Engineering & Technical Recruitment in Yorkshire & Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber is YP Recruitment's home region and one of the UK's strongest engineering and manufacturing economies. The region supports a diverse technical workforce across precision engineering in Huddersfield and Bradford, advanced manufacturing in Leeds and Sheffield, and large-scale infrastructure and construction projects across the Humber corridor.
Key sectors in the region
Precision engineering has deep roots here, particularly in West Yorkshire where clusters of SMEs serve aerospace, medical, and automotive supply chains. Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) anchors a growing R&D ecosystem. Leeds has become a hub for construction and property services headquarters, while the Humber ports support logistics and energy sector growth.
Major employers
The region's employer base includes Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Siemens, Cummins, Arup, alongside hundreds of specialist SMEs in the supply chain. Many of these businesses recruit through us on a retained or preferred supplier basis.
Cities we cover
Sectors
What we recruit for across Yorkshire & Humber
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, design, and systems engineering talent across the UK.
Manufacturing
Production, operations, and process expertise from shop floor to boardroom.
Construction
Site, civils, and building professionals delivering UK infrastructure.
Property Services
Surveying, facilities, and property management professionals.
Technical Sales
Sales engineers and business developers who understand the product.
Executive & Leadership
C-suite, directors, and senior leaders shaping engineering and technical businesses.
Recruiting across Yorkshire & Humber
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