Placement Case Studies

Engineering Recruitment Case Studies

Precision engineering, CNC, sheet metal, and construction recruitment outcomes demonstrating ABS Talent's ability to support specialist UK employers.

Case Study 01

Exclusive Recruitment Partner for Precision Engineering Hiring

Crest Engineering

ABS Talent recruits exclusively for Crest Engineering's engineering department, supporting ongoing production requirements across specialist engineering roles. To date, ABS Talent has placed a CNC Miller Setter-Operator and a Mechanical Fitter, with a continued supply arrangement in place. This retained relationship reflects ABS Talent's ability to understand technical engineering requirements and deliver candidates aligned with long-term workforce needs.

Key outcomes

• Exclusive recruitment partner
• CNC and mechanical engineering expertise
• Ongoing supply arrangement
• Permanent engineering placements

Case Study 02

Retained Partner for Senior Construction Sales Hiring

Brand Access Solutions

ABS Talent holds signed terms with Brand Access Solutions across their scaffolding division and was appointed to support a senior Estimating Manager / Business Development Manager assignment. The role required access to senior-level construction and scaffolding talent within a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £77,000. ABS Talent identified and presented a strong candidate who received a formal offer from the client. Although the candidate ultimately declined, the process demonstrated ABS Talent's ability to access senior construction talent and support high-value commercial hiring briefs.

Key outcomes

• Signed terms relationship
• Senior construction recruitment assignment
• £70,000 — £77,000 salary range
• Formal offer secured

Case Study 03

Punch Press Setter-Operator Placement with Trumpf Machine Experience

JPM

JPM required a Punch Press Setter-Operator with specific experience operating Trumpf machinery. The role also carried a non-standard 2:00pm to 10:00pm shift pattern, significantly reducing the available candidate pool. ABS Talent sourced and placed a suitable permanent candidate who matched the technical machine requirement and the shift flexibility needed by the client.

Key outcomes

• Permanent placement
• Trumpf machinery experience
• Non-standard shift requirement
• Sheet metal recruitment expertise

Case Study 04

Permanent Press Brake Placement for a Specialist Sheet Metal Employer

Mid Fab Developments

Mid Fab Developments required an experienced Press Brake Operator with hands-on knowledge of Amada and Safan machinery. The role included a specific shift requirement, narrowing the available candidate pool considerably. ABS Talent sourced and placed a suitable permanent candidate who matched both the technical machine requirements and the shift pattern needed by the client.

Key outcomes

• Permanent placement
• Amada and Safan machine experience
• Shift-specific candidate search
• Precision sheet metal recruitment

Case Study 05

Active Recruitment Partner for Precision Sheet Metal Hiring

Rapier Precision Sheet Metal

ABS Talent has an active and growing recruitment relationship with Rapier Precision Sheet Metal across specialist sheet metal engineering roles. We have successfully supplied candidates for press brake and sheet metal worker positions and are currently supporting a CNC Laser Cutter Operator requirement. The repeat nature of this relationship reflects ABS Talent's understanding of precision sheet metal environments and its ability to support ongoing hiring needs.

Key outcomes

• Active recruitment partner
• Repeat hiring relationship
• Press brake and sheet metal recruitment
• CNC laser recruitment support