Roles We Cover

Manufacturing and engineering recruitment, done properly

Eight roles, one specialism. We're a focused practice, built to find, assess and place skilled tradespeople and engineers who can genuinely do the job — not just talk about it in an interview.

01

CNC Setter / Setter-Operator / Machinist

Setting and operating CNC lathes and mills to hold tight tolerances, day in, day out.

02

Welder / Fabricator / MIG & TIG Welder

Skilled welders and fabricators who can read a drawing and deliver a clean, structural weld first time.

03

Maintenance Engineer

Multi-skilled engineers keeping plant and production lines running with minimal downtime.

04

Production Manager

Hands-on leaders who keep output, quality and people moving in the same direction on the shop floor.

05

Quality Inspector / QC Engineer

Inspectors and QC engineers who catch what others miss, before it leaves the plant.

06

Press Brake Operator

Operators who can set and run a press brake to produce accurate, repeatable bends.

07

Assembly Operative

Reliable operatives building products right, to spec, at the pace production demands.

08

Engineering Manager

Senior engineers who lead technical teams and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Sectors

Sectors we work in

Cross-sector depth within one specialism. We recruit across every corner of manufacturing and engineering.

Automotive
Aerospace & Defence
Food & Beverage
Metal Fabrication
Industrial Equipment
Electronics & Electrical
Packaging
Plastics & Polymer

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.

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