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

Unimpressed by Silicon Roundabout boom, Dyson calls engineers to arms

Keith Lewis, the managing director of technical recruitment group Matchtech, has welcomed a call from entrepreneur Sir James Dyson to improve the way it attracts engineering and science graduates into the industry.
In-house recruitment 9 January 2013

Jobs promised as Network Rail announces £37bn investment

A £37bn programme of investments at Network Rail, the authority overseeing the UK rail network, will kick off in 2014 delivering various economic and job opportunities.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 8 January 2013

Remploy signs partnership deal with Blind Veterans UK

Employment services provider Remploy has signed a new partnership agreement with charity Blind Veterans UK, aimed at increasing numbers of visually impaired ex-service personnel supported into civilian careers.
4 January 2013

Orion Group toasts 25 years with its own malt

Engineering recruiter Orion Group has launched a limited edition 25-year-old single malt Scotch whisky to celebrate its 25th year in business.
Your recruitment business 19 December 2012

Nissan to bring 1,000 UK jobs with 2015 compact car

Car maker Nissan is to begin production in its Sunderland plant in 2015 of a new Infiniti model compact car, bringing 1,000 additional UK jobs as part of a £250m investment.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 19 December 2012

Alexander Mann recruits for BAE Systems

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) has signed a new five-year contract continuing and expanding on an existing resourcing solutions deal with defence, security and aerospace giant BAE Systems.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 19 December 2012

Global Project Partners takes Bradshaw as director

Executive, middle management and engineering recruiter Global Project Partners has appointed John Bradshaw as chief strategy and development officer.
Your recruitment business 19 December 2012

Jobs Watch US: Chrysler considers Indiana expansion, Utah gains 800 jobs, more

Auto maker Chrysler Group is considering an investment of $162m (£100m) and 1,350 new jobs in Indiana, while further employment opportunities are set to open up in Kentucky and Utah.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 18 December 2012

Cornerstone of career progression

In response to the publication of the ‘Richard Review into Apprenticeships’ (‘Everyone likes apprenticeships, says former Dragon Richard, but change needed’, recruiter.co.uk, 27 November), we welcome the findings of this thorough report, in particular the recognition that employer support needs to be embedded in apprenticeships and that course content must be rigorous.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 13 December 2012

STR Group launches niche biotech recruiter Zavendi

Recruitment group STR Group has launched niche biotechnology recruitment brand Zavendi – the fifth company launched by STR this year.
Your recruitment business 12 December 2012

GTI Recruiting Solutions wins three-year Peugeot Citroën contract

Student and graduate recruitment specialist GTI Recruiting Solutions has won a a three-year contract with Peugeot Citroën to provide and maintain a full applicant tracking system for use across all forms of UK recruitment.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 12 December 2012

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Recruitment and resourcing professionals have found themselves with plenty to do, as this buoyant industry embraces new technology and invests in younger talent
Analysis, Your recruitment business 11 December 2012

Encore Personnel launches app across platforms

Technical and blue collar recruiter Encore Personnel has launched its new mobile app for jobseekers.
Your recruitment business 11 December 2012

UK Census 2011 released: population better educated, more diverse

The UK population became better educated, more ethnically diverse and older between 2001 and 2011, according to the census data released today for 2011.
Your recruitment business 11 December 2012

Time for Time 4 expansion into the permanent market

Previously working solely with temp roles, multi-sector agency Time 4 Recruitment has expanded into the permanent and freelance market.
Your recruitment business 6 December 2012

Engineers AMEC set to hire 300 for new Kuwaiti refinery

International engineering and project management company AMEC expects to hire 300 people following a $528m (£328m) contract award by the Kuwait National Petroleum Company for a new oil refinery at Al Zour, Kuwait.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 5 December 2012
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