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Expert Recruitment of Design Engineers for Aerospace, Defence, Space, Renewables, and Automotive Manufacturing.  

Helping Aerospace, Defence, Space, Renewables & Automotive companies across the UK recruit the best design engineering talent to drive innovation, meet project deadlines, and build world-class teams.

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Design Engineering Recruitment Specialist

Permanent, Interim & Contract Design Engineering Recruitment Services

Positions We Recruit For In Aerospace, Defence, Space, Renewables & Automotive Manufacturing & Engineering Companies Include:

  • Mechanical Design Engineers

  • R&D Engineers

  • Design Principals & Managers

  • Electrical Design Engineers

  • CAD Engineers

  • Technical Design Directors

  • Some Of The Top Companies I Have Worked With Previously.

    About us

    KP Recruit connects Aerospace, Defence, Space, Renewables & Automotive Manufacturing & Engineering Companies with the best passive design talent. We specialise in roles that are business-critical and that require speed, confidentiality and commitment. Our average time to hire is just 27 days.

    Our state-of-the-art AI Talent Sourcing Software sets us miles ahead of the competition. This advanced technology automates and optimizes the recruitment process, uncovering hidden talent and ensuring our clients receive world-class talent management in unbeatable timeframes.

    Keith Payne, KP Recruit's Specialist Recruitment Director and business owner, delivers expert knowledge with over 24 years of successful experience working with leading international recruitment firms. Keith's expertise ensures that our clients benefit from deep industry knowledge and proven recruitment strategies.

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    The Benefits Of Using KP Recruit's Search And Selection Service.

  • Research

  •  All research will be conducted by Director Keith Payne, who is continually refining the KP Recruit's network & database to ensure unrivalled quality. 

  • Confidentiality

  •  All search, approach and conversational work is solely completed by Keith Payne, ensuring complete confidentiality and 100% discretion on all assignments.

  • Maximum Coverage

  • KP Recruit's client portfolio is strategically kept small for a good reason. This approach benefits our partners as we can tap into a wider talent pool on your behalf than larger search firms ( who can’t headhunt from their clients). To put it simply, we can show you more talent from a comprehensive selection of employers, providing more depth and quality to your talent pool, ensuring you do not miss out on superstars”

  • Referrals

  •  A strong market presence has ensured a continuous flow of referrals and recommendations of candidates within the UK's manufacturing arena.

    Various accreditations and membership with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation offer further advantages to existing networks and assures a receptive approach at Director level.

  • Experience

  •  Keith Payne is a respected and industry-leading recruitment director, with specific recruitment knowledge that delivers quality with speed.

     

  • Track Record

  •  A reputation built on successfully placing senior candidates globally. 

    Keith’s experience and knowledge of the industries’ processes offers our clients a unique peace of mind that they will be working with a genuine industry professional. Our unrivalled expertise ensures we deliver pre-qualified candidates in the most cost- and time-effective way. 

    KP Recruit's Search and Selection Services Include  

  • Executive Search

  • Management Search

  • Advertising Selection

  • Psychometric Profiling

  • Recruitment Process Consulting

  • Response Handling

  • Salary Surveys

  • Agency Management

  • KP Recruit's Signatory 7 Step "A.I Talent Sourcing" Search & Selection System

    KP Recruit's Recruit Values  

    Professionalism

    KP Recruit strives to excel in every service area we deliver. Rather than turning toward industry-standard benchmarks, we set our own by putting the future of our clients and candidates first. Whether you’re new to KP Recruit, or are known to us, we guarantee to deliver the highest standards of professionalism, with services tailored specifically to your business’ needs.

    Honesty and integrity  

    KP Recruit is built on a reputation of honesty and integrity. We will always prioritise the future and needs of our clients and candidates. Integrity is the cornerstone of our search business, and it is the reason our clients and candidates continue to use and recommend our services. Our commitment to honesty and transparency is undoubtedly the foundation of our many long-standing relationships with our clients. 

    Responsibility 

    KP Recruit embraces the responsibility that comes with providing the highest level of executive search and selection services to our clients and candidates. We realise that the success of our business and those within it are solely reliant on the success of our clients and their people. 

    Passion 

    Putting the future of our clientele and candidates first requires an exceptional degree of passion for what we do. It’s in our nature. We put your future first, every day and in every way.

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