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Date: October 30, 2024 Location: Matthew Boulton College, Birmingham Tackling the Engineering Skills Gap Next Gen Makers, a strategic partner of E3 Recruitment, is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Engineering Skills Conference on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Matthew Boulton College in Birmingham. The event is designed to tackle the pressing issue of […]

Across Engineering and Manufacturing sectors skilled professionals are essential in driving industry growth and innovation. As we move into the second half of 2024, the demand for specific skills in these sectors continues to evolve. Below, we explore the key skills currently in high demand and provide insights for job seekers on how to enhance […]

E3 Recruitment is proud to announce our sponsorship of Calderdale and Kirklees Manufacturing Alliance (CKMA), an active group of local manufacturers who meet to share best practices, experience and knowledge, bring together the local supply chain and encourage collaborative working. With a steering group drawn from a rich pool of successful local manufacturing business leaders, […]

The Leeds Manufacturing Festival Next Gen Awards 2024 was an incredible success on the 13th of June at Leeds Beckett University, recognising exceptional achievements and innovations in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Sponsored by E3 Recruitment, Next Gen Makers, Leeds City Council and Leeds City College, this year’s awards celebrated the brightest talents and forward-thinking […]

Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, has released its Manufacturing Outlook Q2 report, providing a timely snapshot of the current state of UK manufacturing and the factors shaping its future. The report explores key trends, challenges, and opportunities across the sector, offering practical insight for manufacturers, employers, and industry stakeholders. Below, we summarise the most important […]

As we navigate through a time of economic ups and downs, the construction materials industry in the UK is at a turning point, brimming with opportunities for growth and transformation. As a leading specialist recruiter for the construction materials and modular sector in the UK, E3 Recruitment is uniquely positioned to guide companies through the upcoming period […]

On Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in engineering and highlight the vital role of diversity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry. Diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords; they are crucial for driving innovation, productivity, and overall success. Embracing diversity means valuing differences in gender, ethnicity, age, and background. Inclusion […]

A systematic shift is needed across all sectors of the UK economy to support the government’s net zero commitment by 2050. Industries that produce significant volumes of carbon emissions have much to do to play their part. These include the manufacturing and construction sectors that together account for 16 per cent of total UK emissions. For Environment Day 2024, we talk […]

E3R Chemical & Pharmaceutical Division Nominated for Service Provider of the Year 2024 at the Chemical Industries Association Awards 2024. We are proud to announce that our chemical & pharmaceutical division have been nominated for Service Provider of the Year at the Chemical Industries Association Awards 2024! This nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and […]

In December 2023, The UK announced that it will implement a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (UK-CBAM) BY 2027. This forms part of the UK’s strategy to minimise carbon leakage and follows the implementation of such mechanism in the EU by October 2026. This deadline is threatening UK firms with an uneven playing field if […]