Engineering & Manufacturing

Kaizen Engineering & Manufacturing provides senior recruitment services to the UK’s industrial markets. Our sector experience encompasses Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, FMCG, Building Products, Chemicals & Process Industries, Engineering, Oil & Gas, and Utilities.

We specialise in recruiting senior operational and functional roles that are essential to an organisation’s success. Our assignments always require an informed and rigorous approach to selecting the right candidate.

Examples include:

  • Managing Director
  • Manufacturing Director
  • Quality Leadership
  • Programme Management
  • Operations Director

Our clients vary in size, from regional SMEs to international conglomerates. Therefore our track record encompasses both UK and internationally-based positions.

The Challenge:

The ability to attract and retain talented individuals has rarely been so challenging. The recent market uncertainty that has prevailed over the industrial landscape has altered the way both individuals and companies approach the process of recruitment. It has never been more essential to complement sector insight with an intelligent recruitment process that recognises the complexity of today’s market.

Market Leaders:

Kaizen provides a comprehensive and client-led approach. Clients value our ‘trusted advisor’ approach, which has enabled us to develop long-term relationships and the expertise to partner with organisations of all sizes.

View relevant testimonials

Nick Leeson - HR Director, Swagelok

Simon has been instrumental in sourcing several key placements for me, including a Managing Director. His expertise lies in his ability to quickly understand the exact needs of our business and provide a short list of applicants that closely match, and often exceed the brief given. I have been particularly impressed with Simon’s management of the recruitment process from the initial applicant presentation through to offer negotiation, Simon has always exceeded expectations.

Jerome Faissat – Managing Director, PIL Membranes

Having the knowledge and experience in the sector, Martin delivered on all fronts, from putting a compelling candidate brief to selecting the right pool of candidates, providing a diverse shortlist back to us. Martin kept us well informed throughout the process and took an active role in securing the right package for both PIL Membranes and the candidate.

Dave Harris – Head Of Operations, Centriforce

Centriforce have engaged with Kaizen for several high-profile operational roles and most recently in the successful recruitment of a new Factory Manager position. Understanding the client’s requirements and then transferring the brief into a successful recruitment programme is always key to a successful relationship. Kaizen’s approach has always been to ensure the upfront requirements are clear, to understanding the role, only putting forward high-quality candidates that are a right fit for our business , our culture, and our future. Kaizen recognised how important a decision it was for our business to select the right candidate. To put a cost on successful recruitment is very difficult but I do believe Kaizen offer value for money and a unique relationship that appreciates why you engage with a recruiter in the first instance.

Adrian Banks - Managing Director, Roxel

Very quickly Simon absorbed the brief for our Engineering Director (in reality he helped develop it), and offered a range of suitably qualified and credible candidates. The successful candidate is now in role and has lived up to expectations; Simon’s follow-up throughout has been regular, professional & succinct.