Showcasing aerospace and defence companies as employers of choice

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In the competitive landscape of the aerospace and defence industries, attracting top talent is not just a necessity; it’s a strategic imperative. As companies vie for the brightest minds and skilled professionals on a global basis, the need for innovative recruitment campaigns becomes paramount. In this blog post, we will explore the realm of creative…

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Helping your business to grow in more ways than one

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After more than 45 years in business, we’re experts at finding you the people you need for your business. And on those occasions when you’ve been searching for months, have perhaps tried several recruitment agencies and are at your wits end, you’ll be more than happy you came to us. Especially in industries that are…

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The importance of relationships in recruitment

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Since opening our additional office in Telford’s Agri-EPI Centre, we’ve really enjoyed immersing ourselves in the area’s agritech community. As a business, Jonathan Lee Recruitment has been going for close to 5 decades and the majority of our clients come to us through recommendation; and that’s because we understand the importance of relationships. We invest…

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Strategies for renewable energy recruitment in 2025

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It’s fair to say 2024 was a busy year for renewable energy recruitment, and indeed for us here at Jonathan Lee where we’ve seen a 22% increase in energy recruitment over the last 12 months. It was already a growing area and that upward trajectory is set to continue as the Government ramps up its…

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Recruiting for specialist roles in agritech

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Matt Johnson, Principal Consultant and Agritech recruitment specialist, recently caught up with Sustainable Business News to offer advice on how to recruit for specialist roles in agritech. Please see an excerpt of the article below. To view the full article click here Like many industries where improving sustainability is concerned, agriculture is undergoing a huge transformation.…

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Preparing for the EV technician skills crisis

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Lee Elwell, Associate Director and Energy recruitment specialist, recently caught up with Driving News to share tips organisations can take to help tackle EV recruitment challenges. 💡 Please see an excerpt of the article below. To view the full article click here As the UK gears up for the green revolution, the automotive industry faces a…

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Agritech merger boosts Telford recruitment firm

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Matt Johnson, Principal Consultant and Agritech recruitment specialist, recently caught up with The Business Desk to share his reaction to the news of a merger in the agritech world. Please see an excerpt of the article below. To view the full article click here Plans to merge three of the UK’s centres for agritech into…

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Insights from the Solar & Storage Show on market trends

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Lee Elwell, Associate Director – Energy at Jonathan Lee Recruitment shares his reflections from the Solar & Storage Show. It was clear before I’d even entered the NEC’s Hall 5 that the solar and storage industries are booming. As the sector’s biggest event, there was no way we’d miss the Solar & Storage Show, but…

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UK battery strategy needs skills and recruitment focus

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As the Government prepares the UK’s first-ever battery strategy, consideration must be given to how we are going to provide the quality and quantity of workers needed to secure the future of this vital industry. Lee Elwell, Associate Director and energy specialist at Jonathan Lee Recruitment caught up with the team at SG Voice recently to…

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Navigating staffing challenges in renewable energy

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​The renewable energy sector is in a huge phase of growth and innovation, which is creating thousands of jobs across a variety of industries. We’ve read about huge new investments in the battery economy, including the building of new gigafactories to make batteries for electric vehicles, plus new battery recycling facilities and energy storage sites.…

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