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Latest Jobs In Warehouse Automation
Maintenance Engineer
£45000 - 45000 per year Training and progression
Northampton
Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Northampton Shifts: Double Days Salary: £45,000, Development and Training + 30 days holiday with options to purchase more The Company: ATA Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with one of the largest automation companies in the world. Currently operating in over 15 countries with 200+ sites across the world. Currently the company has a global turnover of over £4bn and they are looking to drive their company into the growing automation industry in the UK. At this site in the UK they are looking to become the flagship site for the UK as they grow and become more established. The site is in the early stages but there has already been over £15 million invested into the site alone so far with some mega plans in 2025 including the implementation of the CMMS system and they are looking to launch Phase 1-7 in Q1 alone! To help the growth of the site they are looking to hire a Maintenance Engineer. The Role: As a Maintenance Engineer you will: - Be responsible for the machinery and automation of the equipment on site. Including pneumatics, hydraulics, bagging machines, hanging garment systems, steam tunnels plus all new machine purchased and installed - The potential to bring your own vision to the site and add value to the future. This is done by being given the freedom pitch projects to the Engineering Manager on site - Mechanical responsibilities include working on bearings, rollers, shafts, pulleys and the boiler system - Electrical responsibilities include working on, sensors, circuit breakers, contactors, sensors, PLCs The Candidate: As a Maintenance Engineer we are looking for: - A recognised Engineering Qualification - A proactive engineer who is looking to grow their skillset and also get involved in projects - Someone who is confident working electrically and mechanically - Ideally has some experience in some fast moving environment - Someone who is wanting to help upskill the Trainee engineer who will sit under them technically Salary and Benefits: As a Maintenance Engineer you will get: - An annual salary of £45,000 - A shift of Double days (6-2 / 2-10) - 30 days holiday + Option to buy more - Training provided within in various responsibilities and Upskilling for your future with the business – This includes NVQ Level 3, BOAS and qualifications to help engineers Multi skill – all external training stay away will be paid and expensed by the company - Potential progression within this site and the 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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Trainee Maintenance Engineer
£35000 - 35000 per year training and development
Northampton
Role: Trainee Maintenance Engineer Location: Northampton Shifts: Double Days Salary: £35,000, Development and Training + 30 days holiday with options to purchase more The Company: ATA Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with one of the largest automation companies in the world. Currently operating in over 15 countries with 200+ sites across the world. Currently the company has a global turnover of over £4bn and they are looking to drive their company into the growing automation industry in the UK. At this site in the UK they are looking to become the flagship site for the UK as they grow and become more established. The site is in the early stages but there has already been over £15 million invested into the site alone so far with some mega plans in 2025 including the implementation of the CMMS system and they are looking to launch Phase 1-7 in Q1 alone! To help the growth of the site they are looking to hire a Maintenance Engineer. The Role: As a Trainee Maintenance Engineer you will: - Be responsible for the machinery and automation of the equipment on site. Including pneumatics, hydraulics, bagging machines, hanging garment systems, steam tunnels plus all new machine purchased and installed - The potential onsite to go on internal and external training all paid for by the business - Mechanical responsibilities include working on bearings, rollers, shafts, pulleys and the boiler system (after training) - Electrical responsibilities include general understanding of safety, basic fault finding and component identification - Using hand tools, doing PPMs, Daily checks on machinery - Support Maintenance Engineers on shift and help them as efficiently as possible The Candidate: As a Trainee Maintenance Engineer we are looking for: - A proactive engineer who is looking to grow their skillset and also get involved in projects - Someone who is confident working electrically and mechanically - Ideally has some experience in some fast moving environment Salary and Benefits: As a Trainee Maintenance Engineer you will get: - An annual salary of £35,000 - 30 days holiday + Option to buy more - Training provided within in various responsibilities and Upskilling for your future with the business – This includes NVQ Level 3, BOAS and qualifications to help engineers Multi skill – all external training stay away will be paid and expensed by the company - Potential progression within this site and the 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
£52500 - 52500 per year training and development
Mansfield
Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Mansfield Package: £52,500 per annum plus industry leading benefits package Shifts: 4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off The Company My client have been established in the UK for 40+ years and are now part of a group of various companies in different industries. This site will allow you the opportunity to work on some of the latest tech and automation that you won’t find in many other places across the UK so take the opportunity whilst you can. This site is one of the largest distribution centres in Europe with the chance to progress through the ranks, grow with the site and develop your skillset. Due to recent further investment the team is growing in size and they are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team The Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will: On a shift you will be making a team of 10 Engineers, including Shift Manager and Senior Engineers Your responsibilities will include: Electrical and Mechanical fault finding, Reactive and PPM work and many more The site is looking to introduce more use of the CMMS system as it starts to develop with all the new machinery Working on this site you will be working on Various conveyor systems, shuttle systems, Packaging equipment, Bagging Machines and more The Candidate I am looking for a candidate that: Has a recognised Engineering Qualification As strong communicator that can work as part of a team Experience working in the Manufacturing environment Confident fault finding and reading drawings The Package As a Maintenance Engineer you will receive: £52,500 per annum as a starting salary A healthy pension contribution from my client A gym on site £5 a month A heavy discount on my clients groups stores 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 - 50000 per year Overtime + Bonus
Hartlepool
Maintenance Engineer Salary – £44,500 (Plenty of overtime available) + Annual pay rise + Bonus Shifts – DAYS Only –Monday to Friday Location – Mainly working out of Hartlepool – Local site to cover Benefit: Company Van, Bonus, Annual pay rise, Paid door to door The Company A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Maintenance Engineer to work for a leading recycling and waste management company. They need someone to join their team and continue the growth within the business helping them to tackle reducing waste. The business are very cash rich and now on a journey to modernise there maintenance function. They are looking for someone to help drive the improve of the sites locally as well As a business they cover the whole of the UK with over 70 sites! The company are very successful in their market, offering excellent employee benefits, fantastic training, and a great culture to work within. The Role The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Confidently fault finding on mechanical components such as hydraulic power pack units, conveyors, bearings, shafts, pulleys, gearboxes etc. Basic electrical work- Fault finding and running cables. Working on shredders, sheers, presses, magnetic cranes, mobile plant equipment, Performing routine PPM checks, reactive maintenance, continuous improvement etc. Calibrating equipment to ensure its accuracy About You The ideal Maintenance Engineer will have the following: A recognised mechanical/engineering qualification Experience with, or a flexible mindset for, working with heavy machinery An open attitude to working in any type of environment Any type of welding experience is beneficial, though not essential 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. Fantastic salary and benefits package. Contribution Pension Annual Bonus, Annual Pay rises as well as much overtime as you want to do. 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 Supervisor
£350 - 400 per day
Doncaster
** Electrical Site Supervisor ** Location: Doncaster Contract Length: 8 Months Start: January 2025 Rate: £350-£400 per day DOE (Outside IR35 suitable – Limited Co.) Shifts: Monday to Friday – 10 hr days (occasional weekend work may be required) About the Company: Our client is a leading global provider of automated supply chain solutions, delivering integrated systems, software, and services to industries such as retail, e-commerce, food and beverage, and manufacturing. In the UK, the company designs, builds, and supports automated systems for warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities. The role of Electrical Site Supervisor will involve the following: Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination between suppliers, electrical Fitters, and commissioning teams Oversee safety processes, including Risk Assessments & Method Statements(RAMS), housekeeping, permits, isolations, and liaising with maintenance teams Manage electrical installations, ensuring lock-out/tag-out procedures are adhered to Supervise the complete removal or bypass of electrical systems to ensure safe dismantling by mechanical teams Assist with software updates and commissioning to ensure systems are operational and meet project specifications Maintain daily progress reports, ensuring project milestones are met Supervise electrical work on-site, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards Support system bypass code implementation and ensure proper reinstatement Ability to perform daily reporting and progress tracking using laptops and related software As Electrical Site Supervisor you will need the following skills and attributes: SSSTS card / First Aid / ECS Card (Essential) Proficiency with lock-out/tag-out systems and working safely Experience with electrical installations and conveyor systems Proven track record in managing electrical teams on strip-out and rebuild projects Strong leadership and coordination skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines Proactive approach in addressing challenges and ensuring smooth project delivery Benefits of the Role: Potential for additional future opportunities with a reputable company Offering long-term contract stability Outside IR35 / Limited Co. suitable I am looking to speak to talented Electrical Site Supervisors who are looking for a rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr – Contract 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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Engineering Stores Controller
£49000 - 49000 per year 6% pension, paid travel expenses, private healthcare.
Burton upon Trent
Engineering Stores Controller, £49,000, Days, Burton Upon Trent + 1 day’s paid travel per week to Preston. Package includes: 6% pension, private healthcare. Why join? Opportunity to get off shifts, working a mon-Friday days capacity. Investment – £20m in this site over the last few years. Joining a leadership team with a strong plan for the site. Job security. The company This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading engineering technology business who are giants within industry 4.0. Our client, who specialise within intralogistics, material handling and system integration for the warehousing industry work with blue chip companies across Europe to provide automation and residential maintenance support. The company, who turnover north of 700 million euros have been operational since the 1950s. However, with the need and rise of automated machinery our client has grown significantly over the last 20 years, becoming a supplier of choice of high-end automated solutions. A need has arisen for a store’s controller with an engineering background to join their established site in the Midlands. About the role As an engineering stores controller, you will be responsible for the following: - Managing the whole engineering stores area, managing large stock holdings. - Ensuring the business has the correct spare parts in order to complete maintenance. - Supporting with the management of the supply chain. - Processing Po numbers and processing invoices. - Supporting with the coordination of onsite planned maintenance. - Working within a large engineering budget. - Testing of components and faults to be logged, tagged and shipped to part supplier for repair About you As an engineering store controller you should have/be the following: Engineering background, ideally previous work as a maintenance engineer. Experience working in a stores/planning capacity. Working knowledge and practical experience using Microsoft Excell. Ability to work within a fast-paced automated environment. The ability to work within a proactive nature. FULL UK drivers licence. Recognised engineer qualification (Level 3). This role would suit engineers from a maintenance background who might be looking to come away from shift work and would like a new challenge. The benefits This really is a great opportunity for somebody who is looking for career stability with a company that is scaling up, not down. The business has recently invested over 20 million in the site, bringing in state-of-the-art technology, first of its kind in the UK. You will be joining a supportive business that put development at the forefront of everything they do. This opens up future career opportunities into senior roles. If you think you are the right engineering stores controller for this market leader, please press apply, call Ashton on 07814905283, or email your CV to 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. 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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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Knapp UK have been working closely with ATA Recruitment for many years now, to recruit for a variety of roles and have seen considerable success. Together we have made some great hires, from Engineers in our resident sites right through to more senior management."
Head of HR, Knapp UK
"I wanted to thank all of you at ATA Recruitment for the exceptional work you have been doing for FedEx in supplying great calibre Maintenance Engineering contractors to support the onsite team at Dartford. The people you have supplied have been ideal and have made a big contribution to the onsite team."
Manager - Facilities Management & Material Handling Maintenance, Fedex UK Ltd
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