Manufacturing Recruitment in Birmingham
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Manufacturing recruitment in Birmingham covers car making in Solihull, electric drive units in Wolverhampton, chocolate in Bournville, aerospace in the Black Country and thousands of metal and engineering suppliers. We recruit operators, welders, machinists, automation engineers and planners, with skills and references checked first.
Local Manufacturing Recruitment in Birmingham
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands make up one of the UK’s biggest manufacturing regions. The car industry and its suppliers are central, alongside aerospace, food and drink and the metal forming and finishing firms of the Black Country.
With so many employers close together, skilled people can choose. Manufacturing recruitment in Birmingham means moving quickly and being clear about pay, shifts and progression.
- Car making in Solihull
- Electric drive units in Wolverhampton
- Chocolate making in Bournville
- Metals, aerospace and the Black Country supply chain
Manufacturing Jobs in Birmingham by Town
Open a town to see where our manufacturing recruitment in Birmingham is busiest and what kind of industry is based there.
Birmingham
Manufacturing jobs in Birmingham include food, automotive suppliers and engineering across the city.
Solihull
Manufacturing jobs in Solihull centre on car production and its suppliers.
Wolverhampton
Manufacturing jobs in Wolverhampton include electric drive units and aerospace.
Coventry
Electric vehicles, engineering and research-led manufacturing.
Dudley
Metal forming, foundry and engineering firms in the Black Country.
Walsall
Leather, metals and engineering firms.
West Bromwich
Metals, food and engineering manufacturers.
Bournville
Chocolate and confectionery manufacturing.
Manufacturing Recruitment in Birmingham: Our Lead Sectors
We fill shop floor, technical and office roles, but these three areas create most manufacturing jobs in Birmingham.
Automotive
Car plants and suppliers need operators, technicians and quality engineers.
Welding and metals
Black Country firms need welders, fabricators and machinists.
Automation
Modern plants need controls, PLC and robotics engineers.
Birmingham Manufacturers and Industrial Sites
These manufacturers and industrial sites show the kind of industry based in the county. They are not our clients unless we say so. We recruit for employers of every size, including the many smaller firms and suppliers that work alongside them.
Jaguar Land Rover, Solihull
Car manufacturing.
JLR Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre, Wolverhampton
Electric drive unit production at i54.
Cadbury, Bournville
Chocolate manufacturing.
Black Country metal firms
Foundry, forging and metal finishing suppliers.
Live Jobs in Birmingham
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Hiring Manufacturing Staff in Birmingham?
We recruit for automotive, aerospace, food and metals firms across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Our manufacturing recruitment in Birmingham puts skills checks and safety first.
Finding Manufacturing Jobs in Birmingham
Manufacturing jobs in Birmingham range from car plants to chocolate lines and Black Country foundries. We help operators, welders, engineers and planners find roles that fit their skills and commute.
Tell us your skills, your tickets and how far you will travel, and we will match you to sites you can reach. Our service is always free for candidates, and we never send your CV without your permission.
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Where Birmingham Manufacturing Staff Train
Birmingham Metropolitan College, City of Wolverhampton College and Dudley College run engineering and manufacturing courses, and Aston University, the University of Birmingham and Coventry University train engineers.
- Birmingham Metropolitan College
- Dudley College of Technology
- City of Wolverhampton College
- Aston University
- University of Birmingham
Hiring in Birmingham: What to Plan For
Competition is intense
Many employers want the same people. Move quickly.
EV skills are new
Battery and electric drive work needs new skills. We look at transferable experience.
Supplier roles differ
Tier one and small suppliers suit different people. We match carefully.
These points shape every manufacturing recruitment in Birmingham brief we take on. Book a free consultation.
More Manufacturing Roles We Fill in Birmingham
Welding and Fabrication
Coded welders, fabricators and welding inspectors for Birmingham workshops and plants. Welding and Fabrication recruitment.
Automation Engineers
Controls, PLC and robotics engineers for Birmingham production lines. Automation Engineers recruitment.
Inventory Control
Inventory controllers and materials coordinators for Birmingham manufacturers. Inventory Control recruitment.
Production Planning
Production planners and schedulers for Birmingham plants. Production Planning recruitment.
FMCG Roles
Operators, hygiene and quality staff for food, drink and consumer goods plants in Birmingham. FMCG Roles recruitment.
How We Recruit Manufacturing Staff in Birmingham
Free consultation
We talk through your site, online or in person anywhere in Birmingham, free of charge, before we advertise any manufacturing jobs in Birmingham.
Role brief
We agree skills, tickets, shifts and pay before we search.
Skills and checks
We check tickets, training, right to work and recent references.
Shortlist and aftercare
Two or three vetted candidates, with check-ins after they start.
Manufacturing Recruitment Near Birmingham
Recruiting further afield? Alongside manufacturing recruitment in Birmingham, we cover every county in the West Midlands.
Manufacturing Recruitment in Birmingham: FAQs
Which towns do you cover for manufacturing recruitment in Birmingham?
The whole county, including Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall, West Bromwich and Bournville.
Do you recruit for manufacturing jobs in Birmingham?
Yes. We recruit operators, engineers and planners for manufacturers across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Do you cover manufacturing jobs in Solihull and Wolverhampton?
Yes. We recruit for automotive, aerospace and engineering firms in Solihull and Wolverhampton.
Do you check skills and tickets?
Yes. We confirm weld tests, licences, qualifications and training records where a role needs them, check right to work and take up recent references before anyone starts.
Can you help with contract and shift roles in Birmingham?
Yes. Manufacturing recruitment in Birmingham is not just permanent hires. We also recruit contract engineers, shutdown cover and staff for days, nights and rotating shifts.
Do job seekers pay you?
No. Our service is always free for candidates.
How quickly can you fill a manufacturing role?
It depends on the role, the skills it needs and the location. We agree a realistic timeline at the briefing and tell you honestly if a search will take longer.
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