Chemical Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing Solutions) £45,000 - £50,000 + Progression + Training + Annual Company Bonus + 25 Days + Bank Holidays + 1 Day Each Year Of Service + Hybrid Flexibility + Health & Wellbeing Programme + Free On-Site Parking + Company Events Kidlington Are you a degree qualified, or equivalent, Chemical Engineer looking to join a growing...
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Kidlington
Process Engineer
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Drive Devilbiss Healthcare
Holmfield
Print Process Engineer
Ready to Make Your Mark in Print Process Engineering? We're looking for an experienced Process Engineer with a strong print background to join our team at one of the UK's most advanced packaging facilities. This isn't a trainee role, it's for someone who knows the print process inside out and is ready to take ownership of quality, efficiency, and innovation....
Manpower UK Ltd
Workington
Process Engineer
Process Engineer - South Yorkshire - Salary £55,000 + Benefits - Ref 1988 I am currently recruiting for a Process Engineer to work for a leading engineering organisation based in South Yorkshire. Salary up to £55,000 + Benefits. The organisation are market leaders within their field delivering world class technology solutions into specialist markets. They employ close to 100 experts...
AVD Appoint Ltd
High Hazels
Mechanical and Process Engineer
Mechanical & Process Engineer - Chester Full Time - Hybrid Do you enjoy solving complex process engineering problems? Are you comfortable turning plant data into clear, defensible design solutions? Looking for a technically challenging role with flexibility built into your working week? What's in it for you? • Salary up to £74,000 • Company performance bonus • 25 days holiday,...
Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Capenhurst
Process Engineer
Contek Recruitment are currently working with a specialist Engineering company, based in Sheffield. Due to continued growth and success, they are recruiting for an experienced Process Engineer to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Days) - 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £39,000 per year . Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure all tasks &...
The semiconductor industry lies at the heart of modern technology. From smartphones and data centres to autonomous vehicles, medical devices and defence systems, semiconductors power the digital age. The UK is investing heavily in semiconductor research, fabrication and talent development as part of its industrial strategy — yet employers continue to report a persistent problem:
Many graduates are not job-ready for semiconductor roles.
Despite strong academic programmes in engineering, physics and materials science, there remains a tangible skills gap between what universities teach and what semiconductor employers actually need.
This article explores that gap in depth: what universities do well, where there are consistent shortfalls, why the divide persists, what employers genuinely want, and how jobseekers can bridge the gap to build successful careers in the semiconductor sector.
Semiconductors sit behind almost everything: smartphones, EVs, medical devices, aerospace systems, telecoms networks, cloud data centres & the AI boom. In the UK, the semiconductor ecosystem spans chip design, IP, photonics, compound semiconductors, testing, packaging, equipment, supply chain & R&D. That breadth creates real opportunities for career switchers in their 30s, 40s & 50s, especially if you target roles where experience, process discipline & delivery skills matter as much as deep device physics.
This article gives you a UK reality check: what semiconductor jobs actually look like, which roles are realistic for career switchers, what skills employers value, how long retraining tends to take & whether age is a barrier.
Semiconductors sit at the heart of modern technology. From consumer electronics and automotive systems to AI, defence, telecoms and advanced manufacturing, semiconductor professionals play a critical role in designing, fabricating and testing the components that power the global economy.
Yet many employers struggle to attract the right candidates. Semiconductor job adverts often receive either very few applications or a high volume of unsuitable ones. Experienced engineers and scientists frequently ignore adverts that feel vague, generic or disconnected from the realities of semiconductor development and manufacturing.
In most cases, the issue is not a shortage of talent — it is the clarity and quality of the job advert.
Semiconductor professionals are detail-oriented, process-driven and highly selective. A poorly written job ad signals weak technical understanding and unclear expectations. A well-written one signals credibility, precision and long-term intent.
This guide explains how to write a semiconductor job ad that attracts the right people, improves applicant quality and strengthens your employer brand.
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