About Reid Ashby
Specialists in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment
Reid Ashby is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused exclusively on Manufacturing & Engineering, working across the UK to place skilled trades and technical talent where they're needed most.
What We Stand For
Principles that endure
Precision
We match people against the real demands of the role — the tolerances, the environment, the shift pattern — not just a job title.
Transparency
Direct, honest communication with clients and candidates — including when the answer isn't what you want to hear.
Partnership
We take on fewer briefs so we can work every search properly, from first conversation to first day on the shop floor.
Longevity
We aim to measure success by whether a placement is still on the shop floor months later, not just the day they start.
Getting Started
What working with us looks like
A real conversation first
No keyword-matching, no automated screening. We talk to you, properly.
Direct access to the founder
Not passed between account managers.
Honest timelines
We'll tell you realistically how long a search will take.
Clear next steps always
You'll never be left wondering where a search stands.
Looking to Hire?
Whether you need a CNC Setter urgently or a Production Manager for a key hire, Reid Ashby can help. We work on a contingency basis — you only pay when you make a hire. Get in touch and we will get to work immediately.