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4 June 2025
Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

Hydrogen TE (UK) is seeking planning permission from Kent County Council to build the UK’s first waste-to-hydrogen base at a 10-acre site in Manston, near Ramsgate. The project aims to convert household and commercial waste into clean hydrogen, significantly cutting landfill and carbon emissions.

According to a report from news site BDaily, bosses say the jobs would include skilled and graduate roles, alongside a training centre to foster local talent. The hydrogen produced will supply commercial heavy vehicle fleets and waste management operations, helping meet UK net-zero targets.

Michael Engsted, Hydrogen TE managing director, says: “This area of Kent has seen a huge depletion in jobs over the past few decades, which has forced many skilled workers and graduates to relocate.

“We are determined to help revitalise the local community by giving talented individuals a reason for staying here. We are committed to prioritising local recruitment for positions including finance, engineering and science.”

According to BDaily, the company also has plans to expand with a second plant near Newport, Wales. Joint MD Jeremy Parkin adds: “We are keen to establish the standard for plants like this, which will one day become a familiar sight across the UK.”

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27 May 2025
Creative/Digital/Media, Industrial/Manufacturing

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

• Aston University has announced a new initiative, guaranteeing all full-time master’s students a professional internship as part of their studies. Launching in September 2025, the Postgraduate Guaranteed Internship Scheme will be available to students enrolled in MSc, MA and MBA programmes at both the Birmingham and London campuses.

This scheme is designed to enhance employability by providing high-quality industry placements lasting between one and six months. These internships may be conducted in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format, and will be facilitated through Aston’s global network of employers. The initiative is available to both UK and international students.

• Worcestershire-based Four Squared Recruitment has launched its new Recruitment Academy, a strategic initiative aimed at developing early careers and entry-level talent. The Academy supports new entrants with structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to prepare them for the demands of a competitive job market. Three new team members have also joined Four Squared as a result of the programme. The initiative helps close the gap between emerging candidates and evolving industry needs.

• Gi Group UK, part of global company Gi Group Holding, is strengthening its position in the recruitment and HR sector by delivering forklift and material handling equipment (MHE) training. With warehouse operative roles in high demand across the UK, the company provides essential upskilling opportunities to meet the growing needs of the logistics sector. The MHE training programme supports up to three candidates daily and is RTITB-approved, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and operational efficiency.

• Technology recruitment provider itris has launched itris X, a cloud-based CRM and applicant tracking system (ATS) built specifically for recruitment agencies and staffing professionals. The new platform is designed to streamline the entire talent acquisition process with a focus on automation, scalability, and ease of use. itris X addresses core operational challenges in recruitment by offering AI-powered automation to reduce repetitive tasks, advanced reporting tools for performance insights, and personalised candidate communication features. The system is accessible across devices and integrates with a wide range of recruitment tools and platforms. Key features include lead and marketing management, user-friendly design and comprehensive customer support. itris X is scalable for use by both small agencies and large global firms, maintaining performance and usability regardless of company size.

• ManpowerGroup has launched the Work Intelligence Lab, a new global initiative designed to help employers and workers understand and adapt to the impact of AI on jobs and skills. With over half of employers (53%) already using AI in hiring and onboarding, the Lab provides real-time insights into how automation is transforming the labour market. The Lab leverages Manpower Group’s workforce data, drawn from millions of placements over 70 countries, and integrates real-time hiring trends, employer demand and worker sentiment. It aims to give organisations clearer visibility into emerging skill requirements, role changes and workforce dynamics.

27 May 2025
Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Founded by Alan Golightly (pictured), an experienced recruitment professional with more than 27 years in the industry, the company targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) requiring tailored support for complex hiring needs. 

The firm provides permanent recruitment solutions for technical and engineering roles, as well as short-term internal recruitment assistance to help businesses manage hiring fluctuations without increasing fixed costs. Agilient also offers custom recruitment strategies that align with clients’ specific values and growth plans.

Golightly previously worked for, among other oil & gas recruiters, NES Fircroft, and launches Agilient from global energy recruiter Simpson Booth.

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20 May 2025
Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics

International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

The UK and Welsh governments have welcomed the investment into a new facility from the international manufacturer.

The announcement comes as the UK and EU hold a summit to discuss future opportunities to boost economic growth.

The landmark development will produce more than 100,000 tonnes of non-combustible rock mineral wool insulation per year and create around 140 direct jobs, with more in local supply chains.

The announcement coincides with the UK-EU Summit that took place on Monday [19 May 2025].

Secretary of state for Wales Jo Stevens said: “This £170m investment by Knauf Insulation is fantastic news for North Wales and our UK government mission to drive economic growth.”

Using UK-First Submerged Arc Furnace technology, the new factory will produce non-combustible, low embodied carbon, recyclable rock mineral wool insulation to support the need for safer, more energy efficient and sustainable buildings.

The UK and Welsh government-backed North Wales Growth Deal and the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone collectively support the decision by Knauf Insulation to lo-cate a second plant in the area.

As leaders in the production of sustainable building materials, Knauf Insulation’s expansion further supports the growing advanced manufacturing cluster in North Wales.

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10 January 2022
Life sciences

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 JANUARY 2022

• Life sciences talent and strategic consultancy RBW Consulting has opened a new office in the North-East of England in Newcastle city centre. The company currently has two offices in the UK and a further three in the US. Its new office will be based in The Catalyst, a building that is home to the National Innovation Centre for Ageing and the National Innovation Centre for Data.

5 January 2022
Transport & logistics, Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-7 JANUARY 2022

• BAE Systems has announced that it will hire almost 1,700 apprentices and graduates across the UK in 2022. The majority of roles will be based in the North of England, with opportunities also available across the South of England, Scotland and Wales.
 

13 December 2021
Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering, Charity & not-for-profit, IT/Telecoms, HR

NEW TO THE MARKET: 13-17 DECEMBER 2021

• Online learning portal Access Training UK has launched a new recruitment arm to help its students find a position and develop their career after their initial training. The new service will allow trainees to benefit from three years of career support from the moment they start training. The service will extend beyond the course completion and will cover CV support, interview preparation, setting up your own business and ensuring trainees have the support they need.

• UK charity Astriid has launched a consultancy service to help UK employers deliver diversity and inclusion within their recruitment processes. A former Recruiter Charity of the Year for two years, Astriid’s consultancy service will see its invisible talent pool experts collaborate with any business helping to attract candidates with chronic conditions such as long Covid. It will provide training and support to ensure inclusivity, and remove unconscious bias in the recruitment process. Astriid will work closely with employers to identify suitable vacancies and help HR teams to identify where reasonable adjustments can be made to better support candidates living with chronic conditions.

• Global provider of talent and technology solutions Harvey Nash Group will be moving headquarters to a new office in London on 4 January 2022 to Noble Street from Bishopsgate in the City of London. The new space will provide digitally enabled meeting rooms, an app-based desk booking system to support hybrid working, and a work environment designed for collaboration and innovation, from shared meeting and break-out areas to a roof top terrace.

• Petroplan, a global energy talent acquisition group, has opened a new office in Manchester city centre. The company says its decision to open office space at Arkwright House was driven by a hotspot of energy-related skills and availability of jobs in the region.

7 December 2021
Life sciences, Engineering, Construction & property, Interim recruitment

NEW TO THE MARKET: 6-10 DECEMBER 2021

• International recruitment company Oliver James has opened its second Belgium office in Antwerp. The office is the group’s first engineering division, which will be led by Caroline Devers. Devers will cover permanent and interim appointments across the engineering lifecycle, focusing on the construction, engineering, (petro)chemical and life sciences industries.

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