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Latest Jobs In Process Engineering
Mechanical Design Engineer
£35000 - 45000 per year 8% Pension, 5% Bonus, Private Health Cover, Flexible Hours Policy, Agile Working 2 Days From Home Pe
Caldicot
Mechanical Design Engineer Caldicott £35,000 – 45,000 Hybrid working policy 2/3 days from home Training on development on Autodesk Inventor CAD package Flexible starting time – 36 hour week (core hours between 10am – 3.30pm) 5% Bonus Pension (up to 8% matched) Health insurance single + family 25 days’ leave + 8 Bank Holidays Option to buy an additional 5 days leave or sell Life assurance x3 The Company Established for over 100 years, my client is a market leader in the supply of process engineering systems to a variety of sectors such as Marine, Water, Energy, Food, Beverage, O&G, Renewables and many more. This multi-million-pound manufacturing business has gone from strength to strength, having been acquired by a well-regarded and lucrative business over recent years, they now form part of a global brand and are able to offer clients more variety of product and services. Due to expansion and increasing workload they are currently looking to recruit for a Mechanical Design Engineer with immediate effect. The Role The systems they manufacture on this site are bespoke standalone, water treatment systems which are incorporated into larger systems including pipework, blowers, control systems and tanks and installed onto the end clients’ sites. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with the senior mechanical engineers in team supporting projects with creating all the mechanical drawings required for projects, this will involve: Creating sheet metal and fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor Fabricated components include brackets, gaskets, steel for skids, piping spools Ensuring all mechanical drawings are formatted correctly in the system. Creating and detailing 2D P&IDs for projects using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. Creating general arrangement drawings for component manufacture Liaising with suppliers for any drawings needed for bought out items to integrate into CAD models Ensuring all mechanical components are labelled correctly and identifiable in the CAD system Pulling together bill of materials for mechanical components The Person To be successful in the role of Mechanical Design Engineer you will: Experience with 3D modelling for mechanical, sheet metal or fabricated components The company is open to people who have used AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks or any other 3D design package. A strong desire and appetite to learn To be able to create 2D manufacturing drawings. A supporting mechanical engineering qualification If you’re interested, please apply online or send your CV to Kristi.hopwood@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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Electrical Design Engineer
£35000 - 43000 per year 5% Bonus, 8% Pension, Agile Working (2 days from home per week), Flexible Hours, Health Inusrance
Caldicot
Electrical Design Engineer Caldicott £35,000 – 43,000 Hybrid working policy 2/3 days from home Flexible starting time – 36 hour week (core hours between 10am – 3.30pm) 5% Bonus Pension (up to 8% matched) Health insurance single + family 25 days’ leave + 8 Bank Holidays Option to buy an additional 5 days leave or sell Life assurance x3 The Company Established for over 100 years, my client is a market leader in the supply of process engineering systems to a variety of sectors such as Marine, Water, Energy, Food, Beverage, O&G, Renewables and many more. This multi-million-pound manufacturing business has gone from strength to strength, having been acquired by a well-regarded and lucrative business over recent years, they now form part of a global brand and are able to offer clients more variety of product and services. Due to expansion, and with a view to begin succession planning within the department, an Electrical Design Engineer is now required to join the team. The Role The systems they manufacture on this site are bespoke standalone, water treatment systems which are incorporated into larger systems including pipework, blowers, control systems and tanks and installed onto the end clients’ sites. The Electrical Design Engineer will work closely with the senior electrical engineers in team supporting projects with creating all the electrical drawings required for projects, this will involve: Using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical to produce all electrical drawings required for projects Creating single line diagrams, electrical connection drawings and cable layouts. Formatting electrical drawings to meet company standards. Ensuring all electrical components are tagged and labelled correctly in the companies CAD systems. Liaising with external suppliers for any external electrical drawings required for projects. Ensuring bought out electrical items are tagged correctly and identifiable in the system. Pulling together bill of material for electrical components for projects The role has the potential in the medium to long term to develop into a full electrical engineer role where you will be involved in conceptual design and electrical calculations for designing systems. The Person To be successful in the role of Electrical Design Engineer you will: An electrical qualification Previous experience working within an Electrical Design Engineer role To be able to create electrical drawings To have a strong desire to learn Personable and professional If you’re interested, please apply online, send your CV to Kristi.hopwood@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
£48864 - 48864 per year Profit-Related Bonus + Private Healthcare + 7% Matched Pension
Leicester
Maintenance Engineer – Panama Days (2's and 3's) Location: Leicester (LE1) Salary: £48,864 + Profit-Related Bonus + Private Healthcare + 7% Matched Pension Shift Pattern: Panama Days 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 FMCG 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. ✅ Happy to work Panama Days. 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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Maintenance Engineer
£48864 - 48864 per year Profit-Related Bonus + Private Healthcare + 7% Matched Pension
Leicester
Maintenance Engineer – Double Days (Mon-Fri) Location: Leicester (LE1) Salary: £48,864 + Profit-Related Bonus + Private Healthcare + 7% Matched Pension Shift Pattern: Double Days ( 6am – 2pm // 2pm – 10pm ) 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 FMCG 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. ✅ Happy to work double days. 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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Mechanical Draughtsperson
£30 - 35 per hour
West Yorkshire
Mechanical Draughstperson Wakefield Leeds Huddersfield Bradford Initial 3-month contract / Outside IR35 £30.00p/h - £35.00p/h DOE Process Capital Equipment I am recruiting for a well-established global market leader who design and manufacture process capital equipment to clients worldwide. They require a Draughtsperson on an initial 3-month contract with a likelihood of extension for a successful candidate. For the position of Mechanical Draughtsperson, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Design and detailing using Solidworks and 2D AutoCAD Structural steelwork design on capital equipment Producing BOMs & production drawings Production of fabrication drawings, general arrangements, and layouts Report into the design team lead The successful Mechanical Draughstperson will need to have the following attributes: Strong appreciation of structural steelwork and fabrications Expert in the use and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor &2D AutoCAD An astute professional, with the ability to excel within a design team Qualified to degree level (preferable) – Mechanical Engineering or equivalent A team player, who strives for excellence The benefits of this position: Immediate start Flexible working for the right candidate Outside IR35 (Ltd. Co. suitable) I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Draughtsperson’s 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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Commissioning Engineer / Manager
£400 - 425 per day
Castleton
** Commissioning Engineer / Manager ** [Engineering / Process plant / Electrcial / materials handling / Conveyors] Derbyshire / Peak District / South Yorkshire 3-month contract Rates: £400.00 - £425.00 per day DOE (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 Commissioning Engineer / Manager, on a key customer site in the Peak District for a minimum of a 2-3-month contract, on a major process site upgrade. As Commissioning Engineer / Manager you will be responsible for the following duties: Reporting to the Construction Director, managing the program of commissioning through to completion Ensuring all commissioning documentation is complete Working in conjunction with electrical and mechanical install teams Ensuring project deliverables are being met Point to point electrical testing Checking documentation and certs Keeping track of installs and especially on shutdown to ensure spec and timescales are achieved Ensure all H&S and site procedures are being adhered too. The successful Commissioning Engineer / Manager will have the following attributes: Experience on £multi-million industrial project installs Minimum HNC Electrical Engineering Site safety passport – CCNSG / CSCS First Aid (beneficial) IPAF (beneficial) 10hr days Mon to Fri, and 12 hr days when the program requires Some weekend working when the program requires Benefits of this position: Outside IR35 contract 2-3-month contract initially Potential for further contract work with a highly reputable engineering installations company, with contracts UK wide I am looking to speak to experienced Commissioning Engineers/ Managers 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 - y 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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Electrical Engineer
£43000 - 50000 per year 9% Pension + Training and Development + Lots of Earning Opportunities
Birmingham
Electrical Engineer Location: Birmingham Salary: £43k Basic + Callout Pay to easily earn £50k, with lots of opportunities to earn more Hours: Mon – Fri // 7:00am to 15:30pm // (1 in 7 Callout, paid as Overtime) About the Company: We are working with a leading player in the heavy industry sector, operating in over 40 countries with over 560 sites worldwide. Their annual turnover is more than £600 million in the UK alone. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation drives them to provide cutting-edge solutions to a wide array of clients, including to global giants. This company is constantly improving and expanding, with investment pouring into its sites to keep its spot as a market leader. Their staff also see this investment, with great salaries, packages, and training to fill in the gaps, giving them opportunity to progress and develop alongside the company while being rewarded for their loyalty and hard-work. To aid in their ongoing expansion efforts, we are looking for an electrical engineer to join the skilled team. Key Responsibilities: As an electrical engineer, you will be expected to: Completing planned preventive maintenance Reacting to breakdowns Electrical fault finding. Electrical installations Undertaking project work which can include upgrading and new machine installation. Fault finding down to inputs and outputs on a PLC Fault finding on 3-Phase Equipment Experience with Variable Speed Drives Pneumatics experience Reading electrical drawings About You: To be considered for this electrical engineer role you should be/have the following: Team player. Ability to fault find electrically Be comfortable working in a heavy industry environment Be happy for callouts every 1 in 7 weeks (paid as Overtime) You should hold a recognised level 3 (or above) Electrical qualification - city and guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HND, HNC. What’s in it for you? 9% Pension Overtime paid at 1.5x Sunday Overtime paid at 2x Callouts paid at 2x Lots of opportunities to progress at either this site or others Bonus Lots of opportunity to earn above £60k Fantastic training Why Join? Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking company with heavy investments and improvements into their sites Growth: Join during an exciting period of machinery upgrades and expansion. Development: Join a skilled team in a company where development will be at the forefront of your career If you are a dedicated electrical engineer ready to take on a pivotal role in the organization, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of the journey towards excellence in engineering If you think you are the right electrical engineer for this role, please press apply or email your CV to zac.polnyj@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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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
£52115 - 52115 per year 9% Matched Pension + Top Level Training + Proven Progression Opportunities
Leicester
Maintenance Electrician Leicester £52,115 4 on 4 off Days and Nights (5 sets then 14 days off in a row) 9% Matched Pension Top level training Proven Progression Opportunities ATA are supporting a global manufacturing business at their established plant in Leicestershire who are looking for an experienced maintenance electrician to join their team of 16 engineers. Our client is operational across 16 countries with an impressive 22 sites in all corners of the globe. The groups UK arm is a critical part in the company wheel turning over an impressive £400m of the companies £3b annual turnover. With 5 sites in the UK, our client’s site in Leicester, currently operates as their flagship site and is responsible for producing a product we all use daily. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who have invest in both their site and employees with this position becoming available due to promotion. What does a day to day look like for a maintenance Electrician on site? As a maintenance Electrician you will be responsible for maintaining a variety of PLC controlled automated production machinery. Responsibilities include: Completing planned preventive maintenance Reacting to breakdowns Electrical fault finding. Electrical installations Undertaking project work which can include upgrade and new machine installation. What do our client look for? Maintenance Electrician 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. The Benefits Joining our client, you will be given the opportunity to develop technically, working under the guidance of an experienced electrical manager who values training and development. Furthermore, you will joining an extremely stable company who are interested in scaling up and not down. If you want to hear more about becoming a maintenance Electrician at this industry leading group, then please press apply or drop me an email on zac.polnyj@ata-recruitment.co.uk ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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