Engineering Recruitment South Wales

South Wales has one of the most active engineering markets in the UK. There is no room for slow hiring, unvetted candidates, or missed starts. Rhino Recruitment provides specialist engineering recruitment across Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, and the wider region, delivering pre-screened, compliant engineers at the pace your business requires.

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Built for the South Wales Engineering Market

Engineering recruitment in South Wales demands local knowledge and the operational depth to deliver quickly. Rhino is headquartered in Cardiff and has been placing engineers across the region for over a decade. We manage the full process so you can focus on the work, not the paperwork.

0 Vetted candidates across our wider network

Cardiff HQ Based in South Wales, operating nationally

In-house compliance All checks completed before engineers start

One managed process From brief through to placement and aftercare

What Engineering Recruitment Looks Like at Rhino

We do not treat engineering briefs as transactional. Whether you need a permanent hire in Cardiff, a contract team in Newport, or urgent cover across Swansea, our delivery model is structured around your requirements and your timeline.

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Regional coverage
Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and the wider South Wales area covered from one point of contact.

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Fast response capability
When a brief lands, our team moves immediately to source, screen, and shortlist.

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Compliance handled
Right to work, trade certifications, and site documentation checked before anyone starts.

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Accommodation support
Housing coordination available for engineers deployed to sites away from home.

For Employers and Engineers

For employers

Hiring engineering talent across South Wales and need reliable, pre-screened candidates quickly? We manage sourcing, compliance, and the full recruitment lifecycle under one process. Submit a vacancy or speak to our team directly.

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For engineers

Looking for engineering work in Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, or anywhere across South Wales? We place mechanical, electrical, civil, field service, and project engineers on permanent, contract, and temporary roles. Register now or search live roles.

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How We Handle Engineering Placements

Every brief follows the same disciplined process. Clear steps, no shortcuts, and one person accountable from first contact to start date.

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Step one

Brief and scoping

We take a detailed brief covering the role, location, required skills and certifications, timeline, and volume. Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, or anywhere across the region, the clearer the brief, the faster we move.

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Step two

Sourcing and screening

We draw on our candidate network and active sourcing channels to identify engineers who match your technical requirements, experience level, and availability. No padding, no irrelevant CVs.

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Before start date

Compliance and vetting

Right to work, trade certifications, and any site-specific documentation are checked and confirmed before anyone is put forward. Our in-house compliance team handles this for every placement.

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Day one ready

Placement and mobilisation

Engineers arrive ready to start. Where required, we can support accommodation and travel coordination for placements across South Wales or further afield.

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Throughout the placement

Aftercare and support

We stay close after every placement, managing payroll queries, replacement requirements, and any additional needs as they arise. The relationship does not end at start date.

Engineering Sectors We Cover Across South Wales

South Wales has a broad and active engineering base. From the manufacturing corridor in Newport and Bridgend to the energy and renewables activity around Swansea Bay, we place across the sectors driving demand for technical talent in the region.

⚙️ Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical fitters, maintenance engineers, multi-skilled technicians, and process operators placed across manufacturing and industrial sites throughout South Wales.

⚡ Electrical and Instrumentation

Electrical engineers, control and instrumentation technicians, and maintenance electricians for utilities, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects across the region.

🏗 Civil and Infrastructure

Civil engineers, site engineers, quantity surveyors, and estimators placed on infrastructure schemes, utilities upgrades, and construction projects across Cardiff and beyond.

🌱 Energy and Renewables

Wind, solar, and clean energy projects are growing across South Wales. We place electrical and mechanical engineers for renewables clients operating across the Swansea Bay region and beyond.

🚢 Marine Engineering

Marine engineers, fabricators, and specialist trades placed on dock-based projects and vessel programmes. Rhino is a recognised leader in marine engineering recruitment.

🏭 Manufacturing and Industrial

Production engineers, quality professionals, and maintenance teams placed across Newport, Port Talbot, Bridgend, and the wider South Wales manufacturing and industrial corridor.

Roles We Place Across South Wales

We source across the full range of engineering disciplines active in the South Wales job market, from hands-on technical roles to project management and senior leadership.

Mechanical and Maintenance ＋

Mechanical Engineers
Maintenance Engineers
Multi-skilled Engineers
Mechanical Fitters
Boiler Technicians
Process Operators

Electrical and Instrumentation ＋

Electrical Engineers
Electrical Maintenance Engineers
Control and Instrumentation Technicians
Instrument Technicians
Marine Electricians
Electrical Technicians

Civil and Structural ＋

Civil Engineers
Site Engineers
Structural Engineers
Design Engineers (CAD)
Quantity Surveyors
Estimators

Field Service and Technical ＋

Field Service Engineers
Service Engineers
Gas Engineers
HVAC Engineers
Maintenance Technicians
Facilities Engineers

Project and Quality ＋

Project Engineers
Quality Engineers
QA Inspectors
Planning Engineers
SHEQ Officers
Engineering Managers

Services That Support Engineering Hiring Across the Region

Engineering recruitment involves more than filling a role. We manage the operational detail that keeps your hire on track, from the first brief through to placement and beyond.

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Permanent Recruitment

Consultative placements for long-term engineering hires. Role definition, attraction, selection, and aftercare all included.

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Contract and Temporary

Flexible engineering cover for project peaks, planned programmes, and ongoing requirements. Fully compliant with weekly pay managed by Rhino.

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Compliance Handling

In-house checks covering right to work, trade certifications, and any site-specific documentation before any engineer starts.

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Payroll Management

Fully managed PAYE, CIS, and umbrella payroll for temporary and contract engineers. SafeRec certified and HMRC compliant.

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Accommodation Support

Housing coordination for engineers travelling to project sites across South Wales, reducing drop-offs and keeping mobilisation on schedule.

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Aftercare and Replacement

Ongoing support throughout every placement, with fast replacement options if a situation changes mid-assignment.

A Clear Process from Brief to Start Date

We take the brief, confirm role, location, skills, certifications, and timeline

We source and screen against your specific engineering requirements

We handle compliance checks and confirm candidate readiness

We place the engineer and stay close throughout the assignment

When your role needs filling, the right engineer is ready. That is the standard we work to.

Why South Wales Employers Choose Rhino for Engineering

Engineering recruitment here is a core part of what we do, not a side offering. We understand the South Wales market, the sectors driving demand, and what it takes to deliver properly. Our clients come back because the process works.

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Cardiff-based with 10+ years placing engineers regionally

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50,000+ vetted candidates across the network

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In-house compliance handling all checks before start

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Permanent, contract, and temporary engineering placements

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Accommodation and travel support for project deployments

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One point of contact managing the entire process

What Clients Say About Working with Rhino

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We needed a mechanical engineer in Cardiff quickly. Rhino came back with strong candidates, compliance was already handled, and the placement went smoothly from start to finish.

Engineering employer, Cardiff

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They understood the brief without us having to over-explain it. Pre-screened candidates, no compliance gaps, and the engineer was on site on time.

Manufacturing client, Newport

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Good communication throughout. When we needed to add to the team mid-project, Rhino responded fast and kept things moving.

Infrastructure client, Swansea

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is engineering recruitment in South Wales?

Engineering recruitment in South Wales covers sourcing, screening, and placing mechanical, electrical, civil, field service, and technical engineers for employers across Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, and the wider region.

Which areas of South Wales do you cover?

We cover Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry, Pontypridd, Cwmbran, and the wider region, including rural and project-based locations.

Do you handle compliance for engineering hires?

Yes. Our in-house compliance team handles right to work checks, trade certifications, and any site-specific documentation before engineers are put forward. Nothing is outsourced.

Can you cover permanent and contract engineering roles?

Yes. We handle permanent recruitment, fixed-term contracts, and flexible temporary cover across all engineering disciplines and South Wales locations.

Which engineering sectors do you specialise in?

We cover mechanical, electrical, civil, marine, energy and renewables, manufacturing, field service, and infrastructure engineering across South Wales and beyond.

How do I submit an engineering vacancy?

Submit a vacancy directly through the Rhino Recruitment website or call the team on 0333 577 4466. For urgent requirements, calling directly is the fastest route.

Need Engineering Recruitment Across South Wales?

We work with employers across Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, and the wider region who need reliable engineering talent delivered quickly and compliantly. Submit a vacancy or speak to our team and we will get the process moving.

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