Engineering was one of only two sectors to record an improvement in permanent vacancy demand in June.Temporary engineering vacancies also grew, while shortages continued across specialist roles including EC&I, electrical, design, gas, maintenance, HVAC and semiconductor engineering.

Our latest ES Recruit briefing looks at:

key takeaway:

"Engineering is proving more resilient than the wider UK recruitment market, with permanent demand improving and temporary vacancies continuing to grow. The challenge for employers is securing specialist talent in a market where the right candidates remain in short supply.

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