Engineering

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

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.

Renewables

The world may be calling for greater use of renewable energy, but the industry itself still has a dearth of specialised engineers in the sector

Analysis, Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Are lenders pulling the plug on finance?

As an AIM-listed recruiter goes to the wall, Colin Cottell asks whether invoice discounters are really shutting the door on vulnerable clients
Your recruitment business, Analysis 13 September 2012

Time to use the nuclear option?

The time may come when you have to use the legal ‘nuclear weapon’ to protect your most valuable asset — your candidate and client database
Analysis 13 September 2012

Recruiters cash in on gulf boom

Against the backdrop

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

People Moves 26th November 2008

Engineering recruiter ATA has appointed Andrew Hardaker as managing director of ATA Selection, as the company restructures into separate operating brands.

Your recruitment business, Analysis 13 September 2012

Caring about candidate quality

A newly launched association of social care recruiters is campaigning to ensure that clients get the right candidates. However, managed service vendors in the sector have given their proposals a mixed response. Colin Cottell investigates
Analysis 13 September 2012

People Moves 6th August 2008

Contact Recruitment Group has hired a new country manager for India, aiming to achieve a 100% growth in the next year. The professional recruiter’s presence in India will be led by Gaurav Nanda, who has 10 years’ experience recruiting in the region.

Your recruitment business, Analysis 13 September 2012

Cash is still king

Times are getting harder but top salaries are still being paid, according to our spot-check survey. The big difference, says James Phillipps, is that experience is back in demand.

Your recruitment business, Analysis 13 September 2012

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The combination of skills shortages and major civil engineering projects will lead to a greater demand for skilled engineers - and recruiters working hard to fill the roles.

Analysis 13 September 2012

International – New Zealand: Recruitment rush expected, once rugby finishes

A recruitment rush in New Zealand is expected following the end of the Rugby World Cup, reports n

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Engineering and manufacturing jobs created at new Jaguar Land Rover plant

Jaguar Land Rover is on the hunt for engineers to help fill 750 new roles at a new factory near W

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012

Government invests £6.5m to develop future renewable energy engineers

A £6.5m investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy has bee

Your recruitment business 13 September 2012
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