Do you need help finding top talent? Platinum Recruitment are a local agency specialising in the Manufacturing & Production. Our recruiters are specialists within their fields, so have first-hand knowledge of the industry and are able to find the very best talent for your business. We recruit permanent vacancies, as well as supporting with temporary staffing. Enquire now to speak to one of our specialist team.
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ
Alpha Recruitment supports the manufacturing sector with trusted recruitment solutions across Production, Operations and Engineering. As an independent agency with nearly 20 years of experience, we combine technical expertise and a responsive approach to deliver skilled personnel for permanent and temporary requirements nationwide.
Office 2, 43 East Port, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7JE
Flexible Solutionz supports manufacturing and technical businesses with high-quality staffincluding Production Operatives, Mechanical Fitters, and Quality Inspectors. Our consistent results are backed by flexible terms, rebate schemes, and proven success across the North West.
The Offices, 53 King Street, Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LQ
Does your business require manufacturing technicians and operatives to help it create world-beating products? Are you looking for a Scottish recruitment agency who will find them - without giving you the runaround? Connect Appointments are that agency. With almost forty years of expertise at our disposal, and a determination to give the very best to our clients, we thrive on making new partners to work with - and we'd love to hear from you.
198 Bath Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 4HG
Covering a plethora of roles within the Manufacturing & Production sector, Aeropeople Ltd understand the need for skilled professionals within this sector and will work worldwide to find the best candidates to suit your business in roles including Business Analysts, Electronics Engineers and Material Controllers. Offering competitive prices for our service, our proven track record will make you feel confidence as we source your new employees.
Aeropeople HousernUnit 6023rnTaylors endrnLong Border Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1RL
Reliable, professional family run Recruitment business with over 35 years combined experience covering all sectors of industry across the Midlands. Quality, Confidential, Cost Effective. Having the right calibre of candidates is more important than having thousands of CV's.
302a Queslett Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7EX
Fusion People recruits for a diverse range of clients in the Built Environment, Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing & IT, Property, and Rail & Safety Critical markets nationwide and abroad. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies, which also offers various Rail courses and training services. The company has been filling an array of permanent, temporary, and contract assignments on all levels for over 18 years.
3700 Parkway, Solent Business Park, City of London, Hampshire, PO15 7AW
Henley Executive sources candidates for a wide range of full-time, contract, and temporary assignments at all levels in a plethora of markets across the UK. They offer their specialism to the Financial Services, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Technology sectors. The company often finds Account Managers, Bid Managers, Marketing Managers, Sales Managers, Social Media Specialists, and Telesales Executives from their Henley-in-Arden office.
Vantage House, Prince Harry Road, Henley-in-arden, West Midlands, B95 5GD
Creativehood leverages its more than 20 years of combined experience in connecting clients and candidates in an array of sectors. Operating across the UK, their expertise extends to the Design & Creative, Production, and Project Management industries. They are a London-based recruitment company that hires for contract, freelance, and permanent assignments. These include Digital Campaign Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Account Managers.
3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Technique Recruitment Solutions provides staffing solutions for clients in the Engineering and Manufacturing industry. Founded in 2012, the agency is a member of the REC. Some of the contract, temporary and permanent positions that they fill in include Production Engineer, Assembler and Stock Controller.
The Old Barn, Church Farm, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5ST
An established international talent firm, DR Newitt Recruitment offers specialised staffing solutions to a broad range of employers in the Food and FMCG industries. Since its establishment in 2002, they have been finding qualified personnel for an array of permanent and interim vacancies. They also deliver their expertise to the Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Technical departments. The agency has teams across Edinburgh and Manchester.
38 Melville Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 7HA
Technical Recruiter is a Stirling-based agency that supplies Manufacturing and Engineering professionals. Many of the clients they work with are in the Oil & Gas industry. They are registered with the ICO.
Craigallan, 1 Cleuch Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK9 5EX
Theo James Recruitment deals primarily with employers and job seekers within the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. With headquarters in Seaham, and teams in Yorkshire, the North East, and the Midlands, the agency provides perm and temp staffing solutions locally, nationally and internationally. They also have vacancies for the Logistics and Supply Chain; Maintenance and Trades; and QHSE industries.
Floor 1, 2 Lighthouse View, Spectrum Business Park, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7PR
Hudson Shribman are market experts that have been staffing the Engineering & Manufacturing, Science, Aerospace, Automotive, Marine, and Technology & Electronics sectors since 1977. Operating across the UK, Europe, and the US, they work with a diverse range of clients, from FTSE50 companies to tech start-ups in the private and public sectors. Headquartered in Hampshire, they fill freelance, full-time, internship, part-time, and temporary roles.
The Hub, Fowler Avenue, Farnborough Business Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JF
Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd focuses on bridging clients and candidates in the Engineering and Manufacturing verticals across the UK. With over 20 years of experience in the Aerospace, Defence, Engineering, Electronics, and Technology industries, they work with a diverse range of clients, including SMEs and FTSE 100 organisations. The company typically makes permanent and contract hires from their Bournemouth office.
First Floor, The Chocolate Box 8-10 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NA
Teespro Recruitment works exclusively for the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors across the UK. Since its establishment in 2021, they have been supplying qualified candidates to a diverse range of disciplines, such as Chemical & Petrochemical, Civil & Infrastructure, Fabrication, FMCG, EPCM, Pharmaceutical, Process, and Renewable & Net Zero Energy. The company hires for a wide variety of permanent and temporary positions at all levels.
Commerce House, 1 Exchange Square, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 1DE
Milo Recruit attracts candidates for a plethora of Engineering and Manufacturing assignments nationwide. The company addresses full-time and contract vacancies, sourcing personnel such as Maintenance Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Operations Engineers, and Project Engineers. Headquartered in Essex.
72 Ogden Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1HN
Pace Recruitment Services connects candidates and various clients by sourcing for permanent and temporary positions. From its Southampton branch, they work within the Commercial and Industrial industries across the UK. The agency is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation that often finds Bookkeepers, Forklift Drivers, Machine Operators, Pickers/Packers, and Purchasing Administrators.
Oceana House 39-49 Commercial Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1GA
Sonatec is a global executive search company. They specialise in finding high-end talent for Manufacturing and Engineering jobs. Their main focus is on the Print, Packaging and Container markets. Their clients include SMEs and Fortune 500 organisations. They've worked in 22 countries, providing retained search, permanent staffing, and project direct hires.
22 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NX
Radical Resource connects a broad range of national employers with candidates who seek permanent, contract, and temporary positions. The recruitment agency deals with the Business Support, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical industries. They fill vacancies at all levels, from entry to director-level, such as Accountant, CAD Technician, Financial Reporting Manager, Payroll Manager, and Service Coordinator.
2 Top Farm Court, Top St, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6TF
CRSgroup is a Sussex-based recruitment partner that meets the staffing needs of employers in the Catering, Commercial, Hospitality, and Industrial divisions. They operate nationwide and select personnel who fit a plethora of permanent, contract, and temporary vacancies. Since their incorporation in 2002, they have been sourcing Bar Staff, Cleaners, Forklift Operatives, Housekeepers, Kitchen Porters, Production Workers, and Receptionists.
74 London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DD
Luton Bennet is a specialist Engineering recruitment firm. They cover trainee to senior-level appointments for roles such as Quality Engineer, Account Manager, SMT Operator, and more. The firm conducts telephone interviews and offers CV & interview advice. They also serve the Manufacturing, Service, and Design sectors. They have REC Audited status and were named as a Top 10 Engineering Recruitment Agency in the UK by Job Market Insights.
Whitefriars Business Centre, 2nd Floor, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NT
Greenbean is a talent acquisition agency that places professionals in several sectors including Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical, and Contact Centre. They also offer project RPO and flexible workforce management services to their clients. Some roles they fill are MDS Meter Reader, Logistics Coordinator, Production Team Leader, Purchasing Practitioner, Category Manager, etc. The company is ISO-accredited and a member of the REC.
Quorum Business Park, The NEON Building, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 8BU
A national provider of staffing services, Sharples Davies delivers Management, Marketing, and Sales personnel to a broad range of disciplines in the Building Products industry. These include Civils & Drainage, Heavyside, Insulation & Dry Lining, Lightside, KBB, Plumbing & Heating, and Roofing. Since 1996, they have been helping clients to fill various vacancies at all levels, such as Area Sales Manager, Marketing Director, and Contract Sales.
22 St Thomas's Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1HR
G&T Associate Services Ltd has been working exclusively for the Steel & Aluminum and Heavy industries for over 25 years. They place temporary and permanent candidates to the following areas: Cement, Energy, Gas, and Oil. From their office in Swansea, they recruit staff to senior and supervisory roles in the Managerial and Technical sector. G&T Associate Services Ltd has ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Tawe Business Village, Enterprise Park, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA7 9LA
OSP Group, launched in 2014, provides Construction, Transport & Freight, and Industrial recruitment solutions across London and South East England. With offices in Gillingham and five other sites, they hire permanent, temporary and contract workers for DHL, Mitie, FlaktGroup and more. They are also a corporate member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and have a Worksafe Contractor accreditation from Safety Management Advisory Services.
123 Derby House, Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YY
GMA Technical Recruitment Ltd offers their specialisation in placing Sales & Operations personnel to a diverse client group across the UK. Hiring on a permanent basis, they aid in filling a wide range of vacancies in the Engineering and Manufacturing industries. They also cater to New Equipment, Aftermarket, and Maintenance & Service divisions of various sectors. These include Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Power Transmission, and Vacuum Technology.
Parkhill Studio, Walton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS22 5DZ
ACS Business Performance Limited supports appointments in Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics. They opened their doors in 2005 and have since been filling permanent, contract and interim vacancies, which include Buyers and Engineers. Furthermore, they perform executive searches, seeking individuals like Supervisors, Managers, and Heads of Department. Their reach spans across the UK, with an office in Shoreham-by-Sea.
Suite G14 BlueSky Business Centre 25 Cecil Pashley Way Brighton City Airport, Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex, BN43 5FF
ALS People operates across the Waste & Recycling, Warehousing & Logistics and Manufacturing industries, hiring for permanent and temporary placements. In 2020, they expanded to provide temporary workers to COVID-19 testing centres across the UK. They were incorporated in 2014 and have over 30 years of experience. They are also members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and won a Fast Growth 50 Award in 2018 with a growth of 4237%.
Cambria House, Van Road, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, CF83 3ED
Gi Group UK is a multi-disciplinary specialist that delivers permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment solutions across the UK, Africa, and America. With teams based in 80 locations nationwide and abroad, they cater to various clients in the Catering & Hospitality, Contact Centre, Driving, Industrial, Office & Commercial, Pharmaceutical, and Professional sectors. They are an accredited member of Stronger Together 2021.
31 Trinity Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1FJ
Proactive Technical Recruitment is a specialist company that brings together clients and candidates within the Automation and Robotics market. They have the Proactive App, that offers 24/7 live chat support, job search, and bookings and payments management. The company is a part of nGAGE and they are a carbon-neutral business. Some of the roles they recruit for include Maintenance Engineers, Contract Specialists, and Assembly Operatives.
5th Floor, 4 Coleman Street, City of London, London, EC2R 5AR
Labour-Tech Recruitment recruits for the Industrial, Production & Warehousing, Engineering, Admin, Catering & Hospitality, Agricultural, and Manufacturing sectors across East Anglia. They are available 24/7, 365 days a year and offer a 12-week money-back guarantee. They have previously recruited for jobs including Sewing Machinist, Factory Operative, Office Manager, and Recruitment Manager.
57-59 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LP
Metalis focuses on delivering specialised staffing solutions to employers in the Engineering, Industrial, and Manufacturing industries across the UK. From their Rotherham office, the agency recruits for a wide variety of permanent, temporary, and contract appointments. They also cater to various divisions, such as FMCG, Medical, Oil & Gas, Rail, Recycling, and Steel Services.
1 Phoenix Riverside, Sheffield Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1FL
MEM Recruitment has offices in Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Wellingborough. They started in 1994, recruiting within the Industrial, Commercial, and Driving sectors. They support temporary and permanent placements for roles such as Production Worker, Warehouse Operative, and Food Production Operative. They are members of the REC and the Association of Labour Providers (ALP).
8a Mill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3HD
HD Employment Ltd matches qualified candidates to a wide range of Construction, Warehouse, and Production opportunities. Serving employers nationwide, they fill permanent and temporary positions across all levels. They provide specialised staffing solutions from their Mansfield office. Started in 2020, HD Employment Ltd also deals with the Driving, Industrial, and Office Management sectors.
THE TANGENT, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8RX
ACJ Search is focused on providing recruitment solutions to the Manufacturing industry. Their remit covers entry-level to senior-level roles across various disciplines including Commercial, Operations, Leadership, Technical, and Supply Chain.
47 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 1TH
Unify Talent Solutions puts forth its expertise in selecting permanent and contract candidates for a wide range of markets across the UK. These include Digital, Information Technology, and Technology. With over 35 years of combined experience, they work in areas such as AI, Big Data, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning, Projects & Change, QA automation & Testing, UI/UX, and Web Development.
14-18 City Rd, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 3DL
Millar Cameron is an international leadership recruitment and talent acquisition company that matches leaders with employers throughout Africa. They offer executive search, board services, talent mapping, succession planning, and diverse leadership teams recruitment solutions. The sectors they cover are Agribusiness, Industrial, Consumer, and more.
3 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP
Workforce Staffing is an award-winning recruitment business that provides staffing solutions to the Warehouse & Industrial, Food Production, Office & WFH, Driving & Transport, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical sectors. They recruit for a variety of jobs roles on both temporary and permanent basis. The company was founded in 2003 and is located in Redditch, Worcestershire.
County House, 9 Church Green West, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4EA
Cando Personnel operates primarily in the Industrial, Construction and Office Support sectors. Based in Kent, they provide contract and temporary staffing solutions to clients in Kent and South East England.
26 Harmer Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2AX
Eselle Recruitment matches jobseekers and companies in the Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive, HR, Administration, Accounts, Sales, Purchasing, Food, R&D, Chemical, Packaging, Automotive, Architectural and Construction sectors. The agency was established in 2015 and is based in Kettering.
22 Silver Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0BN
Prospex Recruitment is a staffing firm that supplies and matches talent on a permanent, freelance and contract basis to the Creative space. Prospex aims to place three candidates within 48 hours and they operate across the UK and Europe. They have placed staff for roles such as Production Planner, Commercial Manager, Brand Manager & Director, Factory Manager, Commercial Director, and Ink Technician & Colour Manager.
Address: Suite 1A Olympus House High St, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9PX
Focused Recruitment is based in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, and specialises in the Commercial, Engineering, Industrial, Technical, and Manufacturing sectors. They provide temporary and permanent staffing needs, and they recruit for a variety of roles like Production Operator, HGV 2 Driver, Despatch Operative, IT Support Technician, Soldering Operator, and Production Supervisor. The agency was founded in 2007.
Business and Technology Centre, Tredomen Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Mid Glamorgan, CF82 7FN
Syntech Recruitment has been assigning job seekers for various permanent and contract assignments for over 13 years. The company is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies. They work with employers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Electronics sectors. Operating nationwide, they often hire staff for a wide range of roles, including Quality Inspector and Warehouse Operative.
22-24 Park Street, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3PL
The Industrial Work Solutions UK is a recruitment business based in Lancashire. They provide temporary and permanent staff to the Industrial, Technical and Haulage industries. The agency recruits for the Driving and HGV, Industrial, Technical, Engineering and Construction, and Administrative and Clerical sectors. The company is a member of the REC and FTA.
43 Northgate, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3PA
The Workshop is a recruitment company established in 1999 that provides staffing solutions to clients in the Office, Hygiene, Industrial & Manufacturing, and Agriculture sectors. The agency recruits for both temporary and permanent roles like Production Operative, Factory Operative, Mini Bus Driver, Machine Operator, and many more. The company has offices in Wisbech and Skegness.
23 The Horsefair, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1AR
Jenrick Group Engineering is the dedicated division of the Jenrick Group for Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment in local, national and international firms. They cover permanent, temporary and contract vacancies as Maintenance Engineer, Field Service Engineer, and Mechanical Engineer.
Badger Farm, Willow Pit Lane, Hilton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FN
Realise Recruitment is a Scotland-based agency with expertise in various markets. With offices in Glasgow and Livingston, they recruit for areas such as Sales, Contact Centre, IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Their geographical coverage is focused around Central Scotland, but they will also make placements further afield.
15 Lonmay Place, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G33 4ER
Witan Search searches for Chemical professionals in Industrial Chemicals, Manufacturing and Life Sciences. Specific disciplines they open appointments in are Automotive, Oil & Energy, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Food & Health and many more. With a main office in Milton Keynes, coupled with their 16 years of knowledge, they have a coverage in the EMEA region and the Americas.
Studio E2a, Witan Studios, Witan Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1EJ
Staff UK Bolton supplies workforces in the Industrial, Driving, Commercial, and Production sectors. They are based in the North West and have over 20 years of experience in recruitment. Staff UK Bolton also offers a 365 day, 24 hours service, and are members of REC.
Mawdsley Terrace, 17 Mawdsley Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1JZ
Conrad Connect, based in Woodbridge, delivers recruitment solutions in Accounts & Finance, Professional Office, Customer Service & Sales, HR & Talent Acquisition and Warehouse & Manufacturing. Their network extends internationally, fulfilling vacancies across the UK, Asia, Australia and more since 2017.
Conrad House Fore Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9DF
Kellan Group is a recruitment agency that provides permanent, contract, temporary and interim opportunities to the following sectors: Accounting and Finance, Hospitality and Leisure, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail. The agency is a REC and has three recruitment brands: Berkeley Scott, Quantica and RK.
4th Floor 16 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5UG
Senex Recruitment specialises in Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Manufacturing (STEM) job opportunities. They recruit Skilled, Managerial, and Executive professionals across a range of functions and levels. Some of these roles are CAD Design Technician, Quality Engineer, Financial Controller, and Plant Manager, among others. Based in East Sussex, they operate across the UK, but are focused on Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Home Counties, and London.
23 St Leonards Road, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN40 1HH
Established in 2004, WPRG London is a recruitment business that specialises in the placement of temporary, contract, and permanent staff to the Commercial, Transport, Logistics, Industrial, and Technical sectors. Some vacancies they fill include HGV Class 2 Driver, Labourer, and Forklift Driver.
Doric House, 128-132 Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 6AB
Tagged Resources is an industry expert that aids a diverse client group in meeting their staffing needs. These include Beauty, Fashion, FMCG, Homeware, and Textile sectors across the UK. Founded in 2010, they have been placing professionals in a wide variety of vacancies at all levels, such as Designers, Merchandisers, Technologists, and Quality Managers. Tagged Resources has teams based in the North, South, and Midlands.
Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3QL
ADS specialises in the Manufacturing, Industrial, Driving, and Commercial sectors. ADS have worked with clients such as GreatStar, Nutriment Raw, Comensura, CSS Recycling, Norma Group, and more. They have been in operation for 21 years and have placed more than 12,000 candidates. They are based in Southampton and are members of the Association of Labour Providers.
107 East Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3HH
Abbey Personnel Services recruits for both temporary and permanent roles including short term, ad-hoc cover, as well as high volume on-site managed contracts for the Finance, Administration, Customer Service, Food & Drink, Industrial, and Manufacturing sector. They are licenced by the Gangmaster Licencing Authority and members of the REC and Association of Labour Providers. Abbey Personel Services was founded in 1999 and is based in North Yorkshire.
The Goods Yard, Ousegate, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8BL
Platinum Personnel has a combined experience of more than 40 years in providing staffing solutions for Logistics, Industrial, Technical, and Office jobs across the Midlands. The firm operates 24/7 and they place and retain over 1500 workers each week. They typically place permanent and temporary staff for assignments including HGV 1 Driver, Warehouse Operative, 7.5T Driver, Industrial Cleaner, and Quality Assurance Manager.
55 New Street, Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3QY
Nine Twenty is a recruitment firm founded in 2004 and based in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. The agency specialises in recruiting for the following sectors: Technology, Digital & Creative, Engineering & Manufacturing. They offer solutions for positions like Distribution Manager, Systems Engineer, IT Manager, Material Handler, Head of Creative, Internal Auditor, SEO Specialist, Social Media Manager, and more.
182 Bath Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G2 4HG
Toolmakers are highly skilled specialists in making instruments to be used by engineers who craft a variety of products. They produce apparatus such as moulds, dies and jigs and work with composite materials and metals. As well as practical work, being a staff toolmaker involves using computer programs in manufacturing and design, while modern-day technology demands tools be created to be controlled by computers.
Recruitment agencies searching for ideal candidates in this expert sector usually advertise roles that involve working about 40 hours a week, with night shifts, weekend work and overtime the norm. Employment stations are usually workshops or factories, where staff are required to wear safety attire.
Workers can expect to earn about £15,000 at the beginning of their careers, rising to about £24,000 for experienced toolmakers and £35,000 for senior positions. Entry into the field can be gained via apprenticeship schemes, for which good GCSEs in technology, maths, science and English are desired. Other qualifications can be obtained which are relevant to the job, including BTECs in engineering and manufacturing or City & Guilds equivalents. Employers may offer on-the-job training for staff members to achieve NVQs in the relevant area.
Toolmakers should be proficient in reading engineering drawings, have a good knowledge of materials and competencies in precision, concentration and practical abilities.