Rochester-based construction giant JCB have announced that the increase demand for excavators has led them to launch a recruitment drive for engineers. The company, famous for its wide range of construction equipment that are favourites of contractors around the world, is looking to recruit a further 80 engineers to assist in supplying the growing demand for digger and excavator products.The new engineers are being enlisted to work at JCB's manufacturing sites in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wales. JCB state that it's global markets, such as those in the Middle East and India, have seen growth that warrants the recruitment drive.
Alan Blake, JCB's Chief Executive, says that the company has a reputation for talented engineers and this will form the base of their plans for the future.
“JCB’s success over the past 65 years has been built on having the very best engineering talent," said Blake. “This year has started very strongly and all the signs at this stage are that growth will continue throughout 2011."
He added: “We need to respond to that growth and strengthen our excellent team of engineers with new talent as demand for our machines increases and as we develop a range of exciting new products for the future.”
The vacancies JCB are looking to fill include positions for mechanical, electronic and electrical design engineers, development engineers, research and development engineers, engine design and development engineers, technicians, apprentice engineers, undergraduate engineers and graduate engineers.
JCB have heavily invested in the recruitment and training of engineering talent in the past, and have several JCB Academies around the world which are focused on developing the careers of young would-be engineers.
The firm has had several big wins already this year including a £14 million deal with UK plant hire firm Hewden's for excavators and other vehicles, and just recently, JCB announced a £14 million deal with hirer H.E Services to supply new machines.
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