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Our very own Murray West recently had the pleasure of attending the Digital Connectivity Forum (DCF) event in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), bringing together professionals, employers, and industry leaders from across the digital connectivity sector. The event provided a valuable platform to discuss the future of the industry, explore emerging…

Demand for telecoms engineering talent continues to increase across industry, with Real Estate leading the way and accounting for 34.6% of activity so far this year. Professional Services represents a further 21.2%, while the Public Sector accounts for 21.1%, highlighting the broad range of sectors competing for telecoms talent. As buildings become more connected and…

Telecoms hiring in the UK showed signs of recovery after a difficult period for the sector, with recruitment activity strengthening across infrastructure, engineering and network transformation roles. While conditions remain uneven, the latest data suggests operators are becoming more confident about long-term investment plans, particularly as the industry moves closer to major infrastructure deadlines tied…

The UK telecoms sector entered 2026 on a firmer footing, supported by sustained infrastructure investment and a shift towards more complex, technology-led networks. Vacancy data for January and February shows engineering roles tracking ahead of the same period last year, pointing to a stronger start than in 2025. This reflects a structural shift rather than…

  The UK telecoms labour market showed firmer activity in 2025, though the improvement in vacancy volumes did not translate evenly into hiring outcomes. Monthly data shows vacancies rising through the year, with a clear build from spring into summer and a peak around mid-year levels before easing slightly towards the end of 2025. That…

Overall hiring activity across the UK telecoms sector showed signs of recovery in 2025, but not across all skill areas, marking a potential turning point after several subdued years. Year-on-year analysis indicates that vacancy volumes strengthened as the year progressed, supported by sustained network investment, fibre rollout programmes and continued development of mobile infrastructure. Momentum…

Fuel Recruitment have partnered with the Digital Connectivity Forum (DCF) to seek information focusing on the barriers to entering the telecoms and digital connectivity sector. Within this survey, the DCF would love to hear more around your awareness, perception, and how accessible you find the telecoms and digital connectivity sector as a place to build…

Fuel Recruitment Ltd, a leading provider of specialist recruitment services to the Telecoms and IT industries for over 20 years, is proud to announce the successful completion of its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the company’s history, with Fuel now officially Employee Owned.…

                                 Recruitment activity across the UK telecommunications sector softened markedly in November, reflecting a familiar late-year pause rather than a structural deterioration in demand. Overall hiring volumes fell by 9.8% month on month across all job functions, with IT roles…

    October was a month of consolidation for the UK telecoms labour market. After steady growth through the first half of the year, activity eased in September, marking the first monthly decline since early 2025. Yet, despite this slowdown, the sector remains in a stronger position than last year, supported by government investment, digital…