Holt Engineering Recruitment specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment in the Aerospace, Defence, Mechanical Engineering and Connectivity sectors across the UK. Just some of the roles we regularly recruit for include Executives, Directors, Production Engineers, Planners, Estimators, Project Managers, Design Engineers, Welders, Sheetmetal Workers, CNC Machinists, Fitters, Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Electronic Technicians and Test Engineers.

  • Mark Kininmont

    Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Optics) Senscient (MSA) Ltd

    “We’ve had over 8 years’ experience with working with Julian and have always found him to have a professional and friendly manor in dealing with our needs as a client and his approach is genuinely candid. Julian has shown a keen and honest interest in the industry we work within. He has demonstrated consistently an ability to wholly understand our needs with respect to good fit in placing candidates in a fast moving and ever progressing business.”

  • Tom Sturt

    QuEnSh Manager and Business Administrator

    “Nathan is extremely approachable, and most importantly he takes the time to really understand the exact type of person you require, both for your company vision as well as to fit the existing teams mould and values. This in turn means you receive some quality CV’s ..... Nathan is open and honest, and if he hasn’t had a suitable applicant, he won’t push unsuitable ones on to you. Overall our candidates from Holt have been of a high quality and we will happily continue to use them in the future. ”

  • Ian W

    Sheet Metal Worker

    “I would like to thank Julian for his professionalism and very quick response. After being in the same job for many years I found the process of job hunting quite daunting but Julian took the time to meet me and really understand what I was looking for. I was very impressed by his knowledge of my profession and his local knowledge secured me an interview within 24 hours. I have just started my new job and couldn't be happier. I was very impressed with the service and highly recommend Julian and Holt Engineering. ”

  • Lee Mobey

    General Manager, Taunton Aerospace

    “I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for sourcing Richard and your support along the way. Richard blended in with the team very well at short notice and has been invaluable during his time here. Should we have a requirement in the future, which is highly likely, we will of course be in touch.”

  • David

    Operations Director

    “I have worked with Julian Knott over the last 15 years and have personally been placed by him into two senior positions. He has also been the recruiter that I turn to when recruiting for my businesses and dealing with him has always brought top quality candidates and a very professional service. I have no hesitation in recommending Julian to anyone looking for manufacturing and engineering staff.”

  • Vicci Wade

    HR Officer, Bowmill Engineering Limited

    “Since working with Nathan at Holt Engineering Recruitment I have found him to be very professional and understanding with our business needs. He has always had a great understanding of what we are looking for in a candidate technically, due to his engineering background. As well as this he has made the effort on various occasions to come to our site in respect of understanding the culture of our business.”

  • Amey Honebon

    HR Administrator, Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd

    “We’ve been working with Holt Engineering for several months now and no matter what kind of position we give to Nathan, usually with a pretty limited description at the time to what we actually need, he always manages to send us candidates that are of a high calibre and relevant to the vacancy we have. Nathan completely understands the requirements of Parvalux on a personal note as well as professional which makes the whole process such an ease. It’s always a pleasure working together to fill vacancies and are yet to be disappointed. We will definitely be continuing to work with Holt Engineering in the future”

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