Industrial Connected Talent - UK engineering, manufacturing and technical sales recruitment
Connecting exceptional people with engineering, manufacturing and technical sales businesses across the UK.
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
We don't recruit across sectors. 100% of our focus is engineering, manufacturing and technical sales - so we understand the brief first time.
Industry understanding
Every consultant has hired into PLC, SCADA, CNC, robotics and lean environments. We speak your language and know what good looks like.
Proper candidate qualification
We interview every candidate in depth - verifying skills, motivations and cultural fit - before they ever reach your inbox.
Shortlists that are actually relevant
No bulk CV drops. Every candidate is scored against your real requirements and pre-screened by a sector specialist.
Live UK industrial roles.
Sales Engineer
Technical Sales Representative / Sales Engineer Location: Midlands Territory Working Pattern: Field-based, with regional travel Benefits for Technical Sales Representative / Sales Engineer • Competitive salary • Uncapped
Quality & Compliance Systems Manager
Quality Manager Location: UK-based Job Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Benefits for Quality Manager • Competitive salary • Discretionary end-of-year bonus • Pension sc
Quality Inspector
Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector Location: Ushaw Moor, Durham Job Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Site-based Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 per year Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm Benef
Tooling Engineer
Tooling Engineer Location: Oldham Salary: Up to £17 p/h DOE Benefits • Overtime available • Pension scheme • Long-term stable opportunity • Established manufacturing environment Introduction for Tooling Engineer TCS Cons
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.