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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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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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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias) Role: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer £47,000 + 5% Pension + Training + Bonus + Other Great Benefits Location: Chester Shift: 4on 4off 2days 2 nights The Company: Our client is a world class manufacturing business with multiple sites. The site in Chester is state of the art and they are continuously investing in new machinery, plant upgrades and automation, they are looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the team. The Role: Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will include: Carry out repairs on machines as part of breakdown or preventative maintenance. Ensure that all relevant paperwork and maintenance logs are completed correctly and accurately in accordance with company procedure. Work on electrical systems including control panels, invertors, drives, safety circuits, relays. Mechanically you will be working on conveyors, bearings, motors. Requirements of an Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer: To be successful in your application as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you must have the following skills or attributes: Must be a qualified engineer (NVQ Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent) Must have previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer You must be a strong problem solver and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The Benefits: As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will expect: Fantastic security and pay. pension Great Training Offered Bonus Sick Pay Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to jon.paryazani@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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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Role: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer £42,00 - £43,000 + 5% Pension + OT + Great Training Location: Based in Chester Shift: No Weekends The company We are working exclusivly with our client who are a leading manufacturer in the FMCG industry. As a maintenance engineer you will have the chance to work on the latest and state of the art machinery to help maintain the company status as a market leader in the sector. The Role My client is seeking a talented individual to take on the role of maintenance engineer in a busy and challenging environment. This is very much a hands-on role, in which you will provide vital support to the business and contribute with the smooth running of the organisation. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of production equipment. Identify faults, diagnose, and repair breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance on all machinery. Work closely with the production team to minimize downtime and optimize production output. Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work and ensure that all equipment is safe and compliant with relevant legislation and standards. Liaise with external suppliers and contractors to ensure that all equipment is serviced and repaired in a timely and efficient manner. Requirements of a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment Ability to diagnose and repair faults and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team. NVQ level 3 or Equivalent in Engineering. Benefits for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer OT @ 1.5 Great Training Holiday entitlement Pension contribution If you are a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer and are looking for an exciting new opportunity with a well-established company, then we want to hear from you interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or send a CV to Jon.paryazani@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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** Mechanical Design Draughtsperson ** Contract position – Outside IR35 suitable South Yorkshire region Gross rate £30.00p/h - £32.50p/h DOE Mechanical Design & Detailing / Solidworks / Material handling / Heavy industries Client I am working with a key client who are a process materials handling & capital equipment engineering and installation company, based out of Yorkshire. They design, manufacture and install into the aggregates, power, mining and recycling industries. We are recruiting for a contractor Mechanical Design Engineer/Draughtsperson, on a key project for an initial 3-6 months, with likely extension. The successful Mechanical Design Engineer/Draughtsperson will have the following duties & responsibilities: Detailing and designing on 3D CAD solidworks Preparing GA, Layout, PFD’s, including fabrications drawings etc Machinery, materials handling equipment, process plant or structural steel equipment design and detailing Meet project timescales Ability to work accurately and within a project team The successful Mechanical Design Engineer/Draughtsperson will have the following attributes: Solidworks 3D CAD experienced Time served or NVQ L3 mechanical engineering CDM regs knowledge would be advantageous Strong computer/I.T. skills MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel etc. Experienced in heavy industry mechanical manufacturing & materials handling sectors Team player, good communication skills Benefits of this position: Working for a leading and growing conveyor and materials handling process organisation Modern office working environment Ideally working in the office – some hybrid working Suitable for outside IR35 contractors (Limited Co. contratcors) as well as PAYE/Umbrella I am looking to speak to experienced Mechanical Design Engineers / Draughtpersons who are looking for a rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth - 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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Maintenance Engineer Salary- £49,000 Shifts- 4 on 4 off, 5 on 5 off (Days and Nights) Location- Liverpool 6% Pension 23 Holiday Days Private Health Care The Company ATA are working with nationally known business who are leading the way in their sector, Due to the constant growth and opportunities they produce they’re now looking for a maintenance engineer to join their ranks. The Role of the Maintenance Engineer As a maintenance engineer you will be responsible for… All PPM’s and reactive maintenance on machinery. Maximising Machine outputs and minimising downtime. Working in a safe manner. Working as part of a team to ensure all tasks are done. Mechanical strip-down/re-assembly, basic field wiring, machine calibration and system testing. Requirements For The Maintenance Engineer Level 3 qualification in either mechanical or electrical Fault finding experience on both electrical and mechanical. Industrial experience is essential. Great Problem Solver Good Team Player Benefits For The Maintenance Engineer Salary of £49,000 Private Health Care Potential Progression 23 Holiday Days Fantastic fully funded Training courses and qualifications both internally and externally. If you’re a 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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Role: Shift Engineer Location: Manchester Shifts: Double Days Salary: £44,000 + Private health and Dental care, healthy pension The Company My client are a systems integration business in the warehousing industry. They design, manufacture, build and maintain automation for their customers and are looking for a site engineer to join the team at their newest site in Manchester. My client are an industry leader in their respective industry and have sites all across the UK and Europe. They have been working in the UK for over 20 years. This site in Manchester has had more then £8 million invested to be able to get the site as slick as possible. The Role As a Shift Engineer your day to day responsibilities will include: Standard PPM tasks working alongside the CMMS on site via your tablet Reactive maintenance responding to any breakdowns on site on machinery such as Conveyor systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, valves pumps and more Your electrical tasks will include working in panels, confidently fault finding using multi meters, working with sensors, relays, contacts, swapping like for like components Mechanically your tasks will include working on belts, bearings, rollers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical installation work and a bit of pipe work This opportunity includes the chance to be able to grow with the site as it gets busier The Candidate As a Shift Engineer we are looking for: A recognised engineering qualification Be able to work confidently electrically and mechanically as you will be operating independently Have experience and exposure working independently and performing under pressure Package and Benefits As a Shift Engineer you will receive: An annual salary of £44,000 Private health care and Dental care Great opportunity to grow with the site and develop knowing the site down to a T Exciting internal progression opportunities and training budget provided 33 days holiday a year 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 3-month initial contract- rolling Limited Co. – Outside IR35 Location: Haydock Gross rate: £28 - £30 per hour DOE for all hours worked Shifts: 6am - 2pm/ 2pm - 10pm - 37.5 hours Mechanical / Electrical / maintenance / machinery / heavy industrial I am recruiting exclusively for a key client based in Haydock. They are a leading manufacturer of glass products. They are looking for an Maintenance Engineer to assist with general maintenance work of key client, covering all production and fixing varied complex machinery. For the position of Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will require to conduct the following duties: Reactive maintenance with PPM in between, on all electrical and mechanical aspects of machinery Responsible for fault find and repair Fixing fast paced production machinery electrically Working on kit such as Furness, conveyors, ovens, Washer, Sanders etc… Working safely is paramount and make recommendations for improvements. The successful Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer will need to have the following attributes: Engineering apprenticeship qualified minimum to NVQ L3 (certificates required) Good experience with LEAN and Continuous Improvement principles (i.e., 5s) Strong Health and Safety awareness Able to work autonomously, with a ‘right first time’ mentality Experience within fast paced manufacturing food production environments Strong communication and interpersonal skills working alongside production staff and shift supervisors Reliable and punctual The benefits of this position: Opportunity to work with a highly reputable organisation, and repeat contract work to meet future business demands/projects Autonomy to get on with the job, whilst working as part of good team Busy reactive maintenance environment Outside IR35, Limited co. contractor suitable! I am looking to speak to talented Electrical maintenance engineers and who are looking for a rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Jon Caruso 07704543202 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 - . 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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Buyer 40-47K + bonus + 25 days holiday + pension + healthcare + life assurance + up to 2 days flexible working The Company This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the biggest names in UK manufacturing. With a global reputation for product quality and innovation the business continues to invest heavily in both the business and most importantly it’s employees. 2024 is proving to be another strong growth year for the business, as a result they are looking to add another buyer to their procurement team. The Role As a Buyer you will be responsible for the following; Working within a highly experienced procurement team of 5 Price and contract negotiations for key goods and services. Procurement of goods and supplies on a day to day basis. Research and evaluate areas of opportunity to improve quality, delivery, and cost. Working alongside all department with continuous improvement mentality, developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency. Supplier resourcing of key critical production spares and consumables. Management of supplier relationships Creating and self-management of KPIs. Utilising the Oracle system The Candidate The ideal Buyer will have: Experience working as a buyer, purchasing, or procurement capacity for a manufacturing business. The ability to communicate with various suppliers, shop floor employees and multi-disciplinary teams. Ideally holding or studying for a CIPS membership. The Benefits The successful Buyer can expect a full induction, full training as well as excellent on-going development. The business actively encourages further education and progression with within and has a great track record of internal promotion. You can also expect excellent benefits and strong long-term earning potential. 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 (Multi-skilled) Maintenance Engineer 3-month contract min. Location: Chesire / Derbyshire / Buxton / High Peak Rate: £30.00 - £35.00p/h DOE (Limited Co. / Umbrella) Shifts: days - Mon-Fri (37hrs) Electrical / Industrial manufacturing / Aggregates / maintenance / machinery I am recruiting exclusively for a key client based in High Peak. They are a leading UK manufacturer to the construction industry. They are looking for Maintenance Electrician, to assist with general maintenance work covering the whole site and plant operations, working on varied complex machinery. Ae Maintenance Electrician, you will require to conduct the following duties: Reactive maintenance as well as PPM’s Working on all electrical aspects of heavy plant machinery, capital equipment and materials handling Conducting full fault find and repairs, safely Repairing aspects such as Industrial control panels, PLC SCADA systems, circuits, 3 phase power, wiring, transformers, sensors, relays, PLC faults – inputs and outputs etc Working safely is paramount, and make recommendations for improvements The successful Maintenance Electrician will need to have the following attributes: Electrical engineering apprenticeship qualified minimum to NVQ L3 Good experience with LEAN and Continuous Improvement principles Strong Health and Safety awareness in an industrial heavy engineering environment Able to work autonomously, with a ‘right first time’ mentality Experience within heavy industries, aggregates, mining, quarries etc Strong communication and interpersonal skills working alongside production staff and shift supervisors Reliable, punctual, team player, and professional attitude Require your own basic tools The benefits of this position: Opportunity to work with a highly reputable organisation, and repeat contract work to meet future business demands/workloads Autonomy to get on with the job, whilst working as part of good team Busy reactive maintenance environment Outside IR35 – suitable for Limited company contractor or Umbrella I am looking to speak to talented Industrial electrical maintenance engineers, who are looking for a rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Sam Martlew – Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment (sam.martlew@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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As part of our vision to bridge the skills gap through world-class recruitment and attraction methodologies, we provide a flexible, tailored workforce solution to meet the needs of businesses of any size. From ad-hoc permanent placements to high-volume temporary solutions and sensitive business-critical hires, ATA can help. For more information on our specific engineering recruitment services, click on the icons below.
ATA Search - Executive Insights Report 2023 - 2024A comprehensive report of employer predictions, market trends and candidate behaviour across the UK, compiled using real ATA Search data.Overall, the senior recruitment market was generally positive for 2023, which was supported by strong levels of business confidence at the start of the year amongst leaders and senior executives (74% of business leaders told ATA Search they had high / moderately high business confidence in January 2023).However, the last financial year proved challenging for UK manufacturing businesses, with lots of businesses trying different tactics to navigate the choppy economic waters. As such, alongside highlighting Director and Management salaries and a full market synopsis, we have conducted interviews with various business leaders and HR professionals across different sectors on their recruitment strategies throughout 2023 and outlook on 2024.This comprehensive analysis has been designed to assist you in developing competitive compensation packages that will support your business as you attract and retain top-tier leadership talent. Download the report using the form below and contact our Associate Director Stewart Jackson if you have any questions.stewart.jackson@ata-search.co.uk07827 295 740Connect with Stewart on LinkedInDownload the ATA Search Executive Insights Report 2023 - 2024The report will open in a secure PDF format that you can either view online (web and mobile) and save for future reference. Simply fill in the form below to download.
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Bridging the skills gap with military talentThe estimated number of vacancies in January to March 2024 was 916,000. The widening skills gap in engineering and manufacturing continues to be a concern for many employers, a problem that is only going to increase due to the high numbers of engineers that are due to retire by 2026.As a result, companies are looking at ways to solve their attraction issues. Increasing salaries is the obvious solution, especially since the cost-of-living crisis, which has seen salaries increasing at an alarming rate to remain competitive. Similarly, with the ongoing war on talent and demand outstripping supply we have seen big changes in candidate behaviours which has seen many companies reporting retention issues within their teams. So, whilst we at ATA Recruitment continue to support our customers with their attraction and retention of permanent, contract and executive staff, we also want to support our customers in bridging the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing.How can employers counteract the skills shortage? An obvious solution is to recruit apprentices to encourage new talent into the sector. This is a fruitful route for many businesses, but with the average apprenticeship talking 3 years to complete, it isn’t a quick solution. Employers can also take the proactive approach by taking part in various STEM initiatives for children and young people, helping to 'future-proof' the industry by highlighting the various career paths available within the sector. Another alternative is to employ forces leavers. With 16,140 people leaving the forces throughout 2023, this is an untapped source of labour, so what are the benefits?Great problem solvers – all military personnel are trained to be able to problem solve logically, efficiently and often under severe time constraintsTechnical training and expertise – as part of their development in the forces, veterans will have been trained either to Level 3 or completed a modern apprenticeshipUsed to working in teams – team spirit and team work are key components to day to day military life, so most leavers will be comfortable and indeed enjoy the comradery of working in a teamUsed to working under pressure – all Engineers have to work to time constraints, whether it be to get a plane back in the air or fix a leaking valve on ship, the need to fix a breakdown quickly and efficiently is always vitalMouldable – having not worked in manufacturing before they will be a blank canvas, they won’t have picked up any bad habits elsewhere and will be completely receptive to the training you provide.Of course, ex forces Engineers likely haven’t worked in manufacturing before, and could be working on equipment that is new to them. However many of the components are similar and through their electrical and/or mechanical competence, they will be of a level that any business offering training will be able to get an engineer up and running quickly. Ultimately, their unique attributes align well with the demands of the engineering sector, making them highly valuable assets to any team.Get in touchWe are seeing increasing numbers of companies embracing this resource, with 38% of our customers last year recruiting forces leavers. Having seen first hand the benefits to both the employer and the individual, we have grown our involvement with organisations such as the Career Transition Partnership and the Armed Forces Covenant to support our clients in recruiting forces leavers. If your business hasn’t recruited ex-forces Engineers before but would like to know, more then please get in touch for more information.
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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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"2023 has been an extremely challenging period for companies operating in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. The skills gap is widening, and the dearth of permanent candidates has opened the door for skilled engineering contractors and temporary staff. The demand to help bridge the skills gap with short-term flexible staff has increased dramatically in 2023."With over 1 million workers returning to the EU post-Brexit and 12% of the workforce in UK manufacturing nearing or already at retirement age by 2027, the skills gap in the UK has continued to widen, with the number of unfilled vacancies in the UK not dropping below 900,000 at any point in 2023. With the challenges to recruit permanent engineering and manufacturing staff, this has created a massive opportunity for the utilisation of contractors and temporary staff to help bridge the skills gap.One of our core principles is providing added value services to our customers, and we regularly provide data to support their engagement of contractors and temporary staff. To help us understand what drives the decision of skilled contractors and temporary staff, we surveyed a cross-section of the 60,000 contractors in our database for their opinions. The results have certainly made interesting reading. We hope you find it useful. 82% of those surveyed were in a contract52% of those in a contract were looking for a new assignment When asked why they were looking for a new assignment, the contractors cited the following reasons 2023Contract coming to an end31%Location of current contract5%Lack of interest in the type of work the contract requires16%Rate is too low16%Lack of hours available5%Currently out of contract20%Other10%When asked about what would be the most important element in deciding whether a new contract is right? 2023 Location28%Length of Contract18%Number of hours available9%The type of work21%Working arrangement (Hybrid working)24%How would you go about looking for a new contract assignment? 2023 Google / Bing / Other Search Engines15%Apply direct on job boards24%Upload CV to job boards and wait to be contacted by a recruiter32%Wait to be contacted by a recruiter13%Search for a specialist recruiter21%Other13%What do you few as the main benefit of being a contractor? 2023 Increased earnings27%Flexibility & Autonomy33%Working on a range of projects24%Control over the type of project you engage with10%Skill development & growth3%Tax benefits and deductions3%What do you view as the main challenge of being a contractor?Lack of security27%No paid holidays18%Career development is your responsibility6%Running your own business7%IR35 and the challenges associated with it25%Difficulty in finding new contracts17%How satisfied are you with the contract rate you received in 2023?Very Satisfied27%Somewhat satisfied61%Somewhat dissatisfied7%Very dissatisfied5%How long was your last / current contract? 20230-3 Months25%4-6 Months15%7-9 Months3%10-11 Months3%12+ Months 54%How many contracts have you had in the last 12 months? 2023160%225%313%42%What does this mean for companies looking to engage with contractors and temporary engineers to help bridge the skill gap in the future1) Length of contractWhile contractors are aware of the stability risks associated with being a flexible worker and running their own business, the length of the contract is one of the biggest attractions to contractors when deciding on which assignment to engage with. Whether using contractors for a specific project or as cover until you find a permanent member of staff, it’s key that being attractive in a competitive market requires a good length contract. 60% of the assignments that contractors surveyed have undertaken in the last 12 months have been over 6 months long.2) Reach the passive contractorsIn 2023, the contractor market has certainly become more reactive, with nearly half of those preferring to either post their CV on a job board or wait to be approached by a recruiter rather than using the traditional route of applying to adverts.3) Flexibility, Autonomy & Diversity of projectsNearly 60% of the contractors surveyed choose to be flexible workers so they can have autonomy and flexibility within these organisations. They enjoy working on a diverse range of projects as this gives them the challenge of learning new systems and processes quickly. This enables them to have a quick impact on a business and provide positive outcomes and solutions to the problems that their clients have.Get in touchIf you are interested in the findings of this survey and want to discuss the impact these trends will have on your business, contact Steve Harrhy, Associate Director of ATA Recruitment on 07827295376 or steve.harrhy@ata-recruitment.co.uk, or complete the form below. We will also be releasing our annual Contractor Rates Survey in the next month, which will convey data gathered from all the contract placements we have made throughout 2023. This extensive report, together with the feedback from contractors, shows that ATA Recruitment holds the knowledge and expertise to ensure you're ready to face the continuing concern of bridging the skills gap within the engineering and manufacturing marketplace.
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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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