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Manufacturing Recruitment Services

Specialists in recruiting engineering and manufacturing professionals across the UK

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Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment

Engineering & manufacturing recruitment in the UK is moving quickly. Companies need specific skills, flexible hiring options, and partners who understand their sector. Our engineering and manufacturing team offers practical support built on real industry experience. We help organisations of all sizes find the people they need across permanent, interim, contract and temporary roles.

What we offer

  • Consultants with hands-on technical knowledge, including trained engineers and experienced technical recruiters.
  • A clear view of your challenges and the ability to spot candidates with the right skills and mindset.

Recruitment across key functions

  • Operations and Plant Management
  • QHSE
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Production
  • Project Engineering and R&D
  • Maintenance
  • Procurement and Supply Chain

Sector coverage

  • Aerospace, Defence and Automotive
  • Food and FMCG
  • Nuclear, Plastics
  • Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
     

How our manufacturing and engineering recruitment services work

Our engineering and manufacturing team supports every stage of the hiring process, with experience across technical, procurement and supply chain roles. You can expect:

  • Industry insight: A team that understands the sector and keeps up with market trends.
  • Strong talent access: Connections to skilled professionals, including those not actively looking.
  • A straightforward approach: Recruitment shaped around what you need, not a one-size-fits-all process.
  • Useful market knowledge: Insights and resources that help you stay informed and competitive.
  • Efficient delivery: A smooth process designed to move quickly and reduce time to hire.

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Supporting engineering and manufacturing teams

As a specialist in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, we work closely with businesses across the sector to help them hire the technical talent they need to keep moving forward.

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Fine Lady Bakeries

This case study shows how our sector knowledge and practical approach supported Fine Lady Bakeries with their hiring needs.

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Veolia

This case study highlights how we worked with Veolia to meet specialised engineering hiring needs in a challenging market, reflecting our broader capability in supporting technical teams across the UK.

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Thermo Fisher

This case study shows how we supported Thermo Fisher, demonstrating our ability to partner with leading engineering and manufacturing organisations across the UK.

 

FAQ’S

Hiring success often comes down to a few key factors, such as:

  • Offering a competitive package, keeping criteria flexible and moving at pace
  • Working with consultants who understand the engineering and manufacturing sector and know the local market
  • Using wide networks that reach senior professionals who aren’t actively applying
  • Expanding your talent pool, presenting your roles clearly and connecting you with people who support your long-term needs 

A recruitment partner helps you secure the right technical talent quickly and with less risk. Our specialists understand the manufacturing and engineering sector and guide you through every stage of hiring.

Benefits include:

  • Access to skilled professionals who are already vetted for technical roles
  • Consultants who understand manufacturing and engineering requirements
  • Support across the full hiring process including job descriptions, shortlisting and onboarding advice
  • Five decades of experience matching professionals with the right roles
  • A strong customer repeat rate that reflects consistent and reliable results

Our consultants specialise in recruiting engineering and manufacturing profiles, such as:

  • Senior manufacturing, leadership and specialist roles
  • Manufacturing, production and supply chain talent
  • QHSE, lean manufacturing and projects roles
  • Mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering profiles
  • Automation, maintenance and process engineering roles
  • Advanced manufacturing and R&D expertise 

We guide you through the following steps:

  • Start with a short discussion about your hiring needs
  • We connect you with consultants who specialise in your sector
  • For technical and industrial roles, our engineering and manufacturing team includes consultants with engineering backgrounds or strong experience recruiting technical profiles
  • We search for talent, assess profiles, promote your business and the opportunity, share a shortlist and organise interviews
  • We support you through the offer and onboarding stages to keep the process clear and efficient

Working with us gives you access to a strong talent network and effective sourcing tools. Our specialist team uses industry insight, speed and a focused approach to help you secure people who support long term success. 


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Practice Director

Ruth Hancock

Director of the Manufacturing Practice at Michael Page

An experienced senior leader with a passion for all aspects of manufacturing, she brings together exceptional manufacturing talent with organisations, helping businesses build effective teams while supporting individuals in developing outstanding careers.

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