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Free hiring templates, interview scorecards, and checklists to help you build a structured recruitment process. Proven tools for engineering, manufacturing, and technology businesses.Hiring the right person is hard. But the hiring process doesn't have to be.Over the last 30 years, we've supported hundreds of engineering, manufacturing, and technology businesses through recru...

​You've won a major contract. The machines need to run. But the local talent pool is dry. It's a scenario playing out in precision engineering and manufacturing firms across the UK right now, and for many hiring managers, the answer is increasingly being found not in Birmingham or Bristol, but in Bratislava, Bangalore, and beyond.The opportunity is real. So are the hurdles. ...

​A guide to managed contractor solutions for engineering and manufacturing businesses.Across the UK engineering and manufacturing sector, contractor workforce solutions are becoming an essential part of how businesses deliver projects.Whether it’s sourcing specialist engineering skills, managing peak production demand, or supporting transformation programmes, engineering con...

​​The UK recruitment landscape across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology is shifting rapidly, driven by talent shortages, economic caution and changing employee expectations.Here are the key insights employers should be aware of. Our latest Strategic Salary Guide Webinar revealed the salary movements, hiring patterns and retention strategies shaping 2026. Below are so...

​Running a business has never been a smooth ride, but right now the challenges feel sharper than ever. With rising costs, added pressures from government, and an unpredictable economic climate, resilience has never been more important for leaders and their teams.At Euro Projects Recruitment, we see this every day when working with business owners and executives; those who s...

​In times of economic pressure, it’s natural for business leaders to look for ways to cut costs. Recruitment often ends up in the spotlight - especially in engineering and manufacturing, where managing hiring internally can seem like an easy way to “save the agency fee.” But the numbers tell a different story. Doing your own recruitment can cost up to 10 times more than usin...

A recent report from S&P Global reveals early signs that UK workers may be feeling less secure in their roles – and it’s a signal employers can’t afford to ignore. While the overall labour market remains relatively stable, the data shows that job security sentiment has dipped below the neutral 50 mark for the first time in five months. This shift highlights a growing sense o...

​The third annual Euro Projects Recruitment Charity Football Tournament has taken place at Ashby Leisure Centre. This year’s event brought together 12 teams from local engineering and manufacturing businesses, all in support of LOROS Hospice, raising over £1,700, our highest total to date!Teams from the following businesses took part: Applied Thermal Control, AC Valves, Cres...

​AI is revolutionising HR and that’s great news for Engineering & Manufacturing. In these fast-paced industries, where precision, speed and innovation are critical, outdated HR processes can quietly but significantly undermine performance. Manual admin, slow response times, and reactive people management don’t just cause frustration, they can impact talent retention, prod...

​Hiring the right candidate is a long, expensive process, so why do so many businesses leave them in limbo between offer and start date?Imagine this: After 3-6 months of searching, interviewing, and negotiating, your dream candidate finally accepts the job. But just days before they’re due to start, you get the dreaded call:"I’m really sorry, but I’ve decided to stay where I...