Engineering Recruitment Agency Manchester
Searching for a specialist engineering recruitment agency in Manchester? You’ve found your strategic partner. This page attracts a significant volume of engineering professionals seeking their next role in the North West, continually enriching our powerful candidate pipeline.
For manufacturing and engineering firms across Greater Manchester, this provides direct access to a pre-vetted, active talent pool. Sigma Recruitment delivers expert technical recruitment services Manchester businesses need to build high-calibre teams and drive growth.
Discover how Sigma Recruitment connects Manchester’s leading manufacturing and technical companies with elite engineering talent. Leverage our exclusive candidate network to fill your vacancies with precision and speed.
Ready to Fill Your Manchester Engineering Vacancy?
Let’s discuss your specific requirements and connect you with Greater Manchester’s top engineering talent. Contact our founder, Rhys Williams, today.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Manchester
What engineering recruitment services do you offer in Manchester?
We provide a complete range of engineering recruitment services in Manchester, covering all needs from contingency hiring to executive search. Whether you require a single engineer or a full project team, our tailored packages are designed to meet your specific needs. You can learn more about our client services and our proven approach to recruitment.
Which manufacturing sectors do you cover in Manchester?
We recruit across all of Manchester’s key manufacturing and engineering sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and life sciences. Our expertise covers a wide range of industries such as Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Chemical, Electronics, Aerospace, Food Manufacturing, and FMCG. Our deep understanding of these sectors ensures we find candidates with the right specialist skills. For more detail, please visit our sectors page.
What engineering jobs do you recruit for in Manchester?
We recruit for a wide spectrum of engineering roles in Manchester, from senior management to specialist technical positions. This includes roles such as Engineering Director, Engineering Manager, Project Engineer / Engineering Project Manager, Maintenance Manager, Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer / Instrumentation Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer / R&D Engineer, Electronics Engineer / Test Engineer, Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineer / SQA Engineer, Mechanical Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer, Materials Engineer / Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, and Electrical Maintenance Technician.
What are the main challenges of recruiting engineers in Manchester?
The primary challenge is high competition for talent in a thriving market. As the UK’s most popular city for foreign direct investment outside of London, Manchester’s engineering and manufacturing sectors are booming. This creates intense competition for skilled engineers. A specialist agency like Sigma is essential to navigate this landscape and attract the best candidates before they are off the market.
Why choose Sigma as our engineering recruitment agency in Manchester?
Choose Sigma for our specialised focus, deep talent network, and our proprietary system that ensures candidates attend interviews. With nearly two decades of experience, we understand the nuances of the Manchester market. Our unique marketing strategies and rigorous screening process mean you see only the most committed and suitable candidates, saving you time and overcoming common recruitment frustrations.
Ready to discuss your engineering roles in Manchester? Book a call with Rhys today or submit your vacancy here.
How to Successfully Recruit Engineers in Manchester
A Step-by-Step Guide for Manchester-Based Hiring Managers
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Align Your Internal Team
Before starting, ensure all stakeholders agree on the role’s salary, responsibilities, and essential requirements to create a clear and consistent brief. -
Create a Compelling Information Pack
Compile a detailed pack including a job description, person specification, and company benefits. This provides candidates with all the information they need to get excited about the role. -
Write an Advert That Sells the Opportunity
Don’t just post a job description. Write an engaging advert that focuses on what’s in it for the candidate and highlights the key reasons they should apply. -
Move with Pace and Precision
The engineering job market in Manchester is highly competitive. A swift and efficient interview process is crucial to secure top talent before they accept another offer. -
Partner with a Specialist Manchester Recruiter
Engaging a specialist agency provides immediate access to extensive talent pools and deep market knowledge, saving you valuable time and resources.
Ready to build your high-performing Manchester team? Book a call with Rhys today.
About Engineering & Manufacturing in Manchester
Often called the capital of the north, Manchester is a thriving UK city with a rich history of engineering excellence dating back to the industrial revolution. The wider Manchester region is a magnet for investment, hosting a high concentration of leading engineering, manufacturing, and scientific companies.
With world-class universities like the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, the city provides a rich source of graduate talent for the manufacturing sector. Many of the UK’s largest companies, including Siemens, BAE Systems, and Rolls Royce, have a significant presence here, alongside a vibrant ecosystem of SME and start-up manufacturing firms.
Our Manchester Technical Recruitment Service Area
Sigma Recruitment proudly serves the entire Greater Manchester area, from the city centre to key industrial hubs across the region.
About Sigma Recruitment Manchester
Since our founding in 2005, Sigma Recruitment has developed an enviable reputation as one of the leading independent manufacturing and engineering recruitment agencies in Manchester and across the UK. We have successfully recruited for a wide variety of companies, from global blue-chip firms to niche high-tech start-ups.
About The Author: Rhys Williams
This guide was written by Rhys Williams, the founder and Managing Director of Sigma Recruitment. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, Rhys established Sigma in 2005 to provide a specialist, high-quality service. His hands-on approach and deep industry knowledge have helped countless businesses build their high-performing technical teams. Connect with Rhys on LinkedIn.
Ready To Hire in Manchester?
If you’re looking to recruit candidates with engineering or technical skills in the Manchester area, talk to an engineering recruiter who understands your needs.
- Call Rhys Williams: 02920 100 790
- Email: rhys@sigmarecruitment.co.uk
- Submit Your Vacancy Online
- Book a No-Obligation Call
Disclaimer: Nothing on this website is meant to imply that Sigma Recruitment Ltd has a physical recruitment agency office in Manchester; we do have access to a wide range of engineering & manufacturing talent in Manchester and are comfortable working with Manchester manufacturing and engineering companies hiring for engineering jobs in Manchester. Where we refer to Sigma Recruitment Agency and Manchester or similar, we are confirming our capacity to find engineering candidates in Manchester. Where we mention a company, it is for information purposes only and does not mean that we are working with, affiliated with or in any way connected to said company.
