Industrial/Manufacturing

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.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

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.

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

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

FINANCIALS: Staffline results exceed market expectations

Recruitment group Staffline has announced a strong performance for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Taste-test Maryland Cookies and get paid in more than biscuits

Do you like your biscuits? Are you a bit of a cookie monster? Then we have the perfect role for you.

Temporary workforce 3 July 2019

Construction firm Dowds Group creates jobs in Northern Ireland

A County Antrim firm is set to create 68 new jobs over the next two years.

In-house recruitment 2 July 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 1-5 JULY 2019

This week’s launches include: AssessFirst, Cross Country Healthcare, Engaging Works, GMP Recruitment, Meraki Talent, Sterling, West Midlands Combined Authority

New jobs in Belfast and Doncaster

Technology company Dynamic Signal is set to hire 100 new staff in Belfast over the next three to four years as a result of new funding from Invest NI.

Staffline share placing to raise £41m to reduce debt

Troubled staffing and training provider Staffline Group is seeking to raise up to £41m through a share offering in its efforts to reduce group indebtedness.

Financials 27 June 2019

Hiring intentions rise as employer confidence improves

The UK may be facing a Brexit-induced constitutional crisis, but a new report indicates that employers are preparing to carry on hiring regardless.

March of the robots hits jobs in poorer areas and manufacturing

A study by UK consultancy firm Oxford Economics suggests that the use of robots in the UK’s poorer regions has triggered the loss of almost twice as many jobs as in wealthier areas.

Technology 26 June 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 24-28 JUNE 2019

This week’s appointments include: Alexander Mann Solutions, BIE Executive, Borderless, Deloitte, Green Park, Shine Interview, Workforce People Solutions, Yolk Recruitment

Packaging firm creates recycling jobs in Northern Ireland

A Finnish packaging firm is creating 20 jobs in Co Armagh, Northern Ireland, as part of a £7m investment to help tackle plastic waste.

20 June 2019

Robotic revolution: are you ready?

The robotic revolution is set to cause the biggest transformation in the world’s workforce since the industrial revolution. Alexandra Berger highlights those sectors most at risk.

Analysis, Trends 19 June 2019

Upstart: Morson's MorFit leads to more fitness

Morson's MorFit leads to more fitness

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 JUNE 2019

This week’s appointments include: Amrop Partnership, Eames Consulting Group, Fawkes & Reece, HRC Recruitment, London Ambulance Service, Odgers Berndtson, PMP Recruitment, Samuel Knight International

18 June 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 17-21 JUNE 2019

This week's launches include: GLAA, Jobrapido, La Fosse Associates, Morgan Hunt, Understanding Recruitment, West Midlands Combined Authority, Whitehall Resources

NHSI adds ‘break glass’ clause to ensure safe staffing within health service

NHS Improvement has added a “break glass” clause to ensure safe staffing within NHS trusts.

Legislation/Regulation 14 June 2019

Recruitment agency loses appeal to get its licence back

A recruitment agency has lost its appeal against having its licence refused after a judge said workers at the agency were left open to potential exploitation.

Legislation/Regulation 14 June 2019

UK robotics manufacturer offers try before you buy ‘cobot’

A UK manufacturer is offering firms the chance to hire a robot co-worker for under £30 a day.

13 June 2019
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