Manufacturing & Design

We work with manufacturers, design studios, engineering firms and product-led businesses – helping them find the people who keep operations running and ideas blooming. Whether you’re scaling production, supporting growth in sales or logistics, or strengthening your commercial and creative teams, we understand the need for reliable, adaptable staff who can thrive in fast-changing environments. With a wealth of experience across this space, we take a considered, tailored approach to every hire.

Explore our role specialisms below, along with examples of recent positions we’ve successfully filled:

 

Types of roles we recruit for:

admin role type executive support role type project management finance role types operations role types hr role types marketing role types sales support role types

 

Whether you need short-term cover, project-based expertise, or a permanent addition to your team, we take a consultative approach to deliver the right people — tailored to your business.

But don't just take our word for it:

 

What our clients think:

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Active jobs

Project Sales - East Anglia

East Anglia
Cambridgeshire
£40-41K Basic +8-10K OTE, Elec car, excellent package
Confident and professional BDM needed by growing building products manufacturer. Fantastic team!

Project Coordinator

London
London
£30-40K Basic, pension, package
Dynamic and confident Project Coordinator required by award-winning design-led interior products manufacturer.

Business Development Manager

North
Greater Manchester
£55-65K Basic +20% OTE, car, full package
Premium roofing manufacturer requires experienced BDM to join growing field sales team

Trainee Account Manager

Stevenage
Hertfordshire
£35K Basic +3-4K OTE, expenses vehicle, full package
Leading flooring and interiors manufacturer is looking to hire a trainee sales person. Ideal for someone looking for a break into field sales.

Specification Sales Manager

Cambridge
Hertfordshire
£50-56K Basic +10K OTE, Elec car, enhanced package
Specification sales professional required by prestige brand in the interiors and bathroom sector. Fantastic long-term career opportunity.

Account Manager

Manchester
Manchester
£48-50K Basic +12K, Elec car, enhanced package
Prestigious interiors / bathroom brand now requires an experienced Account Manager to develop a high-spend area. Fantastic career

Account Manager

Manchester
Manchester
£48-50K +10K OTE / elec car, enhanced package
Prestigious interiors / bathroom brand now requires an experienced Account Manager to develop a high-spend area. Fantastic career opportunity.

Meet our Manufacturing & Design Team

Joe Grace

Joe Grace

Perm Team Recruitment Consultant
Amy Bater

Amy Bater

Temp Team Recruitment Consultant

Knowledge Hub

September 2, 2025

August 2025 Jobs Market Report

Based on the latest data, this report provides a snapshot of hiring trends, staff availability, and pay pressures across the UK labour market in August 2025.
July 24, 2025

July 2025 Jobs Market Report

Based on the latest data, this report provides a snapshot of hiring trends, staff availability, and pay pressures across the UK labour market in July 2025.
June 22, 2025

Case Study: Unlocking Talent Beyond the CV

As a European manufacturing and design firm launched its UK operations, securing the right early hires was critical. The client had struggled to find an experienced candidate with the right blend of sales, project management, customer support, and operational skills. Gordon Yates was brought in to find that rare hybrid talent - someone who could bring these varied skills to the table, while being able to thrive in a small, fast-paced team.