The number of engineering job applications has fallen by just over a third, leaving many employers struggling to fill roles.
The Broadbean Technology report shows that the engineering sector has seen the biggest month-on-month decline in job applications than any other sector.
Alex Fourlis, Managing Director of Broadbean Technology, commented on the data, “The engineering sector has arguably fared worse than any other over the past few months, with the latest fall in new applications highlighting a concerning state of affairs for employers.
“The growth in new roles suggests that firms want to hire, but the ongoing decline in applications indicates that the skills they need just aren’t available in the current climate.
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Email Jaime“Engineering employers have battled skills shortages for a long time now, but the annual comparisons suggest that the problem is worsening, rather than improving, which should raise alarm bells for businesses that have already gone to extensive efforts to boost their hiring.
“These organisations are already competing with their rivals for skills, but this war for talent is likely to intensify if the skills shortages continue on their current path.”
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