Industrial Connected Talent - UK engineering, manufacturing and technical sales recruitment
For engineers., operators., commercial leaders., technical sales., managing directors.
Connecting exceptional people with engineering, manufacturing and technical sales businesses across the UK.
"Industrial Connected Talent really took the time to understand our culture as a company."
Built for industry. Not adapted to it.
A recruitment platform with the depth of specialism, technology and market intelligence the UK's industrial businesses deserve.
Specialist recruitment.
Nothing else.
100% of our focus is engineering, manufacturing and technical sales. Every consultant has hired into PLC, SCADA, CNC, robotics and lean environments. We speak your language and know what good looks like.
Industry understanding
Consultants who've hired into the same environments you're hiring for.
Qualified, not bulk
Every candidate interviewed in depth before reaching your inbox.
Relevant shortlists
Scored against your real requirements - never a CV drop.
Live UK industrial roles.
Field Service Engineer
Field Service Engineer – Metrology Location: UK-wide, field-based Job Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Field-based with regular customer travel Sector: Metrology / Precision Measurement Benefits for Field Service Enginee
Mechanical Engineer
Multi-Skilled Engineer Location: Epping / North Weald, Essex Salary: £52,000 + overtime Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Site-based Benefits for Multi-Skilled Engineer • £52,000 basic salary • Overt
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Irlam, Manchester Job Type: Permanent Benefits for Mechanical Design Engineer • Monday to Friday working pattern • Long-term opportunity within a growing automation business • Exposur
From brief to hire, in weeks.
A four-stage process built specifically for industrial recruitment.
A 60-minute deep-dive into your real requirements - not just the job description. We learn your culture, your team and your technical stack.
Every candidate is properly qualified by a sector specialist before they reach you. Skills, motivation and fit - verified, not assumed.
You receive a tight, relevant shortlist - not a bulk CV drop. We stay in touch throughout interviews with clear, honest feedback.
From offer negotiation to onboarding and beyond. We keep communicating so the hire sticks - and you keep our number for next time.
A career platform built for industrial professionals.
- Confidential conversations - your situation stays private until you say otherwise
- Relevant opportunities matched by sector specialists who understand your discipline
- CV support and positioning advice to help you stand out to the right employers
- Interview guidance and honest feedback at every stage of the process
- Long-term career support - we're here for your next move, not just this one
Hear from our clients.
Real words from the engineering, manufacturing and automation businesses we work with.
"They really took the time to understand what we were looking for and put forward a great selection of candidates - one of whom we were delighted to hire. Their honest, friendly, and professional approach made the whole process smooth and straightforward. We wouldn't hesitate to work with them again."
"We have been working with the guys from TCS for a couple of months now, and we've hired our first engineer through TCS already. First of all, TCS really took the time to understand our culture as a company, and what makes us unique as a business. This in turn, enabled them to screen for the exact type of candidate that would fit into our team."
"As well as getting the right people for the job, they have also been doing a great job in terms of pre-screening candidates before putting them forward to interview with ourselves. This has saved countless hours of potentially wasted time, allowing us to focus on the company whilst TCS made sure they hit the criteria required for an initial interview."
"I've had the pleasure of working with TCS on both internal and external recruitment, and the experience has been nothing short of excellent. From the very beginning, Tom and Callum made a real effort to understand not just the role, but who we are as a business. They asked thoughtful questions, took the time to get to know our culture, and even visited the office - which really stood out to me."
Industry intelligence.
How to Hire Technical Sales Engineers in the UK (and Keep Them in 2026)
The UK technical sales market is the tightest it has been in a decade. Here is how the best industrial employers are winning offers, shortening process and protecting against counter-offers.
Cutting Engineering Time-to-Hire from 47 Days to Under 21
UK engineering roles take an average of 47 days to fill. The employers winning the best talent are doing it in three weeks - here is the operating model behind that.
Choosing Your First Engineering Role: A 2026 Graduate Guide
Graduate engineers in the UK face more choice than ever. Here is how to evaluate offers beyond the salary line - and avoid the most common regret at the 24-month mark.
Build a team that builds Britain's industry.
Whether you're hiring or hunting your next role, you'll move faster with a platform built specifically for industrial talent.