About Advanced Technology Services UK Ltd.

In brief, Advanced Technology Services (ATS) reduce waste in manufacturing. They work with customers to improve productivity and profitability through the management of production equipment maintenance, industrial parts services and IT solutions.

Customers include multinational companies such as Eaton, Johnson & Johnson and Caterpillar.
The company began in as an idea sketched on a napkin, when 32 people set out to form an independent company that would fill a gap in the services industry.

Today, under Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Owens, ATS are a US-owned business with more than 3,000 employees, and operate globally in the US, Mexico and the UK across multiple locations.

ATS are committed to a culture consisting of eight pillars: safety, leadership, people, processes, communication, relationships, value, and results. Safety is the foundation on which everything is built, with a focus on continuous improvement.

What is it like to work for Advanced Technology Services UK Ltd.

Leadership

87% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

ATS have a recognition system in place to recognise the values demonstrated by their employees. The senior leadership team drives this initiative, ensuring that they go out of their way to find people doing good things within the business.

87% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

My Manager

89% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

ATS support their managers in a number of ways, such as with the provision of one-to-one coaching, group discussions, and frequent training. In addition, the company runs an annual employee engagement survey, as well as a weekly employee ‘pulse’ survey.

89% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Wellbeing

70% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

The 'Beyond Zero' programme is based around employee wellbeing and aims to educate people and encourage open conversations that support wellbeing. All managers are trained in key leadership skills to enable them to support employees.

70% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here