Industrial/Manufacturing

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

£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.

Dyson to create 3,000 jobs

Innovative technology company Dyson is set to create 3,000 jobs with a £250m expansion of its UK research & development base.
In-house recruitment 21 November 2014

Portsmouth progress accelerated for regeneration project that will create thousands of jobs

The Portsmouth and Southampton City Deal, which will create 3,700 permanent jobs, has been accelerated.

FINANCIALS: Matchtech reports rise in NFI

Engineering and technology recruiter Matchtech Group today reports a 3% increase in net fee income (NFI) in the three months to 31 October over the same period last year.
14 November 2014

New managing director for Workmates & Daniel Owen

Construction, maintenance and rail industries recruiter Workmates & Daniel Owen has appointed Karl Burnett as managing director of its labour and trades division.
Your recruitment business 14 November 2014

Escape expands engineering division

Scottish recruiter Escape has appointed two consultants to its engineering, manufacturing and supply chain team.
Your recruitment business 14 November 2014

Eloco hires Bowes as consultant

Technical recruiter Eloco has appointed Becky Bowes as candidate consultant.
Your recruitment business 14 November 2014

Eight key appointments at Amrop

Global executive search network Amrop has hired seven partners.
Your recruitment business 14 November 2014

Alexander Daniels hires and promotes

Recruitment group Alexander Daniels has hired Paige Jepson as marketing and social media executive and Leslie Muringani as sales support administrator.

Global Spotlight on Nigeria

Although challenges persist, recruiters will find improvements in many aspects of business in the country, including the supply of homegrown talent

Capita on track to achieve 8% growth

Outsourcing and recruitment giant Capita is on track to achieve 8% organic growth, net of attrition, by the end of the year, according to its interim management statement.
Your recruitment business 12 November 2014

Government plan could create 500k manufacturing jobs

An action plan to boost manufacturing supply chains, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg yesterday, could create up to 500,000 more jobs in the sector

CBSbutler opens Polish office in Krakow

Technical recruiter CBSbutler has opened a resourcing office in Krakow, Poland
Your recruitment business 11 November 2014

Greencore looks to Hungary for new employees

Sandwich-making firm Greencore Group will look for new employees in Hungary after failing to find enough applicants in Britain, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph.

POEA shuts down immigration consultancy firm for illegal recruitment

The Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) has closed down an immigration consultancy firm that was illegally recruiting workers for horticulture and agriculture jobs in New Zealand.
Your recruitment business 10 November 2014

RPOs should support clients, agencies and partners on holiday pay

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firms “have a duty” to support clients, agencies and partners to manage the implications associated with the holiday pay ruling, say industry leaders.

Valeo Vision Systems expands in Ireland with 140 jobs

Valeo Vision Systems, part of a global automotive supplier group, is to continue its expansion with the creation of up to 140 permanent jobs in Tuam, County Galway in Ireland.
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