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            Recruitment across the telecoms industry steadied over the summer after an increase mid-year, fuelled by the Vodafone– Three merger. Vacancies in July and August were broadly in line with last year’s figures, although activity remains lower than seen in prior years. With telecoms now a pillar of the government’s…

In 2025, IT hiring within the UK telecoms sector continues to climb, driven primarily by demand for Service Delivery Managers and Network Engineers. The expansion of 5G infrastructure is the key catalyst: engineers are responsible for building the networks and platforms, while service delivery teams ensure smooth launches and customer handovers. The hiring data reflects…

AI and 5G Drive Telecoms Sector Shift July 2025 Market Update   The UK telecoms industry is undergoing a period of accelerated change, driven by AI integration, significant infrastructure investment, and increased collaboration between government, academia, and industry. Fuelled by strategic partnerships and digital transformation initiatives, telecoms companies are pivoting rapidly to meet new technological…

Vodafone and Three UK have officially merged to form VodafoneThree, now the UK’s largest mobile network operator, serving approximately 29 million customers. While this £16.5 billion merger marks a significant milestone, the real challenge lies ahead. The integration of their distinct infrastructures, including unifying networks supported by multiple radio access equipment suppliers, is a complex…

Vodafone vacancies have remained consistently strong for the second month in a row, with particularly robust growth seen across regional areas. With the company reporting a 3.3% organic increase in UK service revenue and the merger with Three UK underway, could hiring levels remain elevated in the months ahead? If you’re interested in finding our…

HR vacancies are on track to increase by up to 50% this year compared to 2024, with employee relations now the second largest area being recruited for, according to data from Vacancysoft With the new legislation governing employment passing parliament and set to come into law by the end of the year, will HR departments…

At Fuel Recruitment, we believe that business success and environmental responsibility should go hand in hand. That’s why we’re thrilled to share an update on our ongoing commitment to sustainability through our partnership with Ecologi. Since embarking on this journey, we’ve planted 2005 trees and offset a staggering 177.62 tonnes of CO2. To give some…

The tech industry is constantly evolving and new skills are always in high demand. As we move into 2024, here are 10 of the most in-demand tech skills that employers will be looking for along with key details on the benefits and job titles associated with each: 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning 🤖…

As a Recruiter in 2024, there’s still no better feeling than finding someone the perfect job to match their skills and career goals! We may use more technology now to understand Candidates’ needs and aspirations, but the human connection is still so important. We make sure people are truly excited about the job opportunities they…

Fuel Recruitment Insights: The September 2023 UK Labour Market Report Compiled by KPMG and REC have revealed some interesting findings Key points: 1. Permanent Vacancies: Although Permanent Placements have declined again, it has been at the slowest rate in three months showing a stabilisation. Companies remain hesitant to commit to non-essential permanent hires in times of wider…