Engineering Recruitment
Engineering Recruitment that drives innovation
Precision in engineering requires precision in people.
From product design to project delivery, Thomas Professional connects engineering talent with leading companies across Gloucestershire and the UK.
Engineering Sectors We Recruit In:
Our specialist engineering recruitment consultants support manufacturers, engineering firms, and technical organisations across a range of engineering sectors:
Electronics and Power
Manufacturing
FMCG
Oil and Gas
Automation and Innovation
Supply Chain and Logistics
Medical and Pharmaceuticals
Automotive
Your projects succeed when you have the right people on your team
Roles We Recruit
Three Key Areas, One Expert Approach
With sector expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions across three core areas:
Professional Engineering Recruitment
We partner with businesses to secure elite engineers who drive innovation, optimise processes, and lead technical delivery across your most complex projects.
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Design Engineer
- NPI Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Multi-skilled Engineer
- Head of Engineering
- Field Service Engineer
- Proposals Engineer
- Sales Engineer
- Application Engineers
- Senior Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Project manager
- Engineering Manager
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Head of Engineering
QHSE Recruitment
We recruit Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment professionals who are essential for protecting your people, processes, and reputation.
- Quality Inspector
- NDT Technician
- Health & Safety Coordinator
- Health and Safety Advisor
- Quality Engineer
- Supplier Quality Engineer
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Health and Safety Manager
- QHSE Manager
- HSE Manager
- SHEQ Manager
- SHE Manager
- Quality Manager
- Head of QHSE
- Head of Quality
- QHSE Director
- Director of Quality
Skilled Shop Floor Staffing
Reliable, skilled shop floor talent is the backbone of high-performing engineering operations. We connect you with skilled shop floor professionals who deliver consistency, quality, and pride in their work.
- CNC Machinist (Milling, Turning, Grinding)
- Manual Machinist
- CNC Programmer
- Welder
- Mechanical Assembler/ Fitter
- Electrical Assembler
- Maintenance Technician
- Quality Technician
- Production Operative
- Machine Operator
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“Natalie has consistently delivered exceptional service, taking the time to truly understand our business, culture, and technical needs. She goes beyond simply sending CVs, ensuring every candidate is carefully aligned with our requirements. Her market knowledge, responsiveness, and honest communication make her a trusted and valued recruitment partner.”
We are B Corp Certified, using recruitment as a force for Good
At THOMAS Professional, we believe in doing business the right way. Becoming a B Corp certified business reflects our commitment to operating ethically, transparently and with purpose, while delivering exceptional recruitment.
Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit engineering staff locally or nationally?
While Gloucestershire-based, we support engineering businesses across the Southwest, Wales and nationally.
Can you help with hard-to-fill or niche skill shortages?
Absolutely, we have tailored candidate attraction strategies as well as proactively headhunting niche engineering skill sets. Whether it is CNC programmers, design engineers, controls and automation specialists, PLC programmers, quality engineers or multi-skilled maintenance engineers, we build candidate pipelines.
Do you provide salary benchmarking?
Yes, engineering markets shift quickly, particularly in high-demand sectors. We provide insight into:
- Market salary expectations
- Shift allowances and overtime rates
- Competitor benefits
- Contract day rates
This ensures your offer remains competitive while aligned to budget.
How quickly can you fill an engineering vacancy?
Timeframes depend on specialism and seniority. Maintenance and production roles can often be filled quickly. Senior or highly technical design roles require a more targeted search. The UK average time to hire is 6 weeks within engineering, we are able to significantly reduce that time.
Why partner with THOMAS Professional for engineering recruitment?
We do not simply fill vacancies. We align hiring to operational targets, production capacity and long-term growth plans. Strong engineering teams drive efficiency, innovation and commercial success.
Precision matters. The right hire protects performance.
Explore Our Latest Engineering Jobs
CNC 5 Axis Miller Programmer/Setter
CMM Quality Inspector
CNC Offline Programmer
CNC Setter/Operator - Milling (Fanuc Controls)
Looking for a recruitment partner?
Speak with an expert today.
- info@thomaspro.co.uk
- 01242 300 228
- 71 Rodney Rd, Cheltenham GL50 1HT
