Meet The Candidate
The engineering & manufacturing sector finds it hard to locate employees with appropriate skills and experience. The role of EMN is to help to overcome a wide range of problems and challenges faced by the engineering and manufacturing community… so we’re piloting a new Meet The Candidate service.
The Service is open to new and potential sector employees only, highlighting those new too, or newly available for work within the sector. This could include, those without current employment, individuals at risk of redundancy, people moving to, or back to the region, individuals coming to the end of their engineering qualification and beginning to investigate paid employment opportunities.
If you are looking for opportunities in our sector, please click on the button below and complete the registration form. We will post it on our site for 6 weeks and as a community of engineering & manufacturing companies, the web page will be highlighted in our weekly member newsletter giving you some additional visibility and all we ask in return is for you to let us know if you find a position.
NB: We cannot accommodate those already in paid employment within the sector or those looking to move roles, unless you are returning to or moving into the region. This site is not aimed at consultants looking for project work or school aged pupils looking for work placements or work experience. Please use the Linked Up Portal provided by North East Ambition LinkUp Portal – North East Combined Authority for work experience or placements.
Scott Percy
Project Management & Technology Management Roles
Looking for Project Management and technology management roles with extensive senior experience holding previous positions as Head of Projects in different industries. Experienced leader in delivering novel, diverse and high-tech innovations, products and projects and enjoy working in a thriving fast paced environment. Hands on technical experience and knowledge with a background in Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Looking for opportunites that allow me to bring my fully suite of skills to bear and provide long lasting impact to organisations.
Based in Billingham
Ben Trenerry
Marketing Management Roles
A multi-skilled marketing specialist, with expertise in brand design, lead generation and business development with particular experience working in technical / manufacturing businesses. Whether contributing to a team or leading one, I bring a blend of diligence, personality, and genuine enthusiasm to the table. My professional journey began as a creative designer, where I honed my creative prowess across a variety of roles. Over the past 15 years, I have undertaken multifaceted roles encompassing marketing management, consistently expanding my skill set, delivering results and contributing to the growth of the businesses I have worked for.
Olly Worthington
Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship
I’m a hardworking, practically minded Level 2 Electrical Installation student who is keen to learn new work and life skills. Having recently completed some work experience with some trained Electricians I am now eager to apply and secure a Level 3 Apprenticeship. From an early age, I have been interested by how electrical systems work and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems. My enthusiasm for this field has only grown over time, and I am now ready to take the next step by gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment from June 2025.
At school, I made the most progress in subjects that involved a practical element. I enjoy problem-solving and find that I can quickly understand and apply new concepts, particularly when they are presented in a structured and logical way, something I appreciate about electrical systems.
Based In Sunderland, Newcastle, Darlington, Durham
Louis Miguel Queiruga
Roles In: Project management, supply chain management, marketing team
I’ve had a chance to work in a few different roles that have helped me grow. I started with a marketing and sales internship at Accapi Group, where I worked on creating campaigns, engaging with customers, and analyzing data to help improve our marketing efforts. I also spent some time as a real estate assistant in Spain, helping clients find properties, taking photos for listings, and promoting the properties online. I worked as a customer service rep at GK Hair & Beauty, handling calls, scheduling appointments, and making sure customers had the best experience possible. I even got experience with Lean principles during a management trainee role at Freudenberg, where I learned a lot about efficiency and problem-solving.
I’m currently studying Business Management at Northumbria University, where I graduate in June.
Martin Bevan
Full-time field-based or internal sales support role
Hi everyone
I am an experienced business development manager who has focused on the factory semi / full automation sector for nearly 40 years
Predominantly, my career has been with local and national manufacturing companies, working to improve productivity and profitability
Predominantly, my base skill set is with Pneumatics and PLC control solutions, but I also have extensive skills with developing classroom hands-on training tools to assist teaching curricula (such as the T Levels in the classrooms of Schools and Colleges).
My background is from a mechanical tool making which progressed into Pneumatics/fluid power and automation solutions for now just over 40 years.
My approach is always to listen 90% of the time so I can fully understand what the customer needs before advising any solution(s)
looking for a full-time field-based or internal sales support role, if possible
Preferred Area: North East /North /Scottish Borders