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There's nothing general about our approachWith over 60 years experience in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, there aren't many roles or industries we haven't already recruited for. So whet...
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We make our process as bespoke as your machineryThe Special Purpose Machinery sector sees companies manufacturing bespoke and custom made machines which are used across the FMCG, Automotive, Aeros...
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A robust process for a fluid marketThe Process Engineering sector has been a cornerstone of ATA's engineering recruitment activities for nearly two decades. We have worked extensively with both s...
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The automotive sector is highly driven by quality of process, which this fits perfectly with the ATA WayEmploying 182,000 people and generating £67 billion for the UK economy, Automotive is one o...
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Quality driven recruitment and manufacturing go hand in handEmploying over 110,000 people and generating £22.4 billion in turnover for the UK economy, the aerospace sector continues to be one of ...
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Through our in-depth knowledge of the Food and FMCG sectors, we have built a strong track record of delivering quality candidates to our customersFood manufacturing is well established as one of ...
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As the Warehouse Automation sector has grown, we have grown with it, developing strong relationships with a number of OEM's as well as many of the UK's biggest end users. Our specialist team have...
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Building the highly-skilled teams you need to keep your business thrivingWe've been working with some of the biggest names in the construction materials manufacturing sector for several years, bu...
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ATA Engage is the technology platform that drives our Managed Service Provision. It centralises all of your recruitment & workforce management functions into one, user-friendly system – minimi...
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Maintenance Engineer Location – Coventry Salary - £45000 OTE 50K shift premium + pension, 33 days holidays and excellent overtime scheme. Training available – On Various OEM Equipment. Shifts Available – Panama Shifts Days and Nights The Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join our client who are a large Global business based in Coventry They are looking to add 2 Maintenance Engineers to their team urgently. The well-known and large UK Automotive manufacturing group have recently acquired a number of large contracts. Our client is going through exciting growth plans, this is an excellent time to join a large manufacturing group. You will also receive industry leading training on , Robotics and PLCs Overview Maintenance Engineer: With an emphasis on breakdown elimination and preventative maintenance, you will be encouraged to have a direct input into the continuous improvement culture and have individual project ownership. The role demands a maintenance trained and technically based individual who can offer at least 2 years’ experience in engineering or manufacturing and also hold relevant technical qualifications. The applicant must be conversant with hydraulics, drives, gearboxes and have a good understanding and working knowledge of current safe working practices. You will be working in a various industrial equipment working on Robotics, presses, pneumatics, conveyors, hydraulics, material handling equipment and much more The role will be challenging but technical rewarding Maintenance Engineer role. Maintenance, production improvements and project work. Weekly PPMs the role initially will be 80% reactive 20% PPM. Faulting finding electrically and mechanically on several types of equipment onsite Gain exposure to various machinery. Fault finding to Input and output level on PLCs Work as part of 12-man maintenance team Essentials: o Apprenticeship and relevant qualifications o Previous experience of working in an Engineering background o Experience of problem-solving on maintenance, i.e. breakdowns o Preventative Maintenance Experience o Knowledge of H&S and safe systems at work The Benefits As a Maintenance Engineer, you will expect Salary - £45000 – OTE 50K plus Will look at candidates who are in engineering roles and want to step up into leadership in the future. Excellent training Our client will offer training/development and possible progression for the right candidate. 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 Location: Birmingham. Salary: £50,000 - £52500 OTE: £55,000+ Benefits: 10% Pension, generous holiday allowance, excellent overtime opportunities Training Available: Various OEM certificates and qualifications including Siemens PLC and robotics training up to a level 3! Shifts Available: 4 on 4 off Continentals (Days and Nights) The Company: Join our client's state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. Our client is a leading UK business with over 80 years of experience in supplying construction and civils companies. With a stellar reputation and a robust order book, this is a secure opportunity for long-term employment. The company strongly believes in professional development and provides extensive training and growth prospects. They are looking for a team player who enjoys the culture of being in a large maintenance team and someone who wants to bring positive energy to the table. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that is looking for a career with a market leading company, with excellent prospects for the successful applicant to grow with the company and work closely within a maintenance team. Overview of Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer Role: As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of highly automated industrial equipment in our brand-new factory. This includes large capital-intensive machinery, conveyors, presses, robotics, and more. Your key responsibilities will include: Ensuring the smooth running of all machinery on site Attending to equipment breakdowns and performing reactive maintenance tasks Conducting maintenance on various equipment, Working on 3 phase machinery and various electrical components. Balancing reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) Contributing to the continuous improvement culture and taking ownership of individual projects as you progress in your career. Candidate Requirements: Hold a relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above. Benefits: Excellent overtime opportunities, paid at premium rates. Potential for career growth into leadership positions for candidates currently in engineering roles. Access to comprehensive OEM and formal qualification training. All tools and workwear 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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Job Title – Maintenance Engineer Shifts – Monday – Friday Double Days (rotating shifts 06:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 10:00 Location – Coventry Salary - £40000 - 42000 SO, WHATS IN IT FOR YOU Plenty of training and support – large global company World Class Manufacturing Facility. Career progression if you want it opportunity to progress to a team leader The Company Our client specialises in the manufacturing of a variety of products for the global Automotive market. They are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to work in their automated production facility in Coventry. Due to regular expansion 5millions worth of expansion in the last year, there are many opportunities for progression for the right candidate and lots of opportunity for training. The Maintenance Engineer will be required to perform full strip down and repair on the following: conveyors, robots, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding equipment, presses, and various other automated equipment. To maintain all plant and equipment so that it can run at its optimum speed and reliability level. Provide quick and effective response to all unplanned equipment breakdowns. Complete all allocated TPM in accordance with the appropriate schedules and specific requirements. Provide an effective and efficient response to all unplanned plant and equipment breakdowns, both mechanical and electrical. The Candidate To be successful in your application you must have the following skills, abilities or qualifications: Must have previous experience working as Maintenance Engineer. Knowledge of Siemens S7 would be advantageous. Must have a recognised electrical or mechanical Level 3 qualification Our client is also keen to speak to candidates who are looking for a long-term career. Full equipment training would be provided. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will expect Salary £40,000 - £42000 Will look at candidates who are in engineering roles and want to step up into leadership in the future. Excellent training Company pension plan available. Continuous progression opportunities and training available. Our client will offer training/development and possible progression for the right candidate. 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 Maintenance Engineer, Ibstock, £48,000, bonus paid annually 2-3k, 10% pension, O.T readily available, holiday allowance, fantastic training + progression opportunities. 4 on 4 off DAYS/NIGHTS The company: We are working with a prestigious client, a multisite business who have over 80 years of UK experience supplying construction companies who manufacture a range of products. Our client has a fantastic state of the art site in the heart of Ibstock with long term security and a fantastic reputation with a great turnover nationwide. The company offer fantastic training and progression opportunities to their engineering team and are searching for a mechanical maintenance engineer to join their talented team. The Role: As a mechanical bias maintenance engineer your role will include: - Reactive Maintenance - Planned Maintenance - Project involvement as well as any continuous improvement work - Conducting maintenance on various plant machinery Candidate Requirements: As a mechanical maintenance engineer our client require - A level 3 engineering qualification - Experience in a manufacturing environment. Benefits: Our client offers a very competitive salary with yearly reviews and a bonus that is paid every single year. In terms of training, they can offer additional qualifications and anything else needed with a huge training budget. There is much growth into leadership positions for the right engineers that are looking to progress. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this position, please call AJ on 07701326339 or email AJ on aj.kermaleki@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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Controls Engineer £45K-£50K + Car Based in Leeds The Company: A market leader in the design and manufacture of special purpose machinery sold to blue chip clients in the FMCG sector. This company provide full turnkey solutions to their customers and their products are fully automated and state of the art. As a result of continued growth and product innovation they are looking to create a new role within the business for a controls engineer The Role: Working out of their UK head office in Leeds the controls engineer will be responsible for: Supporting design and manufacturing projects for UK customers and providing electrical and PLC expertise FAT and pre-commissioning of equipment (sometimes in Leeds, sometimes at their European HQ Providing technical support to the service engineer and direct to customers onsite Support the development of the service engineering department. Required Experience: The controls engineer role is varied and complex so this individual will need the following skillset and experience: The ability to fault find, interrogate with a laptop and modify Siemens and Rockwell PLC software. Strong electrical knowledge Flexibility to travel and work away from home (not excessive) Excellent communication skills and problem solving skills This is aa quite unique role and could suit a factory based controls engineer, a project engineer or perhaps a service or commissioning engineer. Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Andrew.bairstow@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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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer £47,500 + OT + Bonus Location: Warrington Shifts: Panama (Days and Nights) Holiday days: 25 days Pension Scheme World class training provided including 18th edition, PLC software and programming training The Company: ATA recruitment are working with one of the world leading logistics company recognised globally. Gain the opportunity to work for a company who are striving constantly investing in their facilities and their employees. The Role: Our client is looking for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with great overall knowledge both electrically and mechanically. As a multi skilled maintenance engineer, you’ll be responsible for pre-planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring production is running as smooth as possible. - Diagnosing issues mechanically/electrically - Stripping down machines and re-building them - Electrical work including swapping invertors and working on control panels and other electrical components. Requirements for the Multi skilled maintenance engineer: - To have a Minimum of a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Engineering - Previous experience in a FMCG or manufacturing environment is an advantage. - Ability to diagnose and repair faults and basic knowledge on PLCs - Great problem solver with the ability to work as part of a team. Benefits for a Multi skilled maintenance engineer: - Salary of £47,500 - OT available - Training provided - 25 holiday days - Pension scheme Are you a problem solver who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty? Are you a multiskilled maintenance engineer looking for a new challenge? Then now is your chance! 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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Position: Engineering Administrator Location: Warrington Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 Per Annum Duration: 3-month Temporary to Permanent Position Start Date: Immediate The company recruiting, is a global leader in water and wastewater treatment solutions, serving municipal and industrial clients for over a century. With a focus on UV technology for disinfection, they offer a range of services including sales, design, manufacturing, and aftercare. Their expertise spans various sectors such as aquatic and leisure centers, industrial water treatment for factories and manufacturing businesses, and applications in airports and other industrial settings. As an Engineering Administrator you will be responsible for the following: Opening and loading service orders into SAP. Ordering spares for service visits. Ordering parts from 3rd party suppliers & Raising purchase orders. Communicating with other departments to understand times and parts availability for customer requirements. Managing logistics for parts needed. Assisting engineers with maintaining van stock. To be considered for the role as an Engineering Administrator you must possess the following skills: Eye for detail Expirience as an Administrator Have experience with SAP or similar. General IT knowledge inc Office, Teams etc Excellent verbal and communication skills Ability to work in pressurized environments and handle several complex orders at the same time. Directly related experience in a similar customer service/Manufacturing Environment The benefits of this position: Competitive Salary Permanent position there after Challenging To apply to this vacancy or to enquire about any other of the opportunities ATA has to offer please call 07814 892 105 and ask for Mo. Alternatively please send your CV to mohamed.jakhura@ata-recruitment.co.uk or visit to see all of our current vacancies. 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 Maintenance Engineer Desford, £54600, banked hours system, production bonus, , x1.5 & x2 OT rate, 10% company pension contribution, fantastic share saver scheme, life assurance, death in service. 4 on 4 off Days & Nights rotation Why join our client? Fantastic employee engagement - over 300 employees have been with the business over 25 years. Further development through fantastic internal and external training. They have Pledged to have 5% of employees in pay and learn positions by 2025. Real career progression opportunities into senior roles Option to buy reduced shares in the business (up 15% within the last 5 years). Opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company who have pledged to invest over £125m across their sites throughout 2022 – 2023. About the company We are supporting one of the country’s largest manufacturing groups at their flagship site in the north Leicestershire region. Established in the 60s and steeped in British history, our client employs over 2000 people across 15 manufacturing plants and are responsible for producing some of the UKs best known and well-loved products in their industry. This site whic, is a large fully automated production facility which is targeted to produce 105 million units per annum, The company are experiencing a fantastic period of growth, quickly recovering from the mist of the COVID19 pandemic with plans to invest across a proportion of their manufacturing plants, this includes the upgrading of machinery, facilities and safety systems. They are now looking for a maintenance engineer of mechanical bias to join their team. About the role As a maintenance engineer you will be responsible for maintaining automated machinery such as ABB & fanuc controlled robotics, packaging lines, conveyors, mixing machinery, presses, kilns plus more! - Planned preventive maintenance - Reacting to breakdowns and remedial repair work. - Project work and installation. - Fault finding - Root cause analysis and continuous improvement. About you To be considered for this maintenance engineer role you should be/have the following: Experience working within a factory environment. Ability to fault find on mechanical systems Be comfortable working in an industrial environment. Be happy to work on a days and night’s rotation You should hold a recognised level 3 (or above) electrical qualification city and guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HND, HNC. The benefits ATA have worked with this business for the last 5 years and have always been impressed with the benefits package on offer. This includes a 10% matched pension, fantastic holiday allowance and excellent training. In the past, on this site training has included sending engineers to college to complete city and guilds 18th edition and plc training. However, if you believe learning a new skill or gaining a new qualification will benefit the site, they are happy to look at providing training. Not only this, but you will also be joining a company that has seen an impressive increase in their profit over the last 5 years which has allowed them to acquire some of their competition, build new sites and invest within training and development of their staff. If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this market leader, please press apply, call AJ on 07701326339 to discuss or email at aj.kermaleki@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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ATA Recruitment's Annual Maintenance Insights Report 2023 is available to downloadA comprehensive report of average Maintenance Engineering salaries, market trends and candidate behaviour across the UK in 2023, compiled using real ATA Recruitment data.ATA Recruitment pride ourselves on providing service with real added value, and as part this we like to share our market intelligence and insights with our customers. You may have already seen our permanent, contract and ATA Search Insight Reports for 2023. You can view them here. In addition, we provide a more granular Maintenance survey as it constitutes such a large proportion of what we do.What did 2023 mean for Maintenance?With the number of unfilled vacancies in the UK economy not dropping below 938,000 last year, the war for talent continued to rage throughout UK Manufacturing and this was keenly felt within the Maintenance sector. As such, we have compiled our Maintenance Insights Report 2023, an extension of our previous annual Salary Report, including average salaries, market trends and candidate behaviour. The data we have collected has come from a large cross section of the market for both SME’s and large blue chips in industries such as, Food, Automated Distribution, Construction Materials, FMCG, and General Manufacturing.We hope it gives you a benchmark for where you are in the market, please get in touch to discuss the findings of this report in more detail.Download ATA Recruitment's Annual Regional Maintenance Salary Report 2023By submitting the above form, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy.Get in touchAs always, we hope the report provides you with the insight as to where your business currently sits in the market, as well as giving you some guidance on how to construct your talent strategy for 2024. If you have any questions or comments on any of the information covered in the report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.By submitting the above form, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy.
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The RTC Group Awards 2023On Friday 15th March 2024, we held our annual RTC Group Awards, rewarding those who have gone above and beyond throughout 2023.Held at our headquarters, the Derby Conference Centre, we gathered for a night of celebration and reflection as we looked back on the past twelve months and all that the group has achieved across the various industries we support. We were joined by employees from each of the group’s 11 offices, welcoming the teams from RTC Group Plc, Ganymede Solutions, ATA Recruitment, Global Staffing Solutions and The Derby Conference Centre.Ganymede and ATA Awards The evening began with the Ganymede and ATA Awards, where we awarded the top performing individuals across the recruitment businesses as well as those who have personified our core values over the last twelve months. Congratulations to the winners of the Ganymede and ATA Awards: Chris James: Socially ResponsibleDean Frost & Kent Office: Top Performing Rail BranchMichael Dobson, Tom Cleverley, Colin Earp, Katie Townend, Dave Carter, Chris James, Ajay Bhella, Hassan Choudhry, Will Heath, Ashton Kenney, Hassan Choudhry, Dean Frost & Kent Office, Louise Clapham & N&M Office, Jason Crew & Wales Office, Paul Cook & Scotland Office: £150k ClubDean Frost: Safety First, Safety AlwaysTyler Cook: Top Newcomer (Contract)Jon Paryazani: Top Newcomer (Permanent)Anthony Howell: Taking PrideAjay Bhella: Top Permanent BillerTracy Knight: Delivering ExcellenceDave Carter: Top Contract BillerRachael Bailey-Frost: People are our PassionDave Carter: Top GPPaul Crompton, Managing Director said: It was a pleasure to spend such a fantastic evening with everyone from across the company. Congratulations again to all the award winners who have delivered exceptional performances throughout 2023 and I look forward to further success in the year ahead.“The RTC Group AwardsThe evening continued with the Group CEO address, three course meal and RTC Group Awards.These awards cover the entirety of the group, allowing individuals from all functions to receive recognition and praise for their continued efforts. Our business is all about people, and our group success is down to the hard work and dedication of all our staff. Congratulations to the winners of the RTC Group Awards:Ashton Kenney: The Chapman CupOliver Wright: The Bryn Clarke CupSamantha Briggs: RTC Central Services Outstanding ContributionThank you to all those who attended this event, and for making the evening a resounding success. The RTC Group Awards will return in 2025.
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The ATA Recruitment Annual Contractor Charge Rates Report 2023 is available to downloadWith 932,000 vacancies remaining unfilled in UK industry, there continues to be a high demand for candidates to fill these roles. Clients continued to express challenges in the recruitment of permanent Engineers within the manufacturing and engineering sectors. More and more clients have turned to temporary staff and contractors to bridge the skills gap.Covering the following disciplines, we have highlighted the average contractor charge rates across the UK as well as provided you with expert commentary from our specialist contract consultants:ManufacturingEngineeringInterim and Shared ServicesIf you are a contractor looking for a new assignment or a client looking to use a flexible skilled resource, then please get in touch.Download the reportGet in touchAs always, we hope the report provides you with the insight as to where your business currently sits in the market, as well as giving you some guidance on how to construct your talent strategy for 2024. If you have any questions or comments on any of the information covered in the report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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The 7th edition of ATA Recruitment's Annual Engineering Insights is available to downloadFor 7 years, we have been producing Salary Reports to show how salaries have changed over time. For 2023, we have expanded on this data to provide you with not only average salaries, but with detailed market insights and changes in candidate behaviour. 2023 was another interesting year for UK manufacturing and engineering from a recruitment perspective as the skills gap continued to widen. With 932,000 vacancies at the end of Q4, many customers continued to report issues not only with their candidate attraction but more so with their retention.Covering the following disciplines, we have answered some of the most common questions we get asked, as well as providing you with the quantitative data from salary trends:Maintenance & ServiceQuality & ManufacturingDesign & ProjectsMid Management ExecutiveThis data has been generated from the placements we made in 2023, along with various industry survey findings. We trust this will give you a real time overview of the recruitment landscape and average salaries offered across the UK.Download the reportGet in touchAs always, we hope the report provides you with the insight as to where your business currently sits in the market, as well as giving you some guidance on how to construct your talent strategy for 2024. If you have any questions or comments on any of the information covered in the report, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Agile Working – The Design Engineers ViewWhilst agile working is by no means a new concept, it is fair to say that the Covid-19 Pandemic had a significant impact on employers’ policies and attitudes towards agile working and changed the landscape at a much greater pace than expected.Employers in our sector are now faced with another determining factor they have to consider when recruiting for talent in an already challenging market with the key questions being:Are we flexible enough in relation to the market to attract talent?How big a deciding factor is it really for job seekers?Does it work for our business model?How well equipped are we to lead and manage an agile working business?To help understand this further we recently ran a large-scale survey to Design Engineers we have in our network and would like to share with you some of the results and insights we have seen. Two-thirds of the candidates surveyed reported they worked for an employer with some form of agile working in place with 26% of these working fully remotely and 51% working two or three days from home per week.Straight away here we can see the majority of the employers in the market have shifted towards offering home working flexibility. A balance of “3 and 2” either home or office is by far the most popular approach from employers. If you’re in the third of employers not offering any agile working, how much of the marketplace are you ruling out when recruiting? 100% of agile workers said it made them feel better about their employer with 68% stating it had a very positive affect on their attitude towards their employer.As you can see the agile working being offered is unanimously supported by employees and in most cases having a very positive impact in employee engagement. The engagement of engineers is crucial to employers whilst competition for talent is so high and we would tend to think this can only lead to better staff retention. 53% of employees working agile felt they were very effective working from home with only 10% feeling they were less effective than if in the office.There are a number of individual factors to consider for employees working at home including: Is the home set up fit for purpose?Does their experience level allow them to work effectively without direct supervision?Is working on an isolated basis good for them personally?However, the majority of employees felt they were as effective or highly effective when working from home with potentially less distractions then being in a busy office and generally feeling empowered by the trust their employer has placed in them. The biggest positive factors for homeworking were stated as:42% - less time and money commuting32% - better work life balance24% - felt more productiveIt is no surprise that in a time of soaring costs that less expense getting to work is a significant factor for employees coupled with the fact that can their days work done in less time without the requirement for a potential 30 minute to 1 hour commute to and from work.The work life balance upside can cover many areas – more time with the family of an evening, flexibility for general life errands, doing some lunchtime exercise to feel refreshed plus countless other activities. For those without any agile working, 70% said they would like some from their employer with an option for two days working from home being by far the most popular request.What was interesting further to this was of those without any agile working, 80% said It had little or no impact on their long-term commitment to a business. It is possible that those in the survey without any agile working have not had the option previously and are just used to that being their normal but as stated the vast majority without it would prefer it from the current employers. Overall, there were some interesting insights in the information collected. Some form of agile working now appears to be in the majority of the white-collar engineering marketplace with employees very heavily in favour it, sighting numerous benefits and feeling more engaged with their employer.Have you considered the impact your agile working policy is having on your retention?How effective agile working is from an employer’s point of view would be a very different question and one we may pose in future. We wonder what perceived benefits employers feel it brings. Do you see a more engaged engineering workforce? Does it bring increased productivity?All things said, it is without doubt now that agile working is one of the deciding factors for engineers when job seeking. For any employer it’s worth re-visiting questions 3 and 4; Does it work for your business model? How well equipped are you to lead and manage an agile working business? Is it time to re-visit your agile working policy?The recruitment marketplace has continued to evolve since many companies began to incorporate agile working during and post Covid 19.If you’re considering re-visiting your agile working policy then get in touch with ATA Recruitment for further expert guidance on how this can impact your business and attracting talent when hiring Design Engineers.
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Journey from Contingent Recruitment Consultant to Executive SearchIN CONVERSATION WITH AJAY BHELLA, SALES MANAGERNavigating through the recruitment industry involves facing numerous challenges and opportunities for growth. This article explores Ajay Bhella's journey, transitioning from the fast-paced world of contingency recruitment to the more strategic arena of executive headhunting.What inspired or motivated you to transition from Contingent recruitment to Executive search?I began my career as a Headhunter, driven by a longstanding interest in business. Placing senior Business leaders and Directors appealed to me, particularly challenging and niche assignments. Recognising an opportunity to further this focus, I joined ATA Recruitment, where I could leverage my expertise. While I foster business relationships, ATA Recruitment collaborates with Directors' teams to place Engineers, making it a strategic choice for both parties.How did you prepare yourself for the challenges of Executive Search?To prepare for the challenges of Executive Search, I drew upon my prior experience in the field. Having already been involved in executive search activities, I knew how important it is to be focused from prior experience. It also gave me some insight into the expected challenges, such as having to turn away non-senior work and long-standing clients.Additionally, the pandemic presented an opportunity for me to further fortify my resources by dedicating time to building my network. I committed myself to going the extra mile, to ensure that I could establish and maintain a robust system. Moreover, I adopted a strategic approach to business development, making prudent decisions to maximise efficiency and effectiveness in navigating the executive search landscape. What new skills did you feel are essential to succeed in Executive-level hiring?To succeed in executive-level hiring, several essential skills come to the forefront other than maintaining a robust system and being focussed. Which are; PatienceProviding solutionsBeing able to operate and communicate at a senor levelMulti-stakeholder managementRetained headhuntingEvidence of success – going the extra mile Delivering resultsTenacity Attention to detailThe hunger to want to be the best and to believe in this. How did your recruitment strategies change when focusing on Executive roles?When focusing on executive roles, I made substantial adaptations to my recruitment strategies, prioritising the utmost importance of confidentiality and fostering relationships. Recognising the critical significance of these positions, I ensured the implementation of both a primary solution and a backup plan. The extended time-to-hire was factored in, acknowledging that executive placements typically require a longer timeframe compared to contingent roles. Adopting a low-volume, high-value approach became imperative because of the heightened risks involved.In selling our services, I embraced a long-term perspective, understanding that it could take anywhere from 6 to 12 months before seeing tangible results from clients. Providing clients with valuable insights became paramount at this level; they sought assistance rather than mere CVs. Moreover, prioritising the establishment of key, strategic, and trustworthy business relationships emerged as the cornerstone of success in executive recruitment endeavours.What advice would you give to someone looking to make a similar transition into Executive Search?Transitioning into Executive Search offers immense rewards, encompassing not only substantial earnings potential but also the opportunity for personal and professional growth. However, it's essential to brace yourself for a period of intense grafting, typically spanning 18 to 24 months, during which going the extra mile becomes second nature.This field demands a high level of commitment, perseverance and focus. For people who truly want to succeed in business and become top recruiters, Executive Search offers a great opportunity. It can help you achieve your career goals and be part of a select group in the industry who focus on such niche assignments. We are always keen to speak to talented recruiters and sales professionals, who are looking to take the next step in their career. If you're ready to join our team in Leicester get in touch with our Talent Manager Rachael Bailey-Frost today. Find out more about a career with ATA Search today. Send me your CV or connect with me on LinkedIn today.Telephone: 07920 595 229Email: rachael.bailey-frost@ganymedesolutions.co.ukLinkedIn: Connect on LinkedInFind out more about ATA Search here
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Warehouse Automation – growing, evolving and developing alongside Industry 4.0Regardless of sector or product type, the way in which customers are receiving their orders has dramatically changed due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution – better known as Industry 4.0.Industry 4.0 is moving away from the isolation of stand-alone machines and driving forward the use of modern technology and software allowing sites to communicate in unison. Working with the latest automation allows businesses to grow, evolve and develop every site to be as efficient and productive as possible, ensuring they continue to meet the demands of their customers and don’t fall behind the innovation of their competitors.“Automated Logistics is a unique and exciting engineering sector. It has touch points across every engineering discipline imaginable from civil engineering through electrical / Mechanical; from fabrication to bespoke machine control; from component & system design to maintenance & repair; all the way to advanced PLC & robotics to software development and data analysis." Duncan Willcocks, Key Account Manager, KNAPP UKWhat is next for the Warehouse Automation industry?The growth of the industry shows no sign of slowing down and is going from strength to strength. The warehouse automation market in the UK is predicted to grow from $2.05B in 2022 to $3.9B in 2025 (Source: Statistica). This is partly due to the high demand of online ordering and the high street scaling back, a trend we have seen growing for many years and one that has only been heightened due the impact of Covid-19.What does that mean for your career?Just like these businesses taking advantage of the thriving Industry 4.0, embarking on a career within Warehouse Automation will cause you to adapt, plan ahead and deal with radical change within the market. In short, stepping into a career within Warehouse Automation will allow you to move with the times and not be left behind.Thanks to the growth of the industry, there are an incredible amount of progression opportunities available to Engineers at many levels. Many sites have Engineers at all levels, from Automation Assistants, Maintenance Engineers, Deputy Team Leader, Site Supervisors and Engineering Managers.Past this, there is a wide scope to develop your career further, including Project Management, Installation Teams and Field Service Teams. So you can rest assured that you will never be stuck in a particular role if you want your engineering career to take on new heights.So, what can you expect?As highlighted, the world of automation is revolutionising the way Engineers work. This is done through pioneering technology and state of the art machines, including highly automated robotics systems, shuttle systems and auto stores. The day-to-day role of working within automation might be very different to the way other industries work. As it’s a typically a very efficient industry, you will no longer be running off your feet firefighting with loads of reactive maintenance. In contrast, there will be a significant focus on continuous improvement, lean processes and PPM heavy, making sure the sites remain slick and efficient.“The future is within automation, in 20 years time that’s where the world will be at, and I’ll be keeping up with the latest automation. I love working with a wide range of automation day in day out and it’s a really exciting and varied role. I get lots of long term security and lots of training on the latest automation.” Imran Khan, Maintenance Engineer, KNAPP UK (Previously worked in Automotive/Heavy industry as a Brick Manufacturer)Kickstart your career in Warehouse AutomationAs the Warehouse Automation sector has grown, we have grown with it, developing strong relationships with a number of OEM's as well as many of the UK's biggest end users. Not only do we know the market inside out, we also have an in-depth understanding of the equipment you use. Having undergone hundreds of site visits across the UK, we know what high bay cranes, overhead cranes and Pick and Place Robots look like. If you are interested in a career within Warehouse Automation or want to understand more about this thriving industry, please get in touch with our Managing Consultant Adam Waite using the information below.Email: adam.waite@ata-recruitment.co.ukPhone: 07787 289 281LinkedIn: Connect with Adam on LinkedinVisit our new Warehouse Automation page for latest insights and job opportunities within the sector
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