Overcoming challenges in agriculture recruitment

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The agriculture sector is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, climate change, and shifting consumer demands. As a result, the demand for skilled professionals in agriculture has never been higher. However at Jonathan lee Recruitment, we know all too well that recruiting talent in this sector comes with its unique set of challenges. In…

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Energy & Renewables division expands at Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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The energy and renewables sector continues to experience rapid expansion, driven by increasing global demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly power sources. These requirements show no sign of slowing down. In response, Jonathan Lee Recruitment proudly announces the expansion of its Energy and Renewables division, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to supporting the sector’s evolution. Spearheaded…

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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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Strategies for renewable energy recruitment in 2024

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It’s fair to say 2023 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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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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