Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Recruitment Solutions
We are Carbon60, a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting engineering and technical professionals with meaningful career opportunities. With decades of combined experience in talent acquisition and workforce solutions, we provide expert-led services across sectors including aerospace, energy, construction, and manufacturing. Our commitment to social value extends beyond financial gains, focusing on sustainable practices, community development, and diversity initiatives.We partner with global organisations to deliver tailored recruitment strategies, from contract and permanent placements to managed service provision. Our Armed Forces support programme reflects our dedication to transitioning service personnel into civilian careers. Through continuous innovation and a client-centric approach, we ensure both candidates and employers achieve long-term success.
Services
Engineering Recruitment
Contract Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment
Specialist Recruitment
Workforce Solutions
Managed Service Provider
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Statement of Work
Early Talent Solutions
Project Recruitment
Highlights and features
- We specialise in engineering recruitment with decades of sector-specific expertise
- Our global partnerships ensure access to diverse, high-quality career opportunities
- Tailored support for candidates transitioning from military to civilian careers
- Commitment to social value through sustainable and community-focused practices
- Award-winning recruitment teams with proven industry recognition
What people say
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Loved the days work
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Services
Engineering Recruitment
We specialise in placing engineering professionals across aerospace, construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our expertise connects skilled candidates with roles requiring precision engineering, project management, and technical innovation. With deep industry knowledge, we match specialists to opportunities that align with their expertise and career goals.
Contract Recruitment
Our contract recruitment solutions provide flexible workforce options for businesses requiring short-term technical specialists. From maintenance engineers to project managers, we supply vetted professionals for interim assignments. This service supports operational continuity while maintaining rigorous quality standards across engineering and technical disciplines.
Workforce Solutions
We deliver comprehensive workforce strategies including managed service provision, recruitment process outsourcing, and statement of work programmes. These solutions optimise talent acquisition efficiency for organisations requiring large-scale technical recruitment. Our approach combines industry-specific expertise with scalable operational frameworks to meet evolving business needs.
Early Talent Solutions
Our early career initiatives develop future engineering talent through apprenticeships and graduate schemes. Partnering with industry leaders, we create structured pathways for young professionals entering technical fields. These programmes combine practical experience with formal training to build skilled workforces aligned with sector demands.
Armed Forces Support
We provide dedicated career guidance for service personnel and veterans transitioning to civilian engineering roles. Our specialists understand military skills transferability, offering tailored support through recruitment processes. This programme has successfully placed veterans in technical positions requiring discipline, leadership, and operational expertise.
People
David Gettins
Chief Operating Officer for Impellam UK and Europe
With two decades of recruitment industry experience, David leads growth strategies across Impellam's STEM portfolio. He oversees market-leading brands including Carbon60, driving innovation in engineering and technical workforce solutions through scalable operational models.
James Spurling
Operations Director
James has over 20 years in engineering recruitment, leading award-winning teams at Carbon60 since 2011. His leadership has delivered multiple industry accolades, including Team of the Year and Highest Perm Biller recognitions across consecutive years.
Andrew Morris
Client Solutions Director
Andrew brings 25 years of technical recruitment expertise, having progressed from resourcing roles to strategic account leadership. He integrates client solutions, sales, and key account management to optimise recruitment outcomes for engineering sector clients.
Faye Jackson
Sector Head Engineering
As a leader in engineering recruitment, Faye drives sector-specific strategies that connect technical specialists with career opportunities. Her insights shape Carbon60's approach to emerging engineering disciplines and workforce development initiatives.
Christopher Blackburn
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
Christopher leads STEM education initiatives and social mobility programmes, leveraging 20+ years in talent development. His work focuses on early career interventions and apprenticeship levy-funded programmes that create sustainable talent pipelines for technical industries.
Questions
What engineering sectors does Carbon60 specialise in?
We focus on aerospace, energy and renewables, construction, power, manufacturing technologies, aviation MRO, and facilities management sectors.
Do you support military personnel transitioning to civilian careers?
Yes, our Armed Forces programme provides tailored guidance and career opportunities for service leavers and veterans entering technical roles.
What recruitment solutions do you offer employers?
We provide contract recruitment, permanent placements, managed service provision, recruitment process outsourcing, and statement of work programmes.
How do you support early career development in engineering?
Our apprenticeship and graduate programmes create structured pathways into technical careers, developed in partnership with industry leaders.
Are there opportunities for temporary engineering contracts?
Yes, our contractor portal manages temporary assignments across multiple engineering disciplines with comprehensive support services.
How can candidates access career advice?
We offer tailored career guidance, interview preparation, and industry-specific insights through our dedicated resources and specialist consultants.
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