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Navigating the Role of AI and Automation in Engineering: A recruiter’s perspective.

Navigating the Role of AI and Automation in Engineering: A recruiter’s perspective

In the fast-paced world of engineering, where innovation reigns supreme and deadlines constantly loom overhead, it’s no surprise that AI and automation have become hot topics of discussion. As a leading recruitment agency specialising in engineering jobs across the UK, we have inevitably given a lot of thought to the …

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Why Encouraging Girls in STEM Could Help Bridge the Skills Gap in the Engineering Industry

Why Encouraging Girls into STEM Could Help Bridge the Skills Gap in the Engineering Industry

In the fast-paced world of engineering, innovation serves as the driving force propelling us forward. However, amid this whirlwind of progress, a significant challenge looms large: the UK engineering sector faces a notable shortage of qualified individuals. The results of the 2021 Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) annual skills …

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AI and Machine Learning in UK precision engineering.

AI and Machine Learning in UK Precision Engineering

Precision Engineering forms the backbone of diverse industries such as Aerospace, Automotive and Defence Manufacturing across the UK. That said, the sector’s implementation of AI continues to lag behind other industries. In this article, we look at the impact of AI and Machine Learning in UK Precision Engineering and what …

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Engineering Open Day for Permanent and Summer Jobs

WHAT IS IT ABOUT? After the positive feedback we received from previous Open Days, the team here at Holt Engineering Recruitment are very excited to be hosting another Engineering Recruitment Open Day at our offices in Bournemouth, Dorset. Whether you are looking for Summer work in a Factory or a …

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How will Artificial Intelligence alter the Recruitment Landscape?

Every time new technology emerges, the Luddite’s message is heard loud and clear – “Robots/Machines/Computers/AI are taking our Jobs!”. In this article we ask the question; will AI alter the recruitment landscape? When the Model T Ford went into mass production nearly 100 years ago, Horse Breeders, Horse Traders and Stable …

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Recruitment Versus Headhunting – what’s the difference?

Although Recruitment and Headhunting are very similar forms of Candidate Sourcing, there are some crucial differences that mean one method will suit certain situations better than the other. Both would use Searches, Networks, and Talent Pools but to different ends. Traditionally, Recruiters work with a Pool of candidates along with …

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Which Engineering jobs allow you to travel

Which Engineering jobs allow you to travel

Travelling as part of your job can open new horizons – by choosing to work abroad, you are showing that you’re not afraid to throw yourself into the unknown and try earning money in a completely unknown environment. As an embedded Software Engineer for a Laboratory Machinery Company, I travelled …

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Find Engineering Jobs at Holt Engineering Recruitment Open Day

The Open Day for Engineering Jobs is nearly here!   The team here at Holt Engineering Recruitment are very excited to be hosting an Engineering Jobs Open Day at our offices in Bournemouth, Dorset. Whether you are a time served machinist, a skilled fabricator or a factory worker ready to …

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Should you move jobs to help cope with Price Rises?

If you are considering moving jobs to keep up with inflation and the souring price rises then you are in good company – around a third of the UK workforce (37%) is considering moving jobs to increase their wages by the end of 2022. “It never rains but it pours” …

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7 Essential Tips To Find Jobs Fast

How to find jobs fast   From the Initial Job Search to Job placement can take between 3 and 6 months so to find jobs fast you need to make your Job Search your primary focus. Consider exactly what you are looking for and why you are looking to move …

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