Manufacturing

Our Manufacturing division has been operating for over 25 years and is at the heart of what we do here at Workshop Recruitment.

At Workshop Recruitment, we specialise in connecting Portsmouth and regional manufacturing businesses with the skilled professionals who drive their success. From production line supervisors and operations managers to engineering specialists and technical staff, we understand the unique demands of the manufacturing sector and the importance of finding candidates who not only have the right skills but also fit your company culture.

Why Manufacturing Businesses Choose Us

We know that in today’s competitive market, sourcing and retaining top manufacturing talent can be challenging. That’s why we offer a tailored recruitment service designed specifically for manufacturers in Portsmouth and the wider South East:

Local Expertise

Insight into the manufacturing landscape and the availability of skilled candidates.

Proactive Talent Search

Access to professionals not actively on the job market.

Quality & Fit

Focus on candidates who deliver results and integrate seamlessly with your team.

End-to-End Support

From job profiling to post-placement follow-up, we ensure a smooth, efficient hiring process.

Workshop Recruitment just got it from day one. They found exceptional candidates who fit perfectly with our team and vision. Their local focus and passion made the process seamless. Flexible, reliable, and spot-on every time—staffing our warehouse has never been easier. Simply put, they’re our number one recruitment partner.

Paul Leach
Operations Director at Middleby Outdoor

We at DD Scientific have worked with Workshop for many years and are always happy with the service we receive from the team; they always keep us up to date with staff issues and are always fast at finding staff when we require them, we would highly recommend using them

Joanne Davies
Accounts Manager - DD-Scientific Limited

Workshop have a really good grasp of the business, and the skills we need. Because of this, and our longstanding relationship, Workshop are one of our most favoured recruiters.

Wendy Osborne
Director of Talent and Culture - Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd

Success Stories

We’re proud to have helped local manufacturers overcome recruitment challenges and build high-performing teams.

Middleby Outdoor and Workshop Recruitment: 100% Candidate Success

Officially trading as Middleby Outdoor, evolved from a 3-brand company - Kamado Joe, Masterbuilt, and Char Griller, provides expertly made, high-quality barbeques to suit all al-fresco chefs.

SMR Automotive Mirrors UK Ltd and Workshop Recruitment: From 25 temps a day to 100 in three months

SMR is the largest manufacturer of passenger vehicle rearview mirrors in the world and a pioneer for intelligent camera systems for automotive applications. Its UK base is in Porchester, Hampshire.

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd and Workshop Recruitment: Finding the staff they need

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality fire detection solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Based in Havant, Hampshire they have been designing and manufacturing products that save people and property from the risk of fire since 1980.

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