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Permanent and contract engineering recruitment for manufacturers, industrial operators and technical employers across the UK.
Technical & Engineering Recruitment
Technical people who keep operations moving.
Engineering appointments depend on the right combination of discipline, equipment knowledge, environment and hands-on responsibility.
Clayton Miles is a UK engineering recruitment agency supporting manufacturing, industrial and technical employers. We recruit maintenance, mechanical, electrical, production, quality, process, automation and project engineering professionals for permanent, fixed-term and contract requirements.
Engineering titles can conceal important differences. A Maintenance Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing site may work with very different machinery, controls and priorities from a Field Service Engineer or Project Engineer. We define the site, systems, shift pattern, technical scope and operational objectives before searching.
Our manufacturing recruitment work considers the equipment and processes candidates have supported, their balance of electrical and mechanical experience, fault-finding responsibilities and exposure to planned or reactive maintenance. For production, quality and process appointments, we explore the improvements, standards and measurable outcomes behind the CV.
Practical details can determine whether a technically strong candidate is genuinely suitable. We discuss shifts, call-outs, travel, site location, salary, contract duration and start date early. Where qualifications, tickets or other role-specific evidence are required, these are agreed as part of the brief and checked as appropriate before introduction.
Using a specialist engineering staffing agency helps employers reach professionals who may not be actively responding to general job adverts. Whether you are replacing one critical engineer, adding capability to a project team or recruiting across several sites, we provide a targeted search built around the technical problem you need the new hire to solve.
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The hiring challenge
A job title rarely tells the whole technical story.
Sites, assets, processes and levels of responsibility vary widely.
Downtime is costly
Vacancies can affect output and resilience, making a focused and well-communicated process important.
Practical fit matters
Shift patterns, call-outs, travel and site conditions are discussed early so candidates know what to expect.
Roles we recruit
Engineering talent across operations and projects.
Specialists matched to your environment, systems and objectives.
Maintenance
Site reliability
Manufacturing
Production & quality
Projects & automation
Technical development
Who we work with
Recruitment for technical operations.
A search grounded in the environment your engineers work in.
Manufacturing
Production sites recruiting engineering, maintenance, process and quality professionals.
Industrial operations
Businesses seeking dependable technical specialists for complex assets and working environments.
Engineering services
Consultancies and service providers building field, design and project teams.
Permanent & Contract
Engineering staffing around your operation.
Focused recruitment for long-term growth, projects and immediate technical gaps.
Permanent engineering recruitment
- Detailed technical and operational brief
- Targeted search by discipline and environment
- Motivation and long-term fit explored
- No upfront contingency search fee
- Replacement search subject to agreed terms
Contract & temporary staffing
- Project, shutdown and absence support
- Skills, location and availability confirmed
- Role-specific evidence checked as agreed
- Fixed-term and temp-to-perm options
- Clear rates and communication
Engineering FAQ
What engineering employers ask us.
Answers about disciplines, contracts, turnaround, coverage and recruitment fees.
Which engineering roles do you recruit?
We recruit maintenance, mechanical, electrical, production, quality, process, project and automation engineering professionals.
Do you recruit permanent and contract engineers?
Yes. We support permanent, temporary, fixed-term and contract engineering requirements.
Which industries do you cover?
We support manufacturers, industrial operators, engineering services and other technical employers.
How do you assess engineering candidates?
We assess candidates against the technical brief, including discipline, equipment, systems, site environment and responsibilities, together with practical details such as shifts, travel and availability.
Can you help with urgent engineering cover?
Yes. We can prioritise urgent temporary and contract requirements where suitable engineers are available. Timing depends on the discipline, location, shift and specialist skills required.
How quickly can you find engineering staff?
We aim to provide suitable candidates within 24–48 hours for many requirements. Highly specialised, senior or location-specific searches may take longer, but we will provide a realistic timescale after taking the brief.
How much does engineering recruitment cost?
Permanent recruitment is offered on a contingency basis with no upfront search fee. Temporary and contract rates depend on the role, shift, location, notice period and assignment requirements. Call us for a clear quote. We are transparent with pricing and will not waste your time.
Which areas of the UK do you cover?
We recruit nationwide and can discuss engineering requirements across London, the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East, South East, South West, Wales and Scotland. Candidate availability varies by discipline and working pattern.
Can you recruit engineers with specialist systems experience?
Yes. We can build searches around particular machinery, controls, automation platforms, manufacturing processes or project experience. Tell us which knowledge is essential and what can be learned after joining.
Talk to our team
Find the engineering expertise you need.
Tell us about your operation, technical challenge and vacancy.