ATM Automation, maker of industrial robots, struggles to find skilled staff

Tuesday 20th January 2015 15:55 EST
 

The Blaby company, which makes the robots which assemble car parts for Jaguar and Toyota, is aiming to lure skilled staff from big names such as Derby-based Rolls-Royce, which recently announced it was shedding 190 jobs in the city.

Director of robotics Sabir Hirji said: “We are growing faster than we expected, to be honest. We have been working with recruitment companies who really don’t understand the business because it’s really difficult for someone to appreciate what the business is about. The people are out there. It’s about finding them and turning their heads.”

The company makes robots which assemble parts such as car doors, and then thoroughly checks them to ensure all the wiring and components are in exactly the right place. The firm’s robots also carry out the incredibly fiddly task of making many contact lenses very quickly and very precisely. It is this level of detail and efficiency which has led to a flurry of orders from parts suppliers working for the likes of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Toyota, Nissan and Honda. It is also set to benefit from a range of new models at Crewe-based luxury car brand Bentley.

The company is currently looking for 10 new staff to add to its workforce of 60, who are based at its main factory unit in Winchester Avenue, Blaby Industrial Park, and another in Lutterworth Road, Cosby.

ATM’s turnover in the year to May 30, 2015, will be about £7 million. This is expected to increase to £10 million the following year.


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