This time of year gives a natural pause. End of the financial year for many. Lighter mornings. A bit more energy. And before everyone disappears into bank holidays, Easter eggs and hot cross buns… it is probably worth taking a moment. Because if you are honest… Winter can be hard work.Reactive. Busy. Get through it. […]

Reflecting on the Soroptimist Conference, Lichfield | 12 March 2026 Last Thursday our founder, Ruth Forster, was invited to sit on a careers panel at the Together We Lead conference hosted by Soroptimist International in Lichfield. The theme of the event was women driving change in business and communities, and the day brought together people […]

On 26 February 2026, Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching was proud to exhibit at the first Festival of Manufacturing, held at West Bromwich Albion Football Club. The event brought together schools, employers and organisations passionate about showcasing the opportunities within engineering and manufacturing. For us, it was a brilliant opportunity not only to speak with […]

We are currently partnering with a highly respected and long-established engineering organisation to appoint both a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and a Senior Electrical Design Engineer as part of their continued growth and project expansion. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for delivering technically complex engineering solutions across […]

Back to Basics. On Purpose. A year ago, I pressed publish on the first edition of People in Manufacturing, slightly unsure how it would land. Since then, I have written about retention, energy, generational differences, exhaustion and change fatigue. Always with one aim, to share something you could genuinely use. As I sat down to […]

We are pleased to be supporting a global precision engineering organisation as they continue to invest in both technical capability and commercial leadership across Europe. Based in France, these two roles offer distinct career paths but share the same foundation: working in an engineering led business where technical depth, collaboration and impact truly matter. Whether […]

Change is part of working life, especially in engineering and manufacturing. What I have learnt over the years is that there is a sweet spot. A balance between moving too fast and standing still for too long. Get it wrong and the impact is felt everywhere. In organisations. In teams. And very personally, in people. […]

We are delighted to announce that Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching is sponsoring the UK Manufacturing Festival, taking place on Thursday 26 February 2026 at The Hawthorns, Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LF. This one-day festival is designed to bring manufacturing organisations, educators, young people and future talent together to explore the exciting career pathways […]

As we step into 2026, it feels like a good moment to pause and take stock. A new year does not reset everything overnight, but it does give us a natural moment to reflect. A chance to wish each other a successful year ahead and to think about how well we are setting our people […]

As we move into 2026, we are looking forward to a strong and purposeful first quarter at Wagstaff Recruitment and Careers Coaching. The months ahead focus on practical support for engineering and manufacturing professionals, whether you are growing a team, planning your next career move, or simply keeping informed about what is happening across the […]