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30.09.25

How to Attract & Retain Skilled Engineering Talent in a Competitive Market

Across Yorkshire and the wider UK, manufacturing and engineering businesses are facing the same challenge: finding and keeping the right people in a market where skilled talent is in short supply. At Cubed Talent, we hear this from employers every day. Growing demand, rising costs and an ongoing skills gap mean that recruitment isn’t just about filling vacancies anymore — it’s about building long-term, sustainable teams. So how do you stand out as an employer of choice? Here are some of the strategies that successful businesses are using to attract and retain engineering talent.