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ISR Recruitment Ltd – Connecting Talent with Opportunity 20 years in business and more than 80 years of combined recruitment expertise, ISR has built a trusted reputation for delivering high-quality staffing solutions across the UK. Providing permanent and contract recruitment, supporting a variety of industries from global blue-chip organisations to innovative SMEs, we make your recruitment process/journey as smooth and successful as we can.
5 Brooklands Place, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SD
Innova Search bring a distinctive approach to Engineering recruitment. Using over 20 years of industry knowledge and market leading technology, our team produce competitive shortlists of the best candidates in the UK. We specialise across key fields such as Industrial Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Precision Engineering and Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. You can trust Innova Search to find the best candidates in your sector.
Manchester One, 53 Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3LD
+ 8 other offices
Engineering Recruitment Specialists - Innova Search specialise in partnering with leading Engineering companies across electronics, chemical, electrical & mechanical and advanced engineering sectors. We are experts in placing highly skilled sought after individuals across technical, operations, commercial and supply chain disciplines. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
Manchester One, 53 Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3LD
+ 8 other offices
Finding the right engineering talent to cope with the sector's growth is more challenging than ever. Reed's engineering recruitment consultants have undergone market training to enable them to specialise in recruiting for one of five practice areas: design and development, manufacturing and production, maintenance and repair, quality, health, safety and environment, or field service, so you're working with a partner who understands your industry.
The Outset, Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1NN
+ 62 other offices
Established in 2002, Flexible Solutionz are so confident we can deliver you the right candidate, we offer a 100% money back guarantee, protecting your investment from day one.
Springfield House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5BG
+ 2 other offices
JMT Engineering delivers Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment solutions nationwide, aiding applicants and businesses alike. Since they opened their doors in 2019, in Knutsford, they have been using their team's experience of over 10 years in servicing projects like Gold Cup Oulton Park, Goodwood Revival and Royal Air Force Fairford.
Established in 2004, Real Time Recruitment Solutions (RTRS) is a provider of contract and permanent recruitment needs to the IT and Engineering Industry. They specialise in these disciplines: Systems Engineering, Electronics and Hardware Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Embedded/Firmware, C/C++ Software Development, and Manufacturing & Quality. The company is based in Warrington, Cheshire.
Pulse Engineering Solutions works exclusively for a broad range of disciplines in the Engineering and Medical Technology sectors nationwide. With a team based in Stockport, they provide services to the following verticals: AI/Machine Learning, Design & Development, Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs, and Software Engineering. The company hires for various appointments at all levels.
AMB Recruitment is a specialist Construction recruitment company composed of consultants with over 50 years of on-site experience. They cover the whole of the UK with a site in Runcorn. Founded in 2007, they have a customer portfolio that includes CEMEX and Bowmer + Kirkland. They also have a number of accolades including winning in the 2021 Total Publications Awards and being corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
A talent-sourcing and recruitment consultancy firm, Plan Recruit works closely with an extensive range of clients in the Construction and Engineering industries. Based in Stockport, they source staff for contract and permanent roles nationwide and abroad. These include Civil Engineers, Planning Managers, and Principal Rail Engineers. The agency also caters to the Building Construction, Infrastructure, Mining, and Renewable Energy fields.
Anticus Recruitment sources IT and Engineering professionals for permanent, contract and senior opportunities. Since their foundation in 2014, they have been handling placements in Software Development, Business Intelligence, Mechanical Design Engineering, Quality Management, Operations Management and more. Example positions they hire for are Senior Insight Analyst, Infrastructure Engineer and Front End Developer. They are situated in Cheshire.
LEAN Engineering Recruitment is a specialist Technical and Engineering recruitment firm that works in the FMCG, Manufacturing, Construction, and Aerospace industries. They offer permanent and temporary placements for roles such as Contracts Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Estimator. The agency started operating in 2010 and is based in Sale. They also offer their candidates a referral scheme.
GBV has capabilities in filling both permanent and contract roles in the UK and internationally. The company has over 12 years of recruitment expertise in supplying talent to Fortune 500 companies and start-ups - and everything in between. They focus on three main areas: Engineering, Power, and Technology. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Cheshire.
Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is an award-winning recruitment agency that provides staffing solutions to Construction, Energy, Power, Maritime, Mining, Technology and Commodities employers. The agency offers global mobility, managed services, contract & permanent recruitment, executive search, RPO, project management & consultancy. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Altrincham, Cheshire.
Adepto Technical Recruitment is a specialist agency supplying permanent and contract Engineering, Manufacturing and Scientific staff to clients. They will recruit for roles such as QC Analyst, Manufacturing Operative, Quality Officer, Migration Consultant, Analytical Chemist, CSV Engineer, Formulation Development Scientist, and more.
Synthesis Recruitment, located in Northwich, operates across the Global Shipping, Oil, Commodity Trading, Energy, Renewables and Chemical industries. They put forward assignments in Sales, Commercial, Operations, Finance and Management. Following their director's experience of over 10 years, they were formed in 2019 and have partnered with Intertek, Varo Energy and more. They are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Thorncroft Search & Selection specialises in Food & Packaging, FMCG and Manufacturing recruitment, operating from their location in Altrincham. They are led by their founder, who has over 10 years of experience working in the Manufacturing and Food sectors, as well as recruiting for middle and senior level mandates. Founded in 2016, they have amassed a customer portfolio that includes Associated British Foods and Flavourfresh Salads.
Mark Heaven Consulting Ltd connects candidates to a diverse client group in the Oil and Energy industries across the UK, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. These include Aviation, Investment Banks, Refiners, Ship-Owners, Storage, and Wholesalers verticals. Since its foundation in 2015, they have been assigning staff to various assignments, including Analysts, Heads of Shipping, Heads of Trading, and Marketers.
Millbank Group is a recruitment solutions provider to a wide range of industries including Automotive, Energy, Nuclear, Rail, and Water. The agency offers services such as managed solutions, permanent & contract recruitment, recruitment outsourcing, vendor managed service, and account management.
Wilde Recruitment operates from their Stockport office and serves Engineering clients and job seekers in the UK, Europe and Internationally. The agency recruits for contract positions such as Commercial Officer, Safety Practitioner and Property Manager.
JAM Recruitment fulfils contract and permanent recruitment requirements from employers across the globe. They seek talented Engineering, Technology, IT, Legal, Procurement & Supply Chain, Global Mobility, and Professional Services personnel from their headquarters in Manchester. Some clients they have successfully recruited for are Amazon, Bae Systems, Elbit Systems, and Triumph Motorcycles.
An international talent agency, Insta Recruit Limited assigns candidates for Automotive & Transport, Engineering, Furniture & Textile, Healthcare, and Trade & Industrial sectors across the UK and Europe. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation that hires staff for temporary, interim, and permanent appointments. The roles they recruit for includes Upholsterers and MIG Welders.
With three offices, based in Cardiff, Warrington and Chester, We Recruit places temporary and permanent staff. They operate across all industries and have previously sourced personnel for HGV roles, Business Development Managers and Sales Executives.
AG-Search, formed in 2017, provides Commercial and Legal Contracts Management recruitment solutions for the IT, Technology and Engineering industries. They leverage their 360-degree approach, which involves pre-search undertakings up to candidate onboarding, as they complete permanent and interim assignments for customers like Aspire Defence and NATS. They are located in Cheadle.
Novax Recruitment's core areas include Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, and Construction industries. They also recruit for the Public Sector, catering to local authorities across the Engineering, Admin, HR, Legal, Technical, Financial, IT, Marketing, Building Services, and other markets. They are a corporate member of the REC and their main office is located in Altrincham.
ADE Group is a recruitment agency specialising in Engineering, Construction, Human Resources, Manufacturing & Production, Oil & Gas, and Power & Energy. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, they offer various services such as Contingency Recruitment, Contingency Search & Selection, and Retained Search & Selection Assignments.
ODIN Recruitment Group Ltd attracts personnel for a wide variety of permanent and contract assignments nationwide. Founded in 2016, they have been supplying specialised staffing services for an extensive client portfolio in the IT & Telecoms, Manufacturing, and Utilities sector. The recruitment specialist covers various divisions, including Administration, Electrical, FMCG, Infrastructure, Production, and Warehousing.
Cheetham Hall works within the Energy, Transport, Construction and Development sectors. They operate from their offices in Nantwich, Cheshire and Richmond, London.
Plasma International connects job seekers and clients in the Automotive & Transportation, and Energy Storage markets nationwide and globally. They also offer their expertise in providing staffing solutions in the Engineering/R&D, Operations, Sales and Commercial, and Supply Chain & Logistics sectors. With teams based in California and Cheshire, they recruit for permanent jobs.
Millbank Group are experts that provide specialist staffing support to the Automation, Automotive, Built Environment & Infrastructure, Nuclear, Water, Rail, Process, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors. Established in 1985, they place professionals in permanent and contract placements from their offices in Cheshire. A member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), Millbank Group is accredited by the ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Inspired Recruitment Ltd has experience in providing staffing services for a broad range of industries nationwide and overseas. They have been finding candidates for various permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for over 20 years. The recruitment agency covers the following sectors: Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Engineering, IT & Communication, Manufacturing, and Web Development.
F1rst Commercial Recruitment helps place Office, Finance and Sales professionals. Established in 2009, they recruit for contract, interim, temporary and permanent roles such as Finance Accounts Manager, HR Administrator and Subsidence Surveyor.
First Recruitment Group is an international recruitment company that operates within the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Rail, Technology, Chemicals, Water, Construction, Aerospace & Defence, and Corporate verticals. They fill temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies at all levels. Operating globally, they have offices across the UK, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Albania, and Singapore. They are also an APSCo member and a Disability Confident employer.
ODIN Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment firm hiring applicants in IT, Telecoms, FMCG & Manufacturing, Utilities and Industrial. incorporated in 2016, they have worked with companies, such as those in Structured Cabling, Network Solutions, and Infrastructure Support, nationwide. They recruit for permanent and contract job openings from their office in Cheadle. They are also the official recruitment partner of Stockport County FC.
3R Consulting is an independent specialist company that services the Sales & Marketing, Construction, Hospitality, Health Care, IT, Logistics, and Engineering markets with the placement of professional workers on a permanent basis. The company offers a one to one consultation for candidates, and they source and place for roles such as Support Pharmacist, Clerk of Works, Laboratory Engineer, Internal Sales Executive, and Fabricator Welder.
Premier Placement Services is a privately-owned consultancy that provides services to the Industrial & Manufacturing, Warehouse, Driving, Technical, and Office sectors. They supply over 400 staff daily to companies across North and South Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Premier specialises in the recruitment of permanent and temporary placements such as Payroll Officers, Machine Operatives, Warehouse Packers, and HGV Class 2 Drivers.
Advantage Resourcing is a recruitment consultancy specialising in the Engineering, IT, and Professional Services sectors. They provide permanent, temporary, interim, and contract solutions. Some roles they recruit for are Procurement Lead, Supply Chain Lead, Student Experience Officer, and more. Their offices are located in London, Manchester, and the Thames Valley. Advantage Resourcing is a member of APSCo and is Investors in People accredited.
Leap29 is a global recruitment company and PEO partner that supplies candidates to a broad range of sectors including Legal, Construction & Engineering, Manufacturing, Investment, and Technology. The company has over 20 years of experience and operates from six global offices - including the UK, Malaysia, US, Singapore, and the Netherlands.
Obscurant Recruitment, based in Knutsford, delivers bespoke recruitment solutions in Sales & Marketing, Finance, Administration & HR, IT & Technical Support, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, Transport & Logistics and Business Support. They were launched in 2014 by a recruiter with more than 30 years of experience. Supporting junior, senior and executive appointments, they have aided enterprises including Hewlett-Packard and Capita Resourcing.
AMB Technical recruits for a wide variety of professionals within the Construction, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical & Electrical Building Services. Their client portfolio includes Cemex, Chester Zoo, Howdens, Pentadel, Robertson, VolkerLaser, McGoff Construction, and more. They are accredited by the Contractor Health & Safety Assessment (CHAS). Their head office is located in Runcorn. They also have offices in Leeds and Birmingham.
Delve Recruitment provides Semiconductor, Life Science and Engineering recruitment solutions to both domestic and global institutions. They have dedicated services for targeted market search which adheres to specific prospects or skill sets, complete market search which involves a larger network of applicants, and executive search which taps into international contacts. They were established in 2017 and their UK office is located in Northwich.
Perpetual Partnerships is a workforce provider in the Engineering, Energy, Built Environment, Manufacturing, Senior Appointments, Contract, and Supply Chain & Logistics markets. The agency is a part of Cygnet Group, and they have a 78% candidate retention rate and 22 days average time to offer. 68% of CVs they send result in a client interview.
VHR deals with Technical and Engineering recruitment, handling fields like Aviation, Manufacturing and Energy. They complete permanent and contract jobs internationally, working in London, Manchester and six other areas overseas. Since they started in 2003, they have placed over 11,000 talents into Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Ltd, Soiltech and more. They have 50 awards including a Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade received in 2018.
Neo International Partners offers international executive search solutions for the Construction and Engineering sectors, covering the following areas: Tunneling, Energy, Rail, Bridges, Highways, and Buildings. They assist contractors, OEMs, engineering consultancies, and other employers across the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific with their mid to senior-level requirements.
VRS Recruitment, launched in 2001, sources permanent and contract candidates in Analytical Chemistry, Life Science, Scientific Sales & Marketing, Engineering & Software and more. They support companies throughout the UK, Continental Europe and North America through their teams in Sale and Macclesfield, Scotland, France and the US. Their past clients include contract research organisations, instrument vendors and pharmaceutical companies.
KPI Recruiting, launched in 2008, is a multi-sector recruitment firm covering diverse sectors including commercial, education, hospitality and rail. Situated in Stoke-on-Trent, they have a wide network of offices spanning Crewe, Manchester, Sutton, Warrington and beyond. Theyve successfully placed over 100,000 applicants and have partnered with the likes of FedEx and Serco.
Carmichael UK operates predominantly in the Construction industry. The agency recruits for Professional, Technical, Trades and Labour and Facility Management roles on a permanent or contract basis throughout the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. They work from their offices in London, Oxfordshire, Birmingham and Warrington.
NES Fircroft is a global talent solutions agency that works within a wide range of sectors in the placement of Technical and Engineering talent. With over 100 offices across the world, they provide permanent and contract recruitment, managed solutions, and a fully outsourced service. They have made seven acquisitions in five years.
A multi-sector talent firm, Cogent Staffing aids an extensive client group in filling various permanent, temporary, and contract roles. They extend their expertise to a broad range of sectors across the UK, such as Commercial, Engineering, FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. The agency is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. Cogent Staffing sources qualified staff from their Halifax office.
Integra People is a national agency with a focus on providing recruitment for the Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial, IT & Telecommunications, Commercial & Business Support, Healthcare and Education industries. Established in 2008, they hire permanent and temporary candidates from their nine UK offices.
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
Proactive Personnel Ltd is a permanent and temporary staff supplier operating in a wide range of industries across the Midlands, Shropshire, the North West and beyond. The firm has a 24/7 out-of-hours service and they also do not charge for the submission of candidate CVs. They are Advanced Stronger Together Members, Gangmasters Licensed, CIRAS Members and are audited by RISQS.
Manpower specialises in recruiting temporary and permanent roles for the Manufacturing; Warehouse and Logistics; Contact Centres; Engineering and Automotive; Office Administration; Marketing and Creative; and Public Sectors nationwide and internationally. The agency has 3,000 offices in 80 countries.
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Joynes & Hunt provides specialist staffing solutions to the Life Science market. They started in 2018 and have since covered both permanent and interim recruitment needs. They handle roles related to Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process Development, Microbiology, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Engineering, Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics (DMPK), Analytical Science, and more.
The North West county of Cheshire has a high performing economy that benefits from a strong Engineering sector. The county, which includes Chester, Warrington and Crewe, has a well renowned reputation within the field of transport and local recruitment agencies will commonly place engineers into Rail, Aviation and Automotive firms.
Cheshire has an array of staffing services that help employers make Engineering hires. Warrington is the largest town in the county and there are recruitment agencies based in the town centre that recruit for Engineers. The county town of Chester is also a popular location for technical recruiters, with many situated close to the River Dee and Chester Cathedral. Stockport and Sale, which are both historically part of Cheshire, are additionally home to a number of specialist Engineering recruitment agencies.
There are 30,000 Engineering staff in Cheshire and these are employed across fields such as Automotive Production and
Manufacturing.The average Engineering salary in the North West of the UK is £35K, however this will be determined by the role and the employer. Based on experience, a Structural Design Engineer could earn £60K, while a Support Engineer may command £22K. Earnings will also depend on whether the role is permanent, temporary or on a contract agreement.
Engineering employment in Cheshire is available across a broad range of fields and employers. AECOM in Altrincham, is an Engineering consultancy that lists vacancies for professionals such as Highways Engineers and IT Support Engineers. Due to Crewe's position within the UK Rail sector, Railway Engineering is also a popular vocation in the county. Chemical Engineers may find that areas such as Runcorn and Ellesmere Port offer the best career opportunities, while the latter can also provide roles for Automotive Engineers thanks to the Manufacturing plant of Vauxhall Motors.