Welcome to PMB Manufacturing & Technical Recruitment
Experts in talent sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and the retention of professionals in manufacturing, industrial, power generation, and scientific industries.
People are your No.1 Asset
We understand how important hiring the right people is. We also know how costly it can be when the wrong hire is made. ​​
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Hiring mistakes are costly.
According to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, a bad hire at mid-manager level can cost a business over £132,000 when you factor in lost wages, benefits, recruitment fees, onboarding, lost productivity, and replacement costs. More broadly, a bad hire typically costs three times the employee’s salary, which means the average UK business could lose over £100,000 on a single poor hiring decision.
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The true impact goes beyond finances.
A poor hire can drain team morale, damage client relationships, and harm your employer brand. Wasted time interviewing unsuitable candidates delays decision-making and distracts leaders from strategic priorities. In fact, around 20% to 30% of hires fail post-placement, and the average retention rate hovers at just 75%.​​
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We help you break this cycle.
Our all-in-one recruitment platform transforms hiring by combining CVs with structured candidate video interviews – including both general screening questions and bespoke questions created by your hiring team. This allows you to skip early-stage interviews and focus only on the candidates who truly fit, saving time, reducing interviews, and improving outcomes from day one.
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Smarter decisions through science.
We also offer Emotional Intelligence (EQ) assessments that reveal how a candidate leads, communicates, and adapts under pressure. These reports don’t just support better hiring decisions, they come with tailored interview questions and development insights that enhance onboarding and long-term performance. With our approach, first-year retention rates rise to as high as 96%.
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OUR SERVICES
No risk
contingent
Pay on placement, zero deposit, no risk
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Fees fixed at 20%
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Free replacement guarantee of 8 weeks
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In depth vacancy briefing meeting
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Vacancy advertising on major job boards​
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Multiple talent data base searches and candidate approaches
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Candidate qualification and screening via telephone
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Candidates submitted with a detailed summary in formatted CV profiles by email
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Interview process and feedback management
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Offer management throughout​​​
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most popular
partnership
£1000 deposit payable, balance on placement
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Fees fixed at 17.5% (discounts for multiple roles)
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Free replacement guarantee of 16 weeks
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In depth vacancy briefing meeting
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Vacancy advertising on major job boards​
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Multiple talent data base searches and candidate approaches
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Candidate qualification and screening via telephone
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​Interview and process and feedback management
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Offer management throughout
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Pre recruitment strategy planning
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Market mapping, salary insights data, and competitor scraping
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​Video interview conducted with candidate including killer questions designed with you
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Emotional intelligence assessment tools where appropriate (best for manager and leadership)
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Access to our all in one candidate management platform hosting CV profiles with summary, video, assessment results, and interview scheduling
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Dedicated Account Manager
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Access to services from our partner certified emotional intelligence (EQ) Trainer, Coach & Consultant (services are charged separately)
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We manage engagement with other recruitment agencies when needed
best value
subscription
Monthly agreed payments you can draw down on from 4 to 12 months. Excellent for spreading costs through your annual budget
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Fees as low as 15% pending requirements
(talk with us)
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Free replacement guarantee of 16 weeks
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In depth vacancy briefing meeting
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Vacancy advertising on major job boards​
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Multiple talent data base searches and candidate approaches
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Candidate qualification and screening via telephone
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Interview process and feedback management
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Offer management throughout
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Pre recruitment strategy planning
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Market mapping, salary insights data, and competitor scraping
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​Video interview conducted with candidate including killer questions agreed with you
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Emotional intelligence assessment tools where appropriate
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Access to our all in one candidate management platform hosting CV profiles with summary, video, assessment results, and interview scheduling
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Access to employer branded advertising (supplement applies)
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Ability to process referrals, internal applicants, and direct applicants.
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Dedicated Account Manager
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Access to services from our partner certified motional intelligence (EQ) trainer, coach & consultant (services are charged separately)
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We manage engagement with other recruitment agencies when needed
pick & mix
partial service
Perfect for employers who do not want a full recruitment service but would like access to our tools.
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All items individually priced payable either per vacancy or per candidate
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Full recruitment advertising on all major platforms branded or unbranded (sift your own CV's)
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Access to our video interview tools, you supply the candidates and we will conduct the video screening with killer questions designed by you.
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Emotional intelligence assessments (EQ)
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Access to services from our partner certified motional intelligence (EQ) trainer, coach & consultant (services are charged separately)
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Market mapping and salary survey projects
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Whilst Phil's expertise of late primarily supported us around technical, engineering, & manufacturing recruitment, it's obvious that he can turn his hand to pretty much anything. Phil gained a reputation for filling the 'harder to fill' type roles, as well as niche engineering positions. Phil is a great recruiter and an even better person. I recommend that anyone reading this engage with him.
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Head of Recruitment - Saint Gobain UK & Ireland
