Engineering

International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Faststream Recruitment Group, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Oyster, Starfish Search, Sellick Partnership

Supplier, Your business 28 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Jobmatch Sweden, Matchtech, Meet Life Sciences, Right Management, Synergy

Cobalt Recruitment appoints new UK managing director

Cobalt Recruitment has announced the appointment of Maria Sinclair as the new managing director of its UK operations.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new launches include: Busy Bee Recruitment, Deel

Supplier, Your business 14 April 2025

Kelly Services boosts sales team

Kelly Services, the workforce solutions provider, has boosted its sales team with three strategic recruits to be based in the UK.

Butler Ross appoints co-owner and director

Butler Ross, the specialist procurement and supply chain recruitment consultancy, has appointed Russell Soan as co-owner and director.

Air Energi secures contract with Cobalt International Energy

Air Energi, the global workforce solutions provider for the oil & gas industry, has been awarded a contract to provide global exploration company, Cobalt International Energy, with regional support services in Malaysia.

Australia: Government to invest in workers of the future

The Australian government is investing in national productivity gains and skilled workers of the future, delivering plans for a A$1.9bn (£1bn) Trade Support Loan to equip young apprentices with the skills for real world jobs.

Yelp to create over 100 jobs at European HQ

Yelp, the company that connects consumers with local businesses, has opened its new European headquarters in Dublin, with plans to create over 100 new jobs.

Austin Fraser to open US office

IT and engineering recruiter Austin Fraser is opening its first US office in Austin, Texas.
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Pod Talent hires Brooks as team leader

Pod Talent, the specialist supply chain, procurement, logistics and manufacturing/technical recruiter, has hired Ray Brooks as team leader for the technical and scientific division.

NHBC creating more than 100 jobs

The National House Building Council (NHBC), the warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, is creating more than 100 new technical jobs.

Redline Group hires three new members of staff

Redline Group, the specialist contract & permanent technology recruiter, has hired three new members of staff.

Carillion to increase the number of female engineering apprenticeships

Support services giant Carillion has pledged to increase the number of women in apprenticeships five-fold over the next five years and to improve the retention of women engineers.

Tower Staff Construction receives Lloyds Bank investment

Tower Staff Construction, the provider of staff for permanent and temporary assignments in the building industry, has taken the business independent and is investing in new premises, with the support of Lloyds Bank.

Jobsite partners with State of Ambition

Online career portal Jobsite has partnered with social enterprise State of Ambition to launch ‘Summer of STEM’.

Hays Talent Solutions awarded contract with Amey

Hays Talent Solutions, the global professional recruiting group, has been awarded a contract with UK public services provider Amey.

More action needed to tackle late payment, say recruiters

Recruiters say that more needs be done to tackle the problem of late payment by clients.

AbbVie expansion creates 175 highly skilled jobs

AbbVie, the global research-based biopharmaceutical company, opened its newly expanded facility in Sligo, Ireland today, having created up to 175 highly skilled jobs in the area since the expansion began in 2012.

US TrueBlue completes Seaton acquisition

US staffing provider TrueBlue has agreed to acquire Seaton, the recruiting and outsourcing provider, and its operating brands PeopleScout, HRX, Staff Management | SMX, and StudentScout.
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