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Manufacturing Staff

Manufacturing Recruitment
For Real Production Pressure

In manufacturing, every missed shift costs output. A single gap on a production line can slow throughput, increase rework, and push delivery deadlines out of reach. When labour is unreliable, the impact is immediate and measurable.

H&D Recruitment exists to remove that risk. We support manufacturers across the UK with factory-ready production operatives, machine minders, quality inspectors, and engineering support. Our clients rely on us because we respond fast, supply the right people, and protect uptime. Most urgent requirements are covered within 34 hours.

Whether you are scaling for peak demand, covering absences, or planning long-term production growth, we align labour to your output targets. You stay in control of costs, compliance, and performance. We handle the recruitment pressure so your managers can focus on production.

Manufacturing Roles We Provide

Discover exceptional manufacturing professionals ready to optimize your operations. From production oversight to safety assurance, we connect you with talent that ensures efficiency, quality, and reliability.

Production Supervisor

H&D Recruitment's Production Supervisor service offers experienced individuals who oversee and manage manufacturing operations. They ensure production efficiency, quality control.

Production

Machine Operator

H&D Recruitment's Machine Operator Service provides skilled professionals who operate machinery and equipment in manufacturing and industrial settings, ensuring efficient and safe operation.

Production

Quality Control Officer

H&D Recruitment's Quality Control Inspector Service offers experienced professionals who monitor and assess product quality, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing reliability.

Quality

Material Handler

H&D Recruitment's Material Handler service provides specialists who manage, handle, and transport materials in manufacturing and warehouse settings, ensuring smooth production and distribution.

Logistics

Assembler

Assemblers play a pivotal role in precise product assembly and adherence to quality standards, ensuring production efficiency, customer satisfaction, and company reputation.

Production

Health & Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officers enforce safety protocols, conduct inspections, and educate staff to prevent accidents, enhance productivity, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Safety

Need Manufacturing Staff Without Delays?

From urgent shift cover to long-term workforce planning, we supply factory-ready professionals within 34 hours. Reduce downtime, protect quality, and stay compliant with a recruitment partner that understands production pressure.

Get Manufacturing Staff

Leading Manufacturing Recruitment You can Trust

Manufacturing does not pause for labour shortages. When a shift goes uncovered or the wrong person is placed on a line, output drops, quality risks increase, and delivery schedules slip. That pressure is felt immediately on the factory floor and in your margins.

We don’t just fill vacancies and walk away. Whether you need extra hands for seasonal demand, a permanent engineer for long-term projects, or specialist trades for complex manufacturing work, we’ll find the right fit. We keep the process clear and straightforward, giving you confidence while you focus on production. 

Factory Worker
Quality Assurance

Fully Checked. Fully Compliant. Factory-Ready From Day One.

Every worker we provide meets the highest industry standards—so your production line stays moving without compromise.

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Source

Industry-wide talent search

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Screen

Multi-layer verification

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Certify

Skills & safety checks

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Deploy

Factory-ready placement

Verified

Right to Work

Full documentation verification ensuring legal compliance for every placement

Certified

Safety Certifications

All workers hold valid health & safety qualifications for manufacturing environments

Tested

Skill Assessments

Practical evaluations confirm technical competencies before placement

Cleared

Background Checks

Comprehensive screening for reliability and trustworthiness

Quality control inspector verifying compliance
All Workers Pre-Verified

Quality & Safety Come First

We handle all documentation, certifications, and assessments—giving you confidence your team is skilled and ready to perform.

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Manufacturing Recruitment Agency – Skilled Staff for Every Operation

Finding the right people for a manufacturing operation can be challenging, especially when deadlines are tight and skilled workers are in high demand. At H&D Manufacturing Recruitment Agency, we make hiring simple by connecting you with qualified production workers, experienced engineers, and dependable factory staff exactly when you need them. With years of hands-on experience in UK manufacturing recruitment, we know how to quickly source, vet, and place the right staff so your production line keeps moving without costly delays.

Every worker we provide is fully checked, compliant, and factory-ready from day one. We handle right-to-work checks, safety certifications, and skill assessments to ensure you get staff who meet industry standards. Whether you’re looking for temporary production staff for peak demand, permanent engineers for long-term growth, or specialist trades for technical projects, our recruitment process gives you confidence that the team stepping in is skilled, qualified, and ready to perform. At H&D, quality and safety always come first, which is why manufacturers across the UK trust us.

We also understand that no two manufacturing businesses are the same. That’s why our manufacturing staffing solutions are fast, flexible, and tailored to your needs. From small factories needing extra hands to large-scale manufacturers running multi-site operations, we deliver the right people across London, Manchester, Birmingham, and nationwide. With clear communication, competitive pricing, and ongoing support, H&D is more than just a staffing agency — we’re your long-term manufacturing recruitment partner who keeps operations running smoothly.

What sets us apart is our ability to respond quickly without cutting corners. Manufacturing doesn’t stop, and neither do we. Whether you need workers for an urgent start tomorrow or are planning long-term hiring for a major project, our team adapts to your schedule. With a wide pool of vetted candidates and a focus on transparency, we take the stress out of recruitment so you can focus on production. When you choose H&D, you’re choosing a manufacturing recruitment agency that delivers speed, quality, and reliability in every placement.

At H&D, our goal is simple — to help manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and stay on schedule. By providing dependable, skilled staff who are ready to work from day one, we boost productivity and give you peace of mind that your workforce is in safe hands. That’s why so many manufacturers, engineering firms, and production companies across the UK continue to rely on us as their go-to manufacturing staffing agency.

Flexible Manufacturing Workforce

Why Manufacturers Depend on Flexible Staffing

Manufacturing runs on tight schedules, strict quality standards, and constant production targets. Shift gaps, urgent orders, machine downtime, and seasonal demand can create immediate pressure on output.

Across the UK, many sites still face ongoing labour shortages. When headcount drops, lines slow, rework increases, and delivery deadlines get missed. Flexible staffing becomes essential rather than optional.

Manufacturing staffing solutions help you scale quickly, protect productivity, and stay compliant. Temporary and contract workers provide rapid cover without the long-term risk of permanent overheads.

34 Hours
Maximum time to deploy production operatives for urgent cover
Shift Coverage
Scale headcount for day, night, weekends, and peak output periods
Cost Control
Pay only for the hours you need, without permanent overheads
Compliance
Right to Work, site induction readiness, and safety-first placements

Why Choose H&D as Your Manufacturing Recruitment Agency?

Connecting UK manufacturers with skilled professionals who drive production excellence and business growth.

Specialised Industry Knowledge

Deep understanding of manufacturing roles, from production operators to engineering managers, ensuring perfect candidate matches.

Pre-Screened Quality Candidates

Rigorous vetting process including skills assessment, background checks, industry experience verification, and safety compliance training.

Fast & Reliable Placement Process

Average placement within just 48–72 hours for urgent roles, with streamlined hiring processes that don’t compromise on quality.

Nationwide UK-Wide Coverage

Comprehensive coverage across all major UK manufacturing hubs, from Scotland to the South West.

Ongoing Support & Partnership

Dedicated account management with regular check-ins, performance reviews, and continuous candidate support.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Competitive rates with no hidden fees, plus flexible payment terms designed for manufacturing businesses.

Ready to Build Your Dream Team?

Join hundreds of UK manufacturers who trust H&D to deliver exceptional talent that drives their success.

Hire Skilled Staff Today

No upfront costs • 48-hour placement guarantee • UK-wide coverage

The Benefits

Benefits of Using a Manufacturing Staffing Agency

In manufacturing, minutes matter. Partnering with a specialist staffing agency helps you keep lines running, protect quality, and stay compliant, without the delay and cost of in-house hiring.

Protect Production Uptime

When a shift is short, output drops immediately. We provide fast cover for production operatives, assembly teams, machine minders, and line support, so your plan stays on schedule and downtime stays low.

Factory-Ready and Compliant

Every worker is vetted for Right to Work and role suitability. We prioritise safety-first placements so your team steps in ready for site rules, PPE standards, and operational discipline from day one.

Rapid Cover for Shifts and Peaks

Absences, urgent orders, and seasonal surges are normal in manufacturing. We help you scale up or down quickly across day, night, weekend, and overtime shifts, without slowing your internal team.

Quality Support, Not Just Headcount

Poor hires create scrap, rework, and customer complaints. We supply reliable staff who understand pace, attention to detail, and standard operating procedures, helping you protect quality and reduce errors.

Cost Control and Flexible Labour

Match labour to demand without carrying permanent overheads. You pay for the hours you need while we handle recruitment admin, screening, and workforce continuity across multiple lines or sites.

Protect production uptime with fast manufacturing cover Factory-ready compliant manufacturing staff Rapid cover for manufacturing shifts and peaks Quality support and SOP-driven manufacturing staffing Cost control with flexible manufacturing labour
Less Downtime

Keep lines running

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Right to Work focus

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Fewer Errors

Reduce rework risk

Flexible

Pay for hours needed

Modern UK manufacturing operations and production floor

These benefits support daily output while strengthening long-term manufacturing performance through reliable staffing, compliance, and quality-first placements.

Coverage Map

Nationwide Manufacturing Staffing

Supplying production operatives, assembly teams, machine minders, quality inspectors, and engineering support across the United Kingdom. Fast mobilisation, factory-ready compliance, and consistent shift coverage.

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Manufacturing Regions Covered
65+
Active Clients
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Our Expertise
"From single-line production to multi-site manufacturing"

We support factories, production plants, and engineering-led operations with vetted operatives, line support, quality inspectors, and shift-ready teams. Fast cover, clear communication, and compliance-first delivery to keep output on schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can we help?

Some of the questions that we hear frequently.
For further questions, you can contact us by filling out our contact form.

We supply skilled production workers, factory staff, machine operators, engineers, quality inspectors, material handlers and supervisors for manufacturers across the UK. We handle screening, vetting and fast placement so your production never slows.

Core roles include Production Supervisor, Machine Operator, Assembler, Quality Control Inspector, Health and Safety Officer, Material Handler, Warehouse and Logistics support, plus maintenance and process engineers.

Core roles include Production Supervisor, Machine Operator, Assembler, Quality Control Inspector, Health and Safety Officer, Material Handler, Warehouse and Logistics support, plus maintenance and process engineers.

Yes. We offer temporary cover for peak demand and projects, temp to perm pathways, and permanent recruitment for long term needs across production, engineering and operations.

For urgent roles we can usually shortlist the same day and place within 48 to 72 hours, subject to site requirements, shift pattern and compliance checks.

We cover general manufacturing, FMCG, food production, packaging, automotive, electronics, plastics, and engineering workshops. We support single sites and multi site operations nationwide.

How We Works

Securing all the values of your business

H&D is known to be a reliable source that provides security solutionswarehouse operations, hospitality services, Construction staffing ,Manufacturing Staff Recruitment, and Healthcare Recruitment. Our team provides risk assessments, planning, implementation, and monitoring. We prioritise security services, warehouse operations, and hospitality services to exceed our client’s expectations. Join our team and experience our commitment to creating a safer world.

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Welcome to our company! We offer three main services: Warehouse Operative, Hospitality, Security, Construction, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.
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