How to Stop Losing Great Candidates to Hiring Delays
A practical guide to help hiring managers in Engineering, Building Materials, and beyond avoid hiring delays hindering recruitment. Hiring has become harder in 2026. Not because talent doesn’t exist, but because the best candidates move fast. And when your hiring process slows down, the drop-off can be brutal. The good news is: Most hiring delays are fixable.Often with quick and simple changes that protect […]
NMBS Partners – Helping Merchants Grow
I’m delighted to announce our partnership with the NMBS. The National Merchant Buying Society is the number one buying society for Independent Merchants with a buying power of £2.2bn. What’s the reason for this new partnership? Well, their mission aligns perfectly with ours. They’re committed to developing and strengthening independent merchants by innovating and adding […]
Welcome to the Scrum!
We’ve recently sponsored Hinckley Rugby Club, so I wanted to have a little chat about this. Hinckley Rugby Club, established in the 1800’s, is a fantastic club. But in our eyes, it’s more than just a rugby club- it’s a community. With many teams from Juniors to their First team playing in National League 2, […]
Redundancy Advice: Are you facing Redundancy?
Have you just been made redundant? Or fear you might be at risk of redundancy? We’re here to help! This blog is packed with redundancy advice and tips on what to do for your next steps. Read on to find out 5 things you can do to help your job search. *Tip – You can […]
Engineering Apprenticeships
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! So, it’s only right to share all the ins and outs of apprenticeships with you. As a recruitment agency specialising in the engineering sector, this blog will focus on engineering apprenticeships. If you want to know more about apprenticeships in general, going back to basics and why your business should offer […]
Building Materials Apprenticeships
Another trip around the sun and it’s National Apprenticeship Week again! Wow, that went fast. We wanted to take our advice to the next level. So, have partnered with LEAP Apprenticeships and Early Careers to give you the ultimate guide to offering an apprenticeship within the Building Materials industry. If you want a […]
Big Promotion on the Stirling Warrington Team
We’re excited to announce that Jonny Gardner has been awarded a well-deserved promotion. Since he joined SW more than 5 years ago, Jonny has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication. This has propelled him through the ranks and we are proud to announce his new position as Associate Director. In this role, he will collaborate […]
Building Materials Recruitment Trends 2024
We’re deep into 2024, meaning it’s time to give an update on Building Materials trends our specialists have been keeping their eyes on. But first, let’s reflect on 2023 predictions. Building materials recruitment trends in 2023 were exactly what we thought. Businesses streamlined; several manufacturers and merchants made redundancies; there were more candidates on the […]
Engineering Recruitment Trends 2024
It’s time for a recap on our trend predictions for 2024! Scroll to see our specialist’s thoughts on the engineering recruitment trends we predict to see this year. But before we start, let’s quickly reflect on our 2023 predictions. The first forecast was that salaries would continue to rise. But quicker than ever, due to […]
Women in Engineering The Challenges and Opportunities in 2024
International Women in Engineering Day might have been and gone, but this topic should never fade into the background. So, we wanted to continue the conversation. In this blog, we talk about the challenges and opportunities women face and how to get more women into engineering. This year, we’ve also spoken with two engineers, Laura […]
How can we get more Women in Engineering?
Following on from our work surrounding the challenges women in engineering face and the opportunities for them. We want to dive deeper into what can be done to get more women in the sector. Once again Laura Shrieves and Laura Kershaw share their insights. Education Around Engineering As a Career Based on the majority of […]
What is the Career Route for Maintenance Engineers?
Want to know the typical Maintenance Engineer career? We’ve summarised each level of progression for you to have all the key details in one place. We cover Maintenance Engineers at these levels: Newly Qualified Maintenance Engineer Maintenance Engineer Senior Maintenance Engineer/Team Leader Maintenance Engineer Manager If you’re looking at how to get into the industry, […]
Marketing Internship at Stirling Warrington
This summer I’ve had the pleasure to intern at Stirling Warrington, supporting the marketing team. Coming into the role, I didn’t know much about engineering and recruitment, but that only lasted about 10 minutes! Surrounded by a team of enthusiastic recruitment consultants, I learnt about the industry so quickly! What Does A Marketing Intern Do? Well at […]
Succession Planning Process: The 4 Stages to Guarantee Success
Following on from the ‘What is Succession Planning’ blog, I want to talk about the actual process and steps that make up the plan with a detailed explanation of each stage. Making sure that each stage is carried out correctly is so important! I think so many companies forget this, and this leads to them […]
Our new address…
Following a great 2 years in Loughborough, we’ve moved due to growth! We are absolutely delighted to move to Dock, 75 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU. The facilities here will help us support our growth plans for new employees, candidates and clients with meeting and conferencing facilities. Conveniently located near the A46 and Motorway links, […]
We’re Moving (again!)
Yes, we’re moving again. We just can’t seem to stop growing! We were keen to remain a Leicester recruitment agency as we didn’t want to move too far. Luckily for us, the Dock had plenty of space. So we’re just moving to a larger space upstairs – we’re sure that the team will appreciate the […]
Charity Football Match at Villa Park
On Sunday the 22nd of May, we headed down to Villa Park for our first ever 11 a side charity football match. We set up the event with our IT partner, NexGen IT solutions, with the goal of raising money for Bliss. On the day we: The game was officiated by a qualified referee and […]
Meet Our Newest Marketer- Chloe
Our Recruitment Marketing team is growing! We’re welcoming Chloe to our Marketing team, who will be working alongside Hannah – our Marketing Executive. Building our Recruitment Marketing team will allow us to engage even further, both internally and with our clients, supporting each with strategies constructed and perfected by the team. Who has joined our […]
Congratulations on your Promotion Matt
August is already off to a flying start! First, a new marketing assistant joined the team. Now, we’re sharing another exciting development. Matt Morson has been promoted to a Senior Recruitment Consultant, specialising in engineering recruitment within Warwickshire and the surrounding areas. A little bit about our Senior Engineering Recruitment Consultant – Matt Morson Matt […]
What Is Succession Planning?
Succession planning is a tool businesses can use to close the engineering skills gap. Jump to: The process of Succession Planning Learn why Succession Planning is important When you should use Succession Planning When should businesses start Succession Planning? Before you need it. That’s the golden rule. Ideally, succession planning should begin as early as […]
Apprenticeships and Graduate Schemes. What are the options for my business?
When it comes to building a well-rounded workforce, having a mix of experience, backgrounds and perspectives can be a real strength. That’s why both apprenticeships and graduate schemes can offer huge value to a business… just in different ways. But if you’re wondering whether to hire an apprentice or a graduate, the answer depends on […]
Careers in Technical Engineering
Want to find out about the different careers in Technical Engineering? Look no further! This blog covers various careers, their responsibilities, potential salary ranges, and progression opportunities. First, let’s look at what the general role of a Technical Engineer is… A Technical Engineers role is to support Engineers with projects like: Essentially, they must […]
Building Materials Careers in Sales and Marketing
What do Building Materials careers in Sales and Marketing look like? This is a sector full of professional pride and high levels of customer service. It’s an industry with no-nonsense, politics and the red tape is clear. It’s a value industry for values-driven people. And can be a great industry for Sales and Marketing professionals. What […]
Growing the Building Products Division
Our building products division has always had strong recruiters who have laid solid foundations for us. But now we can start building on what we’ve created. We’re thrilled to share that Natalie Chapman has taken up the mantle of Divisional Manager. With over 18 years recruiting within the industry, Nat has gained a wealth of […]
Recruitment Engineering in the Midlands – Leicester Recruiter Joins the Team!
We’ve always had a strong presence in the Midlands as an engineering recruitment agency. After all, we’re all working towards being the best recruitment agency in the area. However, Leicestershire is an area that we’ve not worked in too much. Which is strange as it’s where we are based! But that has changed. We’re thrilled […]
