Candidate Success Stories

At K&D Recruitment, we are proud to support candidates throughout their job search and help them secure the right opportunities. Here is some recent feedback from candidates we have worked with:

Jim Donnelly – 5★ Google Review

“K&D were brilliant. Damien looked after me from the very start and was most professional all the way through. They found the exact type of job I was after. I could not fault them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for work.”

Pacurar Remus – 5★ Google Review

“I want to thank Damian Piggott for your incredible support throughout this process. Your experience and prompt updates made this a very positive experience. I especially appreciated how you prepared me for the job interview and your 100% support. I’ll definitely recommend your services to everyone.”

Recruitment Update: UK Hire & Plant Tool Hire

The UK plant and tool hire sector continues to see steady demand, supported by infrastructure projects and businesses choosing equipment hire over ownership to remain flexible.

Key trends include:

• Increased demand for short-term equipment hire
• Growth in low-emission and electric machinery
• Greater use of telematics and fleet management technology

Industry insights:
https://www.cpa.uk.net
https://projectplant.co.uk
https://www.khl.com/international-construction

These trends continue to drive recruitment for roles such as Hire Controllers, Depot Managers, Engineers, and Transport Coordinators.

Recruitment Update: Logistics, Manufacturing & Engineering

Recruitment across logistics, manufacturing, and engineering remains active as companies invest in operations, automation, and supply chain resilience.

Current recruitment trends include:

• Skills shortages in engineering and technical roles
• Increased demand for transport and logistics professionals
• Continued investment in automation and advanced manufacturing

Industry insights:
https://www.makeuk.org
https://www.themanufacturer.com
https://www.logisticsmanager.com

How March Impacts the UK Employment Market

March is traditionally an active month for recruitment across the UK due to financial year cycles and project planning timelines.

End of Financial Year Hiring

Many UK organisations operate on a financial year ending 31 March, which can lead to increased hiring activity as companies allocate remaining recruitment budgets.

Planning for Q2 Projects

Businesses often recruit in March to prepare teams for projects starting in April and the second quarter of the year.

Labour Market Trends

Recent labour market data shows the UK employment market continues to stabilise, with employers cautiously increasing hiring plans in several key sectors.

Official labour market statistics and insights:
https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket
https://www.recruitmentandemployment.org
https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/work/trends/labour-market-outlook

Increased Candidate Activity

Many professionals also start exploring new opportunities in March following annual performance reviews, bonus payments, or career planning for the year ahead.

This combination often makes March one of the most important months for recruitment activity in the UK.

Supporting UK Businesses & Talent

K&D Recruitment specialises in placing professionals across:

• Plant & Tool Hire
• Logistics & Transport
• Manufacturing
• Engineering

If you are hiring or exploring new opportunities, our team would be happy to support you.

Get in touch with the K&D Recruitment team to discuss your recruitment needs.

Thank you for reading our March 2026 newsletter.