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Aerospace Recruitment Agency

We are an Aerospace Recruitment Agency with over a decade of experience.

Over the years, we’ve built up an outstanding pool of talented candidates enabling us to serve the recruitment needs of key aerospace organisations across the sector both in the UK and internationally.

Our highly experienced Aerospace Recruitment division will work with you to fill both contract and permanent job roles delivering you great results and a stronger workforce.

If you are looking for an Aerospace Recruitment agency to find you the best talent in the UK.….then we can help you.

Call +44 (0)1925 907 000 or email recruit@firstrg.com for more information.

Aerospace Sector Recruitment Services

We have a proven track record of successfully identifying and placing experienced candidates in the full range of disciplines demanded by the aerospace industry and all levels of seniority in both military and civilian projects.

Our specialist team is constantly on the lookout for versatile candidates with the skills and experience necessary to do a first-class job in whichever role they fulfil.

An important part of building our market intelligence is by maintaining close relationships with our clients. Our Account Manager’s delve to the heart of our client’s priorities and challenges, upcoming projects and any skills shortages. We apply this understanding to the attraction of the right talent.

Our recruitment services include everything from search and selection, shortlisting, pre-screening, testing, interview arrangements, offer negotiation and on-boarding.

Candidate Attraction in the Aerospace Industry

Recruitment for the aerospace industry requires deep industry knowledge and the ability to respond to ever changing demands quickly and effectively. It’s a diverse industry with job opportunities in a wide range of specialisms from design, manufacturing, engineering, software to professional services and inspection.

We have regular candidate attraction discussions to tackle the issues and produce proactive solutions, working closely with our candidates to better understand the market. Our team regularly review industry news and networking discussions to ensure we are always leading the way in talent attraction. We have been involved in a number of bench marking and marketing knowledge exercises with our clients to add value to our relationship.

Our key aerospace disciplines include all levels of seniority within the following:

Engineering
HR/Finance/Commercial and Legal
Operations/Maintenance/Manufacturing
IT/Strategy and Business Development
Project and Programme Management

Yep that’s right – engineering and office support all in one place to make your life easier.

You can be assured of quality candidates and excellent communication throughout.

Defence Recruitment Agency

We are a Defence Recruitment Agency with over a decade of experience.

Over the years, we’ve built up an outstanding pool of talented candidates enabling us to serve the recruitment needs of key defence organisations across the sector both in the UK and internationally.

Our highly experienced Defence Recruitment Agents will work with you to fill both contract and permanent job roles delivering you great results and a stronger workforce.

If you are looking for a Defence Recruitment agency to find you the best talent in the UK.….then we can help you.

Compliance in check

We pre-screen all our candidates checking rights to work, visas, IDs, insurances, references, qualifications and security clearances as required. We record all documentation securely and can be audited at request.

Payroll

Our in-house payroll team mean that we can payroll all your contractors in one place, processing time sheets efficiently to make sure your contractors are paid on time.

“First Recruitment Group are one of the key suppliers to our RPO solution. The team are responsive, friendly and professional, and as such have made a massive difference to the account. Without hesitation I would recommend First Recruitment Group.”

To find out how we can help you with your Aerospace & Defence recruitment please call +44 (0)1925 907 000 or email recruit@firstrg.com

Testimonials

"Their knowledge of the industry, our organisation and candidates is one of the leaders in the market. They have always been able to supply us with the right calibre of engineering candidate no matter what the discipline or regional location is.

"First Recruitment Group’s service delivery has always been to a high standard and the customer service provided by the team has ensured that First Recruitment Group will remain a preferred supplier of engineering personnel to WorleyParsons on our future engineering projects."

WorleyParsons

"In my dealings with First I have found them to be responsive, knowledgeable, quality-focused and engaging in their approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of First Recruitment Group to any prospective customers."

Global Engineering Consultancy

"We have a good working relationship with First Recruitment and they always put every effort in to filling our positions whether it's on a permanent or contract basis. First have an honest and open approach to recruitment and their clients which is refreshing. First offer an excellent payroll service which compliments their overall delivery service to MWH Treatment."

MWH Treatment

“As the biggest services supplier to the nuclear industry our demand for personnel is significant, when I have an urgent requirement I know I can rely on First Recruitment to rise to the challenge.

“As a preferred supplier for temporary labour and a fundamental part of our permanent recruitment process we get the right people at the right time. Whether its highly technical/specialist resources or back office support personnel the approach is to the same high standard.”

Veolia Nuclear Solutions

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

Simon Carves Engineering Ltd

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner of choice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projects internationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built on credibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to more and more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner of choice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

“We have required a number of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the Nuclear Industry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number of QA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been very pleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstrated and will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

Bureau Veritas

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