your trusted partner for manufacturing staffing:
Randstad is a global leader in HR services, with decades of experience supporting the manufacturing sector. Our nationwide experts connect employers with skilled, pre-qualified talent through proven recruitment processes. With the UK’s largest pool of operational candidates and deep industry insight, we help manufacturers scale their workforce quickly, cost-effectively and with confidence.
we operate in the following sectors:
- aggregates
- automotive
- FMCG
- heavy machinery
- pharmaceutical
- energy
- aerospace
- rail
- renewables
manufacturing specialisms
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operations
We specialise in connecting employers with highly skilled professionals in manufacturing operations, including General Managers, Operations Managers, Operations Directors, Production Managers, Project Managers, Production Shift Managers, Directors of Quality, and Continuous Improvement specialists, all dedicated to optimising efficiency, quality, and strategic growth.
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process
We provide expert talent solutions for manufacturing process teams, sourcing highly skilled Project Managers, Process Engineers (including EC&I, Mechanical, and Chemical specialisations), Production Engineers, and Industrial Engineers, who drive efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the production lifecycle.
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design engineering
We excel at sourcing top-tier Design Engineering talent, including Mechanical Engineers, Piping Engineers, Electrical Engineers, C&I Engineers, EC&I Engineers, NDT Inspectors, and NDT Engineers, crucial for innovation and development in manufacturing.
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quality
We specialise in recruiting skilled Quality professionals for manufacturing, including Quality Managers, Quality Technicians, Quality Coordinators, Quality Assurance/Managers, Quality Control specialists, and Quality Engineers, all dedicated to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement.
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maintenance engineering
We connect businesses with highly skilled Maintenance Engineering professionals, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers, C&I and EC&I Technicians, Automation Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, and Field Service Engineers, to ensure optimal operational performance and minimise downtime.
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engineering trades
We connect employers with highly skilled Engineering Trades professionals, including Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Trades, CNC operators, EC&I Technicians & CI Technicians, Valve Technicians, Turbine Technicians, Coded Welders, Fabricators, Pipefitters, Decommission Technicians, and Health Physics Monitors, all crucial for operational excellence in manufacturing.
workforce insights.
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17 March 2025
what does gen z think about manufacturing?
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10 March 2025
hiring gen z: how to attract young talent to your manufacturing company.
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24 February 2025
gen z job hopping: what’s the impact in manufacturing?
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08 April 2024
why is there a labour shortage in manufacturing?
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16 December 2021
how to attract manufacturing workers
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spotlight on women in the manufacturing industry.improving gender diversity in the manufacturing workforce30 November 2021
more than just a job: recruiting women in the manufacturing industry.
contact us to start a conversation about your talent needs.