Engineering Recruitment

Over 15,000 industrial roles filled

Every client gets a tailored, tech-driven hiring experience.

Daniel Parry

Managing Director

Driving success in engineering

Finding the right engineering talent is challenging. With a high demand for skills and the sector already predicted to grow faster than any other sector between now and 2030, the competition for top-tier professionals is set to be fierce, something which can often lead to prolonged vacancies and stalled projects.

This is why our engineering recruitment consultants have a dynamic and client-focused approach to help you find the right candidates at the right time and support your hiring goals. We provide a complete end-to-end management for your engineering recruitment. From initial sourcing and rigorous checks to payroll and induction, we handle every detail with precision. We believe in a tailored approach, aligning precisely with your project’s goals to deliver reliable talent exactly when and where you need them.

Whether you are scaling production, driving innovation or wanting to improve operational efficiency, we’ll help you achieve success.

Tailored Recruitment Services For The Engineering Sector

Our engineering recruitment services are designed to simplify hiring, whilst also reducing time and administrative burdens. Engineering is a fast-paced sector, yet we can identify and match you with skilled candidates, addressing your needs swiftly whilst still maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism.

With hands-on experience in placing engineering professionals in the right role, we can match your business with the right skills, from junior and entry-level engineers to engineering managers and operations directors.

We take a customer-first approach to deliver an exceptional engineering recruitment service that is insight and data-led, eliminating traditional issues and navigating the recruitment landscape for you, leaving you free to focus on your business.

A Solution For Every Engineering Sector

Civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering and advanced manufacturing are all in high demand in the job market.

This is why we’re reinventing recruitment with innovation. We actively implement cutting-edge technology in our transparent and efficient hiring process, from AI tools to geofenced tracking, to meet these demands and support the expansion of your business. Our team will ensure you secure the specialist talent needed to drive growth across these competitive sub-sectors.

We’ll also take all the time needed to understand your business, culture and specific hiring requirements. Whether you’re an SME or a large corporation, we’ll find not only the right skillset, but also professionals who align with your company’s culture and values.

After all, downtime in engineering is costly. This is why we provide a fast and efficient recruitment turnaround, which is transparent and streamlined.

How it works

Discovery

We take the time to understand your business, culture, and specific hiring requirements.

Proposal

We present a tailored recruitment solution that aligns with your goals.

Agreement

We finalise the plan, ensuring both parties are fully aligned and committed.

Implementation

Our team handles every detail, from sourcing candidates to setting up compliance and technology.

Delivery

We execute the plan, ensuring smooth onboarding and implementation to meet your recruitment goals.

Partnership

We continue to handle your recruitment solution, dealing with personnel and all requirements as they happen.

Why Links Recruitment?

Dynamic, tech-driven, and client-focused approach

Transparent and trackable recruitment processes

Innovative technology with AI advancements

Temporary, Permanent & Onsite recruitment experts

Proven track record with 250+ happy clients

End-to-end management, from hiring to payroll

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should Our Company Use A Specialist Engineering Agency Instead Of An In-House Team?

As specialists in engineering recruitment, we’ll be able to offer niche expertise and access a vast talent pool, saving your team the significant time and resources involved in sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates.

Our team understand the specific technical requirements for roles like Civil, Electrical or Manufacturing engineers, and we can support you in growing your recruitment efforts in line with your business needs and project requirements.

We’ll also provide an unbiased viewpoint on the suitability of a candidate to help avoid internal biases.

What Types Of Engineering Roles Do We Specialise In?

We can offer support in recruitment for civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and chemical engineering. We also understand that each field will focus on different aspects of engineering and will have different requirements, which is why we’ll work to actively understand the needs of your business and the role at hand.

How Do You Source Candidates That We Haven’t Been Able To Find Ourselves?

Our ability to source candidates that your in-house team comes down to a variety of reasons. We can firstly tap into a large network of engineering talent, and our recruiters actively seek out and connect with professionals, allowing us to pre-vet specialists and match them with our clients’ engineering roles quickly and efficiently.

Powered by SearchX, our team can also start proactively headhunting for suitable candidates. This includes targeted candidate searches, CV matching and in-depth interviews, so our team can shortlist the candidates with the project experience and technical skills you are looking for.

Can You Help Me Hire For A Specialist Role?

Absolutely, finding talent for highly specialised roles is our expertise. Whether you’re looking for quantity surveyors, planners or BIM/CAD managers, we can help. Through proactive headhunting and leveraging our extensive network, we can successfully identify candidates with specialised skills required for even the most difficult-to-fill roles.

How Do You Assess A Candidate’s Familiarity With Industry-Specific Software?

We’ll conduct targeted candidate searches and rigorous CV checks to ensure your candidates are familiar with key industry-specific software. We’ll also carry out in-depth interviews and skillset checks to shortlist the most suitable candidates.

How Often Should I Expect Updates On My Recruitment Process?

As a team, we prioritise communication, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, whilst making the hiring process transparent and efficient. We’ll keep you up to date with transparent and open communication.

What Is Your Success Rate In Permanent Placements?

We follow a rigorous process that goes beyond skill matching. We will ensure that candidates are a perfect fit for your engineering specifications, project demands and team environment. Thanks to our meticulous approach, we offer a high level of service, maintaining a 95% success rate in meeting client starter deadlines.