We connect skilled engineering professionals with forward-thinking manufacturers across the UK. No generalists. No guesswork. Just specialist recruitment that works.
Reid Ashby is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused exclusively on Manufacturing & Engineering. We work with precision engineers, fabricators, welders, CNC machinists, maintenance engineers, and production managers — placing them with manufacturers who need the right person, not just the next available CV. We take the time to understand both sides properly. That is how good placements are made.
From the shop floor to the management office, we recruit across the full manufacturing and engineering team.
Every search is a partnership. Our process is deliberate and built to find people who stay on the shop floor.
We invest the time to understand the role, the shift pattern and the outcome the hire truly needs to deliver.
A focused, direct search reaching beyond job boards to skilled tradespeople who aren't actively looking.
Structured assessment of technical capability and fit — not just a CV skim.
Clear offer management, honest timelines, and support that continues after the start date.
We're a specialist firm — which means every search gets our full attention, not a fraction of a busy consultant's time spread across a dozen sectors. No inflated numbers, no recycled CVs. Just direct, honest recruitment for Manufacturing & Engineering.
Whether you need a CNC Setter urgently or a Production Manager for a key hire, Reid Ashby can help. We work on a contingency basis — you only pay when you make a hire. Get in touch and we will get to work immediately.
Start a Search ↗If you are a skilled engineer, machinist, welder, or manufacturing professional looking for your next opportunity, register with Reid Ashby. We will match you with the right role and represent you properly throughout the process.
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