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Maintenance Engineer
£48000 - 48000 per year BENEFITS + EXCELLENT TRAINING + TRAVEL ABROAD
Rochester
Role: Maintenance Engineer Shift: 4 on 4 off Salary: £48,000 (+Overtime available) Location: Rochester The Company Would you like continuous training, learning and development? Would you like to establish yourself as part of a growing maintenance function? Our client is a key industry player who package and distribute wholesale products. They supply their services to the biggest UK supermarkets in the world such as Sainsbury’s, Lidl etc. This company has consistently invested in new production lines, equipment, machinery and Continuous Improvement projects for you to get working on. They are looking for another motivated Maintenance Engineer to get started and make an impression to unlock future development! The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Fault finding on electrical components such as sensors, relays, contactors, inverters etc. • Repairing mechanical components such as bearings, sprockets, shafts, rollers etc. • Working on conveyors, flow wrappers, packaging machines, shrink wrappers etc. • Operating as a team to confidently perform reactive and planned maintenance • Promote and enforce a culture of Continuous Improvement 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 and mechanical components Company Benefits The company also discloses numerous benefits for the role of Maintenance Engineer which include: • A healthy matched company pension contribution • <23 shifts of holiday allowance • Training and development opportunities • Free on-site parking 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
£46500 - 46500 per year 10% Pension + Bonuses
Stockport
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location- Stockport Shifts- 4 on 4off (2 days 2 nights) Salary- £46,500 + 2 Bonuses paid throughout year (Last years was £4,000-£6,500) Pension- Company contribute 10% Lots of OT available and Lots of training and courses provided including courses in Europe fully funded. The Company ATA are working with a great business who specialise in their field of work supplying to some huge international clients. Due to their constant growth, they’re looking for an electrical Maintenance engineer to join their ranks. The Role of The Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer • Responding to reactive breakdowns. • Fault finding, problem solving and repair on manufacturing/production machinery to maximize plant reliability and performance • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on a range of electrical plant equipment and components. • Provide on shift electrical support to our maintenance/engineering team. • Monitor and control electrical spares. Requirements Of The Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer • Time served electrical maintenance engineer • Previous Industrial experience is essential. • Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings and technical manuals • Proficient in fault finding and diagnostics on a range of automated electrical systems including PLC logic (ideally Siemens but not essential), inverter drives, 3 phase motors and control systems. Benefits For The Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer • 10% Company Pension • KPI related Bonuses paid twice a year • Brilliant Training and development on offer. If you’re an Multi-skilled Maintenance engineer looking for the opportunity to join a great working environment for a company who invest time and money into their employees, then now is your chance. then we want to hear from you interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Taylor.Hardwick@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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Head of Project Management / Lead Project Manager
£50000 - 55000 per year 33 Days Holiday + Bonus
Derby
Head of Project Management / Lead Project Manager Nottinghamshire Salary: up to £55,000 Hours: 37 hours per week 25 Days + Bank Holidays We are currently working with a Nottinghamshire based Engineering and Manufacturing business who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead their project management team from within. The Role: In this role, you will be responsible for both managing a team of project managers, as well as running your own projects from conception to completion, ensuring customer requirements are met, and overseeing the design, delivery, and budget management of projects ranging in value from £5k to upwards of £1 Million You will work closely with the Sales and Design team to ensure smooth delivery of projects and ensure they client’s needs are met at every step of the way. To be successful in this role you should be resilient, able to work well under pressure and have a drive to deliver projects to a high standard This role would be ideal for anybody who is currently a project manager, and who is looking for career progression into man management and team leadership. This role is ideally suited to an individual coming from a strong engineering background, as understanding of engineering processes, compliance, and the ability to understand technical drawings is essential. Your responsibilities will include: People management of a small team of PM’s Leading project review meetings, and gathering updates from your team on current projects being delivered Produce reports to the senior leadership team Advise your team members on solutions to complex problems Review and ensure project specifications meet customer needs. Coordinate with the engineering team to define design parameters. Manage timescales, delivery schedules, and project budgets. Review and sign-off on design drawings and material selections to ensure value engineering and technical compliance. Engage with customers to clarify project requirements. Oversee project handover from sales and ensure seamless transition to engineering and manufacturing. Oversee projects from conception to completion (cradle to grave) Ensure guidelines and regulations are adhered to Using the ERP system for planning resources Ensure proper management of customers by professional and regular communication. What we’re looking for in a candidate: Demonstrated previous engineering experience / background A solid understanding of engineering principles, Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Projects, and Excel. Resilient, determined, and able to manage multiple moving parts in complex projects. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Self-driven individual with confident communication skills Previous experience in a management position would be advantageous but not essential The Benefits: Competitive salary up to £55k DOE 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension plan Private medical healthcare (optional) Annual Profit-related bonus scheme Future progression opportunities within the business Flexible working hours during the work week Half day on Friday How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced Project engineer / Project manager looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at matt.taylor@ata-recruitment.co.uk or give me a call on 0116 218 1644 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 Fitter
£22 - 25 per hour
Wigan
**Mechanical Fitter** Rate: £22-£25 p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Location: Wigan Initial 3-Month Rolling Contract Monday-Friday (Days) Our client is a well-established and respected name in bespoke material handling solutions, as they continue to expand across sectors like automotive, aerospace. This is a long-term opportunity on a variety of exciting installation projects. Role Overview: You'll be involved in both workshop assembly and onsite installation of complex systems including conveyor lines, vacuum lifters, overhead cranes, and gantries. Day-to-Day Duties Include: Mechanical fitting & assembly in the workshop On-site mechanical installations across the UK Mix of workshop (50%) and site work (50%) Working on Conveyors. Overhead cranes, and manual handling equipment What We're Looking For: Time-served mechanical fitter or similar background Experience with conveyors, overhead cranes, and manual handling equipment Comfortable working across various locations and staying away when needed A proactive team player with good attention to detail Flexible to travel to site Manufacturing background preferred Shift Details: Standard Workshop hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4pm (39 hrs/week) Accommodation and travel paid for when working away Weekend work available depending on the project Long-term contract potential – lots of ongoing work Diverse project exposure across sectors I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Fitter, who are looking for a rewarding and challenging technical position. For more information on this please contact Sam Martlew- Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment. ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website - By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Maintenance Engineer
£50000 - 55000 per year Overtime and Exceptional Training
Gloucestershire
Role – Maintenance Engineer Salary – up to £55,000 (+overtime) Location – Gloucestershire Shift Pattern – Monday to Friday Day Shifts Benefits – Good Pension Contribution, Excellent Training, Private Healthcare The Company A well established and reputable business who have been in operation for over 40 years and 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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Site Electrician
£25 - 25 per hour
Coalville
Site Electrician (Installation and Quality Control) 3 months rolling Location: Coalville Shifts: Days, Monday to Friday, (07:00 – 17:00) + Weekend overtime available Rate: £25.00p/h (Umbrella CIS Permitted) Immediate Start Dematic Conveyor experience required Duties and Responsibilities: Carry out electrical installation and wiring for conveyor systems and related machinery Oversee installation work to ensure it meets quality standards and project specifications. Perform inspections and sign off completed electrical work. Ensure adherence to installation methodologies and safety protocols. Containment and wiring as needed. Use iPads and IT tools to document and report on work progress. The Successful Candidate Requires: Experience working with Dematic conveyor systems Electrical qualification or apprenticeship Valid ECS or CSCS card Experience signing off electrical work (desirable) Computer literate High attention to detail Benefits: Competitive pay Overtime available Opportunity to gain leadership experience Immediate start 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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Facilities Engineer
£45000 - 45000 per year 7% Matched Pension | Generous Holiday Allowance, profit related pay
Leicester
Site Services Engineer – Leicester £45,000 + 7% Matched Pension | Generous Holiday Allowance | Days Only (08:00–16:00) Are you a Site Services or Facilities Engineer seeking a fresh challenge? Want to take your career to the next level within a large, well-established, and highly profitable company? If you're ready to join a forward-thinking, supportive team that values your growth, this is the role for you. We’re working in partnership with one of the UK's leading FMCG manufacturers – a household name producing some of the nation’s favourite products. With over 100 years of history and a strong, family-run culture at its core, the business offers not just stability, but also genuine career development and progression opportunities. Why You’ll Want to Join: Work in a days-only role – enjoy a better work-life balance Develop your skills in a company with state-of-the-art training rooms, a skills matrix, and a culture of continuous development Be part of a friendly, supportive engineering team where your ideas and expertise are valued What You'll Be Doing: As the Site Services Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and developing the site's infrastructure and facilities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include: Electrical installation and testing in line with BS7671 Electrical and mechanical fault-finding Overseeing contractors, managing Permit to Work systems, and conducting site inductions Routine preventative maintenance across site services – including refrigeration systems, air compressors, boilers, and legionella testing Building maintenance and plant room equipment repairs Ensuring compliance with H&S, Food Hygiene, and Environmental regulations Supporting site engineering with callout cover and general maintenance tasks What We’re Looking For: To be successful in this role, you’ll need: A Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification or above Experience in a similar facilities or site services role, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment Strong fault-finding ability, with both electrical and mechanical knowledge Excellent working knowledge of PUWER, COSHH, and general site compliance Practical experience with boilers, water systems, and general building maintenance What’s In It for You? £45,000 annual salary 7% company-matched pension Generous holiday package Days-based hours – no nights or rotating shifts Career development in a thriving company with strong values and long-term vision If you're a proactive, hands-on engineer with a passion for problem solving and continuous improvement, apply now to join a team that’s as committed to your growth as you are. If you think you are the right site services engineer for this role please press apply or call AJ on 07701326339 to discuss the role. 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 Project Supervisor
£300 - 350 per day
Wakefield
Site Project Supervisor (CSCS Black Card is essential) Location: Wakefield Contract Type: 6 Month Contract (with potential extension) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Rates: £300 to £350 per day Our client is a company that turns waste into products, helping reduce waste, pollution, and conserve resources. In the UK, they process 1.97 million tonnes of waste a year, recycling 73% and aiming to keep 85% out of landfills. Globally, they handle 15 million tonnes of waste annually, recycling 90% and preventing 3 million tonnes of carbon pollution - Impressive! Key Responsibilities: • On-Site Supervision: Manage the cleaning and maintenance of three digester tanks, ensuring safe and efficient operations. • CDM Compliance: Ensure adherence to CDM Regulations 2015, coordinating safety and operations between zones and activities. • Quality Control & Testing: Implement quality control, conduct testing (training provided), and review ITCs. • Contractor Supervision: Oversee contractor safety, review RAMS, and monitor progress. • Project Support: Assist Project Managers with documentation, reporting, and escalation of issues or risks. Required Qualifications & Skills: • Experience: Some project supervision experience in waste management, construction, or water industries. • Certifications: CSCS Black Card (essential). • Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities. Knowledge of CDM regulations and safety practices. 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 To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to suzanne.winton@ata-recruitment.co.uk 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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