Business Details
Expert Engineering Recruitment Solutions
We are Carbon60, a specialist recruitment and workforce solutions provider dedicated to connecting engineering and technical professionals with meaningful career opportunities. With decades of industry expertise, we deliver tailored talent solutions across sectors including aerospace, energy, construction, and manufacturing. Our services span contract and permanent recruitment, managed service provision, and early talent development, supported by a commitment to innovation and client satisfaction. We prioritise understanding both candidate aspirations and employer needs to ensure optimal matches. Our partnerships with global organisations and focus on skills growth reflect our dedication to advancing technical careers.As a socially responsible business, we actively support armed forces personnel transitioning to civilian roles and promote diversity within STEM fields. Our team of recruitment specialists combines sector-specific knowledge with a client-centric approach to drive sustainable outcomes. Operating from the UK and Switzerland, we maintain a strong presence in key engineering markets. Our reputation for excellence is built on consistent delivery of high-quality talent solutions and a deep understanding of evolving industry demands. Through continuous investment in training and technology, we remain at the forefront of engineering recruitment innovation.
Services
Engineering Recruitment
Contract Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment
Specialist Recruitment
Talent Marketing
Early Talent Solutions
Project Recruitment
Managed Service Provider
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Statement of Work
Highlights and features
- We specialise in engineering recruitment across 7 key technical sectors
- Our team includes award-winning recruitment professionals with 20+ years' experience
- We offer tailored workforce solutions including managed service provision
- We maintain strategic partnerships with global engineering organisations
- Our armed forces support programme aids military-to-civilian career transitions
What people say
Thorough recruitment process
Supportive career transition
Friendly staff environment
Excellent candidate guidance
Industry-specific expertise
Services
Engineering Recruitment
Our engineering recruitment service connects specialist professionals with career opportunities across aerospace, construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors. We provide tailored talent solutions for both temporary and permanent roles. Our consultants combine deep industry knowledge with rigorous candidate assessment to ensure optimal matches for technical positions at all levels.
Contract Recruitment
We deliver flexible contract recruitment solutions for engineering and technical roles requiring specialist expertise. Our service includes rapid deployment of qualified professionals for project-based assignments. We manage all aspects from candidate screening to compliance documentation, ensuring seamless integration with client operations while maintaining workforce flexibility.
Managed Service Provider
Our managed service provider solution offers comprehensive workforce management for engineering organisations. We streamline recruitment processes through centralised coordination of contingent workforce programs. This includes vendor management, rate card administration, and compliance oversight to optimise cost-efficiency and service quality across technical operations.
Early Talent Solutions
We develop strategic early talent pipelines for engineering employers through apprenticeship programs and graduate recruitment initiatives. Our solutions combine skills development with career pathway planning. We specialise in creating structured programs that attract and nurture emerging technical talent for long-term organisational growth.
Specialist Recruitment
Our specialist recruitment service addresses hard-to-fill technical positions across engineering disciplines. We leverage deep sector networks to source rare skill sets in aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Our consultants maintain specialist knowledge in areas requiring specific technical certifications and regulatory compliance expertise.
People
David Gettins
Chief Operating Officer for Impellam UK and Europe
With two decades of recruitment industry experience, David leads growth strategy for Impellam's STEM portfolio. He oversees market-leading brands including Carbon60, driving innovation in technical workforce solutions across Europe.
James Spurling
Operations Director
James has led Carbon60's engineering division since 2011, delivering award-winning recruitment services. His 20+ year career in technical recruitment includes multiple industry accolades for team leadership and permanent placement excellence.
Andrew Morris
Client Solutions Director
With a 25-year recruitment career, Andrew directs key account strategies for Carbon60. He integrates sales, resourcing, and client management functions to optimise engineering talent solutions for major corporate clients.
Faye Jackson
Sector Head Engineering
Faye leads engineering market strategy at Carbon60, focusing on women's leadership development in technical sectors. She drives initiatives to increase diversity and inclusion within engineering recruitment practices.
Christopher Blackburn
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
Christopher oversees Carbon60's STEM ambassador programs and social mobility initiatives. With 20 years in recruitment and talent development, he champions early careers interventions and apprenticeship levy-funded programs across technical sectors.
Questions
What engineering sectors does Carbon60 specialise in?
We operate across seven core technical sectors including aerospace, energy, construction, power utilities, aviation MRO, manufacturing technologies, and facilities management.
Do you offer both contract and permanent recruitment services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive recruitment solutions covering temporary contract placements, permanent positions, and managed service provision for engineering organisations.
How does Carbon60 support military personnel career transitions?
Our dedicated armed forces program offers tailored career guidance, interview preparation, and job matching services for service leavers and veterans seeking technical roles.
What workforce management solutions are available?
We offer managed service provider programs, recruitment process outsourcing, statement of work contracts, and early talent development initiatives for engineering employers.
Are there training and apprenticeship opportunities available?
Yes, we partner with technical organisations to deliver apprenticeship programs and skills development pathways in engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
How can candidates access Carbon60's services?
Candidates can register through our Talent Network, use the Contractor Portal for timesheet management, or contact our specialist recruitment teams directly via our website.
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Reviews (6)
Paul Gray
Jan 12, 2021
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Carbon60 have been great at sorting any issues out whilst I've been contracting with them. Good communication and understand what contractors want. Recommended.
Mitchell Hayward
Dec 20, 2020
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They are rude sending txt message with abuse on to clients and don't pay couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery
Alex Scriven
Mar 15, 2018
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I've nothing but good things to say about Carbon60. They've represented my interests superbly to secure my current role and have been very supportive since I've started the contract. The staff I've dealt with are polite, friendly, professional and have always 'gone the extra mile' for me. The on-boarding process was very well managed and I have always been paid on time and in full. I'd happily recommend Carbon60 to others based on my experience.
Keeran Williams
Mar 15, 2018
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Just started working for Carbon60 as a Perms Recruitment Consultant, I have to say.the experience has been streamlined, excellent introductions have been made and the staff at the Cardiff branch have been very welcoming. Thank you for this new opportunity.
Patrick Jones
Mar 15, 2018
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Most trusted recruitment company in the UK. Balancing the expectations of clients and the welfare of candidates and workers can be a complex process. Being visual, available and honest is the best way and Carbon60 for the most part manage this very well. I highly recommend this company as a client, candidate or employee.
Lucy Luce Corcoran
Jan 06, 2016
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Disgusting the way they treat their employees. My husband was laid off over Xmas so carbon60 didn't have to pay him the bank holidays. We are a family of 5 with no wages this week. Just been told no bank holiday money. My husband is a qualified highly certified plumber who needed work just before Xmas. Carbon60 are exploiting him with a 0 hours contract on minimum wages as a van labourer. I'm fuming. Do not sign up with them.
