires: You to have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in either mechanical or electrical engineering Comfortable fault finding electrically and swapping out different mechanical components Previous background in a manufacturing environment Benefits As a multi - skilled maintenance engineer, you will receive the following benefits: An attractive salary package! Overtime available – perfect for engineers looking to boost their earning potential! Company pension scheme! Many more benefits! If you are a multi - skilled maintenance engineer, interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to max.carling@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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Maintenance Engineer
£60290 - 60290 per year EXCELLENT BENEFITS + DISCOUNTS + TRAINING MATRIX
Walthamstow
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shift: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights Salary: £60,290 (+ plentiful O.T.) Location: Walthamstow The Company Would you like a LOT of overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings? Are you interested in joining a solid, thriving business which is constantly investing in its site and engineers? Our client is one of the biggest food manufacturers in the world, boasting over a yearly revenue turnover of just under £20 billion globally. They supply their products to all major supermarkets, holding a key presence amongst large retailers and small trading businesses. This company has invested tens of millions of pounds within the past decade on the latest, state-of-the-art technology for you to get working on straight away. They are looking for another motivated Maintenance Engineer to get started and unlock fantastic benefits and development! The Role As a Maintenance Engineer for this company, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Fault finding electrically on control panels, contactors, relays, switches, VFD’s, three phase motors etc. • Repairing state-of-the-art conveyors, ovens, mixers, metal detectors, silos, check weighers etc. • Operating as a team to confidently perform reactive and planned maintenance • Promote and enforce a culture of Continuous Improvement • Work mechanically on bearings, chain drives, sprockets, seals, shafts, pulley systems etc. About You The ideal Maintenance Engineer will have the following: • A recognised engineering qualification • Experience with, or a flexible mindset for, working effectively within a team • An open attitude to working in any type of industry • A sound understanding of key electrical components • Experience working in FMCG or similar environment Company Benefits The company also discloses numerous benefits for the role of Maintenance Engineer which include: • A substantial 10% contribution towards your pension • Extremely generous holiday allowance • Gym, holiday, technology and supermarket discounts (this scheme includes over 500 businesses!) • Access to the company’s discounted products • Refer a Friend Scheme; you get paid if they employ someone you refer! • Death in Service benefit which pays x4 your current salary • A strong budget dedicated solely for personalised on-site training, applied from your very first day • Free on-site parking and easily accessible public transport links 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 Services Engineer
£43000 - 43000 per year 7% Pension, 28 Days Holiday, Training, Progression
Worksop
Site Services Engineer, Worksop (S80), £43,000, 7% Matched Pension, 28 Days Holiday Mon - Fri (8:00am – 16:00pm) I am working with one of the largest FMCG manufacturers in the country, providing nationally loved products to the well-known high-street brands across the country. The company has been proudly producing for over a century, while still being a family-owned business retaining the family-oriented values it began with. The right site services engineer for this role will be trained using modern methods (such as specially assembled training rooms and skill matrixes), encouraged to progress, and supported throughout their time with the company no matter what step on the career ladder they are on. About the role As a site services engineer in this role, you will be maintaining a range of equipment such as Boilers, Air Filtration Systems, PSSR Systems, FGAS, Refrigeration and Air Compressors. You will be expected to: Perform electrical installation work to the latest BS7671 Test electrical installations as per the requirement under BS7671 Fault finds on electrical systems Conduct contractor Inductions, oversee contractors and act as the point of contact Operate a Permit to Work System Carrying out building maintenance, Electrical installation and plant services equipment repairs Conduct routine plant services preventative maintenance including refrigeration, legionella testing & air compressors Carry out legislative testing and inspections Supervise plant services installations Ensure the close monitoring and control of contractors Provide assistance to the maintenance team and provide emergency callout cover where required Ensure all procedures and systems are kept up to date Comply with Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Environmental Legislation About you To be considered for this site services engineer role you should be/have the following: Have gained engineering skills in electrical or multi-skilled electrical bias Hold a formal electrical engineering qualification minimum Level 3 Be able to fault find and problem solve both electrically and mechanically Have an excellent understanding of site, buildings and machinery compliance to health and safety requirements including PUWER & COSHH Knowledge of general building practices, working with water and electrical appliances and experience of maintaining boilers. The right site services engineer for this opportunity will enjoy a fast-paced environment with lots of engineering challenges to overcome while improving your skillset. This will require problem solving skills, a motivated and proactive personality, and the ability to work well with others. If you believe that this describes you, then Apply Now to join the family who drive the future of FMCG. If you want to know more about this role or any of the other roles that we currently have available then email me at zac.polnyj@ata-recruitment.co.uk to arrange an initial discussion. 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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