Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner for Engineering & Manufacturing Roles
Established in 2011, Extension Recruitment has become a trusted partner in engineering and manufacturing recruitment across the UK. Our team combines over 100 years of collective experience with a deep understanding of the STEM sectors we serve, including automotive, aerospace, and defence. We prioritise ethical practices, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and transparency. Our approach focuses on aligning candidates with company cultures and future goals, ensuring placements that drive sector growth. With a 93% client retention rate, we deliver tailored support for businesses seeking top talent and professionals pursuing meaningful career opportunities. Our commitment to innovation ensures we utilise cutting-edge technology while maintaining a personal touch.We empower clients and candidates through consultative strategies, from interview coaching to talent pipeline development. Operating from our North East base, we serve the entire UK with a dedication to quality over speed. Our values of being industrious, innovative, empowering, ethical, and approachable guide every decision. This philosophy has earned us recognition from clients, including testimonials praising our tenacity, professionalism, and candidate care. We remain focused on evolving with industry needs while upholding the principles that have defined our success.
Services
Engineering Recruitment
Manufacturing Recruitment
Leadership Placements
STEM Talent Acquisition
Contract Roles
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined experience in engineering and manufacturing recruitment
- Our 93% client retention rate reflects our commitment to long-term partnerships
- We offer tailored support including interview coaching and talent strategy collaboration
- We prioritise ethical practices with transparency in every client and candidate interaction
- Our team provides sector-specific expertise across automotive, aerospace, and defence industries
What people say
Outstanding service
Highly responsive team
Perfect candidate matches
Excellent communication
Career-transforming support
Services
Engineering Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for engineering roles across automotive, aerospace, and defence sectors. We identify candidates with specific technical expertise, from graduate positions to senior leadership roles. Our process ensures cultural fit while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Manufacturing Recruitment
Comprehensive staffing solutions for manufacturing businesses, covering operational, management, and supply chain positions. We understand the unique demands of production environments and source professionals who deliver operational excellence.
Leadership Placements
Strategic appointments for senior management and director-level roles. Our consultative approach identifies leaders who align with organisational vision while driving business growth in competitive engineering and manufacturing markets.
STEM Talent Acquisition
Targeted resourcing for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals. We specialise in hard-to-fill roles requiring niche technical skills and industry-specific experience across multiple engineering disciplines.
Contract Roles
Flexible resourcing solutions for short-term engineering and manufacturing projects. We supply experienced professionals for interim assignments while maintaining our rigorous vetting and matching process.
People
Elaine Irving
Managing Director
With 30 years' recruitment experience, Elaine founded Extension Recruitment to prioritise relationships over transactions. She combines strategic leadership with hands-on client engagement, applying NLP and coaching expertise to enhance recruitment outcomes.
Erin McClymont
Recruitment Operations Manager
Responsible for operational systems since 2015, Erin ensures technological excellence while leveraging sector expertise. A passionate rugby player, she applies team-focused principles to optimise recruitment processes and candidate experiences.
Claire Hutchison
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Bringing 30 years' experience, Claire champions client needs and candidate development. Her approach combines energy with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring transparent communication throughout the recruitment journey.
Louise Ash
Senior Delivery Consultant
With 28 years in engineering recruitment, Louise specialises in matching technical expertise with organisational culture. Her agency background informs strategic candidate selection and client partnership development.
Evie Rudge
Operations Admin & Resourcer
After completing her apprenticeship in 2023, Evie provides operational support with meticulous organisation. She streamlines processes while contributing to candidate searches, embodying the team's collaborative ethos.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on automotive, aerospace, defence, OEM manufacturing, and FMCG sectors with specialist knowledge of technical requirements.
How do you ensure cultural fit for placements?
Through in-depth consultations with clients and candidates to understand organisational values, working environments, and career aspirations.
Do you operate outside the North East?
While based in the North East, we provide recruitment services across the entire UK with nationwide candidate networks.
What support do candidates receive?
Full lifecycle support including CV review, interview coaching, career guidance, and ongoing communication throughout the process.
How do you handle urgent recruitment needs?
Our responsive team prioritises urgent roles with accelerated screening while maintaining rigorous candidate assessment standards.
What makes your agency different?
Combining 100+ years of experience with ethical practices, technology-driven solutions, and a personal approach to recruitment partnerships.
