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The pace of employment law reform continues to accelerate, and 2026 marks a significant period of change for UK employers. The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces wide-ranging reforms that will affect everything from sickness absence and family leave to industrial relations, redundancy consultation and contractual change. Many of these measures will come into force in […]

The Launch Event The official launch of this year’s Leeds Manufacturing Festival took place on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at the Leeds City College Printworks Campus, bringing together manufacturers, educators and industry leaders from across the region. As a long standing supporter of the festival, E3 Recruitment has proudly supported the initiative for the past […]

The Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns in 2026 with a dynamic programme aimed at showcasing the diverse career opportunities within the city’s manufacturing sector. The festival kicks off with its official launch event on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at Leeds City College. This event is designed to bring together employers, educators, and young people to explore […]

As the UK moves towards net zero, attention is often placed on new technologies and emerging industries. For manufacturers, however, the reality looks different. The green transition is less about creating entirely new occupations and far more about reshaping the roles that already exist. Insights from our long-standing partner Make UK highlight that the move […]

National Apprenticeship Week provides a timely opportunity for manufacturing and engineering leaders to reflect on one of the most critical challenges facing the sector: how to build sustainable, future-ready skills pipelines in an increasingly constrained labour market. Across the UK, apprenticeships are evolving from entry-level hiring routes into strategic workforce tools. Manufacturers that view apprenticeships […]

Mental health is becoming an increasingly important conversation in UK workplaces, yet in engineering and manufacturing it often remains in the background. These sectors are built on precision, resilience and problem solving, but the realities of high pressure environments, demanding workloads, shift patterns and physically intensive roles can take a significant toll on wellbeing. Time […]

We are proud to announce that E3 Recruitment’s Chemical & Process Division has been nominated for the Supplier of the Year Award at the prestigious Chemicals Northwest Awards for the second consecutive year. Being recognised alongside some of the sector’s leading companies is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and passion our team brings to […]

In today’s competitive hiring market, attracting and retaining top talent is more challenging than ever. Skilled candidates often have multiple opportunities available to them, which means employers must work harder to stand out. The businesses that succeed are those that offer clarity, move quickly and create a positive candidate experience from the very first interaction. […]

As part of Menopause Awareness Month, E3 Recruitment recently hosted a Lunch & Learn session for clients, suppliers, and colleagues, led by women’s health and menopause specialist Alex Hall. The session explored how open discussion, practical adjustments, and inclusive culture can transform the experience of menopause at work, particularly within manufacturing and engineering environments. Why […]

This October, as part of World Menopause Month, we’re proud to be hosting an in-house Lunch & Learn event dedicated to opening up the conversation around menopause and providing real, practical support. Why This Matters Menopause affects over half the population at some stage of life – yet it’s still a subject that often feels […]