Should I Accept A Counter Offer From My Employer?
You’ve done the hard part. You’ve thought about leaving, updated your CV, applied for jobs, had the interviews, probably spent a few days checking your phone more often than you’d like to admit. Then you get the call. You’ve got the job. You hand in your notice, start thinking about what’s next and then your […]
Are You Ready For Peak? We Can Be Your ‘Go-To’ Food Manufacturing Recruitment Agency
There are some recruitment calls we can see coming. And there are others that start with… “Any chance we can have 25 people for tomorrow?” We get both. But as food manufacturers start heading towards one of their busiest times of the year, we’d much rather be having the first converation. Peak is never a […]
What To Do After GCSEs? Have You Considered…
Firstly, congratulations! GCSE results day is a big deal. But it also seems to be the day where, at 16 years old, everyone suddenly expects you to know exactly what you’re going to do with the rest of your life. You might be one of the lucky ones that does know exactly what you want […]
How To Attract Skilled Workers in Manufacturing
Finding skilled workers in manufacturing isn’t exactly getting easier. Press brake setters, maintenance engineers, CNC machinists, welders, laser setters, and toolmakers. Business across manufacturing and engineering are competing for many of the same skills. However, there’s something we think gets overlooked in conversations about the skills shortage. You’re not just competing with other vacancies. Quite […]
6 Years in Recruitment, The Lessons We’ve Learnt
This month, Oliver Rae turns 6. Over the last six years, we’ve spoken to thousands of candidates, partnered with hundreds of businesses, filled vacancies across manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, and had more conversations about recruitment than we could ever count. Some of those conversations have been straightforward…others haven’t. After six years in the industry, there […]
Why Businesses Are Hesitating To Hire
Hiring feels different right now…more businesses are hesitating to hire. We’re hearing it every day.“Let’s hold off for now.” “We’ll see how things go.”“We’re not sure if it’s the right time.” And to be honest, it makes sense. With rising costs, changing demand, and uncertainty across manufacturing and engineering, many businesses are taking a step […]
Why We Don’t Promise ‘Anyone You Want’ (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
Honest recruitment for manufacturing businesses starts with truth, not promises. It means giving realistic expectations, clear communication, and prioritising retention over speed. It reduces rehiring, protects team morale, and delivers long-term hiring success. If you’ve worked with recruiters before, there’s a good chance you’ve heard something like this…“Yes, we can find that.”“Absolutely, no problem.”“Anyone you […]
How To Reduce Turnover in Production Roles
In the manufacturing and engineering sector, retention isn’t just a HR metric, it’s a production issue, a cost issue, and in many cases, a customer-impact issue. So if you’re looking to reduce your turnover, keep reading… We see it every day, businesses fighting constant turnover on the shop floor, losing great workers to better opportunities, […]
We Don’t Give Up Until You Find The Right Job For You
Finding the right job takes time, and that’s ok. When it comes to finding the right job fit, the truth is simple. Sometimes it happens quickly, and sometimes it doesn’t. At Oliver Rae, we never give up on finding the right role for you, not just any role. We know that behind every CV is […]
Why We Love Working With Businesses That Value Their People
At Oliver Rae, people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s matching a skilled CNC setter with their next challenge or helping a manufacturer strengthen their production team, we know that success starts with the right people, and with businesses that truly value them. People-First Businesses We’re drawn to companies that see […]