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.

Your business, Your recruitment business 27 May 2025

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.

Your business, Your recruitment business 27 May 2025

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

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

Your recruitment business 27 May 2025

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.

Your recruitment business 20 May 2025

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.

Your recruitment business 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

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

Your recruitment business 15 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

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

Your business, Your recruitment business 14 May 2025

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.

Your business, Your recruitment business 8 May 2025

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

Jobs Watch: Water programme creating 5,000 Jamaican jobs

Around 5,000 people are expected to be employed through the Jamaican National Water Commission’s K-Factor Programme.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 28 January 2013

Eurostaff gears up for German auto boost

Specialist professional recruiter Eurostaff is anticipating increased demand for computer professionals and engineers with an understanding of energy efficiency within the German automotive market.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 25 January 2013

Morson takes on senior consultant Webster

Technical recruiter Morson International has appointed Julie Webster as a senior consultant in its North-East operation.
Your recruitment business 25 January 2013

Crossrail rejects claims of blacklisting

Crossrail has rejected claims of blacklisting employees on the Crossrail project.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 24 January 2013

Jobs Watch: McDonald’s create 2,500 jobs, plus Alstom, Müller, Solway Foods

Companies set to hire new staff in the UK are led by today’s announcement from fast food giant McDonald’s that it intends to create at least 2,500 new jobs this year.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 23 January 2013

RRS launches academy for raw recruits

Midlands recruiter Regional Recruitment Services has launched a new recruitment training academy.
Your recruitment business 22 January 2013

APSCo in Hong Kong: Day One

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has sent a trade delegation to Hong Kong this week (22-24 January). This is the first of our exclusive daily updates from APSCo director Marilyn Davidson.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 22 January 2013

TEC Group opens for business in Houston

International oil & gas recruiter TEC Group has opened an office in Houston, its first in the US.
Your recruitment business 18 January 2013

Phaidon International goes scientific with new brand

Recruitment group Phaidon International has launched EPM Scientific, its sixth specialist recruitment brand, which will operate in the life sciences industry.
Your recruitment business 18 January 2013

Security is key for oil & gas recruiters

Despite the ongoing hostage situation in Algeria, international oil & gas recruiters say they are not deterred from operating in the world’s trouble spots as long as the right security arrangements are in place.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 17 January 2013

Renewables specialist Hunters Green enters Human Capital Investment Group

Renewables recruiter Hunters Green has joined the Human Capital Investment Group (HCIG).
Your recruitment business 16 January 2013

FAST 50 2013: Oil & gas, technical, engineering recruiters going from strength to strength

Oil & gas, technical and engineering continues to be a strong sector for recruiters in this year’s recruiter FAST 50, with 14% of companies in the list involved in this sector.
Your recruitment business, FAST50 16 January 2013

UK oil and gas skill shortages worsen as workforce lured abroad

The skill shortage in the UK oil and gas industry is being exacerbated as skilled professionals are being lured by higher pay and more attractive alternatives abroad, according to the managing director of niche job board Oilandgaspeople.com.
Your recruitment business 15 January 2013

New jobs at Amazon, Multipanel, NCP, Penso - Jobs Watch

Online retailer Amazon is to create 100 additional new jobs in a recently-opened hub in London Tech City hub, while elsewhere manufacturer Multipanel UK, car park operator NCP and engineering firm Penso are also set to hire.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 10 January 2013

New Year, new approach to share selection? – City Comment

With a few notable exceptions, we have all returned to our desks in the City following the New Year with a renewed sense of optimism.
Your recruitment business, Companies 10 January 2013

JAM enters oil & gas market

Specialist recruiter JAM Recruitment has signalled its intent to expand into the global oil & gas market.
Your recruitment business 10 January 2013
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