The manufacturing and engineering sectors continue to show resilience, with strong demand for skilled candidates across engineering, production, maintenance, CNC, and technical roles.
Key trends we’re seeing:
- Ongoing shortages of experienced engineering and manufacturing talent.
- Increased use of temporary and contract staff to support business flexibility.
- Employers focusing on candidates who can add immediate value.
- Continued investment in advanced manufacturing and technology-driven projects.
While competition for jobs has increased, opportunities remain strong for skilled professionals. For employers, attracting and retaining talent continues to be a key challenge.
At Mego, we’re helping manufacturing and engineering businesses across the South West connect with the skilled people they need to grow.