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**Trusted by engineering leaders**

“We’ve worked with Headway for over 8 years across CAD, Electrical and Mechanical hires. They consistently deliver high-calibre candidates and understand exactly what we need — far better than other agencies we’ve used.”

David Clare

Technical Director, Harrison Spinks

What you can expect

Shortlist in 5–10 days

Engineers matched to your environment

Fewer interviews, better hires

**Why engineering companies come to us**

Delivery pressure increasing

Team struggling to keep up with demand

Lack of leadership within engineering

Need more consistency in output

What we deliver: 3 qualified engineers in 5–10 days

How we reduce hiring risk

Most agencies send CVs. We show you how someone will actually perform in your team.

This is delivered through our INSIGHT model. Every candidate goes through a structured process designed to give you a clear view of how they’re likely to perform in your environment.

Traditional Recruitment

CVs
Interviews
Gut feel

Our INSIGHT MODEL

Behavioural insight
Structured analysis
AI-supported search

Placement Proof, Not Promises

Two recent engineering hires, the brief, how we approached it, and how it landed.

ProSim Service & Maintenance Engineer

Role filled

The challenge

A multi-skilled engineer to maintain complex biomechanical testing equipment used in developing prosthetic implants and medical devices.

Our approach

We secured a candidate with deep experience across PLC-controlled simulators, high-voltage systems, electromechanical equipment and safety-critical assets.

The outcome

Role filled successfully
Specialist engineering skills secured
Strong technical and cultural fit
Experience from Tesla, Siemens and advanced simulator environments

Headway understood both the technical requirements and the type of person we needed. The quality of candidates was excellent and the hire has been a great addition to our team.

ProSim · Hiring Manager

Harrison Spinks Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Role filled

The challenge

Award-winning manufacturer Harrison Spinks needed an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support production machinery, automation and electrical installations across multiple sites.

Our approach

We secured Glyn — an electrical specialist with 40+ years across manufacturing, machine building, commissioning, maintenance and automation.

The outcome

Role filled successfully
40+ years of electrical engineering expertise secured
Extensive PLC, Allen Bradley and Siemens automation experience
Proven across manufacturing, maintenance and international commissioning

Key skills matched

Electrical Maintenance & Fault Finding
PLC Programming & Automation
Allen Bradley & Siemens Controls
Machine Installation & Commissioning
PPM & Breakdown Maintenance
3-Phase Power Systems
Inverter Drives & Servo Systems
International Engineering Experience

Why Engineering Recruitment, Goes Wrong

Engineering recruitment rarely fails because there are no candidates. It fails because the focus is on finding a person, not the right one.

Unsuitable CV’s
Slow hiring processes
Strong candidates lost to competitors

Headway, Does Engineering Recruitment Differently

We start by fully understanding the role: technical requirements, challenges and the type of person who will succeed.

We combine engineering expertise with proactive search, up-to-date salary insight and behavioural assessment. Through our INSIGHT model, we go beyond qualifications to understand how candidates think, work and fit.

The result is a focused shortlist, better-informed interviews and a hiring process that keeps momentum.

Fewer irrelevant CVs. Faster decisions. Engineering hires that last.

Hiring in the next 30 days?

The earlier we start, the stronger the shortlist.

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The INSIGHT Model

A structured approach designed to remove guesswork and improve hiring outcomes.

Foundation

We define what success looks like in your environment — not just the job description

Foundation

We define what success looks like in your environment — not just the job description

Connection

We map candidates to your team, leadership style and working dynamics

Fit

We assess how each candidate will operate day-to-day, not just how they interview

Fit

We assess how each candidate will operate day-to-day, not just how they interview

Analysis

You get clear, structured insight — so decisions are faster and more confident

Support

We stay close through onboarding to ensure the hire delivers from day one

Support

We stay close through onboarding to ensure the hire delivers from day one

This framework means you aren’t just relying on a CV.
You’re making an informed decision on your next hire.

This very framework allowed us to place a Maintenance Engineer in 9 days after 2 failed searches elsewhere.

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Roles we cover

Project Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Multiskilled Engineer
Sales Engineer
Engineering Manager
CNC Engineer
Senior / Project Engineer
Director / Head of Engineering

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Engineering hires that deliver
not just interview well.

Trusted by engineering teams across the UK

**Trusted by engineering leaders**

“We’ve worked with Headway for over 8 years across CAD, Electrical and Mechanical hires. They consistently deliver high-calibre candidates and understand exactly what we need — far better than other agencies we’ve used.”

David Clare

What you can expect

Shortlist in 5–10 days

Engineers matched to your environment

Fewer interviews, better hires

**Why engineering companies come to us**

What we deliver: 3 qualified engineers in 5–10 days

How we reduce hiring risk

Most agencies send CVs. We show you how someone will actually perform in your team.

Traditional Recruitment

Our INSIGHT MODEL

Placement Proof, Not Promises

Two recent engineering hires, the brief, how we approached it, and how it landed.

Why Engineering Recruitment, Goes Wrong

Engineering recruitment rarely fails because there are no candidates. It fails because the focus is on finding a person, not the right one.

Headway, Does Engineering Recruitment Differently

Hiring in the next 30 days?

The earlier we start, the stronger the shortlist.

The INSIGHT Model

Foundation

Foundation

Connection

Fit

Fit

Analysis

Support

Support

This framework means you aren’t just relying on a CV.
You’re making an informed decision on your next hire.

This very framework allowed us to place a Maintenance Engineer in 9 days after 2 failed searches elsewhere.

Roles we cover

Ready to hire the right engineer?

Get a shortlist in 5–10 days

Download your Scorecard

Engineering hires that delivernot just interview well.

Trusted by engineering teams across the UK

Trusted by engineering leaders

“We’ve worked with Headway for over 8 years across CAD, Electrical and Mechanical hires. They consistently deliver high-calibre candidates and understand exactly what we need — far better than other agencies we’ve used.”

David Clare

What you can expect

Shortlist in 5–10 days

Engineers matched to your environment

Fewer interviews, better hires

Why engineering companies come to us

What we deliver: 3 qualified engineers in 5–10 days

How we reduce hiring risk

Most agencies send CVs. We show you how someone will actually perform in your team.

Traditional Recruitment

Our INSIGHT MODEL

Placement Proof, Not Promises

Two recent engineering hires, the brief, how we approached it, and how it landed.

Why Engineering Recruitment, Goes Wrong

Engineering recruitment rarely fails because there are no candidates. It fails because the focus is on finding a person, not the right one.

Headway, Does Engineering Recruitment Differently

Hiring in the next 30 days?

The earlier we start, the stronger the shortlist.

The INSIGHT Model

Foundation

Foundation

Connection

Fit

Fit

Analysis

Support

Support

This framework means you aren’t just relying on a CV. You’re making an informed decision on your next hire.

This very framework allowed us to place a Maintenance Engineer in 9 days after 2 failed searches elsewhere.

Roles we cover

Ready to hire the right engineer?

Get a shortlist in 5–10 days

Engineering hires that deliver
not just interview well.

**Trusted by engineering leaders**

**Why engineering companies come to us**

This framework means you aren’t just relying on a CV.
You’re making an informed decision on your next hire.