Engineering

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

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

Japan: Graduate recruitment set to grow

Major Japanese firms want to boost their graduate recruitment levels over the next year with a particular focus on female hires, according to a new survey.

Jamaica’s JEEP programme to benefit 12,000 unemployed

More than 12,000 Jamaicans are expected to benefit from further work to be carried out under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP), valued at $630m (£379m).

Roc Search opens new office in London

Roc Search, the ICT and engineering recruitment consultancy, will be opening a new and larger premises in London at the end of March.
21 March 2014

Ford & Stanley appoints Taylor as associate director

Ford & Stanley, the specialist manufacturing and engineering recruitment company, has promoted Daniel Taylor to associate director.

Cititec appoints three new members to the team

Cititec, the multi-sector recruiter, has appointed three new members to the team.

Andrew Construction Recruitment hires Roberts as head of candidate management

Stansted-based Andrew Construction Recruitment has hired Rael Roberts to the key role of head of candidate management.

Dice Holdings acquires OilCareers

Dice Holdings has acquired OilCareers, a recruitment site for oil & gas professionals in Europe from the Daily Mail and General Trust in a cash deal worth around $26m (£15.7m).

Apex Recruitment Services expands into larger premises

Apex Recruitment Services, the automotive, financial, energy, engineering and industrial recruitment specialist, is moving into larger premises at the beginning of next week (24 March).

GCS Recruitment Specialists partners with BCS

GCS Recruitment Specialists, the technological, financial and engineering recruiter, has become a sponsor of the North London Branch of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Manufacturing park to create almost 8,900 jobs for Sunderland by 2031

A multi-million pound city deal will create 8,900 jobs for Sunderland, strengthening the foundations of economic growth for future generations, deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and minister for cities Greg Clark said on Friday (14 March).

ewi recruitment opens Southampton office

ewi recruitment, the international construction and engineering recruiter, has opened an office in Southampton.

Armstrong Craven hires Doig as industrial practice lead

Armstrong Craven, the executive search and intelligence consultancy, has appointed Mark Doig as industrial practice lead.

Passport to rooms beyond the UK’s borders

When newly-established medical engineering firm The Medical Room wanted to explore markets abroad, UK Trade & Investment stepped in to help
13 March 2014

CBI to make careers in STEM subjects ‘more attractive’

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) wants the government to make careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) more attractive, according to a latest report.

75% of women feel welcome within the oil & gas industry

The majority (75%) of women feel welcome working in the oil & gas industry, according to the latest figures from NES Global Talent, technical and engineering staffing solutions provider.

UK employment given boost by the wet weather, says ManpowerGroup

Hiring prospects throughout the UK have been given a boost by the terrible weather experienced across the country in the winter months, according to staffing giant ManpowerGroup.
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