Salary Benchmarking in Manufacturing & Engineering: Why It Matters and How We Can Help.
If you’re hiring for engineering roles like CNC Operators, Welders, Machine Operators, Health & Safety professionals, or Business Development staff, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is: Are we offering a competitive salary?
In today’s competitive market, salary benchmarking isn’t a “nice to have”, it’s a crucial part of attracting and retaining skilled talent.
Why Salary Benchmarking Matters
When you’re hiring in a fast-moving sector like engineering or manufacturing, staying in tune with market rates is essential. Here’s why:
- Attracting Talent: Skilled professionals are in high demand. If your salary offering is below market, your vacancy may stay open for months.
- Retaining Staff: If your team realises they’re underpaid compared to industry standards, they’re more likely to look elsewhere.
- Planning and Budgeting: Whether you’re expanding or restructuring, having a clear view of average salaries helps you forecast accurately and plan responsibly.
Real-Time Data, Not Outdated Reports
The problem with most salary benchmarking tools is that they’re based on historical data and quite often, months out of date. In a changing market, that’s not good enough.
As a recruitment agency specialising in engineering and manufacturing roles across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire, we’re speaking to job seekers and hiring managers every day. That gives us access to real-time insights into what candidates are expecting and what businesses are paying right now.
Whether you’re hiring for:
- CNC Operators
- Welders
- Machine Operators
- Health & Safety Officers
- Sale Executvies
…we can give you up-to-date salary guidance specific to your sector, and company size.
Free Salary Benchmarking Support
We believe in adding value wherever we can — even if you’re not actively recruiting right now. That’s why we offer a free salary benchmarking service for local businesses across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire.
If you want to sense-check your salary bands or get an idea of the going rate for a particular role, just get in touch.
There’s no cost, no obligation, and no hard sell — just honest insight to help you make informed decisions.
Email info@logicreosurcing.com
Telephone: 01782 489784