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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.
2nd Floor West Wing, Victoria Court, 17-21 Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DA
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Cotton Hill, Bromley, London, BR1 5RT
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Atlas IT Recruitment fills IT, Accounts & Finance, Engineering and Commercial Business Support role vacancies throughout the UK from their office in Kent. They cover full time, part time, permanent, and contract recruitment requirements. Some of the roles they handle are Senior Account Manager, Helpdesk Analyst, Front End Developer, IT Sales Executive, and Administrator.
33 Lombardy Drive, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TB
Central European Staffing sources prospective employees in Construction, Engineering, Shipbuilding, Oil & Gas, Energy and Hospitality & Catering. Through offices in Maidstone and Poland, they cover the UK and Eastern Europe, as well as Asia, in fulfilling permanent and temporary roles. They began in 2004 and have since served Grangemouth Refinery, BSW Timber and more. They are also registered in the Achilles First Point Assessment Database.
61 LONDON ROAD, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TX
ARx Recruitment Services is a Kent-based talent specialist that assigns professionals to a wide range of permanent roles. Serving clients across the UK, they deal exclusively with the Engineering and Scientific industries. The independent company has been operating for over 17 years and offers recruitment consultancy services to the Technical sector. ARx often finds the likes of Junior Engineers, Regulatory Affairs Managers, and Quality Control Analysts.
2 High Street, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BG
Established in 2002, Tiger Resourcing Group is a specialist recruitment agency focusing on the IT/Technology and Engineering industry. They place contract and permanent senior technical professionals across Telecoms, Semiconductors, Embedded, Electronics and Satellite engineering companies. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Coach & Horses Passage, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5NP
A multi-vertical recruitment partner, Oxford Global Resources deals with the Consumer Products, Engineering, Life Sciences & Healthcare, IT & Communications, and Manufacturing & Industrials sectors. With offices across over 30 locations, the agency selects staff that fits permanent, temp-to-perm, and contract appointments. They have a Silver partnership with SAP and offer consultancy services to employers across the UK and internationally.
Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
REC Group specialises in Rail, Civil Engineering, and Construction. Based in Orpington, they make a wide range of placements at all levels. These include Construction Managers, Foremen, Junior Engineers, Project Managers, and Site Engineers. The agency has also been providing recruitment and consultancy services to the M&E sector for over seven years.
Cray Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QB
Octago Group - Civil Engineering Recruitment, based in Bromley, handles recruitment in Engineering and Site Management. Besides sourcing permanent, temporary and contract staff, they can also supply high quantity and executive personnel. Maximising their background in Engineering and Construction, they cover fields like Civil Engineering and Fit Out. They were established in 2016 and are accredited by Constructionline and SMAS Worksafe.
1 Elmfield Park, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1LU
Doyen Resources, located in Bromley, recruits IT, Engineering, Construction and Digital talents for local and international assignments. Besides opening up permanent, temporary and contract opportunities in Blockchain, Fintech, AI and more, they also extend solutions for on-site support, recruitment outsourcing, executive search and retained search. They were founded in 2010 and are a part of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
Newman Business Centre, Newman Road, Bromley, London, BR1 1RJ
Laundry Recruitment Services is an agency based in Tunbridge Wells that provides recruitment solutions to the Laundry sector. In the past, they have successfully recruited for General Managers, Engineering Managers, Field Engineers, Transport Managers, Production Managers, and Project Managers. They work to make contract, part-time or permanent placements throughout the UK.
The Covers, Ashley Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8UA
Rec2 Recruitment sources recruiters for jobs within Construction, Energy, Engineering, and Technical recruitment. This Rec2Rec agency was founded in 2014 and makes local recruitment placements in London, as well as across the UK and EMEA. The founder has more than 20 years of recruiting experience. They fill permanent and contract jobs, from Recruitment Consultants to Directors.
19 Kynaston Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4JS
A corporate member of the REC, Diamond Search Recruitment is a Kent-based staffing and recruiting business that focuses on recruiting for Sales & Marketing, Technology, Business Support, Accountancy & Finance, Legal, and Engineering & Technical sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Lettings Administrator, Talent Development Manager, Commercial Manager, and Production Engineer. The agency was established in 2017 and is based in Ashford, Kent.
The Panorama Building, Park Street, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8LG
Clear Engineering Recruitment has been handling technical recruitment, executive search and senior appointments for Engineering vacancies since 2017. They operate UK-wide and internationally through their office in Bromley. With a director team of more than three decades of industry experience, CER offers permanent and temporary roles across multiple areas including Data Centre, FMCG, Renewable Energy, Power, M&E and Manufacturing.
Atlas House, The Mall, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1TR
Argee Recruit is a specialist Construction recruitment firm, working across Civil Engineering, Building and Commercial. Coupled with their knowledge of over 30 years, and experience since they began in 2005, they carry out resourcing for Professional, Technical and Supervisory permanent, contract and freelance positions like Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager. Situated in Orpington, they service the likes of high-rise projects and residences.
27 Broxbourne Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0AZ
Oaklands Global focuses on Aviation and Aerospace recruitment for permanent, contract and executive jobs. With teams in Tunbridge Wells, London and the US, their network extends internationally, offering services for Flight Operations, Ground Operations and more. Their client portfolio includes the Civil Aviation Authority and London Biggin Hill Airport. They are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and National Business Aviation Association.
7 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DJ
Recruitment Selection provides both permanent and temporary appointments to several industry sectors including Office Support, Technical, and Engineering. The company offers a wide range of job vacancies including Administrative, Secretarial, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, HR, and Engineering.
Crown House, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DZ
The consultants at SLS Permanent Recruitment provide staffing services for multiple markets, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Food & Drink, and Executive. They also offer additional services, such as salary benchmarking, onboarding, and headhunting. They are Fellow Institute Recruitment Professionals (FIRP) qualified.
147 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DA
Established in 2012, Zebrec is a specialist Kent based Audio Visual, Technology, Engineers and Unified Communication recruitment agency. They have previously recruited for Events & Production Mangers, Commissioning Engineers and Technical Service Managers.
Langley, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3LH
MC Personnel started in 1998 and operates throughout Kent, South East London, and Essex from their locations in Gillingham, Gravesend, and Ashford. They deliver temporary, permanent, and contract solutions mostly to the Industrial, Engineering, Hospitality, Office, and Driving sectors. MC Personnel is a member of both the REC and ALP, is a Stronger2gether Business Partner, FCSA Supply Chain Partner, and is GLAA licensed.
83b High Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1BL
Bridge Recruitment works nationwide to deliver recruitment solutions to clients within the Finance & Accounting, Building Services & Facilities Management, IT, Office Support & Sales, Legal Recruitment, and Engineering & Construction industries. They have aided in placing temporary, contract, and permanent roles for over 20 years.
16 Bybow Farm, Orchard Way, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7ER
Since 1993, Woodward Recruitment has been working with employers in various sectors, such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Interior Design, Marketing, Sales, Marine, and Construction. Founder, Di Woodward, has more than three decades of experience in recruitment - most of which has been spent running her own businesses.
22 The Landway, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6TG
Technical Placements is an Engineering and Technical specialist recruitment agency. They were established in 2003 and work to make technical placements in fields such as Nuclear and Power Generation, Research and Development, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, and Health & Safety. The agency is a corporate member of the REC.
First Floor, Sedgley House, 1 Brockhill Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4AB
Connect2Staff engages in a diverse array of sectors including Commercial, Education and Teaching, Engineering, Social Care, and Office. They also recruit for Interim and Executive jobs. As part of the Commercial Services Group, they manage individual and project assignments, and offer staffing solutions on a permanent, temporary or contract basis. The agency began in 2003 and is based in Kings Hill, Kent.
1 Abbey Wood Rd, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4YT
Insight Select, founded in 2020, is a local talent acquisition entity that assigns candidates to a diverse range of industries. These include Construction, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Logistics, Manufacturing, Media, and Technology. Serving employers across London and the South East region, they have been hiring on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
PDR Recruitment is a multi-sector search firm that supplies both permanent and temporary placements to Commercial and Industrial clients. With over 30 years of recruitment experience, the firm offers candidates professional advice on interview techniques and provides permanent and temporary placements for roles such as Receptionist, Legal Secretary, Administrator, Machine Operator, Bench Joiner, and Multi Skilled Engineer.
First Floor, 33 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PN
RHL Technical Recruitment are experts in placing talent in the Product Design & Manufacturing, Energy, Construction & Property, FM, Sales, Engineering, and Automotive & EV sectors across the UK. Headquartered in Kent, they recruit on a contract, permanent, and temporary basis. Some of the roles they typically recruit for include Maintenance Carpenter, Project Supply Chain Manager, Piping Designer, and Senior Electronic Design Engineer.
The Cedars, Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1RE
Xquisite Recruitment - Sheer Xpertise! - a family run independent agency with 25 years experience, we work across every sector of recruitment everywhere in the UK, from office junior to Senior Executive. We offer an Xquisite service at an across the board fee much lower than that of any other agency. Give us the chance to delight you
36 Larch Close, Hersden, Margate, Kent, CT3 4GE
CTR Construction is a niche Construction and Engineering recruitment company based in Whitstable. While they began in 2019, their team has a collective experience of over 25 years. They aid the likes of Labourers, Groundworkers, Painters, Carpenters and Machine Operatives in their search for permanent and temporary employment. Example positions they recruit for are Refrigeration Installer, Static Electrical Engineer and Maintenance Plumber.
Unit 94A (First Floor) FDS House Harvey Drive, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3QZ
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CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is a leading Facilities Management, Engineering, and Construction recruiter, founded in 2019. They are a nationwide firm with a network of clients and contacts built over many years in the FM and Construction industries. From entry-level to senior management and director-level positions, they provide solutions for labour needs across the UK on a permanent, freelance, and contract basis.
Suite 3B, Riverbridge House, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6SL
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KHR Recruitment Specialists is a multi-sector firm covering IT, Finance, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, Sales, FMCG and more. With offices in West Malling and Linton, and a team with over 150 years of combined experience, their track record includes assisting over 180,000 applicants. Launched in 1998, they are also members of the REC and hold a Gangsters & Labour Abuse Authority licence.
1 Hill Farm Business Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4AL
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Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering assists the recruitment needs of individuals and establishments in the Construction, Property, Engineering and Rail fields. With 4,752 offices in 39 countries, they have a global reach for roles like Surveyors, Groundworkers and Electricians. Their operations began in 1960 and their UK offices can be found in Bedfordshire, Edinburgh and more.
Ground Floor 2 County Gate, Stacey's Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1ST
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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.
Hawthorn Blue Space / Suscon Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FW
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TLP Recruitment is involved with a wide spectrum of sectors including Driving; Industrial; Logistics and Supply Chain; Freight and Shipping; Port Services; Manufacturing; Engineering; and Commercial and Business Development. Created in 1998, the agency serves permanent, temporary and contract roles across the UK through their six offices in Ilford, Felixstowe, Droitwich, Maidstone, Southampton and Bournemouth.
No. 5, First Floor, Kings Row, Armstrong Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6AQ
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Major Recruitment is a multi-sector hiring agency that serves clients in the Industrial, Technical, Logistics, Healthcare, Hospitality, Energy, Automotive, Civil Engineering, Commercial and Construction sectors. Founded in 1992, they fill in contract, temporary and permanent roles. The agency operates across the UK.
Suite 11 Kent Space, Letraset Building, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LN
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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 64 & 73, The Cobalt Building, 1600 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BF
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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.
18-20 Military Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4JA
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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.
Fountain House, Crossways Business Park, Anchor Blvd, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6QH
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Bluebolt Recruitment offers its expertise by aiding clients hire qualified professionals in the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Science / Production sectors across the UK. They place candidates to contract, interim, and permanent roles in various markets such as Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Bioscience, FMCG, Cosmetics, and Petrochemicals / Chemicals.
Victoria Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1HZ
PDR Group is a national market recruiter that delivers staffing services to an extensive client portfolio in the Commercial and Industrial sectors. They cover a broad range of industries, including Administration, Aviation, Charity, Construction, Engineering, HR, IT, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Technology, and Warehouse. The agency has been filling various permanent, temporary, and contract appointments for over 12 years.
Midsummer Cottage, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN5 7PG
Morgan Jones provides specialist staffing support to the Administration, Hospitality, Charity, Financial Services, Construction, Agriculture, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Real Estate, Healthcare, IT, Insurance, Legal, Travel, Manufacturing, and Sales industries across the UK. Founded in 2000, they typically hire for permanent and contract jobs. Morgan Jones is a certified member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
41 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JR
Bordering Surrey, East Sussex and Greater London, the county of Kent is situated in the South East of England and is home to more than 1.7 million people. Home to the City of Canterbury, Kent is a thriving hub of industry and local recruitment agencies provide invaluable help to employers with Engineering vacancies, which are available on a permanent, contract and temporary basis.
Recruitment agencies are scattered throughout the county, in locations including Swale, Maidstone, Ashford, and Dartford amongst others. The vast majority will offer a multi-sector recruitment service, in which they will cover Technical and Engineering job roles. Specialist Engineering recruiters can also be found in Kent.
As with any sector, the salary for Engineering roles in Kent differs from job to job. That said, candidates looking to be hired for such positions will generally be employed in well-paid roles. Typically, an Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician commands a starting salary of £27,000. The start point for a Quantity Surveyor can be as high as £40,000, while Technical Directors could earn as much as £50,000.
One of the county's major employers is BAE Systems, which has a base at Rochester Airport, employing approximately 1,500 people. It is an encouraging presence for Engineering candidates, especially so considering the Defence firm spends over £10 billion a year and works with around 7,500 UK-based companies.
BAE Systems isn't the only major Engineering employer with a base in Kent. Located in Dover, P&O Ferries, has a track record of operating ferries from the UK to Ireland as well as many European countries. Its fleet of modern ships require maintenance and this can provide welcome recruitment opportunities for local Engineers.