The latest news from Glen Callum Associates, specialist worldwide Automotive, Industrial and Motor Trade recruiters.

Our queen of the “moulding” machine injects new recruits into the Manufacturing sector

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Welcome Karen!

We are delighted to introduce Karen Smith to the Glen Callum Associates Technical and Engineering Recruitment Team.

Karen Smith – Technical Recruitment

Karen brings with her 14 years of technical recruitment expertise having sourced and successfully placed candidates within the Injection Moulding, Precision Engineering, Automotive, FMCG, Logistics and General Manufacturing sectors. Karen has an in-depth knowledge of the Precision Engineering and technical industries and is a self-confessed “manufacturing geek” having a passion for visiting factories and workshops and increasing her knowledge of the latest manufacturing processes. Continue reading full article

Glen Callum Associates are in the Spotlight…

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Glen Callum Associates are delighted to be featured as the MMMA’s (Metal Working Machinery Manufacturers Association) “Members Spotlight” for this quarter. You can read the feature below.

The MMMA sits down with Glen Callum Associates

This quarter the MMMA spotlight turns to the topical subject of recruitment within the engineering sector. With unemployment falling to the lowest level for decades (still below 3.8%), engineering firms are facing the here and now problem of the skills shortage. Glen Callum Associates Ltd joined the MMMA in 2017 as the preferred recruitment partner and advisor and is active in helping the members quest to attract and hire into the sector…

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The Glen Callum Top 8 CV Writing Tips

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Looking for CV writing tips and advice?

Your CV is usually the first and sometimes the only chance you have to sell yourself to a prospective employer. We have listed our favourite CV tips to help you ensure a positive result.

Read our straightforward, light-hearted approach to what can be a daunting task. Enjoy… Continue reading full article

Jaguar Land Rover to secure 2700 Jobs at Birmingham with Massive Investment for Electric XJ

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Positive news here in the West Midlands as automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover announce a huge investment to its Castle Bromwich plant which following a refocus, will be the hub of JLRs electric vehicle push.

The Castle Bromwich JLR plant will start working on an Electric version of the one of their most popular models, the Jaguar XJ. JLR are yet to announce when the Electric version of the XJ will be launched however it has been reported that the new Electric XJ will replace the petrol and diesel versions that have been manufactured since 1968.

2700 jobs safe despite Brexit

This investment of hundreds of millions of pounds in the Birmingham site will secure 2,700 jobs and comes at a time when previous warnings by the automotive manufacturer would be upended by Brexit in particular a “no-deal” Brexit. Continue reading full article

Glen Callum Associates’ 10 best Interview questions and tips

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Job Interview tips

Congratulations, you got the interview, now get the job with The Glen Callum “Top 10 tips for Interview Preparation”!

Top interview tip #1: Research the company

Do your research and bring those notes! You worked hard on that research, show it off in a subtle way by referring back to them during the interview (it will help make a great impression!).

Top interview tip #2: Arrive on Time

We’d love to tell you that this goes without saying but you’d be surprised! Traffic, route diversions, car problems, simply getting lost. We know these things happen but they seem to happen even more on interview day. Continue reading full article

How to recruit staff simply and effectively

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Attracting and retaining the right people to your business is key to your success. Ensuring managers and hirers are accessing a recruitment method that enables them to recruit quickly, cost effectively and successfully is crucial.

At Glen Callum Associates we have a tried and tested recruitment method offering a service that has guaranteed us top results, continued repeat clients and most importantly candidates who are happy and successful in their roles. Continue reading full article

Are you a Tooling Engineer, Press Engineer, Tool Setter or a Press Setter?

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Are you looking for a Tooling Engineering job in the UK?

Do you have experience as either a Tooling Engineer, Press Engineer, Tool Setter, Press Setter, or in a Press Shop environment?

Are you currently based in or willing to locate to the UK?

We have a number of Tooling Engineer jobs, Press Engineer jobs, Tool Setter jobs and Press Setter jobs across the UK for leading automotive and industrial manufacturers.

Tool Setters – West Midlands / Central UK  – Dudley / Wolverhampton / Stourbridge / Birmingham Continue reading full article

Automechanika Birmingham 2019

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The doors close on Automechanika Birmingham until the show returns to the UK in 2021, so let’s reflect before we prepare for Frankfurt in September 2020.

Opened by none other than Guy Martin, brand ambassador for Morris Lubricants, Automechanika Birmingham welcomed thousands of visitors from numerous countries. The opportunity was there for companies and individuals to improve business through networking as well as gaining new skills and knowledge by attending the talks, workshops and CPD training provided by the Institute of the Motoring Industry.

Focus on the future…

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German Speaking Vacancies Now Available – West Midlands

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Are you native German or fluent in the German language?

Are looking for a German speaking job based in the UK?

Do you speak both German and English and want a permanent job?

We have German speaking job vacancies available for leading UK, German and international businesses.  Re-location packages available.

German Customer Service Representative – Based West Midlands – OTE £30K

Export Administrator – German Speaking – UK – £22-28K

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CALLING ALL SERVICE ENGINEERS: GROUP RHODES HIRING

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MMMA Member GROUP RHODES team up with Glen Callum in the search for ENGINEERING talent…

We are delighted to announce that GROUP RHODES have engaged us in their quest in hiring SERVICE ENGINEERS throughout the UK. Right now GROUP RHODES have an excellent Field Service Engineer job opportunity for a honed MECHANICAL ENGINEER to join their FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER team. We are ideally looking at individuals skilled in repairing and servicing heavy duty equipment in earth moving machine applications or similar, or maybe even ex-military personnel with a REME pedigree and solid mechanical engineering bias. Sound interesting? Read on. Continue reading full article