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Barrow-in-Furness

Barrow-in-Furness Recruitment Agency

Searching for a Barrow-in-Furness recruitment agency that understands submarine build programmes rather than generic factory work? Mane Contract Services places skilled trades and engineering staff into Barrow and the surrounding South Cumbria area, with a focus on the defence manufacturing skills this town runs on.

Why Barrow

Barrow-in-Furness is dominated by one employer more than almost any other town of its size in the country: BAE Systems Submarines. The Devonshire Dock Hall site is currently building the Astute-class attack submarines and the next-generation Dreadnought-class, a programme that runs for decades and has driven sustained hiring across welding, fabrication, electrical fitting, pipefitting, machining and licensed trades throughout the town. That single programme shapes the entire local labour market, and it means demand for genuinely skilled tradespeople in Barrow rarely lets up, even when hiring slows elsewhere.

Roles we recruit for in Barrow

CNC machinists and precision engineers
Sheet metal workers and coded welders
Cable jointers and electrical fitters
Composite technicians
Pipefitters, platers and marine fabrication trades
Quality inspectors and NDT technicians

Why work with Mane in Barrow

Barrow is a tight-knit labour market with a workforce that moves between the same handful of major contractors and their supply chain, so local knowledge matters more here than in most towns. We know the shift patterns, the security clearance process that comes with defence work, and the specific ticket and coding requirements that BAE and its subcontractors ask for, which means less time spent explaining the basics and more time getting people into work.

Frequently asked question

Do I need security clearance to work in Barrow's defence sector?

Most roles on the submarine programme require a minimum of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and many require Security Check (SC) clearance, particularly for roles with direct access to the build programme. We'll tell you exactly what's needed for a specific role before you apply, and can advise on timelines since clearance can take several weeks.

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Contract and Temporary

Whether a one-off placement or a number of urgent roles you need to fill, engaging contractors and temporary workers creates a flexible workforce that can be easily scaled to meet resource peaks. Mane can assist with designing and implementing a talent strategy as part of your growth plan working collaboratively with you to fulfil your recruitment needs.

Permanent Staffing

We offer expert consultancy to identify your exact requirements and timeframes, before creating your bespoke permanent recruitment campaign. Our approach centres around targeted candidate sourcing, candidate application screening, assessment and management and ongoing candidate management.

Dedicated Search Partnership

When it comes to executive search, a considered approach is vital. Getting the right – or wrong – people can make or break your company’s future. We specialise in finding extraordinary talent who are a natural fit with your company culture, needs, and projects, and bring exceptional value to your business.

International Recruitment

We connect your business to local and international talent across all industry verticals. We customise a recruitment strategy that aligns with your expansion objectives and help you to source, hire, and onboard your global workforce. With recruitment capabilities in more than 45 countries worldwide, you're able to work with one provider when hiring in multiple countries.

Project Recruitment

Perhaps you find yourself launching a new product, expanding a facility or delivering on a project with a tight delivery schedule. We provide a range of consultancy and technology services to help you create and execute a human capital strategy that supports your needs.

Consultancy

To further support our clients, we have developed a range of services to complement our main offering. These services are about supporting our clients with the transformation agenda, whilst utilising the latest technology. This includes talent insights, salary benchmarking and much more.

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