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Latest Jobs In Process Engineering
Maintenance Team Leader
£55000 - 55000 per year 8% Matched Pension + Private Healthcare + Other Great Benefits
Killamarsh
Are you a Hands-On Maintenance Team Leader looking for a change of pace and scenery? Or are you a skilled maintenance engineer looking to progress in a large and highly profitable company? Maintenance Team Leader Killamarsh (S26) £55,000 8% Matched Pension Private Healthcare 4 on 4 off, Days and Nights About the company ATA Recruitment is working with one of the largest manufacturers in the nation to find a motivated and driven maintenance team leader to lead a team in a company with a rich history which remains strong today and developing, highlighted in the company values seen throughout the many sites spread across the country. With a turnover of more than £1.2bn, the chosen maintenance engineer will join a successful and secure business while working in a solid team unit of experienced maintenance engineers from a variety of backgrounds to maintain the site. This role offers fantastic benefits and an opportunity to let your leadership skills shine while working within a fast-paced and a team-focused atmosphere. About the role As a maintenance team leader in this role, you will be maintaining a range of electrical components such as sensors, e-stops, motors and relays, as well as mechanical components such as belts, bearings, pneumatics and hydraulics. As an engineer, you will be expected to: React to breakdowns. Planned Preventative Maintenance. Electrical and Mechanical fault finding. PLC Knowledge. Replace and repair electrical components. Replace mechanical components. As leader, you will be expected to: Walk the lines. Mentor Engineers. Manage Downtime. Liaise with production. Support asset care engineers. Lead your team to success. About you To be considered for this maintenance team leader role you should be/have the following: Confident and a team player. Ability to fault find electrically and mechanically. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Be happy to work days and nights. You should hold a recognised level 3 (or above) engineer qualification city and guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HND, HNC. The benefits This role offers the chosen maintenance team leader an exciting and fast-paced job with stand-out benefits, and with fantastic training provided by the company who support their engineers with improvement, such as financially rewarding engineers whose skills have improved. This company is known for its strong values which are visible from the beginning of the manufacturing process all the way to the final product, resulting in happy, experienced and motivated teams of people alongside a successful, secure and expanding company. Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of FMCG: If you think you are the right maintenance team leader 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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Maintenance Engineer
£52000 - 52000 per year Profit Related Pay Bonuses + Private Healthcare + 7% Company Pension Contribution + Other Great Bene
Leicester
Maintenance Engineer, Leicestershire, £52,000 + Profit Related Pay Bonuses + Private Healthcare + 7% Company Pension Contribution + Other Great Benefits. Panama Days and Nights About the company ATA Recruitment is working with one of the largest manufacturers in the nation to find a motivated and driven maintenance engineer to join a team with a rich 125-year family-led history which remains strong today, still shining in the company values seen throughout all 18 sites spread across the country. With a turnover of more than £1.2bn, the chosen maintenance engineer will join a successful and secure business while working in a solid team unit of 20 experienced maintenance engineers from a variety of backgrounds, to maintain and eventually expand the site. This role offers fantastic benefits and opportunities for progression, alongside a fast-paced and a team-focused work atmosphere. About the role As a maintenance engineer in this role, you will be maintaining a range of electrical components such as sensors, e-stops, motors and relays, as well as mechanical components such as belts, bearings, pneumatics and hydraulics. You will be expected to: React to breakdowns. Planned Preventative Maintenance. Electrical and Mechanical fault finding. Basic PLC fault finding. Replace and repair electrical components. Replace mechanical components. About you To be considered for this maintenance engineer role you should be/have the following: Team player. Ability to fault find electrically and mechanically. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Be happy to work nights. You should hold a recognised level 3 (or above) engineer qualification city and guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HND, HNC. The benefits This role offers the chosen maintenance engineer an exciting and fast-paced job, with a fantastic pension scheme and other stand-out benefits such as pay rises. The progression opportunities within this company are also outstanding, shown by internal promotions being commonplace. This company is known for its strong family values which are visible from the beginning of the manufacturing process all the way to the final product, resulting in happy, experienced and motivated teams of people alongside a successful, secure and expanding company. Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of food manufacturing. If you think you are right for this role, please press apply or email your CV to 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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Maintenance Engineer
£52000 - 52000 per year Profit Related Pay Bonuses + Private Healthcare + 7% Company Pension Contribution + Other Great Bene
Melton Mowbray
Maintenance Engineer, Leicestershire, £52,000 + Profit Related Pay Bonuses + Private Healthcare + 7% Company Pension Contribution + Other Great Benefits. 4 on 4 off Perm Nights About the company ATA Recruitment is working with one of the largest manufacturers in the nation to find a motivated and driven maintenance engineer to join a team with a rich 125-year family-led history which remains strong today, still shining in the company values seen throughout all 18 sites spread across the country. With a turnover of more than £1.2bn, the chosen maintenance engineer will join a successful and secure business while working in a solid team unit of 20 experienced maintenance engineers from a variety of backgrounds, to maintain and eventually expand the site. This role offers fantastic benefits and opportunities for progression, alongside a fast-paced and a team-focused work atmosphere. About the role As a maintenance engineer in this role, you will be maintaining a range of electrical components such as sensors, e-stops, motors and relays, as well as mechanical components such as belts, bearings, pneumatics and hydraulics. You will be expected to: React to breakdowns. Planned Preventative Maintenance. Electrical and Mechanical fault finding. Basic PLC fault finding. Replace and repair electrical components. Replace mechanical components. About you To be considered for this maintenance engineer role you should be/have the following: Team player. Ability to fault find electrically and mechanically. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Be happy to work nights. You should hold a recognised level 3 (or above) engineer qualification city and guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HND, HNC. The benefits This role offers the chosen maintenance engineer an exciting and fast-paced job, with a fantastic pension scheme and other stand-out benefits such as pay rises. The progression opportunities within this company are also outstanding, shown by internal promotions being commonplace. This company is known for its strong family values which are visible from the beginning of the manufacturing process all the way to the final product, resulting in happy, experienced and motivated teams of people alongside a successful, secure and expanding company. Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of food manufacturing. If you think you are right for this role, please press apply or email your CV to 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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Mechanical Design Engineer
£35 - 38 per hour
Leeds
Mechanical Design Engineer West Yorkshire Initial 3 month contracts / Outside IR35 Rate £35.00-£37.50p/h DOE CAD – Inventor / Vault I am currently on the lookout for a mechanical design engineer on a 3-month contract for a key client based in West Yorkshire. My client are leaders in the design, manufacture and install of processing equipment across different industries. They are actively seeking the following: Duties: All aspects of design on Autodesk Inventor 3D & Vault Read 2D drawings and convert to 3D models Ensuring design project specifications are met Supporting R&D tweaking designs and working on parts for machines The successful person will need to have the following attributes: Knowledge of fabrications, complex assemblies, and complex general arrangements etc Experience of designing process equipment Strong mechanical engineering background Competent Autodesk Inventor user Motivated with a keen eye for detail The benefits of the positions: Highly project based engineering environment Highly reputable engineering organisation Inside or Outside IR35 contract 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 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
£40000 - 45000 per year 7.5% Bonus + 8% Matched Pension
Wakefield
Mechanical Field Service Engineer Areas: Work from home, based anywhere in the North of England Basic salary: £40-45k DOE + 8% Matched Pension + 7.5% Bonus Company Van + Life Assurance + Excellent Training Programmes On target earnings: £50k Days based hours 26+8 days Bank Holiday The company: Our client is a prominent global group with a multi-billion-pound valuation, specializing within the process engineering business. You have the chance to join their large service team of over 30 engineers in the specialist division, which is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing consumer solutions products. They are a leader in the industry and pride themselves on investing in future technology to provide their customers with the most cutting edge and innovative solutions. This opportunity offers an exciting prospect for any mechanical maintenance engineers seeking to specialise in a field where every day presents new challenges and opportunities. The day to day: The Mechanical Field Service Engineer role is really varied and involves significant travel to customer sites from Monday to Friday. Jobs are typically assigned 3-4 weeks in advance. 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 and travelling nationwide, Ireland and Mainland Europe Attend breakdowns and conduct service, installation, and commissioning of products. Working with various pumps, pipework, valves & hydraulics. Basic electrical tasks A successful Mechanical Field Service Engineer application will have: This role would suit an industrial maintenance engineer ideally from a process background, however not essential. My client is looking for experience of working on pipework, hydraulics, pumps, valves. 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 NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineer Happy to travel and be flexible where required Ex Navy/REME The ability to read and interpret schematics A strong customer facing ability and problem-solving skills Benefits for the Mechanical Service Engineer: Attractive company pension of 8% Work from home, manage your own diary. Bundles of training and paid courses! Company bonuses including paying 7.5% Company van 26+8 days holiday. Working in a role where no day will be the same. 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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Electrical & Controls Operations Manager
£75000 - 85000 per year £5,460 Car Allowance + Agile Working
Derbyshire
Electrical & Controls Operations Manager Derbyshire £75-85K plus £5,460 Car Allowance + Agile Working The Company Our client is an EPC business who deliver large turnkey engineering projects for customers in the FMCG, Process and Pharmaceutical markets. The business takes responsibility for the delivery of projects from initial system design through to commissioning of project at customer site and delivery projects on a global scale for SME and large blue-chip customers. The business has been on an incredible journey in the past decade which has seen them transform from delivering £20 million of project per year to in excess of £100 million. The company has ambitious plans to be the world leader in their field and have invested heavily in their infrastructure, brand and staff development as part of this mission. The business has created a new role in the business which will see someone head up both their controls and electrical engineering functions, these teams carry out all the software automation and electrical design activity for projects. This department currently consists of 25 personnel ranging from Project Managers, Technical Leads, Lead Engineers right through to graduate engineers. The role would suit a strategic thinker who also wants to driver operational performance excellence. If you’d like to be considered for the role, please apply with asap client are looking to interview with immediate effect. The Role The role of Electrical & Controls Operations Manager will see you take accountability for the development of the short, medium and long term strategy for the department as well as the day-to-day operational performance of the team. This role provides a real opportunity to shape the culture of the division and make it your own. Your key responsibilities will be: Driving the integration of electrical and controls engineering across projects Creating a strategy and vision for electrical and controls engineering in the business. Managing electrical design and software design resources against projects being delivered Leading the recruitment, development and goal management of the team Creating a collaborative approach with other department heads. Ensure quality of electrical and software design work meets specified standards for projects. Identifying key areas for performance improvement in the team and creating effective solutions to maximise results. The Candidate To be successful in your application for this Electrical & Controls Operations Manager you will need: A background in electrical design or software/controls engineering Demonstrable experience leading and managing a team. To be able to create and execute on a vision and strategy. Excellent people management skills A HNC or above in a related discipline The Benefits For this Electrical & Controls Operations Manager role you will receive £75,000 – £85,000 dependent upon experience A car allowance of £5,460 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday to be taken flexibly. Pension contributions Agile working If you’re interested, please apply online for a speedy consideration. Alternatively, you can email stewart.jackson@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call me on 07827 295740 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 Operator
£43229 - 53820 per year annual bonus, 9% company pension contribution, cash health plan, subsided canteen.
Leicester
Maintenance operator, £43,229 - £53,820 (DOE), annual bonus, 9% company pension contribution, cash health plan, subsided canteen. Shifts: 4 on 4 off (2d2n) ATA is supporting a large manufacturing group who are looking to add an experienced maintenance operator to their team. With over 200 years of experience, this group has a well-established history of delivering sustainable packaging products to various industries, including Food, Beverage, Retail and E-commerce. The group are a true global leader within their field, operating across 40 plants in 17 countries, employ over 6,000 staff and turnover an impressive £2billion. This site in Leicestershire has been at the heart of the community for over 40 years with a lot of their employees being at the site for near its full tenure. The site has always offered a great place to work and with investment plans on the horizon, it will soon become the groups UKs flagship site. About the role Due to the efficient nature of the site, the role is focussed on the operation of machinery (90%) used in the manufacturing of packaged products. Whilst also reacting to breakdowns, resolving machining and process problems (10%). Responsibilities of a maintenance operator include: Making process and tooling adjustments. Fault finding and reacting to breakdowns. Strip and rebuild of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics Product quality checks and quality reporting About you To be considered for this maintainer operator you should be/have the following: Strong mechanical knowledge and practical experience. You should have experience maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excellent attention to detail. Experience using hand tools and measuring equipment. Ideally you would have completed a mechanical/maintenance engineering apprenticeship. Benefits Joining our client as a maintenance operator, you will receive a host of benefits. You will be joining a company who put personal development and growth at the forefront of everything they do. Personal development can take many forms, but here, it could include technical growth and progression into senior positions. The group prefer to promote from within, this has been demonstrated many times across the business. The current plant manager started on site as an apprentice. If you feel like you are the right maintenance operator 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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Project Manager Electrical & Process
£450 - 500 per day
Greater Manchester
** Project Manager – Electrical & Process ** Rate: £450p/d - £500p/d 6-month contract – outside IR35 (Limited Co. / CIS) Northwest / Manchester / UK wide travel Projects / Installations / LV Distribution / Water treatment / Process Our client: Our client is a leading UK Engineering, projects, and installations company, managing large EPC projects for major blue chip FMCG manufacturers UK wide. They are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager, for an initial 6-month contract, with the likelihood of extension. They are looking for a Project Manager to join their tea on a contract/interim basis to lead key project installations & electrical teams. For the position of Project Manager - Electrical & Process, you will require to conduct the following daily duties: Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead the development of projects from initial design review, through to final commission and hand over Assessing all electrical and Process existing site systems and set-up Authority on all installation projects Overseeing teams and Site Managers, making sure they have everything Liaising with the client – design review, concept, quotations to completion Managing major key clients (value ranging - £200k-£300k), 4-6 projects at any one time Updating costs and programmes – working passes (Checking timesheets) Ensure all site H&S aspects are considered - site RAMs / Permits Reviewing AutoCAD based drawing (mods? / Tech dimensions?) The successful Project Manager – Electrical & Process, will need to have the following attributes: Apprentice trained ideally to NVQ L3/HNC Electrical Engineering minimum AMP / AM2 Project Management In-depth water treatment Industry projects & site experience A strong communicator, Leader, organised, flexible mindset, strive for excellence Travel covering all the North & Midlands, and possibly up to Scotland Flexible to work in the office/on-site where required. The benefits of this position: Working with a highly reputable engineering projects organisation (EPCM) Further contract project scope within the business Outside IR35 – Limited company or CIS suitable I am looking to speak to talented interim Project Managers from Electrical & Process, and water treatment background, who are looking for a rewarding and challenging position. For more information on this 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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