The Deficit Numbers Nobody in Engineering Is Reading Yet
Government borrowing just missed forecasts again. Here's what that tends to do to the time it takes to fill a senior engineering role.
5 Reasons Why You Should Always Choose A Specialist Engineering Recruiter Over A Generalist Agency
Discover how Coburg Banks can transform your recruitment process by connecting you with top engineering talent, fostering a seamless and efficient hiring journey.
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A £100m EV Investment, and a Hiring Gap Already Open
A new EV line in Bolton needs its engineering leadership hired now, not when the machines arrive. Most manufacturers leave it too late.
Why Engineering Hiring Feels Like a Never-Ending Loop
Struggling to break free from the endless engineering hiring cycle? Discover why retention issues and poor foundations might be holding your team back.
The Experienced Engineers Walking Out of UK Manufacturing
A new workforce report shows manufacturing is losing experienced engineers fast, and no graduate scheme fixes that gap overnight.
The Engineering Manager Gap That UK Manufacturers Can No Longer Ignore
The IET's 2025 Skills Survey reveals 76% of UK engineering employers are struggling to recruit, with management-level roles hardest to fill. With 36% of the manufacturing workforce over 50, the leadership pipeline is under serious pressure. This post explores what engineering hiring managers can do about succession planning, salary benchmarking, and competing for senior talent.
Why You Get Radio Silence After First Contact
Struggling with silence after reaching out to engineering candidates? Learn how message relevance, timing, and personalisation can transform your recruitment success.
Cyber Risk Just Landed on the Factory Floor. Who Owns It?
Cyber risk has moved from the IT department to the factory floor, and it's changing what a good operations director hire actually looks like.
How to Shortlist Engineers with the Right Soft Skills
Technical skills alone aren’t enough—soft skills like communication and teamwork are essential when hiring engineers. Learn how to identify these critical traits to build a stronger, more effective team.
How to Spot Red Flags During Engineering Interviews
Spotting engineering interview red flags is crucial to avoid costly hiring mistakes. Learn how to identify warning signs and refine your process for smarter hiring decisions.
They'd Been Looking for Four Months. We Shortlisted One Person.
A four-month engineering vacancy, filled in about four weeks off a shortlist of one. Here's why one was the right number.
How Our Tools Help You Justify Engineering Hiring Decisions
Struggling to justify your next engineering hire? Discover how data-driven hiring can reduce risks, secure stakeholder approval, and ensure the perfect fit.
Why Our Platform Works So Well for Multi-Site Engineering Firms
Struggling with multi-site recruitment challenges in engineering? Discover tailored tools and strategies to streamline hiring and improve efficiency today.
Why We Prioritise Speed AND Fit in Every Engineering Hire
Struggling to balance speed and quality in your engineering hires? Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and secure top talent without compromise.
What Engineering Managers Say About Our Hiring Tools
Outdated hiring tools might be slowing down your recruitment success. Discover how effective solutions can save time, reduce stress, and find top engineering talent faster.
Why We're the Go-To Choice for Hard-to-Fill Engineering Roles
Struggling to fill hard-to-fill engineering roles fast? Discover how to overcome recruitment challenges and secure top engineering talent.
Why We Prioritise Speed AND Fit in Every Engineering Hire
Struggling to balance speed and quality in your engineering hires? Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and secure top talent without compromise.
What Engineering Managers Say About Our Hiring Tools
Outdated hiring tools might be slowing down your recruitment success. Discover how effective solutions can save time, reduce stress, and find top engineering talent faster.
Why We're the Go-To Choice for Hard-to-Fill Engineering Roles
Struggling to fill hard-to-fill engineering roles fast? Discover how to overcome recruitment challenges and secure top engineering talent.
