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Crew Mentors

Engineering Recruitment Agencies — REC-Backed Hires

Vetted shortlist in 7 days — screened, referenced, 90-day guarantee.

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In the UK, engineering hiring moves at a pretty quick pace. Crew Mentors gets pre-screened candidates right in front of you — we've checked their skills, references and right-to-work status — plus you get a replacement guarantee on any permanent placements that don't work out. It's part of our Recruitment Agencies across the UK.

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Why Crew Mentors

We screen every candidate we put forward for skills, references and right to work. Plus, as REC members, we're happy to stand behind all our permanent placements.

In engineering recruitment we vet for professional engineering registration, qualifications and right to work.

Who we place
Best Engineering Recruitment Agencies: Roles We Place

Typical engineering roles we recruit for the UK clients include:

Mechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerDesign EngineerManufacturing EngineerMaintenance EngineerCNC MachinistQuality EngineerProject Engineer
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Credentials & checks we verify for engineering
  • CEng / IEng (Engineering Council registration)
  • IMechE or IET membership
  • HNC/HND or degree in engineering
  • Right-to-work verification
  • Reference checks
Engineering hiring demand across the UK

Advanced manufacturing and an ageing technical workforce are driving sustained engineering demand.

Questions, answered
How much do recruitment agencies charge per hour?

For temp and contract staff, agencies charge an hourly rate that covers the worker's pay plus a margin for employment costs and service. We confirm the exact rate before the assignment starts.

How do recruitment agencies get paid?

Payment comes from the employer on a successful placement; jobseekers pay nothing.

How do recruitment agencies charge?

Agencies charge the employer two ways: a percentage of salary for permanent placements, or an hourly margin above the worker's pay rate for temp and contract. Candidates are never charged.

Do recruitment agencies need a licence in the UK?

Permanent placement is a licensing-exempt activity in the UK — we lead with REC membership and structured candidate vetting (skills, references and right-to-work checks). Crew Mentors operates under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, enforced by the Fair Work Agency. Worker supply into regulated sectors (agriculture, horticulture, shellfish and associated food processing) is covered by a GLAA licence.

Licensed & Compliant
Recruitment licensing & compliance

Permanent placement is a licensing-exempt activity in the UK — we lead with REC membership and structured candidate vetting (skills, references and right-to-work checks). Crew Mentors operates under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, enforced by the Fair Work Agency. Worker supply into regulated sectors (agriculture, horticulture, shellfish and associated food processing) is covered by a GLAA licence.

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