Delivering the Right Talent
Thursday 10th April 2025
James Hall, EMBS’s Managing Director, looks at why delivering the right talent will help to bridge a growing skills gap.
Delivering the right talent is the bedrock of success in today’s volatile economy, where recruitment missteps carry significant costs and businesses demand a workforce equipped with precisely the right skills to thrive.
The latest Skills Horizon Barometer report, featured in this week’s Plant and Words Engineering Magazine, paints a clear picture for UK manufacturing SMEs. A significant skills gap is looming, with a staggering 92% of those questioned for the report anticipating challenges in finding the right personnel for 2025.
This isn’t about scaremongering; it’s about acknowledging the reality and proactively addressing it.
Notably, a third of these anticipated shortages are at entry level, while 38% concern specialist roles, indicating a pressing need for both foundational and niche expertise.
While concerns around staff retention have certainly eased, the fundamental challenge of attracting and securing skilled individuals remains paramount.
At EMBS, we understand the intricacies of the manufacturing sector and the specific challenges faced in bridging this skills gap.
Strategic Solutions
We’re not just about filling vacancies; we’re about providing strategic recruitment solutions rooted in our deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of successful partnerships.
Our experience working closely with leading engineering clients like Bromford Precision Solutions demonstrates our commitment to understanding unique circumstances, immediate requirements and long-term vision.
Our approach goes beyond simply matching keywords on a CV. We invest the time to immerse ourselves in each business, conducting on-site visits and engaging directly with hiring managers to grasp the technical nuances of each role. This allows us to provide invaluable market insights, outlining the competitive landscape and potential hurdles in attracting top talent. We then tailor bespoke recruitment campaigns, leveraging our extensive network of high-calibre engineering and manufacturing professionals to identify individuals who possess the requisite technical skills and the crucial human characteristics each business values.
Bromford Precision Solutions
Our partnership with Bromford Precision Solutions demonstrates this commitment. As their key recruitment partner following a 2023 restructure, we became an integral part of their talent acquisition strategy. By providing market intelligence, allocating dedicated resources, and offering up-to-date market insights to their hiring managers, we ensured a collaborative and effective recruitment process. The results speak for themselves: EMBS emerged as their top-performing recruitment partner within a six-month period, exceeding expectations in both the speed and quality of hires.
In a climate where the skills gap presents a tangible threat to manufacturing growth, partnering with a specialist like EMBS offers a strategic advantage. We don’t just send you candidates; we send you skilled individuals who we believe will integrate seamlessly into your team and contribute to your long-term success.
