Engineering & Technical
Introduction
The Engineering & Technical team is dedicated to providing expert recruitment solutions to the UK’s diverse manufacturing landscape. With specialist market knowledge, unparalleled technical expertise and deep networks in defined vertical markets, we consistently defy expectations to reduce the time to hire with guaranteed quality. Take a look at our case studies to learn more about how we’ve helped others like you.
We specialise in:
Maintenance Engineering
Quality and Health & Safety
Design – Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics
Skilled Production
Process, Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Procurement & Supply Chain
Production & Operations Management
For a confidential conversation about your next career move, or if you’re looking for talented professionals to join your team, speak to Phil Pitman, Yolk Engineering's Director.
"I’m proud to lead Yolk’s Engineering & Technical operation, a team of experienced recruiters providing expertise in dedicated vertical markets to deliver a quality-driven recruitment service to the clients and candidates we support. Have a look at our Case Studies and Testimonials to see why we repeatedly become the first-choice recruitment partner for our customers."
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Latest Jobs in Engineering & Technical
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Production Manager
Salisbury
Production Manager Salisbury £42,000 Yolk Recruitment are managing an exciting new opportunity for someone with a background in Production Management in Food for a new opportunity with a leading Food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience as a production manager who has a passion to develop and support the team while working hands on to support engineers and team members within the production line. This is what you will be doing Lead and manage daily factory production to ensure output is delivered on time. Motivate, train, and develop production teams, promoting a positive culture, completing performance reviews, and managing discipline where required. Ensure all staff comply with food safety, GMP, hygiene and H&S requirements. Oversee quality procedures, documentation, and traceability, investigating and resolving non-conformances and ensuring standards are consistently met. Drive continuous improvement, using production data to identify efficiencies in labour, materials, and processes, and supporting effective implementation. Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, and H&S teams to resolve machinery issues, close out near misses/accidents, and support site performance objectives. This is the experience you will bring to the role Excellent inter-personal and people management skills. Understanding of technical and quality aspects of food production. Hands on Machine Knowledge for when working with engineers to resolve issues. This is what you will get in return 25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays Company Pension Free car parking Are you up to the challenge? If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Mechanical Fitter (Nights)
Cardiff
📌 Mechanical Fitter (Night Shift) 📍 Cardiff 💰 £40,000 What You Will Do Yolk Recruitment are supporting a busy environment that relies on keeping production running smoothly. Your work will focus on maintaining, fault finding and repairing machinery across packing and bagging lines. This is a hands on mechanical role where you will be the go to person on nights, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and consistently performing. You will work a 40 hour week across permanent nights, with an eight hour fully paid shift structure. You will play a key part in reducing downtime, improving machine reliability and keeping output on track while the site runs at reduced staffing levels overnight. What You Will Bring Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment Confidence working independently on shift Good understanding of packing, bagging or similar production machinery Ability to fault find, diagnose issues and carry out repairs efficiently A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement Clear communication skills and a calm, methodical way of working Why You Should Apply This is an opportunity to take ownership of the night shift and make a real impact on the performance of a fast moving production site. You will join a collaborative team that values reliability and expertise and you will work in an environment where your decisions directly influence output and efficiency. Permanent nights also offer long term stability for engineers who prefer this shift pattern and you will be joining a site committed to improving working conditions and investing in its maintenance function. Ready to Apply? Contact Andy Jones to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you are perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme, just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we cannot always guarantee it. If you have not heard back within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Workshop Team Leader
Neath Port Talbot
Workshop Team Leader - Prep & Paint Yolk Recruitment are supporting the recruitment of a Prep & Paint Team Leader to manage preparation, painting, and post-paint assembly within a busy manufacturing environment. This role will take responsibility for production flow, quality, safety, and team leadership across the paint and prep areas. You'll play a key role in ensuring painted units are delivered right first time, supporting downstream assembly while maintaining high quality and safety standards. This role suits an experienced leader from a paint, prep, or finishing background. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the prep and paint team to meet daily production targets. Plan and prioritise prep and paint activities to maximise throughput and minimise delays. Run daily start-of-shift briefings covering safety, quality, and production plans. Ensure all pre- and post-paint quality checks are completed and recorded. Manage paint and consumable stock levels, escalating shortages early. Coordinate paint schedules with production requirements to ensure parts are available on time. Maintain paint booths, equipment, and stores to required standards. Take ownership of factory standards including housekeeping, 5S, and material storage. Coach and develop your team, supporting training and cross-skilling. Drive continuous improvement by reducing rework and improving paint quality. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and environmental procedures. Work closely with other team leaders to ensure smooth handovers between departments. This is what you'll need: Experience in a prep, paint, or finishing environment. Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role. Strong focus on quality, safety, and organisation. Confident managing people and daily production demands. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Training and development opportunities. Stable role within a long-established manufacturing business. Overtime availability. If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Warehouse Operative
Cardiff
Warehouse Operative - Days or 2 shift Cardiff outskirts £25850 Days / £28440 2 Shift Yolk Recruitment is exclusively working with this well-established manufacturing business as they grow their Warehouse team, with multiple permanent opportunities on either Days (8-4, 12.45 Fri) or 2 Shift (6-2, 11-7, rotating weeks). You'll need experience in Warehouse operations within manufacturing, and ideally previous counterbalance forklift experience, with in house licenses provided here. You'll need to be physically fit in this active role, always on your feet and at times lifting up to 24kg, and there's a lot to learn in a business that produces a wide range of products, but training will be provided as needed. This business is an engineering and manufacturing powerhouse, with long term contracts secured for the next 20 years providing clear security and stability. You'll join a close knit, welcoming team in and there'll be plenty to learn as you continue to develop your career here. This is what you'll be doing: Checking the accuracy of goods in and putting away with the correct documents Picking from stock locations using barcode gun Packing items using the standard operating procedures and barcode gun Packing to a high standard to ensure safe delivery to the customer Able to follow SOPs to ensure the standard of packaging is always to customer requirements Performing perpetual inventory counts as required to meet annual count targets Attention to detail paid on all tasks encountered with a right first time attitude Keeping all areas of the warehouse and yard clean and tidy Awareness of quality and the impact on customer service, highlighting any issues in a timely manner This is what you'll need Warehouse experience in manufacturing Counterbalance forklift experience is highly advantageous Experience of barcode scanner systems Strong attention to detail / accuracy Good communication skills Are you up to the challenge? If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Warehouse Operative role apply now. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Maintenance Fitter
Swansea
📌 Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) 📍 Swansea Area 💰 £36,000 to £38,000 What You'll Do: You will join a long established heavy manufacturing environment as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter within the mixing department. This is a hands on role supporting a smooth succession process as the current fitter approaches retirement. The position is ideal for someone confident working with industrial machinery and the mechanical systems found in heavy industry. You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring mechanical reliability and keeping production running safely and efficiently. The environment involves a variety of large scale equipment, making it a great fit for someone with experience in heavy, metals or melting industries. Your role will involve: Mechanical fitting, servicing and repair across plant equipment Working on hydraulics, pneumatics, motors and mechanical assemblies Supporting planned and reactive maintenance tasks Fault finding to minimise downtime Maintaining safe working practices and contributing to continuous improvement What You'll Bring: Background as a mechanical fitter within manufacturing Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics Knowledge of motors, couplings and industrial mechanical systems Experience in heavy industry such as metals, melting or foundry settings Ability to work independently with a proactive and problem solving mindset Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safe work practices Why You Should Apply: Salary of £36,000 to £38,000 depending on experience Shift premium applied on top of base salary Quarterly bonus scheme recently introduced A planned handover period to support successful onboarding Opportunity to join a secure and established manufacturing business Varied mechanical work in a specialist industrial environment Ready to Apply? Contact Jacob Purcell to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard back within 7 days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Compliance Investigator
Oxfordshire
Compliance Investigator - Oxford - 6 months + - Immediate start - £24.05 per hour Are you a competent and contentious Compliance Investigator who wants to bring their skills to a new role? If so this could be for you. My client is in need of a specialist Compliance Investigator with proven experience in investigations within an aviation maintenance environment. If you are an experienced investigator this could be the perfect opportunity. What you'll be doing: Conduct thorough investigations into compliance-related incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns. Support regulatory audits and coordinate responses to findings, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance procedures and operational efficiency. Maintain investigation records and ensure continuous tracking of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Utilise Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies , such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis , to determine underlying issues. What you will bring to the role Experience in conducting audits and inspections within a maintenance organisation. Proven experience in compliance investigations within an aviation maintenance organisation, or aerospace environment . Proficiency in compliance monitoring tools, quality management systems (QMS), and data analysis software . Security Clearance (SC) or ability to obtain it. What you will get in return: £24.05 per hour 37.5 hour working week Hybrid working environment Strong potential of extension If you are an experienced Compliance Investigator with the appropriate qualifications please e-mail: to express your interest. This is a great opportunity to work for an established company and to use your knowledge and use your insight.
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EHS Coordinator
Pontypool
EHS Coordinator £33,000 Yolk Recruitment are supporting the search for a hands-on, site-based Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of health, safety, and environmental standards on a busy manufacturing site and make a real impact across all levels of the business. You will work closely with operational teams, leading risk assessments, investigations, and compliance initiatives to ensure the site remains safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible. This role sits within a small, collaborative EHS team and offers full autonomy to work directly with operational teams, manage safety and environmental initiatives, and support continuous improvement across the site. The position is suitable for EHS professionals with existing experience or those looking to develop and grow their career within manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Conduct regular shop floor walks, morning inspections, and operations team meetings to identify and manage EHS risks. Lead risk assessments for machinery, processes, and activities, including recommending control measures. Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions. Deliver EHS training such as site inductions, manual handling, working at height, and company procedures. Manage and update EHS documentation, procedures, and reporting systems. Support environmental management activities including waste management, minimisation, and compliance with site permits. Liaise with contractors to ensure EHS compliance and challenge unsafe practices where needed. Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits and inspections. Support continuous improvement initiatives, providing insights from EHS observations. This is what you'll need: NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards. Experience or competence in incident investigation and root cause analysis. Strong communication skills. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Career progression opportunities. Healthcare cash plan. Early finish on Friday's.
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Maintenance Engineer
Bridgend
Sewing Machine Engineer (Days, 4 day week) Bridgend Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well‑established and growing manufacturing organisation in Bridgend as they look to bring a dedicated Sewing Machine Engineer into their operation. Working within a highly specialised production environment, the business manufactures premium, technically‑engineered textile products used globally across defence and aerospace applications. As part of continued investment in equipment and capability, they are seeking a skilled engineer with hands‑on experience maintaining, repairing, and optimising industrial sewing machinery. Position Overview: As a Sewing Machine Engineer working Monday to Thursday on days, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and performance of their sewing equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys precision mechanics, thrives in a hands‑on environment, and values a stable four‑day working week. If you have strong technical expertise in sewing machine maintenance or similar fine mechanical equipment, this could be an ideal next step. This is what you'll be doing: Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of industrial sewing machines and production equipment. Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime. Performing machine timing, tensioning, stitch adjustments, part replacements, and full mechanical rebuilds. Ensuring all sewing equipment operates to high accuracy and quality standards. Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance. Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure seamless workflow. Complying with strict health & safety requirements and site procedures. The experience you'll bring to the team: Previous experience as a Sewing Machine Engineer or within a similar precision mechanical environment. Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills (electrical experience beneficial). Hands‑on experience maintaining industrial sewing machines (essential or highly desirable). A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail. Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent). Ability to work independently within a small, highly skilled team. Willingness to work a Monday-Thursday days pattern. And this is what you'll get in return: A salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience. A stable four‑day working week - enjoy long weekends every week. A friendly, supportive, and technically skilled working environment. Long‑term career stability with ongoing training and development. Exposure to specialist machinery and precision engineering techniques. A comprehensive employee benefits package. Free on‑site parking. Are you up to the challenge? If you're what we're looking for, please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter Andy Jones. Apply with your CV, and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit for the role. We also offer a referral scheme, so if you know someone suitable, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: While we aim to contact all applicants, the volume of applications means this isn't always possible. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have not been successful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Haverfordwest
Instrumentation & Control Engineer Haverfordwest Salary: Negotiable Yolk Recruitment is excited to be supporting a highly reputable and rapidly growing food manufacturing organisation in Haverfordwest, Wales. Following significant multimillion‑pound investment into new processing lines, automation upgrades, and enhanced control systems, they are now seeking an Instrumentation & Control Engineer to strengthen their engineering function and enhance automation performance across the site. Operating within a modern, fast‑paced production environment supplying major UK retailers, the company continues to invest heavily in its people, processes, and technology. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking business at a time of continued expansion. Position Overview: As an Instrumentation & Control Engineer, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimising the site's automation and control systems. You will support new equipment integration, enhance the reliability of automated processes, and ensure the smooth running of production through strong fault‑finding and engineering expertise. If you are passionate about automation, instrumentation, and problem‑solving within a manufacturing environment, this could be the ideal next step in your career. This is what you'll be doing. Maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and control systems. Enhancing OEE and reducing downtime through improved automation performance. Diagnosing and resolving electrical, control, and instrumentation issues in a highly automated facility. Supporting commissioning and integration of new processing lines and automation upgrades. Using data analysis to identify performance gaps and implement effective engineering solutions. Ensuring all engineering activities meet strict health & safety and food‑industry compliance standards. Working collaboratively with production, engineering, and quality teams to support operational excellence. The experience you'll bring to the team. Previous experience in automation, instrumentation, controls, or engineering within a manufacturing or food production environment. Strong fault‑finding ability across PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, and electrical control systems. Experience analysing engineering data and implementing technical improvements. Recognised engineering qualifications (Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation, or equivalent). Ability to work proactively and deliver results in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. And this is what you'll get in return. Competitive salary dependent on experience. Opportunity to work within a highly automated, investment‑driven manufacturing facility. Genuine career development and progression opportunities. A supportive and collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to continuous site investment and new technologies. Employee benefits package. On‑site parking. Are you up to the challenge? Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Jacob. Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also offer a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be a great fit, please let us know. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Maintenance Engineer
Haverfordwest
Multiskilled Engineer (4 on 4 off) Haverfordwest, Wales Salary: £45,000 Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent a leading organisation in Haverfordwest, Wales, in their search for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer. Operating as part of a wider group, the company is a key player in the food production sector, supplying high-quality products to major retailers and food service providers. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in its people, processes, and technology to maintain its position as an industry leader. After significant investment in 2025 they are keen to employ a multiskilled Engineer to join their team with an opportunity to develop into a shift leader. Position Overview: As a Maintenance Engineer working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, you will be a crucial part of our client's operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of equipment, ensuring the smooth running of production processes, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the facility. If you're a skilled engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this is your opportunity. This is what you'll be doing. Conducting both planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure the smooth running of production lines Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and food industry regulations Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes and enhancing efficiency Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation The experience you'll bring to the team. Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing or food production environment Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repair skills A proactive and problem-solving approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent) Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced setting Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. And this is what you'll get in return. Salary of up to £45,000 dependent on experience. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment. Career development and progression opportunities. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Employee benefits package. On-site parking. Are you up to the challenge? Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Health & Safety Manager
Swansea
Health & Safety Manager Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business to hire a hands-on Health and Safety Manager who will take full ownership of health and safety across multiple sites. You'll be directly responsible for driving compliance, managing risk, upskilling supervisors, and ensuring safe working practices are embedded throughout the workforce. You'll also lead site inspections, review policies, and work closely with operational teams to create a strong safety culture. This role offers the chance to make a visible difference every day, improving processes and protecting staff while shaping the future of health and safety across the business. It's perfect for someone ready to step into their first managerial position or an experienced manager looking for a hands-on, impactful leadership opportunity. Key responsibilities: Oversee health and safety standards across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies. Lead workforce training and development, coaching supervisors and team members on safe working practices, PPE usage, and risk awareness. Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement improvements. Develop, review, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and reporting systems. Collaborate with management and external consultants to maintain ISO and quality management systems, preparing for audits and inspections. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, providing recommendations to prevent recurrence. Promote a proactive safety culture, engaging with employees to encourage compliance and continuous improvement. This is what you'll need: Experience working within a H&S role. NEBOSH qualified. Strong communication and leadership skills. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Wellbeing programme. Life insurance.
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Yate
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer North Bristol Monday to Friday, Days £45,000 basic, rising to £50,000 after 3 months Overtime available | Strong pension | Excellent benefits We're working with a well-established leading client within heavy industry. The site is well invested, safety-led, and offers long-term stability with genuine development opportunities for engineers. This is a days-based mechanical maintenance role within a heavy industrial environment, working on plant and automated systems. The role You'll be responsible for planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical equipment, including gearboxes, motors, couplings, conveyors, and associated plant. The role involves fault finding, safe isolation, and close collaboration with operations to minimise downtime and keep equipment running safely and efficiently. You'll also complete maintenance documentation using a CMMS and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the site. What they're looking for NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Time-served or apprenticeship-trained background preferred Ideally experience working in heavy industry Comfortable working in a safety-critical environment Willing to learn and develop additional technical skills What's on offer £45,000 basic salary Salary rising to £50,000 within the first 3 months following training Paid overtime available 8% employer pension contribution 25 days holiday plus bank holidays On-site gym and healthcare facilities Subsidised canteen Strong sickness and long-service benefits This role would suit a mechanically biased engineer looking for a stable, days-based position, exposure to large-scale industrial machinery, and long-term career security with a well-established employer. If you'd like to find out more or have a confidential conversation, get in touch.
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Business Development Manager
Cardiff
Business Development Manager - Electrical Manufacturing Location: [ Field-based] Salary: Competitive, DOE + bonus Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid/Flexible working available Sector: Electrical Manufacturing We are recruiting for a growing electrical manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and long-term customer relationships. Driven by innovation and a practical, solutions-led mindset, the business continues to expand its market presence and invest in its people. This is a great opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join at an exciting stage of growth, playing a key role in identifying new opportunities, strengthening partnerships, and helping shape the commercial future of the company. You'll be given autonomy, trust, and the backing of a knowledgeable internal team that genuinely supports sales success. This Is What You'll Be Doing As Business Development Manager, you'll be focused on developing new business while building sustainable, value-led relationships across the electrical sector. Identifying and developing new business opportunities across target markets, using a proactive and strategic approach to build a healthy sales pipeline Building strong, long-term relationships with customers, distributors, contractors, and other key stakeholders, positioning the company as a trusted partner rather than just a supplier Managing the sales process from initial engagement through to negotiation and close, working closely with internal technical and operational teams to deliver the right solutions Monitoring market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity to help inform commercial strategy and identify areas for growth This Is What You'll Bring to the Team As Business Development Manager, you'll bring energy, commercial awareness, and a relationship-focused approach to sales. Experience in a business development, sales, or commercial role, ideally within a technical, manufacturing, or electrical environment Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage at different levels A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to manage your own time and priorities Commercial awareness and a willingness to learn, adapt, and grow with the business This Is What You'll Get in Return In return, you'll be joining a business that values its people and rewards contribution. Competitive salary with performance-related bonus Flexible and hybrid working options Generous holiday allowance Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and progression Apply now for more information.
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Engineering and Facilities Manager
Bristol
Facilities Manager Days (Monday to Friday) Up to £65,000 Maximum salary Yate, Bristol Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who enjoys running large building services estates within an industrial setting? Do you like owning compliance, leading people, and being trusted to keep a large operational environment running safely and smoothly? Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established organisation with the appointment of a Facilities Manager to take ownership of hard services across a sizeable estate. This is a senior role with genuine responsibility, visibility, and long-term stability. This opportunity would suit someone with a strong background in building services, compliance, and contractor control, who is comfortable working in a regulated, safety-critical environment with a background in engineering, manufacturing, or distribution related environments. This is what you'll be doing You'll be responsible for the management of building infrastructure across the estate, ensuring buildings remain compliant, safe, and fit for purpose. Key responsibilities include: Taking ownership of hard facilities, including electrical, mechanical, water, and fixed building services. Leading and coordinating the internal facilities and building services function. Managing planned and reactive maintenance activity to support operational continuity. Ensuring statutory compliance across areas such as water hygiene, asbestos, electrical safety, and general building compliance. Carrying out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments across buildings and operational areas. Ensuring safe systems of work are in place, including RAMS and permit processes where required. Managing external contractors, including induction, supervision, and performance monitoring. Maintaining accurate asset, maintenance, and compliance records using CAFM systems. Managing facilities budgets, controlling spend, and forecasting maintenance costs. Delivering small to medium facilities and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion. Acting as the main point of contact for facilities-related matters across the site. Investigating incidents or non-compliances and implementing corrective actions. Working closely with operational teams to plan work and minimise disruption. Supporting continuous improvement across safety, compliance, and asset management. What we're looking for Proven experience in a hard FM or facilities management role within an industrial environment. Strong understanding of building services and statutory compliance requirements. Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes, and facilities budgets. Confident working in operational environments where safety and uptime are critical. Familiarity with CAFM systems and compliance documentation. A recognised technical or facilities-related qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent). Health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH (desirable). And this is what you'll get in return A senior facilities role with real ownership and autonomy Long-term stability within a well-established organisation Exposure to a large, complex estate with varied assets Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to shape how facilities and compliance are managed long term Are you up to the challenge? Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter Liam Reid. Apply with your CV and feel free to include a short covering note outlining your experience. We also operate a referral scheme, so if you know someone suitable, please do get in touch. Please note: due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.
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Welder
Porthcawl
Welder (TIG/MAG/FCAW/SAW) Yolk Recruitment is supporting the hire of experienced TIG, MAG, FCAW, and SAW Welders for a leading engineering business. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to work on precision fabricated equipment using advanced welding techniques across a range of alloys. You'll join a skilled team where high standards, technical expertise, and attention to detail are valued, working a Monday-Friday, 39-hour week with an early finish on Fridays. Key responsibilities: Perform high-quality TIG, MAG/FCAW, and SAW welds on mild steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys. Follow Weld Procedure Specifications accurately. Operate factory equipment such as rotators, manipulators, and cranes safely. Interpret and work from fabrication drawings with precision. Deliver welding tasks to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. Proactively contribute to a positive team environment and continuous improvement initiatives. This is what you'll need: Experienced coded welder, ideally with TIG, MAG/FCAW, and SAW experience. Stick/MMA welding is a bonus. Previous experience in highly regulated industries is advantageous. Able to work safely and confidently with factory machinery. Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and understand technical drawings. Committed to producing high-quality work and maintaining a safe working environment. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Early finish on Friday's. Private healthcare. Training and development opportunities.
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CNC Setter/Operator
Plymouth
CNC Setter/Operator - 2 shift M-F Plymouth £33,500 - £34,700 Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business as they continue to grow. With a strong history of secure long term contracts the business has offered security and the opportunity to develop in a well run, world class operation, manufacturing high quality components. Turning and milling skills can be utilised and you'll have opportunity to learn and exercise both, with opportunities to develop skills and experience with new machinery and machining techniques. Overtime is available and the business offers a well-developed benefits package. This is a shift role, working a 2 shift pattern, rotating weeks of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, with opportunities for other shift patterns available in the future. This is what you'll be doing as CNC Setter/Operator Setting and operating CNC lathes and mills Carry out first off inspection of components Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Carry out routine machinery checks Working according to health and safety procedures The experience you'll need in this CNC Setter/Operator role: Previous experience setting/operating CNC lathes or mills is essential Apprenticeship is advantageous but not essential. Experience using measuring equipment - vernier calliper, micrometer, gauges etc And this is what you'll get in return Annual pay review 25 days + bank holidays 13% pension Life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Company sick pay policy Flexible benefits package Employee assistance program Training and development Proven progression opportunities Are you up to the challenge? If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this CNC Setter/Operator role apply now! *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Contract Mechanical Shift Engineer
Swansea
Contract Mechanical Shift Engineer South Wales, Inside IR35 - 6 months, Continental Shifts Rate on application Yolk Recruitment have new opportunities for contract Mechanical Shift Engineers with a world leading fast moving consumer goods manufacturer, available immediately. You'll support with maintenance activities across the site, carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance activities and project work. You'll need: Time served apprenticeship Experience in FMCG Mechanical / strong mechanical bias Practical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gears, bearings, couplings, pulleys, shafts and chains in a fast moving environment. If you're looking for a great long term contract and can deliver on this work, apply now! *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*
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HGV Mechanic
Bridgend
📌 Mechanical Fitter (HGV and Specialist Plant) 📍 Bridgend Yolk Recruitment are working with a well established business in the Bridgend area to recruit a Mechanical Fitter to look after a fleet of heavy and light commercial vehicles fitted with specialist equipment. This is a workshop based role where you will service, maintain and repair both the HGV chassis and the bespoke plant and hydraulic systems mounted to the vehicles. You will be carrying out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and fault finding on engines, gearboxes, clutches and associated components, as well as diagnosing and repairing issues with hydraulic and mechanical systems on the specialist equipment. You will also support the upkeep of smaller units carried on vans and ensure vehicles are kept reliable for daily, high mileage use. Working hours are typically 7.00 to 16.30 or 17.00, Monday to Friday, based on a 45 hour week. Call outs are rare and considered on a case by case basis. What You'll Bring: Strong background as a mechanically biased fitter or HGV technician with hands on plant or hydraulic experience Proven experience working on HGVs and / or commercial vehicles, including servicing and repair of engines and transmissions Ability to fault find on bespoke equipment where practical problem solving is often needed Confidence working on hydraulic systems, pumps, valves and pipework on specialist vehicle mounted equipment A self driven, reliable and organised approach with a focus on quality and safety Full UK driving licence CSCS card is beneficial but not essential, as this can be funded if required Why You Should Apply: This is a great opportunity to join a stable business that invests in its fleet and values well maintained, reliable vehicles. You will enjoy variety in your day, working with a mix of heavy and light vehicles fitted with specialist equipment, and you will have the scope to broaden your skills across both mechanical and hydraulic systems. The salary is £39,000 to £48,000 per year based on a 45 hour week, with the level reviewed in line with your skills and capability once you are established in the role. Weekend work is rare and paid at the basic rate. Holiday entitlement is 20 to 21 days plus bank holidays, and you will be part of a friendly, supportive team with access to a van for business use where required. Ready to Apply? Contact Andy Jones to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
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Production Manager
Llantrisant
Production Manager Up to £40,000 Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading food manufacturing business with the recruitment of an experienced Production Shift Manager to work a rotating morning and afternoon shift pattern. This role is responsible for leading a production shift, ensuring people, processes and equipment are aligned to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality output. You will play a key role in driving day-to-day operational performance while embedding strong standards across safety, quality and service. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a production shift and drive performance across people, safety, quality and output. Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of shift performance, ensuring production plans are achieved safely, on time and to specification Lead, coach and develop production teams, managing performance, attendance, discipline and training requirements Champion health & safety as the number one priority, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and legal standards Drive a strong safety culture, investigating incidents, near misses and unsafe practices Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and hygiene, ensuring audit-ready conditions at all times Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs including OEE, downtime, waste, yields, giveaway and labour efficiency Manage labour costs, productivity and agency usage against agreed budgets Oversee material flow and critical production areas to ensure uninterrupted operations Identify, escalate and resolve operational, quality or equipment issues in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams Drive waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across the shift Ensure accurate completion of production, quality and performance records Communicate effectively across shifts and departments, completing clear handovers and daily shift reports Support customer service targets, taking corrective action where service risks arise This is what you'll need: Strong leaderships skills. Experience working within a similar role. Excellent communication skills. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Career development and training opportunities.
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Bristol
Electrical Maintenance Engineer £50,000 Continental Shift Pattern Bristol Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent a leading organisation in Bristol, in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Operating as part of a wider group, the company is a key player in the area. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in its people, processes, and technology to maintain its position as an industry leader. After significant investment in 2024 & 2025, they are keen to employ several Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join their team. Position Overview: As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be a crucial part of our client's operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of equipment, ensuring the smooth running of production processes, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the facility. If you're a skilled engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this is your opportunity. This is what you'll be doing: Conducting both planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure the smooth running of production lines Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and food industry regulations Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes and enhancing efficiency Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation The experience you'll bring to the team: Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within a fast-paced manufacturing or food production environment Strong electrical fault-finding and repair skills A proactive and problem-solving approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure Recognised Electrical Engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent) Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced setting And this is what you'll get in return: * A salary of circa £50,000, weekly pay, and regular overtime opportunities Are you up to the challenge? Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Harry Williams. Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme, so if you know of someone who would be great for the role, please get in touch. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Testimonials
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Thank you to Rhys for helping me with our recent Technical recruitment. Rhys has been a pleasure to work with and consistently worked in a professional, proactive, and positive manner. I would recommend Rhys to anyone who needs help with their recruitment needs.
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Rhys not only kept communications and arrangements clear, but did so with an incredibly supportive and caring attitude that I have not experienced when dealing with other recruitment agencies in the past. Rhys was there at every step with information and support, doing everything to make sure the process was smooth and as stress free as possible. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Yolk recruitment and would gladly work with Yolk again.
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When I first spoke with Phil the feeling was completely different, and after an in-depth chat about my past experience and what I wanted from my next role, we immediately put together a plan. His extensive knowledge of employers in the region and the nuances of their hiring processes was of great help to my search and taught me a lot.
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After finding myself in a position looking for a new role, I began getting calls from countless other agencies who often half-heartedly tried to sell me a job outside of where I was looking geographically, and some of the time the job itself didn’t even exist. My experience working with Phil and Yolk Recruitment has been the opposite and it was professional, friendly and crucial to advancing my career to where it is today.
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I want to thank Yolk Recruitment for securing me an Engineering role! They've given maximum effort in preparing me for the interview and also keeping me up to date at all times. They have been very helpful and supportive and also managed to arrange for me a week off between employments! Andy Jones has also been very supportive and helpful.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Andy for his tremendous help and encouragement to me in finding a new position due to my relocation to Wales. He took so much time and effort to find the correct position and showed great patience and care to me personally. It felt like I was dealing with my best friend. He showed true professionalism and encouragement throughout the whole process.
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I've completed my first week in my new company and would like to say a massive thank you for helping find me this position. I am grateful for all the help you have given me in the interview process and how you were always available and your advice was always helpful. It has been a pleasure working with Yolk Recruitment and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or work with you again in the future. Thank you for everything!
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Thank you Liam for all your help and support with Engineering recruitment, your continued efforts are hugely appreciated. You’ve been a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to our paths crossing again!
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Phil is a true professional, someone who is driven and passionate about achieving the best results for his customers. Phil has always gone that extra mile and has always updated me at regular intervals, this has been reassuring especially through Covid. I can’t speak highly enough of my successful experience with Phil, someone whom I would highly recommend.
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Phil is a true credit to the recruitment industry in many ways, and is truly a 'people person' in every sense. During a difficult time in my career, Phil was of great support and comfort, even ringing me to see how I was getting on when he had nothing available. Rather than just a number, Phil made me feel valued and displayed true professionalism. A top person who receives my highest recommendation, and a credit to Yolk Recruitment!
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My experience with Harry as a recruiter has been exceptional. I couldn’t be more impressed with his approach. He is someone who understood my ambition and has gone the extra mile to help me achieve my desired career. Harry has brought professional advice at all stages of my employment and has helped open doors for my progression. I highly recommend both Harry and Yolk recruitment.
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I had a brilliant experience with Andy Jones from Yolk Engineering. Professional, informative and always quick to answer any questions. He found me a perfect match with the company I am now in.Highly recommend Yolk Engineering and thank you, Andy!
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Yolk have been instrumental in the successful delivery of Renold’s growth ambitions in 2016/2017. The quality of candidates presented to us by Yolk is far higher than we previously received from other agencies. Now I don’t even need to see the CV to arrange an interview and I can’t remember when I didn’t make an offer to someone I’ve interviewed. The team at Yolk have always filled us with the confidence that they can deliver – and they do!
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Having already worked with Phil and his team on permanent recruitment projects, it was a no-brainer to turn to Yolk when we had a need for a temporary team of Production Operatives. Relying on their recruitment knowledge and processes has been incredibly important when getting the new team recruited, on-boarded, and the financial and legal admin sorted immediately. We can’t recommend Phil and his Engineering recruitment team enough.
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I'd just like to thank you for Phil and the team at Yolk for helping me find my perfect role with such a fantastic company - the advice and guidance you have offered through this process has been second to none and I feel that your approach has been completely informed with no frills or false information in an honest and well intentioned manner with complete professional management of my expectations.
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I have worked with recruitment companies for 30 years. I can honestly say Yolk are the first recruitment company to really listen to our requirements, understand our culture change programme and rapid expansion plans and to deliver on the brief. A no nonsense, added value approach.
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From the very first phone call Harry was very friendly and easy to get along with. He laid out his plan for me clearly and put me at ease that we'd find a job fairly easily. Harry was in constant contact with any news and gave out very good advice on what to do at the interview stage. I wouldn't hesitate to use Yolk and Harry again if needed and will be recommending to friends if they are looking for work.
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Having worked closely with Yolk Recruitment on a number of recruitment assignments, I have no hesitation in recommending them for your recruitment needs. The success of Yolk Recruitment is their emphasis on building relationships with clients and developing an in depth knowledge of both the business and the candidate. We have enjoyed a personable, professional service with Yolk and envisage them being a business partner to satisfy our future r...
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Phil is a true credit to the recruitment industry in many ways, and is truly a 'people person' in every sense. During a difficult time in my career, Phil was of great support and comfort, even ringing me to see how I was getting on when he had nothing available which was definitely a first. Rather than just a number, Phil made me feel valued and eventually placed me with a fantastic company and culture. This was after receiving two separate of...
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My experience working with Yolk Recruitment has been professional, friendly and crucial to advancing my career to where it is today. After finding myself in a position looking for a new role within electronics in South Wales, I began getting calls from countless other agencies who often half-heartedly tried to sell me a job outside of where I was looking geographically, and some of the time the job itself didn’t even exist.When I first spoke w...
Key Engineering Team Contacts
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Jacob Purcell
Consultant | Maintenance Engineering
Jacob is a specialist recruiter hiring across all manufacturing and production sectors.
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Tom Davies
Consultant | Quality and Health & Safety
Tom focuses on the Quality and Health & Safety sectors across the region, with a strong network of well-established industry relationships.
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Liam Reid
Senior Principal Consultant | Maintenance Engineering
Liam is a highly experienced recruiter that specialises in Maintenance Engineering across the South West.
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Harry Williams
Senior Consultant | Maintenance Engineering
Harry’s the preferred recruiter for Mechanical, Electrical and Multiskilled Engineers across Wales, Gloucester and Bristol.
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Rhys Jones
Senior Principal Consultant | Quality and Health & Safety
Rhys specialises in Quality and H&S recruitment across the region, with an extensive network of cultivated relationships in our sectors.
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Andy Jones
Manager | Maintenance Engineering
Andy has extensive specialist knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the needs of Engineers and employers.
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Phil Pitman
Managing Director | Engineering & Technical
Phil leads our operation as well as recruiting across all Engineering & Technical specialisms and ensures we deliver a best-in-class service.
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David Jenkins
Sales Director
David identifies opportunities for Yolk to partner with clients who are undergoing growth, discovering how we can take them to the next level.
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Engineering & Technical Salary Survey 2025
Yolk Recruitment's Engineering & Technical Salary Guide for 2025 covers market research and salary benchmarks across all of our Engineering verticals. In this report, we've benchmarked the key levels of expertise for each role across South Wales & the South West.
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The Engineering & Technical Industry: Market Trends and Candidates 2025/26
Yolk's Engineering & Technical recruitment team dive into the trends shaping the recruitment of engineering professionals through 2025 and into 2026. With the industry remaining resilient, these market insights and hiring shifts are a must-read for employers.
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