Celebrating World Engineering Day 2025
Tuesday 4th March 2025
Building the Future, One Placement at a Time
Today, March 4th, 2025, we are celebrating World Engineering Day. After 17 years in engineering recruitment, 10 of those with EMBS, I can confidently say the role of the engineer has never been more pivotal.
My specialisation in precision engineering across the Midlands highlights its often-underestimated importance. While AI and space exploration capture imaginations, precision engineering is the silent architect of our modern world. From the microchips in our pockets to the life-saving devices in hospitals, and critically, the safety-critical components in automotive, nuclear and aerospace, it underpins everything.
Proud Industrial Heritage
In the UK, with our proud industrial heritage, engineering is a cornerstone of our economy. A thriving sector fuels innovation, drives exports and creates high-skilled jobs. By bolstering domestic production, we strengthen supply chains and stimulate growth across related industries – a vital ripple effect in our current economic landscape.
The crucial point? Growth is contingent on talent. The future of UK precision engineering hinges on bridging the skills gap. We face a shortage of qualified engineers and technicians, threatening our global competitiveness. As technology accelerates, the demand for specialised skills intensifies.
Recruitment is Paramount
Great recruitment is paramount. On World Engineering Day, we must champion the diverse and rewarding careers in engineering. We need to actively connect skilled individuals with the companies driving innovation.
Recruitment isn’t just about filling positions. For me, recruitment is about building long-term relationships with clients and partnering with them as they grow.
I have one aim for my clients – finding the right people, with the right skills and placing them in the right roles. I am extremely lucky that my clients celebrate this too and understand the importance of hiring the best.
The intricate work done in precision engineering workshops across the nation is building the framework for the future of the country. As a recruiter I fully understand the power of placing the very best people to help construct it.
This World Engineering Day, I am celebrating the partnerships I enjoy with my engineering clients and looking ahead to developing these further.
About EMBS
EMBS, headquartered in Derbyshire, is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on Engineering and Technology. We empower businesses to build impactful teams and individuals to find fulfilling careers by aligning talent and growth strategies. With over two decades of experience, we provide expert recruitment solutions driven by a collaborative and supportive team. We go beyond traditional recruitment, acting as trusted partners and leveraging a network of specialist advisors to ensure our clients make the best talent decisions.
About James Hall
James Hall is a seasoned engineering recruitment expert, serving as Managing Director and Co-Owner of EMBS Group.
With a proven track record spanning 17 years, he has established himself as a trusted authority in engineering talent solutions. His expertise encompasses technical recruitment, executive-level placements, recruitment process optimisation and strategic workforce planning.
Leading EMBS Engineering for a decade, James has cultivated a deep understanding of the UK’s engineering landscape. He is passionate about delivering skilled engineers who drive technological advancement, challenging industry norms and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. His leadership focuses on candidate experience, relationship building and achieving ambitious growth targets, driven by his core value of tenacity.
