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Engineering & Manufacturing

WR are committed and have supported the UK’s Engineering & Manufacturing sector since its inception over 12 years ago. The UK’s Engineering sector continues to expand and new facets evolve from within, ensuring many diverse employment opportunities. 

To meet the increasing demand for skilled and talented people, we source both permanent and contract candidates from the UK and on a compliant global resource basis when requested. We at WR pride ourselves on being able to source international talent for UK clients and deliver UK talent overseas if required. We offer compliant UK and International payroll solutions for these workers if required.

Our main Industry sectors supported are:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Chemical
  • Food and beverage
  • Oil and gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Textiles
  • Rail
  • Maritime
  • Renewable Energy
  • Nuclear
  • Water & Environment
  • Highways & Civils
  • Infrastructure
  • Town Planning

Whether you’re planning your next career move or have a position to fill, the WR Engineering and Manufacturing Division resource specialists are here to assist. We at WR Engineering & Manufacturing deliver tailored recruitment solutions to a range of engineering sectors. Our team of highly-experienced consultants are expertly placed to ensure a smooth and successful path to resource engagement.

We work with organisations serving both large and niche markets and cover a variety of disciplines: 

  • Engineering
  • Technical Records
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • Concept Design
  • Detail Design
  • IT
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality
  • Test
  • Commissioning
  • Sales
  • Project/Programme Management

WR Engineering & Manufacturing delivers in-depth expertise to quickly ascertain the needs of our clients. The subsequent identification of professionals to deliver the requirements of the client provides a successful conclusion to all parties. This approach has created WR an envious portfolio of clients and a talent pool of the highest quality.

Please contact us for more detailed information on the solutions we can deliver:

E: engineering@whiterecruitment.com? - T: +44 (0) 2392 816 899

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  1. Structural Fitter

    Structural FitterEast Cowes, Isle of WightDouble Day Shifts - £17.63 ph Time – Served Structural Fitters required working for an industry leading Aerospace Manufacture. You will need to have a wide knowledge of hand and machine tools used in the aircraft industry including.As the Structural Fitter…
    Location(s):
    Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, Southampton
    Ref:
    J7661
    Uploaded:
    15/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  2. Quality Inspector

    Quality InspectorSouth MoltonQuality Inspector required working for industry leading Aerospace manufacture. The company have been trading for over 70 years and currently employees over 98,000 employees trading altogether in 175 countries. This site is currently experience rapid expansion and the role…
    Location(s):
    Tiverton, Barnstaple, South Molton
    Ref:
    JB7270
    Uploaded:
    15/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  3. UPS Service Engineer - Manufacturer

    UPS Field Service EngineerHomebased, M4 Corridor and South £35,000 with a £50,000 to £55,000 OTE inc overtime Car An opportunity has arisen for a Service Engineer to join worldwide leading manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Supplies specially designed for Datacentre and Telecoms applications.…
    Location(s):
    Swindon, Bristol, Basingstoke, Slough, Reading
    Ref:
    00055723
    Uploaded:
    15/02/19
    Contact:
    Ben Samson

  4. Assembly Operative

    Assembly Operative£9.60 - £12.50 ph OvertimePortsmouthAssembly / Production Operatives required working for a global manufacture located in Portsmouth. The company have been trading over 70 years and design and manufacture a range of elastomeric products and associated systems for aerospace,…
    Location(s):
    Portsmouth
    Ref:
    J6335
    Uploaded:
    15/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  5. Sales Coordinator

    Sales Coordinator / Technical Sales Administrator / Sales Support Engineer required to join a leading manufacturer based in Wellingborough. PackageUp to £25,000 dependent on experienceBonus28 days holidayPension scheme - 5% company contribution RoleOrder & quotation processingLiaise with various…
    Location(s):
    Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough
    Ref:
    J7640
    Uploaded:
    14/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  6. NPI Project Manager

    Project Manager£45,000 - £55,00018 Month Contract LeicestershireA leading Global Manufacturer is currently seeking a Project Manager to their operation working from the UK. As a Programme Manager you will be responsible for effectively managing of all projects and programmes relating to our…
    Location(s):
    Nottingham, Leicester
    Ref:
    J377
    Uploaded:
    14/02/19
    Contact:
    Ben Samson

  7. Manufacturing Team Leader

    Manufacturing Team Leader Milton Keynes£10 - £15 p/h dependent upon experience. Alternative weekly shifts 0600-1400 and 1400-2200.Manufacturing Team Leader / Supervisor / Cell Leader required working for a well-established manufacture serving the Automotive industry, that have been trading…
    Location(s):
    Milton Keynes
    Ref:
    J7602
    Uploaded:
    14/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  8. Area Sales Manager

    Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer required for a leading manufacturer of pumps to cover the UK. This is a very good opportunity for a Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer with experience selling technical product to OEM's to join a forward thinking, progressive company that are going through a period…
    Location(s):
    Northampton, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester
    Ref:
    DBJ7644
    Uploaded:
    14/02/19
    Contact:
    Dan Bryant

  9. Lead Planner

    Lead Planner£35,000 PASouth MoltonLead Planner required working for industry leading aerospace company that offer solutions and services within power management. They deal with electrical systems for power quality, distribution and control and hydraulics components. This site is currently experience…
    Location(s):
    South Molton
    Ref:
    J5933
    Uploaded:
    14/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  10. Project Engineer

    Project Engineer£20,000 - £23,000Stoke – On – TrentProjects / Contracts Engineer required working for one the UK’s market leading companies in the supply, manufacture, design, install and service of pumps, valves and control equipment. Due to a rapid period of growth they are now looking…
    Location(s):
    Crewe
    Ref:
    JB169445
    Uploaded:
    14/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  11. Optical Engineer

    Optical Engineer £40,000 - £45,000 PA HambleOptical / Technical / Project / Engineer required working for a global photonics manufacture. Selling products and services within optoelectronics and advanced electronic systems to a global customer base of leading OEMs. The company have been trading…
    Location(s):
    Fareham
    Ref:
    J3409
    Uploaded:
    14/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  12. Maintenance Engineer

    Maintenance Engineer - Crewe - £25,00017th Edition QualifiedElectrical installation / Commissioning / Servicing equipment Maintenance Engineer required for a market leading company in Crewe. The Maintenance Engineer must be 17th Edition Qualified and you will be responsible for attending breakdowns…
    Location(s):
    Sandbach, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Middlewich, Cheshire
    Ref:
    MD6893
    Uploaded:
    14/02/19
    Contact:
    Martin Doig

  13. Technical Sales Manager

    Technical Sales Manager / Technical Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager required to join a Global leader of metrology, CMM's, industrial measurement and manufacturing solutions. My client is looking for a Technical Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Engineer to…
    Location(s):
    Gloucester, Oxford, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Rugby
    Ref:
    AH7630A
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  14. Technical Sales Manager

    Technical Sales Manager / Technical Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager required to join a Global leader of metrology, CMM's, industrial measurement and manufacturing solutions. My client is looking for a Technical Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Engineer to…
    Location(s):
    Leicester, Birmingham, Reading, Manchester, Leeds
    Ref:
    AH7630
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  15. Regional Sales Manager

    Regional Sales Engineer / Representative – Fluid Sealing Products £30-£35K PA OTE Company Car Mobile Phone Excellent opportunity on offer for an experienced and ambitious sales engineer / representative to join the UK’s leading distributor and stockist of fluid sealing products. As a Regional…
    Location(s):
    Bath, Bristol
    Ref:
    GB4648
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Glenn Brighty

  16. Sales Coordinator

    Sales Cooridnator The Sales Coordinator will join a busy Internal Sales team and so will need to be confident, self-motivated and driven individual. You will be supporting External Sales and Area Sales Engineers/ Managers, dealing with orders and enquiries. The successful candidate must have experience…
    Location(s):
    Bristol, Bath
    Ref:
    GB6086
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Glenn Brighty

  17. Area Sales Manager

    AREA SALES MANAGER – SOUTH WEST ENGLAND Package: • £40,000 - £45,000 & Bonus Scheme • Normal Working Hours: 37.5 hrs / wk • Audi / BMW / Mercedes Benz Company Vehicle - fully expensed optional • Holidays: 20 days Bank Holidays • Company Pension • Laptop / Mobile Phone Reporting…
    Location(s):
    Bristol, Oxfordshire, Cardiff, Birmingham, Gloucestershire
    Ref:
    GB6943
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Glenn Brighty

  18. Technical Sales Engineer

    Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager - 50 mile radius of Swindon£30K - £35KBonusPensionCompany carWR Engineering’s client are a well-established supplier of pumps, controls and associated fluid power and management products. More specifically the successful candidate must have good previous…
    Location(s):
    Witney, Wiltshire, Aylesbury, Oxford, Swindon
    Ref:
    GB6624
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Glenn Brighty

  19. Project Manager

    Project Manager£35,000 - £40,000Milton KeynesProject Manager / Engineering Manager / Senior Technical Engineer required working for a well-established manufacture serving the Automotive industry, that have been trading over 35 year. As the Project Manager you will be providing technical engineering…
    Location(s):
    Milton Keynes
    Ref:
    J7602
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  20. Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

    Electromechanical Engineer / Design Engineer / Projects Engineer required for a innovative manufacturer in Eastleigh. This is brilliant time for an Electromechanical Engineer / Design Engineer / Projects Engineer to join a forward thinking business that are in a great place right now. This a new additional…
    Location(s):
    Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh
    Ref:
    DBJ4985A
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Dan Bryant

  21. Sales Manager - Automotive

    Sales ManagerAutomotive Manufacturing Services £50,000 to £65,000, Car and Commission Bedfordshire, UK Wide Travel Sales Manager RoleDue to expansion an Automotive services manufacturer is currently seeking an experienced Sales Manager. The objective of the role is to target New Key accounts…
    Location(s):
    Kettering, Luton, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton
    Ref:
    j356
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Ben Samson

  22. Planner

    PlannerMaternity CoverMilton KeynesSalary Negotiable (DOE)Planner required working for a well-established manufacture serving the Automotive industry, that have been trading over 35 years. As the Planner you will be responsible for assisting the Group Planning Manager by ensuring delivery of orders…
    Location(s):
    Milton Keynes
    Ref:
    J6486
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  23. Sales Manager - Metal Production

    Sales Manager£40,000 - £45,000 plus Bonus, 5% PensionFurnaces / Metal ProductionSouth Yorkshire - Office Based Sales Manager RoleDue to restructuring a Sales Manager is required for a leading supplier in the Metal production industry. The role is complex and requires someone with excellent…
    Location(s):
    Doncaster, Barnsley, Sheffield, Worksop
    Ref:
    J356
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Ben Samson

  24. Regional Sales Manager

    AREA SALES MANAGER – Midlands Package: • £35,000 - £40,000 & Bonus Scheme • Normal Working Hours: 37.5 hrs / wk • Company Vehicle - fully expensed optional • Holidays: 20 days Bank Holidays • Company Pension • Laptop / Mobile Phone Experience: • A proven track record of…
    Location(s):
    Walsall, Coventry, Burton-On-Trent, Birmingham, West Midlands
    Ref:
    GB7600
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Glenn Brighty

  25. Regional Sales Manager

    AREA SALES MANAGER – Pumps - North East Territory Package: • £35,000 - £40,000 & Bonus Scheme • Normal Working Hours: 37.5 hrs / wk • Company Vehicle - fully expensed optional • Holidays: 20 days Bank Holidays • Company Pension • Laptop / Mobile Phone Experience: • The…
    Location(s):
    Sunderland, York, Scarborough, Kingston Upon Hull, Newcastle upon Tyne
    Ref:
    GB7385
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Glenn Brighty

  26. Senior Planner

    Senior Planner£30,000 - £40,000Milton KeynesSenior Planner required working for a well-established manufacture serving the Automotive industry, that have been trading over 35 years. As the Senior Planner you will be responsible for ensuring delivery of orders to customers in line with the…
    Location(s):
    Milton Keynes
    Ref:
    J6488
    Uploaded:
    13/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  27. Field Service Engineer - Condition Monitoring

    Field Service EngineerConditioning Monitoring / Laser Alignment £30,000 to £37,000, Plus Overtime and Vehicle MidlandsAn experienced Service and Installation Engineer to carry out the installation, training, service and maintenance to cover all duties as required within Condition Monitoring…
    Location(s):
    Coventry, Northampton, Leicestershire, Birmingham, Corby
    Ref:
    J345
    Uploaded:
    12/02/19
    Contact:
    Ben Samson

  28. Area Sales Manager

    Area Sales Manager / Technical Sales Engineer required to join a market leading manufacturer within the metrology and measuring instruments industry. My client is looking for an Area Sales Manager to cover the South West with proven experience selling metrology, inspection & precision measuring…
    Location(s):
    Taunton, Worcester, Gloucester, Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare
    Ref:
    DBJ7000B
    Uploaded:
    12/02/19
    Contact:
    Dan Bryant

  29. Manufacturing Engineer

    Manufacturing Engineer£35000 to £43000Worksop, NottinghamshireA leading manufacturer in the Worksop is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their expanding team. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support existing production infrastructure and drive new investments.Manufacturing…
    Location(s):
    Worksop
    Ref:
    J3564
    Uploaded:
    11/02/19
    Contact:
    Ben Samson

  30. CNC Machinist

    CNC Machinist - Somerset - £12 - £15 per hourCNC Machinist required to join an established market leading manufacturer. The successful candidate will be joining an established team of CNC machinists working Monday to Friday in Cheddar, Somerset. My client is looking for a self motivated individual…
    Location(s):
    Somerset, Axbridge, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, Cheddar
    Ref:
    J6639
    Uploaded:
    11/02/19
    Contact:
    Ieuan Williams

  31. Product Manager

    Product ManagerWigan£30,000 - £40,000Product Manager required working for a leading UK distributor of technical fluid power products. An opportunity has arisen for an internal based position managing existing product portfolio and supplier base whilst also identifying new product development…
    Location(s):
    Wigan
    Ref:
    J6176
    Uploaded:
    08/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  32. Production Planning Manager

    Production Planning Manager£35,000 PASouth MoltonProduction Planning Manager required working for industry leading aerospace company that offer solutions and services within power management. They deal with electrical systems for power quality, distribution and control and hydraulics components.…
    Location(s):
    South Molton
    Ref:
    JB5933
    Uploaded:
    08/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  33. Project Engineer

    Project Engineer£20,000 - £23,000Stoke – On – TrentProjects / Contracts Engineer required working for one the UK’s market leading companies in the supply, manufacture, design, install and service of pumps, valves and control equipment. Due to a rapid period of growth they are now looking…
    Location(s):
    Crewe
    Ref:
    JB169445
    Uploaded:
    08/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  34. Export Sales Manager

    Export Sales Manager / International Sales Manager / Sales Engineer required to join a leading manufacturer based in Camberley, Surrey. The Export Sales Manager / Sales Engineer will be accountable for Europe and will be based from the Camberley office with frequent international travel (20%-30%). The…
    Location(s):
    Woking, Reading, Guildford, Basingstoke, Camberley
    Ref:
    AH4544A
    Uploaded:
    08/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  35. Inspector / Supplier Process Technician

    Inspector / Supplier Process Technician required to join a leading manufacturer based in Coventry. The Inspector / Supplier Process Technician will be based in Chesterfield working at 2 supplier sites, inspecting and ensuring processes are sustained to deliver high quality products. There will be regular…
    Location(s):
    Dronfield, Mansfield, Alfreton, Chesterfield
    Ref:
    J6922A
    Uploaded:
    08/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  36. Quality Inspector

    Quality InspectorSouth MoltonQuality Inspector required working for industry leading Aerospace manufacture. The company have been trading for over 70 years and currently employees over 98,000 employees trading altogether in 175 countries. This site is currently experience rapid expansion and the role…
    Location(s):
    Tiverton, Barnstaple, South Molton
    Ref:
    JB7270
    Uploaded:
    08/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  37. Graduate Sales

    Graduate Sales - Midlands - £25,000paPackage £20K - £25KBonusCompany car - Business and Private mileage Pension contribution HolidayThe Role To research and develop new potential accounts in strategically defined market sectors including aerospace, automotive, medical and general manufacturing…
    Location(s):
    Wolverhampton, Leicester, Nottingham, Coventry, Birmingham
    Ref:
    J7493
    Uploaded:
    07/02/19
    Contact:
    Ieuan Williams

  38. Product Manager

    Product Manager£40,000LeicestershireElectrical A leading Electrical Manufacturer is currently seeking a Product Manager to join their experienced team. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic product plans for a range of assigned product lines and acts as the…
    Location(s):
    Leicester, Loughborough
    Ref:
    00067185
    Uploaded:
    07/02/19
    Contact:
    Ben Samson

  39. Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager / Field Sales Engineer required for a leading supplier of metals.Package £28K - £32K BonusCompany car - Business and Private mileage Pension contribution The Role To research and develop new potential accounts in strategically defined market sectors including aerospace,…
    Location(s):
    Derby, Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Northampton
    Ref:
    DBJ7493
    Uploaded:
    06/02/19
    Contact:
    Dan Bryant

  40. Export Sales Administrator - German

    Export Sales Administrator / Export Administrator / Office Administrator required to join a leading manufacturer based in Camberley, Surrey. The Export Sales Administrator will liaise with home & export customers and must be fluent / native German. PackageCompetitive salaryPension28 days holidayStaff…
    Location(s):
    Wokingham, Camberley, Basingstoke, Chertsey, Farnborough
    Ref:
    AH7489
    Uploaded:
    06/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  41. Strategic Buyer

    Strategic BuyerAs a Strategic Buyer you will be a key part of a growing Purchasing and Supply Chain function, working for a global multi-billion-pound Manufacturer of marine technology, specialising in Water treatment and Power Solutions for the Marine/Oil & Gas sectors.As a Strategic Buyer, you…
    Location(s):
    Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole
    Ref:
    rg06022019
    Uploaded:
    06/02/19
    Contact:
    Richard Gask

  42. Export Sales Engineer

    Export Sales EngineerElectrical Engineering£30,000 to £40,000, Bonus and Pension NottinghamshireThe RoleAs a Export Sales Engineer (Turkey & Middle East) reporting to the Regional Sales Manager you will be required to establish a robust sales channels into the region either through direct…
    Location(s):
    Newark, Grantham, Nottingham
    Ref:
    j3565
    Uploaded:
    06/02/19
    Contact:
    Ben Samson

  43. Applications Engineer

    Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer required to join a manufacturer based in Burgess Hill. The Applications Engineer will provide support to customers and worldwide distributors through training and technical support. Proven experience as an Applications Engineer would be advantageous…
    Location(s):
    Horsham, Crawley, Uckfield, Brighton, Burgess Hill
    Ref:
    AH5178A
    Uploaded:
    06/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  44. Assembly Operative

    Assembly Operative£9.60 - £12.50 ph OvertimePortsmouthAssembly / Production Operatives required working for a global manufacture located in Portsmouth. The company have been trading over 70 years and design and manufacture a range of elastomeric products and associated systems for aerospace,…
    Location(s):
    Portsmouth
    Ref:
    J6335
    Uploaded:
    06/02/19
    Contact:
    Joanne Bailey

  45. Internal Sales Engineer

    Internal Technical Sales - £25,000pa - £35,000paInternal Technical Sales Engineer required to join a specialist supplier of high-quality products for the mechanical power transmission & fluid power sectors. My client is looking for an Internal Technical Sales Engineer to join their expanding…
    Location(s):
    Crawley, Leatherhead, Reigate, Sutton, Redhill
    Ref:
    J6530
    Uploaded:
    06/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  46. Service Engineer / Installation Engineer - Industrial Doors

    Service Engineer / Installation EngineerIndustrial Doors, Roller Shutter Doors - experience is essentialThe company supply, install, repair & maintain service for all types of doors for all commercial and industrial applications within construction, schools, factories and distribution warehousing…
    Location(s):
    Portsmouth, Peterborough
    Ref:
    J5776a
    Uploaded:
    05/02/19
    Contact:
    Jamie Wilson

  47. Sales Engineer

    Sales Engineer / Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Executive required to join a manufacturer based near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.My client is looking for a proven technical sales background, with a HNC or above in mechanical engineering (or similar) or knowledge of pumps.…
    Location(s):
    Bedford, Coventry, Leicester, Cambridge, Huntingdon
    Ref:
    J7404
    Uploaded:
    05/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  48. Sales Engineer

    Sales Engineer / Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Executive required to join a manufacturer based near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.My client is looking for a proven technical sales background, with a HNC or above in mechanical engineering (or similar) or knowledge of pumps.…
    Location(s):
    Bedford, Coventry, Leicester, Cambridge, Huntingdon
    Ref:
    J7404
    Uploaded:
    05/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  49. Internal Sales Engineer

    Internal Technical Sales - £25,000pa - £30,000paInternal Technical Sales Engineer required to join a specialist supplier of high-quality products for the mechanical power transmission & fluid power sectors. My client is looking for an Internal Technical Sales Engineer to join their expanding…
    Location(s):
    Crawley, Leatherhead, Surrey, Epsom, Redhill
    Ref:
    J6530
    Uploaded:
    05/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield

  50. Estimator / Quotes Technician

    Estimator / Quotes Technician / Costings Engineer required to join a leading manufacturer based in Bradford. The Quotes Technician will be responsible for preparing and submitting technical quotations to worldwide customers. PackageCompetitive dependent on experience PensionStaff bonus scheme28 days…
    Location(s):
    Bradford, Dewsbury, Keighley, Leeds
    Ref:
    J4960E
    Uploaded:
    05/02/19
    Contact:
    Alex Hatfield