How To Attract Skilled Workers in Manufacturing
Finding skilled workers in manufacturing isn’t exactly getting easier. Press brake setters, maintenance engineers, CNC machinists, welders, laser setters, and toolmakers. Business across manufacturing and engineering are competing for many of the same skills. However, there’s something we think gets overlooked in conversations about the skills shortage. You’re not just competing with other vacancies. Quite […]
If Recruitment Is Cheaper…What’s Being Missed?
There’s a lot of movement on price right now. In the world of recruitment, rates are being pushed down. Agencies are undercutting each other. Businesses are being offered ‘the same service’ for less. On the surface, it’s the way the world works in tough times. National minimum wage increased. Costs are up across the board. […]
Umbrella Company Changes 2026
Why these changes matter, what the risks are, and how to protect your business moving forward. Doing things properly has always mattered to us. We’ve always been big on doing things properly. Not in a box-ticking way, not because we feel like we have to, but because we’ve seen what happens when things aren’t done […]
Why Businesses Are Hesitating To Hire
Hiring feels different right now…more businesses are hesitating to hire. We’re hearing it every day.“Let’s hold off for now.” “We’ll see how things go.”“We’re not sure if it’s the right time.” And to be honest, it makes sense. With rising costs, changing demand, and uncertainty across manufacturing and engineering, many businesses are taking a step […]
Why We Don’t Promise ‘Anyone You Want’ (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
Honest recruitment for manufacturing businesses starts with truth, not promises. It means giving realistic expectations, clear communication, and prioritising retention over speed. It reduces rehiring, protects team morale, and delivers long-term hiring success. If you’ve worked with recruiters before, there’s a good chance you’ve heard something like this…“Yes, we can find that.”“Absolutely, no problem.”“Anyone you […]
How To Reduce Turnover in Production Roles
In the manufacturing and engineering sector, retention isn’t just a HR metric, it’s a production issue, a cost issue, and in many cases, a customer-impact issue. So if you’re looking to reduce your turnover, keep reading… We see it every day, businesses fighting constant turnover on the shop floor, losing great workers to better opportunities, […]
Why Partnering with the Right Recruiter is a Game-Changer For Manufacturing & Engineering Businesses
Honestly? Recruitment in manufacturing and engineering isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days where you could stick an ad online and sit back while the CV’s rolled in. Those “300 applications from one post” days…History. Finding great people now takes graft. Consistent graft. The kind that involves picking up the phone, building […]
Mind The Gap
The skills gap in manufacturing & engineering isn’t coming. It’s already here. And it’s widening by the day. Across the West Midlands, experienced machinists, welders, toolmakers, press brake setter/operators, and maintenance engineers are reaching retirement age. Many of them have spent decades perfecting their craft, holding together production lines, and passing on their knowledge to […]
April’s Employer Changes Got You Worried? Here’s Your Hiring Fix
April might bring sunshine, daffodils, and easter eggs…But in 2025, it’s also delivered another wave of financial pressure for employers across the UK. With the National Minimum Wage now at £12.21 and Employer National Insurance contributions increasing again, businesses are understandably asking: – Can we still afford to grow? – Do we need to restructure […]
Why Partnering with a Recruitment Agency That Cares About You Is The Best Move To Make This February!
It’s valentine’s season, which means love is in the air…but if your experience with recruitment agencies has been more swipe left than happily ever after, it’s time for a change. Some agencies might make big promises, but do they really see you? If you’re tired of quick-fix placements and lackluster service, a recruitment agency like […]