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At Try Temps Ltd, we specialise in providing skilled people to engineering companies across the West Midlands and beyond. Our candidates include mechanical design engineers, mechanical fitters, electricians, toolmakers, CNC programmers and setter-operators, TIG welders, and press setters professionals who bring expertise, reliability, and quality workmanship to every role. Established in 1993.
Bowhill, Sampford Peverill, Exeter, EX16 7DZ
+ 2 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.
Suite 4e, Princess Court, Princess Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2EX
+ 62 other offices
Konker Recruitment are experts in the provision of Architectural, Engineering, Modular, and Construction talents UK-wide from their offices in Exeter and London. They help organisations of all sizes in filling vacancies such as Architect, Architectural Technician, Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, CAD Technician, Architectural Technologist, and Hydrologist.
Capital Court Sowton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7FW
JMC Group began operating in 2008. Since then, they have delivered permanent and contract-based recruitment services across the Aviation and Aerospace sectors around the world. Their remit covers the Commercial Aviation, Production & Manufacturing, Business Aviation, and Rotary markets. They have six offices internationally. Their main office is located in Exeter, with additional branches in Stansted, Canada, Malta, Hungary, and Bulgaria.
First Floor, Unit 1 Exeter International Office Park Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2HL
Based in Devon, Water People has over 40 years of experience working within water markets in the UK and worldwide. They specialise in the placement of Technical staff including Engineers, Operations Managers, Scientists, Directors, Project Managers, Customer Service & Sales Personnel.
The White Farmhouse South Pool, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2RY
Girling Jones is was built in 2011 for the Construction and Property verticals, particularly in Design, Civil Engineering, FM and Building Maintenance. They mainly work with regional firms as well as developers and contractors located in the South West area. They recruit applicants for permanent, interim and temporary roles for different levels from entry-level to senior positions.
Winslade House Winslade Park Manor Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AY
Headquartered in Devon, Cooper Goldings provides their expertise in filling various permanent, contract, and temporary roles at all levels. Operating nationwide, they primarily cover the Manufacturing & Engineering industries. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which caters to the Commercial, Industrial, Sales, and Supply Chain & Logistics markets.
Artavia House, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HG
Plymtree Careers operates across the Oil & Gas, Energy, Construction, Engineering, Marine, Life Science, Technology, Finance, and Power & Mining industries. They are headquartered in Devon and have been operating since 2009. They also offer executive headhunting services for roles such as Managing Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Country Manager, Recruitment Manager, and more senior positions.
Simmonds Place, Kingsmill Industrial Estate, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1BS
Total Quality Recruitment is a trusted provider of staffing solutions to the UK's Accounting, Commercial, Engineering, Hospitality, Industrial, IT, Logistics, Retail and Technical markets. Since its foundation in 1996, they have been finding candidates from their Exeter and Plymouth offices. They often aid employers in filling contract, temporary, and permanent positions at all levels, including Finance Manager, Forklift Operator, and Sous Chef.
9 The Crescent, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3AB
Emmerson-Ross Recruitment is a staffing firm that offers solutions to a wide range of sectors including Accounting & Finance, Administration, Call Centre, Engineering, and IT. They provide services nationally, but they focus primarily in Devon. The firm is independently owned and covers part-time and full-time vacancies for roles such as Training Operations Coordinator, Plumbing Engineer, Sales Order Processor, and Insurance Advisor.
The White House Broomhill Way, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7QL
WBS Recruitment is an agency that brands itself as being unique and personable. They are a multi-sector firm that sources candidates for jobs in Sales & Business Development, Commercial & Operations, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, IT, Electronics, Engineering & Technical, Admin & Business Support. They also specialise in Construction, recruiting staff such as Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and Architects.
12 Fern Park, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 9PH
Alternative Recruitment covers a wide range of industries including Accounting, Finance, Commercial, Administration, Hospitality, Engineering, Food Production, Construction, Industrial, Manufacturing, and more. Since 2008, they have dealt with both permanent and temporary staffing requirements. They have two offices in Devon: Holsworthy and Okehampton.
103 Northfield Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BA
DK Recruitment matches applicants seeking mid-level to senior roles in Social Housing, IT, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics, HR and Sales. Specific positions they hire for include Business Development Manager, Care Home Manager, IT Field Engineer, and Accountant. They have previously worked for enterprises like Amazon, Hermes and UK Mail. They are situated in Plymouth.
25 The Crescent, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3AD
RSD Recruitment primarily focuses on sourcing personnel to the Construction, Retail, Hospitality, Leisure, Executive, Commercial, Financial Services, IT & Technology, Engineering, Marketing & Creative, Professional Services, Events, Supply Chain, Sales, Fire Security, and Logistics sectors. With teams based in Plymouth, Manchester, Birmingham, and Wales, they supply permanent, temporary, and contract staff to businesses across the UK.
32 Macadam Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0RU
Moon Recruitment is the trading division of Moon Island Limited. They work in the provision of workforce solutions within a variety of industries. The services they provide include search & selection, headhunting, recruitment diagnostic, and outsourced recruitment. The recruitment diagnostic includes market research rates, advertisements, templates, interviews, infrastructure, offers & staff retention, and ongoing support.
Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TA
Job Shop Recruitment focuses on recruitment in Healthcare, as well as other industries which include Administration, Hospitality, Engineering and Industrial. Launched in 1999, they have filled permanent, fixed-term and temporary contract vacancies such as Production Operatives, School Cleaners and more in the South West, and have also become a preferred supplier to the South Devon Health Care NHS Trust. They have teams in Newton Abbot and Paignton.
1 Church Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3AF
+ 2 other offices
Total Quality Recruitment supplies permanent and temporary staff to a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Commercial and Engineering. Founded in 1996 and with teams in Exeter and Plymouth, they forge partnerships with companies across the UK. Beyond common recruitment solutions, they also offer services like market analysis and salary surveys. Examples of their clients are University of Plymouth, Microtest Ltd and Alderman Tooling.
46 Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SR
+ 2 other offices
Wise Employment Solutions works with employers and job seekers in different sectors from Sales & Marketing to Hospitality. This agency fulfils temporary, contract and permanent placements in roles such as Warehouse Operative, Paralegal and IT Repair Technician. Wise Employment Solutions has offices in Barnstaple, Exeter, Maidenhead, Plymouth and Swindon and has up to 25 years of experience.
32 Mayflower Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1DJ
+ 3 other offices
Established in 2005, Sphere Solutions is a specialist Construction agency. They cover Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Rail, Housing, Mechanical and Electrical. They recruit across Wales and South of England from their offices in Cardiff, Swansea, Bristol, Southampton, Plymouth, and Cornwall.
Gordon Court, Craigie Drive, The Millfields, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3JB
+ 6 other offices
Established in 2000, Resourcing Group is dedicated to the Built Environment sector. They work with both public and private sector organisations and recruit permanent, temporary, and contract personnel across the UK at all levels of the Social Housing, Facilities Management, Construction, Surveying and Property, Engineering, and Architecture and Design markets. The company supports the Children's Cancer and Leukemia Group.
Armada House, Odhams Wharf, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0PB
+ 11 other offices
McGinley Support Services has been an Infrastructure recruitment specialist for more than 40 years. They recruit contingent office and site workers, with trade, professional or technical competencies and qualifications, for contractors, subcontractors, asset managers, and consultants throughout the UK. They have several offices, including in Watford, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and Rugby.
Genesis Building, 235 Union Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3HN
+ 8 other offices
WB Employment specialises in finding workers for the Industrial, Driving, Engineering, Commercial and Construction industries. Their operations began in 2000 and now they provide services for businesses located in Hampshire, Somerset, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. They have previously worked with companies of all sizes, including Hovis Bakery, ParcelForce and Royal Mail.
2 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JG
+ 4 other 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.
2 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Barnstaple, Devon, EX1 1JG
+ 20 other offices
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.
First Floor, Bickleight House, Park Five Business Centre, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7HU
+ 61 other offices
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.
Suites G7, G8, G15 and G16, Capital Court, Bittern Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7FW
+ 19 other offices
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.
20 Cathedral Yard, 1st Floor, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HB
+ 57 other offices
Office Angels has been providing Office personnel for a broad range of temporary and permanent roles, including Administrators, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, PAs, and Secretaries, since its establishment in 1986. The talent firm caters to a diverse client group in various sectors, such as Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales & Retail. With teams based across 60 locations, they operate nationwide.
Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1TS
+ 20 other offices
Engineering is an important component of the South West economy and Devon is one of the leading counties in the region for Engineer career prospects. Plymouth, Exeter and Torbay are all located within the county and a number of recruitment agencies in Devon will place candidates into Engineering vacancies across these towns and cities.
The county town of Exeterhas a variety of multi-sector recruitment agencies, predominantly based in the city centre, that recruit Engineering professionals for Mechanical, Design or Manufacturing functions. Based on the South Coast, Plymouth is the most populated settlement in the Devon and Engineering recruiters can be found in close proximity to The Barbican. Other popular areas for Engineering recruitment includes Newton Abbot and Tiverton.
The average salary for Engineering workers in the South West is £34K per annum, however this will vary greatly depending on the position. The majority of advertised vacancies are found in Exeter and Plymouth, with demands for staff such as Field Service Engineers, Design Engineers and Maintenance Engineers. Experienced Structural Engineers command some of the highest salaries, commonly in excess of £50K. Most candidates are recruited on a permanent basis, however contract and temporary jobs are occasionally open.
Recruitment opportunities for local Engineers are available across the area. Devon County Council employs more than 100 Engineering professionals including Civil Engineers and Engineering Design staff. Elsewhere, Balfour Beatty are prominent in Exeter, while the WSP Group also have offices here and in Taunton. Plymouth, once a hub for the Maritime sector, still offers Marine Engineering job prospects in the Defence and Shipbuilding sectors.