Industrial/Manufacturing

£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.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

Supplier, Your 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.

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

Spengler Fox looks to extend network

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Your recruitment business 23 September 2015

NPAworldwide welcomes three new recruitment firms

Global recruitment network NPAworldwide has welcomed three new recruitment firms into membership.
23 September 2015

Arevo Group buys Renick Group in the US

US executive search and professional contract services firm Arevo Group has bought Virginia-based multi-sector recruiter Renick Group.
Your recruitment business 23 September 2015

Government cutbacks in renewable subsidies force recruiters to refocus business

A mixed message from government over its commitment to renewable energy is forcing both agencies to refocus their businesses more on overseas markets and candidates to leave the sector, recruiters say.

Ricoh offers recruitment services to partners

The UK arm of global technology company Ricoh is breaking into the world of recruitment with the launch of a dedicated recruitment service for its channel partners.

Toys 'R' Us takes on Grace for global talent

Toys’R’Us has appointed Tim Grace as executive vice president, global chief talent officer.

Thomas Recruitment appoints Pitman

Industrial, commercial and technical recruiter Thomas Recruitment has appointed Simon Pitman as consultant.
Your recruitment business 18 September 2015

Intelletec appoints Anderson director

Technical recruiter Intelletec has appointed Steven Anderson as director.
Your recruitment business 18 September 2015

Maple Resourcing tackles rugby sponsorship

Technical and industrial recruiter Maple Resourcing has become the official sponsor of Chingford Rugby Club in East London.
Your recruitment business 16 September 2015

Consilium launches hi-tech engineering division

Manufacturing and engineering recruiter Consilium Group has launched a new division dedicated to the hi-tech engineering sector.
14 September 2015

Miller Homes creates 1.6k+ jobs in Telford

Housebuilder Miller Homes is creating more than 1,600 jobs as it builds a new community in Telford.

Chinese Alibaba slashes grad intake by nearly half

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is slashing its campus recruitment quota, according to China Daily.

Israeli firms give job boost in South Wales

Israeli companies have committed to creating 100 jobs in South Wales following a delegation of Israeli businesses visiting Wales to explore Israeli-Welsh trade and investment links.

Nestlé offers up sweet jobs in confectionery

Food and drinks giant Nestlé is seeking two recruits to train as chocolatiers and who will gain food science skills along with on-the-job learning.

Hitachi looks to transferable skills and company values to fill jobs

Hitachi is seeking candidates that display its values of respect to fill 600 remaining jobs at a new train manufacturing facility in Durham.

Rubicon takes on Flooks

Poole-based recruiter Rubicon Recruitment Group has appointed Tina Flooks as learning & development manager.
Your recruitment business 9 September 2015
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