Manufacturing & Operations

Manufacturing & Operations

Proven Talent Solutions That Save You Time

Manufacturing and Operations Recruitment Specialists

Finding and hiring talent is a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. From sourcing and screening candidates to managing employment contracts and HR issues, the demands can quickly overwhelm you.​​ With over 30 years of experience, we've solidified our position as leaders in Manufacturing and Operations Recruitment. We recruit across a diverse clientele ranging from global multinationals to local production facilities. We specialise in delivering skilled professionals, both permanent and temporary, who drive efficiency, quality, and innovation on the production floor. If you have an opening in this area, we would love to hear from you.

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How do our agency workers feel about working with us?

We have a 96% satisfaction rate with our temporary agency workers and a 5-star rating on Google Reviews. ​​​

Let us take the reins

 

We specialise in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions for production and manufacturing businesses across various industries. Our recruitment solutions are designed to streamline your hiring process and minimise your administrative burden. Take a look at just some of the areas we can help you with:​

Handing these tasks over to an expert recruitment team can free up your internal resources to focus on core business activities. We take the pain and headache out of recruitment allowing you and your team to get back to doing what you do best.

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What are the typical roles we recruit for?

We specialise in finding highly qualified permanent and temporary workers for a wide range of Manufacturing and Operations jobs, including:

  • Production Operator

  • Warehouse Operative

  • General Operative

  • CNC Operator

  • Operations Technician

  • Device Technician

  • Quality Technician

  • Diagnostic Technician or Diagnostic Tester

  • Manufacturing Technician

  • Machinist or Machine Setter

  • Diagnostic Assistant

  • Production Builder or Assembler

  • Operations Manager

  • Project Manager

  • Head of Quality

  • Manufacturing Technician

  • Operations Technician

  • Device Technician

  • Production Operator

  • General Operative

  • Warehouse Operative

  • Production Builder

  • Assembler

  • Warehouse Manager

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Are you looking for Operators?

​There are many benefits to hiring temporary agency workers, such as operators for seasonal work or temporary ramp-ups, including:

  • Cost-effectiveness: Increase productivity without increasing your headcount (pay only for the hours worked).

  • Flexibility: Adjust staffing levels easily during seasonal fluctuations or unexpected demand changes without any long-term commitment.

  • Evaluate suitability: Trial potential employees before committing to permanency, therefore reducing hiring risks.

  • Specialised skills: Access top talent for short-term projects needing specific expertise.

  • Productivity: Benefit from motivated temporary workers with fresh perspectives while allowing your full-time team to focus on core tasks.


What do our clients say?

Hear what other employers have to say about previous manufacturing and operations roles we have filled:

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Contact Collins McNicholas today

Connect with one of our experienced consultants today to discuss your hiring needs and explore recruitment solutions.

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