Insights
Recruitment insights and salary guides
Practical resources for employers and candidates in lift engineering, fire & security, gate & door, refrigeration and automotive sectors.JLD Recruit Ltd works UK-wide — new articles will cover hiring trends, salary benchmarks and recruitment advice across the United Kingdom.
Published
Salary guides
UK salary benchmarks for specialist engineering and automotive roles in 2026.
- Salary Guide
Lift Engineer Salary Guide 2026
UK lift engineer salary ranges for 2026 — service, repair, installation and modernisation roles by experience level, region and qualification.
- Salary Guide
Fire & Security Engineer Salary Guide 2026
Fire alarm, CCTV, access control and security engineer salaries UK-wide for 2026 — typical ranges and what drives pay.
- Salary Guide
Vehicle Technician Salary Guide 2026
Vehicle technician, MOT tester and diagnostic technician salaries in the UK for 2026 — independent garages, motor groups and prestige workshops.
Coming soon
More salary guides
Additional sector salary guides are being written and will be published here when ready.
- Salary GuideComing soon
Refrigeration Engineer Salary Guide 2026
Planned guide to refrigeration, HVAC and air conditioning engineer salaries across the UK.
- Salary GuideComing soon
Gate Engineer Salary Guide 2026
Planned guide to gate, automatic door and industrial door engineer salaries.
In preparation
Recruitment insights
Employer-focused articles on hiring specialist engineers and technicians.
- Recruitment InsightComing soon
Why Lift Engineers Are Difficult To Recruit
Insight into the lift engineering talent market and what employers can do to improve hiring outcomes.
- Recruitment InsightComing soon
How To Recruit Fire & Security Engineers
Practical guidance for employers hiring fire alarm, CCTV and access control engineers.
- Recruitment InsightComing soon
Why Refrigeration Engineers Are In Short Supply
Overview of refrigeration and HVAC recruitment challenges and proactive hiring approaches.