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Case Study 1: Recruiting Specialist Engineers for Hygienic Automation

How SimWest recruited specialist service and design engineers for hygienic automation and bespoke food industry machinery.

Supporting Marchant Schmidt Europe&rsquo;s Growth in Food Industry AutomationClient: Marchant Schmidt Europe&nbsp; <a href="https://www.marchantschmidt.com/">www.marchantschmidt.com</a>Sector: Hygienic Automation &amp; Food Industry MachineryThe ClientMarchant Schmidt Europe is a specialist engineering business involved in the design and manufacture of hygienic automation equipment for the food industry. Their machinery is used within hygiene-critical production environments where food safety, precision engineering and reliable automation are essential.Operating within a highly technical niche, Marchant Schmidt designs and builds innovative automation solutions that combine mechanical engineering, controls, and hygienic design principles &mdash; requiring engineers with a very specific skill set.The Recruitment ChallengeMarchant Schmidt Europe required support recruiting engineers across both service and design functions during a period of continued growth.While demand for their equipment remained strong, recruiting the right engineers proved challenging due to:<ul><li>A very tight engineering labour market</li><li>The specialist nature of hygienic food industry automation</li><li>Service engineer roles that did not fit the &ldquo;traditional&rdquo; field service or maintenance profile</li><li>A limited pool of engineers with relevant automation and machinery experience</li></ul>In particular, their Field Service Engineer roles were difficult to fill due to the hybrid nature of the position.Why These Service Engineer Roles Were DifferentUnlike many field service positions, the Field Service Engineer roles at Marchant Schmidt Europe are split approximately 50/50 between workshop-based work and site-based service and commissioning.In addition to the hybrid nature of the role, Marchant Schmidt Europe&rsquo;s equipment involves advanced hygienic automation and bespoke machinery, requiring engineers with a strong technical foundation across multiple disciplines.Successful engineers in these roles needed to demonstrate:<ul><li>Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills</li><li>Confidence working with control systems, sensors and automation equipment</li><li>The ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams</li><li>Hands-on mechanical understanding to support build, test and commissioning activities</li><li>Experience fault-finding complex, bespoke machinery rather than standard, repetitive equipment</li></ul>This combination of electrical capability, controls experience and mechanical understanding significantly narrowed the candidate pool, reinforcing the need for a specialist, targeted recruitment approach rather than generic service engineer advertising.The SimWest ApproachAs a specialist engineering recruitment agency with strong experience in food industry machinery and automation, SimWest worked closely with Marchant Schmidt Europe to fully understand:<ul><li>The hybrid structure of the Field Service Engineer role</li><li>The technical complexity of their hygienic automation equipment</li><li>The balance between workshop build, testing, and on-site installation/support</li><li>The type of engineer who would genuinely enjoy and succeed in the role</li></ul>Rather than relying on generic service engineer advertising, SimWest adopted a targeted, consultative search approach, focusing on engineers who:<ul><li>Enjoy variety between workshop and site-based work</li><li>Have experience with bespoke machinery or automation</li><li>Are motivated by technically interesting, non-repetitive equipment</li><li>Value quality engineering over purely reactive maintenance roles</li></ul>This allowed SimWest to position the roles accurately and honestly to candidates &mdash; avoiding mismatches and improving long-term fit.Recruiting for &ldquo;Cool&rdquo; Automation EquipmentA key part of the recruitment process involved communicating the appeal of Marchant Schmidt&rsquo;s innovative automation technology.Their machinery is far removed from repetitive, legacy equipment and instead involves:<ul><li>Bespoke hygienic automation systems</li><li>Precision-engineered machinery for food production</li><li>Technically interesting design and build challenges</li><li>Exposure to the full machinery lifecycle</li></ul>By clearly conveying this to candidates, SimWest was able to engage engineers who were motivated by interesting engineering problems, rather than purely job title or salary.Engineering Roles RecruitedSimWest has successfully supported Marchant Schmidt Europe with the recruitment of:<ul><li>Field Service Engineers (Multiple Placements)</li><li>Design Engineer (to strengthen the internal design capability)</li></ul>Each appointment required a tailored approach, with careful consideration given to technical capability, mindset, and alignment with Marchant Schmidt&rsquo;s engineering culture.The ResultsThrough its partnership with SimWest Engineering Recruitment, Marchant Schmidt Europe has been able to:<ul><li>Successfully recruit Field Service Engineers suited to a hybrid workshop/site role</li><li>Strengthen its design engineering capability</li><li>Reduce recruitment risk in a niche automation market</li><li>Improve long-term role fit by aligning expectations early</li><li>Continue supporting customers with high-quality engineering support</li></ul>The recruitment solutions delivered were aligned not only to technical requirements, but also to how engineers actually work within Marchant Schmidt&rsquo;s business.What Marchant Schmidt says about working with SimWest:&ldquo;Stephen is a talented recruiter; we have learned to lean on Stephen for his advice and support. SimWest are the first call when Marchant Schmidt recruit in the UK. 5*" - Phil Bevan- Director&rdquo;<a href="https://www.marchantschmidt.com/" title="https://www.marchantschmidt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit Marchant Schmidt Europe</a>&nbsp;Supporting Food Industry Automation Businesses Across the UKSimWest Engineering Recruitment supports food and FMCG manufacturers, machinery OEMs and automation specialists across the UK with the recruitment of engineers across design, build, service and commissioning roles.If your business is struggling to recruit engineers for specialist automation, service roles or special purpose machinery environments, SimWest offers a confidential, specialist recruitment service built around engineering-led businesses.Contact SimWest Engineering Recruitment to discuss how we can support your engineering recruitment needs.&nbsp;

Automation Engineer Recruitment Case Study | Marchant Schmidt

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Case Study 2: Supporting Meltog through a Period of Growth

How SimWest supported Meltog Ltd with mechanical, electrical and engineering recruitment during a period of sustained growth.

Case Study 2: Supporting Meltog Ltd Through a Period of GrowthSpecialist Engineering Recruitment for a UK Machinery ManufacturerClient: Meltog Ltd <a href="http://www.meltog.com" title="https://www.meltog.com/&nbsp;" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.meltog.com/&nbsp;</a>Sector: Special Purpose Machinery ManufacturingThe ChallengeMeltog Ltd is a well-established UK manufacturer of manufacturers metal packaging machinery, industrial shredders and filter tube machinery.Over the past two years, Meltog has experienced a period of significant business growth, driven by increased project demand and an expanding order book. Alongside this growth, the business also identified the need to upskill and strengthen key engineering functions to support both current production requirements and long-term scalability.Like many machinery manufacturers, Meltog faced a number of recruitment challenges, including:<ul><li>A tight engineering labour market</li><li>Shortages of experienced mechanical and electrical fitters</li><li>Limited availability of commercially aware engineering buyers</li><li>The need to recruit engineers with hands-on, machinery-led experience</li><li>Competition for candidates from other manufacturers and OEMs</li></ul>Meltog required a recruitment partner who understood special purpose machinery environments, project-driven engineering, and the practical realities of shopfloor and technical roles.The SimWest ApproachSimWest Engineering Recruitment partnered closely with Meltog to deliver a long-term, strategic recruitment solution, rather than a series of one-off placements.As a specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on manufacturing and machinery businesses, SimWest took the time to understand:<ul><li>Meltog&rsquo;s machinery, build processes and project lifecycle</li><li>The technical requirements of each role</li><li>Departmental skill gaps and future growth plans</li><li>The cultural and practical expectations of Meltog&rsquo;s engineering teams</li></ul>Given the shortage of active candidates in the market, SimWest adopted a proactive, headhunting-led approach, engaging experienced engineers who were not actively applying for roles but had relevant machinery and manufacturing experience.Engineering Roles RecruitedOver the past two years, SimWest has successfully supported Meltog with the recruitment of multiple engineering positions across several departments, including:<ul><li>Mechanical Fitters</li><li>Electrical Fitters</li><li>Engineering Buyers</li><li>Application Engineers</li><li>Production Engineers</li></ul>Each role required a tailored recruitment strategy, with particular focus on practical experience, reliability and the ability to contribute quickly within a fast-paced machinery manufacturing environment.Overcoming Skills ShortagesMany of the roles recruited for Meltog sat within candidate-short markets, particularly higher skilled mechanical fitters and electrical fitters.To overcome this, SimWest:<ul><li>Used targeted, discreet outreach rather than relying on job boards</li><li>Engaged engineers already working within machinery and OEM environments</li><li>Clearly communicated Meltog&rsquo;s growth plans and long-term opportunities</li><li>Managed candidate expectations honestly to improve acceptance and retention</li></ul>This approach allowed Meltog to access talent that would not have been reached through traditional advertising alone.The ResultsThrough its partnership with SimWest Engineering Recruitment, Meltog has been able to:<ul><li>Successfully scale engineering teams during a period of sustained growth</li><li>Strengthen shopfloor build capability with skilled mechanical and electrical fitters</li><li>Improve procurement and commercial support through experienced engineering buyers</li><li>Add technical depth through application and production engineering hires</li><li>Reduce hiring risk in a highly competitive engineering labour market</li></ul>By focusing on quality, fit and long-term value, SimWest helped Meltog build engineering capability aligned to both immediate production demands and future business objectives.What Meltog say's about working with SimWest:TBC Supporting Machinery Manufacturers Across the UKSimWest Engineering Recruitment works with machinery manufacturers across the UK, supporting recruitment across design, build, production, procurement and engineering leadership roles.If your business is experiencing growth, skills shortages or challenges recruiting experienced engineers, SimWest offers a specialist, confidential recruitment service built around manufacturing and machinery environments.Contact SimWest Engineering Recruitment to discuss how we can support your engineering recruitment needs.