Engineering Recruitment

Trusted recruitment for UK engineering and manufacturing companies. The same personal, expert service our textile clients rely on.
Warp threads aligned on industrial weaving loom machinery

Jess Dean-Percy

"Whilst we are best known for textile recruitment, we have many loyal engineering clients we love to partner with for key hires. The personal approach and manufacturing expertise we bring is exactly the same."

Jess Dean-Percy, Founder | Bowmay

Engineering Sectors We Work With

We partner with engineering and manufacturing companies across a range of sectors.
Precision Engineering
General Manufacturing
Automotive Components
Aerospace
Food & Beverage Processing
Packaging

Roles We Place

These are examples—it isn't an exhaustive list. If you don't see what you need, give us a shout.

Senior & Leadership

Operations Directors, General Managers, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Plant Managers

Professional & Technical

Design Engineers, Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Project Engineers, H&S Managers

Specialist & Support

CNC Programmers, Toolmakers, Maintenance Technicians, Quality Inspectors, Production Planners

What Our Clients Say

We build long term relationships with all who we work with, introducing the best talent to the best employers. We want to be recognised as the most customer-focused recruitment agency in the UK.

"We've worked with Jess for years. Even though engineering isn't her primary focus, she understands manufacturing inside out. When we need a key hire, she delivers."

Operations Director UK Engineering Firm

"Bowmay brought the same personal approach to our engineering search as they do with their textile clients. No big agency nonsense—just quality candidates and honest advice."

Managing Director Precision Manufacturing

"Jess has placed several key hires for us over the years. Her understanding of manufacturing culture means she finds people who actually fit, not just tick boxes."

HR Manager Northern Engineering Company

Need an Engineering Hire?

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