Manufacturing and Technology

After qualifying in Building Surveying in 1991, Ian worked with a construction company as a Contracts Surveyor, supplying UK wide sub-contract services, prior to moving into a recruitment consultancy role. With a recruitment career spanning almost two decades, Ian has held managerial responsibility across a range of sectors including Engineering and Manufacturing, Scientific, IT and Supply Chain and brings a wealth of experience to Eden Scott’s Glasgow business and a focus on building fee income and the company brand across professional services and high tech markets.

Linda has over 20 years recruitment experience gained in the Manufacturing, Food, Drink Engineering and Distribution sectors recruiting ‘blue collar’ unskilled, semi and skilled operators.  Linda heads up the Industrial division, delivering bespoke services to a wide range of clients across Scotland, with a focus on temporary, low to high volume projects.

Daniel joined Eden Scott in 2010 as a Trainee Consultant working within the Manufacturing & Technology team. Daniel now has over 7 years experience recruiting technical and senior level appointments within high-growth technology businesses across a variety of sectors, focusing predominantly on start-up and SME businesses within the semiconductor, photonics and optoelectronics industry.  

Since joining Eden Scott in early summer 2016, John has quickly worked his way up through the organisation. Working within the Manufacturing & Technology division, John focuses on supporting organisations of varying size in the high-end electronics/photonics sector, covering a range of technical, commercial and senior management roles. With specific expertise in supporting niche technology start-ups, John has built strong relationships with many of the UK’s up and coming technology manufacturers and facilitators.

Laura Smyth has been involved in technical recruitment since 2011. Her experience predominantly lies in the heavy engineering industry with a strong focus on the Oil and Gas and Utilities sectors. Her role within Eden Scott sees her leading the Utilities side of the business and managing high volume, strategic accounts like Scottish Water.

Richard started his recruitment career in 2013 & specialises in delivering assignments for manufacturing businesses across the Central Belt.  He  focuses specifically on operational disciplines across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Procurement. His clients range from SMEs to FTSE 250 listed blue-chip organisations, with most of his work being within industrial manufacturing environments including aerospace, electronics, heavy engineering, automotive and general manufacturing.

Jill joined the Industrial team early in 2018 she works with Industrial clients and candidates, as well as supporting the Account Management of one of Eden Scott’s largest utility clients.  Jill brings several years of recruitment experience, in both London and Edinburgh, recruiting within many business areas and disciplines, at all levels, from ‘blue collar’ to Partner/Managing Director.