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Manufacturing Recruitment

Specialist manufacturing appointments demand an understanding of production environments, technical requirements and commercial priorities. Aspion supports UK manufacturers with recruitment across engineering, maintenance, production, quality, supply chain, sales and business support functions.

Understanding recruitment across manufacturing environments

Manufacturing is not a single operating environment. Packaging and paper businesses, automotive and aerospace manufacturers, chemical and process operations, and producers of capital equipment face different technical, production and commercial requirements. Aspion also supports businesses in polymers and composites, recycling and waste processing, construction products, pharmaceutical manufacturing and related logistics functions.

The right appointment depends on how a business operates. Production and operations functions must work alongside engineering and maintenance, quality and technical teams, design and development, and the supply chain. Sales, finance, HR and health, safety and environmental professionals also contribute to the performance of a manufacturing organisation. Recruiting for one function without understanding its links to the wider operation can result in an unsuitable shortlist.

Our manufacturing specialists establish the production setting, the department, reporting relationships and the practical experience required before beginning a search. This allows us to approach professionals whose background is relevant to the specific brief, rather than treating all manufacturing vacancies as interchangeable.

Manufacturing sectors we support

Our manufacturing expertise spans packaging and paper, chemical and process manufacturing, automotive and aerospace, polymers and composites, capital equipment, recycling and waste processing, construction products, pharmaceuticals and related industrial operations. We also work within precision engineering, electronics and machinery manufacturing.

Functions and roles we recruit

  • Finance and clerical
  • Human resources
  • Sales and marketing
  • Health, safety and environmental
  • Supply chain
  • Engineering
  • Quality and technical
  • Design and development
  • Maintenance engineering
  • Operations and production

Built around your production environment

Different manufacturing operations have different pressures: shift patterns, technical standards, product quality, maintenance requirements and workforce availability. We start with a detailed briefing to understand your site, reporting structure, critical skills and what the appointment must achieve.

A targeted search, not simply candidate introductions

Our consultants use market mapping and targeted direct approaches to identify suitable professionals beyond the active applicant market. We assess experience and suitability against your brief, provide regular progress updates and present a considered shortlist supported by consultant insight.

Recruitment options

We’ll discuss the recruitment approach that fits your requirement, drawing on Aspion’s permanent recruitment, search and selection, temporary and contract hiring services where relevant.

Explore related specialisms

Explore related recruitment specialisms: Metals Recruitment | Engineering Recruitment | Operations | Supply Chain | Sales & Marketing | Finance & Accountancy

Discuss your recruitment needs

Whether you are strengthening a production team, recruiting an engineering specialist or making a senior appointment, speak to our manufacturing recruitment team.

Email info@aspion.co.uk   |   Call 0151 209 2050

Frequently asked questions

Do you only recruit shop-floor staff?

No. We recruit across production, engineering, technical, commercial, leadership and support functions.

Can you find specialists in niche manufacturing environments?

Our approach begins with the site and technical brief, then maps suitable professionals in relevant businesses and markets rather than relying solely on available applicants.

Which manufacturing sectors does Aspion support?

We support packaging and paper, chemical and process, automotive and aerospace, polymers and composites, capital equipment, recycling and waste processing, construction products, pharmaceuticals and other manufacturing environments described in our brochure.

Can you recruit for manufacturing engineering and maintenance?

Yes. Our manufacturing recruitment coverage includes engineering, maintenance engineering, technical, design and development functions as well as operations and production.

Do you recruit commercial and office-based staff for manufacturers?

Yes. The manufacturing team also recruits across sales and marketing, supply chain, finance and clerical, HR, and health, safety and environmental functions.

How do you assess candidates for specialist manufacturing roles?

We start with the business and role brief, identify relevant talent, then assess skills, employment background and suitability. The shortlist is presented with consultant input rather than relying on CVs alone.

Active jobs

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£28k - 30k per year + benefits
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Chester
Cheshire
£50k - 60k per year + benefits
The successful Machine Shop Manager must have a proven track record of building, setting up or significantly developing a machine shop operation. The Machine Shop Manager will take responsibility for developing the department, introducing effective CNC processes and supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery at the recently acquired site. They need a Machine Shop Manager with a hands on machine shop background who understands CNC machining, someone who is comfortable working on the shop floor and willing to get involved. The Machine Shop Manager will initially manage a machine shop team of 6, with responsibility for people, machinery, materials, quality and production performance. As the site develops, the department is expected to grow and eventually include an onsite maintenance team.
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Chester
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£40k - 50k per year + benefits
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ellesmere port
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Reading
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£60k - 70k per year + bonus, Car allowance
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Derby
Derbyshire
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