Recruiting Engineers in Peterborough’s Strategic Manufacturing Hub
Peterborough has quietly established itself as one of the UK’s most strategically important manufacturing and engineering locations. Positioned at the heart of the Cambridgeshire–Lincolnshire manufacturing corridor, the city offers excellent transport links, a strong industrial base, and access to skilled engineering talent across multiple disciplines.
At SimWest Engineering Recruitment, we support Peterborough-based manufacturers by supplying experienced, technically capable engineers who understand production-led environments, specialist machinery, and capital equipment.
Why Peterborough Is a Key Engineering & Manufacturing Hub
Peterborough’s appeal to manufacturers is driven by a combination of location, infrastructure, and sector diversity:
- Excellent road and rail connectivity via the A1(M) and East Coast Main Line
- Strong presence of Food & Drink Manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, and process engineering
- Lower operating and living costs compared to London and the South East
- Proximity to skilled engineers across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and the East Midlands
This makes Peterborough an attractive base for both established manufacturers and growing engineering businesses.
Challenging Engineering Recruitment market in Peterborough
Despite its strengths, recruiting engineers in Peterborough can still be challenging:
- High demand for maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and design engineers
- Competition from neighbouring regions such as Cambridge and the Midlands
- Shortage of engineers with hands-on machinery and manufacturing experience
- Job board applications often generate volume, not quality
This is where working with a specialist engineering recruitment partner makes a measurable difference.
Example Manufacturing & Engineering Employers in Peterborough
- S4 Engineering (Process Plant & Equipment)
- Baker Perkins (Food Processing Machinery)
- McCain Foods (Food Manufacturing)
- Flo-Mech (Process Equipment)
- British Sugar (Food Manufacturing)
Specialist Engineering Recruitment for Peterborough Manufacturers
SimWest Engineering Recruitment is not a generalist agency. We specialise exclusively in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, allowing us to accurately assess both technical capability and cultural fit.
We regularly recruit for Peterborough-based businesses across roles including:
- Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical & Electrical)
- Mechanical Fitters & Assemblers
- Design Engineers (Mechanical / Machinery)
- Project Engineers & Project Managers
- Service & Commissioning Engineers
- Production & Manufacturing Engineers
- Engineering Leadership & Management
Our approach is headhunting-led, engaging experienced engineers who are not actively applying to roles but are open to the right opportunity.
Hiring Engineers in Peterborough?
Speak to SimWest Engineering Recruitment to discuss engineering recruitment in Peterborough.