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Engineering professionals collaborating in a modern factory

Company news

Live jobs roundup — week of 2 November 2026

22 technical and manufacturing opportunities, with locations, pay and links to the full adverts. Vacancies were live when this roundup was published.

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Industry insights

Thomas Brown Engineering adds Miyano lathe as manufacturers broaden workforce training

A new fixed-head lathe at Thomas Brown Engineering highlights the staffing questions behind equipment investment, while Yorkshire training figures show manufacturers spreading skills across their teams.

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Renishaw’s former-mill headquarters at New Mills, photographed in 2007
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Industry insights

Engineering graduate development meets manufacturing’s need for data judgement

Renishaw’s graduate electronics programme and separate manufacturing commentary highlight a practical recruitment question: how should employers assess technical ability alongside evidence-led decision-making?

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CNC engineer operating industrial machinery

Career advice

How to write an engineering CV that gets noticed

A practical guide to presenting your technical skills, qualifications and achievements clearly to engineering employers.

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CNC milling tool machining a precision component

Industry insights

The skills employers seek in CNC machinists

What engineering businesses look for when hiring skilled millers, turners and programmer-setter-operators.

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Software engineer working at dual monitors

Career advice

Top skills for a career in software and I.T

From programming languages to problem-solving, these are the skills that help technical candidates stand out.

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Two engineers reviewing technical drawings in a factory

Company news

Supporting the next generation of engineers

Why strong links between employers, educators and recruiters matter for the future technical workforce.

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Electronics specialist working at a technical bench

Career advice

How to prepare for a technical job interview

Turn your experience into clear, confident examples and arrive ready for practical and competency questions.

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Welder completing precision fabrication work

Industry insights

Five ways to retain skilled engineering teams

Practical steps employers can take to improve retention in competitive technical labour markets.

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