Engineering Recruitment Shropshire
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Shropshire is where the Industrial Revolution began, and today Telford builds the British Army’s newest tanks. Bernoullis delivers engineering recruitment Shropshire employers can trust, from Telford and Shrewsbury to Newport, Market Drayton, Oswestry and Ludlow. Our engineers recruit engineers who understand your sector.
If you are comparing recruitment agencies in Telford, the difference with Bernoullis is simple: we only recruit engineers, and every candidate is screened by someone who understands the work.
Engineering Recruitment Shropshire: Our Lead Sectors
We cover every discipline, but these three sectors create most engineering jobs in Shropshire.
Defence and armoured vehicles
Defence jobs in Telford include design, systems, production, test and quality engineering on Challenger 3 and Boxer, plus logistics roles at MOD Donnington.
Automotive and manufacturing
Magna, Denso, Makita and their suppliers need production, maintenance, tooling and automation engineers across Telford’s business parks.
Agri-tech and food engineering
Harper Adams and food manufacturers such as Müller create roles in agricultural machinery, automation and process engineering.
Why Shropshire Needs Specialist Engineering Recruitment
Engineering recruitment Shropshire employers need has been reshaped by defence. Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) builds Challenger 3 tanks and Boxer armoured vehicles at Telford. The Challenger 3 contract is worth £950m, more than £56m has been invested in the Telford facility, and the programme supports more than 1,500 jobs in Telford and Wrekin, according to the Ministry of Defence. MOD Donnington is also getting an £83m Defence Fulfilment Centre. That makes defence jobs in Telford some of the most in-demand engineering roles in the region.
Telford is also a manufacturing town. Magna’s Cosma Casting plant on the T54 business park makes lightweight aluminium parts by vacuum die-casting, Denso makes automotive components at Hortonwood, and Makita manufactures power tools in the town. Ricoh has opened an additive manufacturing centre there too. Across the county, Müller has its UK yogurt and desserts headquarters at Market Drayton and has permission for a major expansion.
Shropshire also trains engineers. RAF Cosford is home to the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering, and Harper Adams University near Newport is a world leader in agricultural engineering and farm robotics. We recruit engineering jobs in Telford, engineering jobs in Shrewsbury and across the whole county.
- Armoured vehicles and defence manufacturing
- Automotive die-casting and components
- Power tools and additive manufacturing
- Food production and agri-engineering
Shropshire Projects Creating Engineering Jobs
These employers and investments drive demand for engineering recruitment Shropshire wide. Figures come from published sources.
Challenger 3, Telford
148 tanks for the Army, in service to at least 2040. The programme brought nearly 300 jobs to RBSL, including 130 engineers and 70 technicians.
Boxer vehicles
RBSL’s Telford site also builds Boxer armoured vehicles, part of an order for 623 vehicles.
MOD Donnington
An £83m Defence Fulfilment Centre is being developed at Donnington, near Telford.
Magna Cosma Casting
A 20,500m² die-casting plant on the T54 business park, making lightweight aluminium structural parts.
Müller, Market Drayton
Planning permission for a major expansion at the UK headquarters of Müller Yogurt and Desserts.
Harper Adams farm robotics
The Hands Free Hectare project has run since 2016, testing robotic farming at Harper Adams University.
Engineering Jobs in Shropshire by Town
Each town has its own engineering strengths. Open one to see where we recruit.
Telford
Engineering jobs in Telford span armoured vehicles at RBSL, die-casting at Magna, automotive parts at Denso and power tools at Makita across Hortonwood, T54, Stafford Park and Halesfield.
Donnington
MOD Donnington’s new £83m Defence Fulfilment Centre adds logistics and engineering roles alongside RBSL.
Shrewsbury
Engineering jobs in Shrewsbury include building services, consultancy and manufacturing roles. Shrewsbury Colleges Group runs engineering courses.
Newport
Harper Adams University makes Newport a centre for agricultural engineering and farm robotics.
Market Drayton
Müller’s UK yogurt and desserts headquarters needs process, automation and maintenance engineers.
Albrighton and Cosford
RAF Cosford trains aeronautical engineers at the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering.
Ironbridge
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, the Ironbridge Gorge is where the Industrial Revolution began.
Oswestry and Whitchurch
We recruit maintenance, production and agricultural engineers across north Shropshire. HLNSC has a campus in Oswestry.
Bridgnorth and Ludlow
We recruit manufacturing and building services engineers for employers in south Shropshire.
Live Engineering Jobs in Shropshire
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Hiring Engineers in Shropshire?
Our engineering recruitment Shropshire team supports defence, automotive, food and agri-tech employers. Tell us about the role and we’ll visit your site free of charge.
Where Shropshire’s Engineers Train
Shropshire trains engineers for industry and defence. Harper Adams University near Newport, founded in 1901, offers agricultural engineering degrees and runs the Hands Free Hectare robotics project. RAF Cosford is home to the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering and the RAF’s schools of technical training.
Telford College and HLNSC have both joined the Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology, with Telford College adding mechanical, electrical and CAD pathways. RBSL also recruits apprentices and graduates in Telford. These routes feed engineering jobs in Shropshire every year.
- Harper Adams University
- Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering, RAF Cosford
- Telford College
- Shrewsbury Colleges Group
- HLNSC, Oswestry campus
- RBSL apprenticeships and graduate roles
Finding Engineering Jobs in Shropshire
Engineering jobs in Shropshire range from building the Army’s newest tanks to die-casting car parts, making power tools and developing farm robots. Defence jobs in Telford are especially sought after, and experienced manufacturing engineers are in steady demand.
We are engineers, so we understand your experience and the roles that suit it. Our service is always free for candidates. Browse live vacancies or send us your CV and we’ll be in touch.
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Hiring Engineers in Shropshire: What to Plan For
Defence work needs vetting
Many defence roles require security clearance. We check eligibility before you invest interview time.
Telford competes for talent
Defence and automotive employers recruit from the same pool. We benchmark your offer so it stands out.
A rural county
Commutes vary widely. We map journeys along the M54, A5 and A49 before approaching anyone.
These points guide every engineering recruitment Shropshire search we run. Book a free consultation.
How We Recruit Engineers in Shropshire
Free site visit
We visit your site anywhere in Shropshire, free of charge.
Clearance check
We confirm vetting eligibility for defence roles early.
Engineer-led vetting
Every candidate is screened by someone who understands the work.
Shortlist and aftercare
Two or three vetted engineers, with check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days.
More Engineering Sectors We Cover in Shropshire
Electrical & Electronic engineering
Vehicle electronics, controls and power engineers. Electrical & Electronic recruitment.
Civil & Structural engineering
Civil engineers for defence estates, highways and heritage structures. Civil & Structural recruitment.
Computer & Software engineering
Embedded, systems and software engineers for defence programmes. Computer & Software recruitment.
Chemical & Process engineering
Process engineers for food and dairy manufacturing. Chemical & Process recruitment.
Biomedical engineering
Validation and quality engineers for life-science firms. Biomedical recruitment.
Engineering Recruitment Near Shropshire
Recruiting beyond Shropshire? We cover the whole West Midlands.
Engineering Recruitment Shropshire: FAQs
Which towns do you cover for engineering recruitment in Shropshire?
All of them, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Newport, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Whitchurch, Bridgnorth and Ludlow.
Do you recruit for engineering jobs in Telford?
Yes. We recruit defence, automotive, tooling and manufacturing engineers across Telford’s business parks.
What defence jobs in Telford do you recruit for?
Systems, mechanical, electrical, test and quality engineers for armoured vehicle programmes and their supply chain.
Do you recruit for engineering jobs in Shrewsbury?
Yes. We recruit building services, consultancy and manufacturing engineers in and around Shrewsbury.
How quickly can you fill a role in Shropshire?
Our subscription clients see an average of 21 days to place. Cleared or specialist roles can take longer, and we’ll be clear about timescales.
Do engineers pay for your service?
No. Engineers never pay to register, apply or be put forward for a role.
Do you supply contract engineers?
Yes. We supply contractors on day rates for programme peaks and launches, with IR35 status agreed up front.
Are you one of the recruitment agencies in Telford?
We are a specialist engineering recruitment agency based in Polegate, East Sussex, and we recruit engineers for employers in Telford and across Shropshire. We meet clients online or on site, and your first consultation and site visit are free.
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