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We’re carrying out research into how Maintenance Engineers like you search for jobs and what matters most when deciding whether to apply for a role

(even if you’re not currently looking for something new)

The survey shouldn’t take long, and then you’ll get the option to enter a prize draw to win 1 of 4 £25 Amazon gift vouchers.

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Which best describes your current situation? *

• Actively looking for a new role
• Open to opportunities, but not actively searching
• Happy in my current role
• Not currently working

Where do you currently look for Maintenance Engineer jobs? *

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• CV-Library
• Reed
• Totaljobs
• Recruitment agencies
• Company careers websites
• Google
• Facebook / social media
• Recommendations from friends or colleagues
• Other

Select all that apply.

If selected 'other' please detail:

Which ONE of these do you use most often when looking for jobs? *

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• CV-Library
• Reed
• Totaljobs
• Recruitment agencies
• Company careers websites
• Google
• Facebook / social media
• Recommendations from friends or colleagues
• Other

How often do you look at new job opportunities? *

• Daily
• A few times a week
• Weekly
• A few times a month
• Only when I am actively looking
• Rarely

What information makes you most likely to click on a job advert? *

• Salary
• Shift pattern
• Location
• Job title
• Company name
• Industry / sector
• Benefits
• Overtime opportunities
• Working hours
• Technical requirements
• Progression opportunities
• Other

Select all that apply.

If selected 'other' please detail:

What would make you decide NOT to apply for a job? *

• Salary isn’t shown
• Salary is too low
• Shift pattern isn’t clear
• Shift pattern doesn’t suit me
• Location is too far away
• Job description is too vague
• Job advert is too long
• Technical requirements aren’t clear
• Benefits aren’t shown
• Application process is too complicated
• I need an up-to-date CV
• Not enough information about the employer
• The role doesn’t match my skills
• Other

Select all that apply.

If selected 'other' please detail:

What frustrates you most about existing job websites? *

• Too many irrelevant jobs
• The same jobs appearing repeatedly
• Salary isn’t shown
• Shift patterns aren’t clear
• Poor search filters
• Jobs are too far away
• Job descriptions are vague
• Too many emails / notifications
• Applying takes too long
• Jobs advertised are already filled
• Too many agency adverts
• Other

Select all that apply.

If selected 'other' please detail:

How would you prefer to hear about opportunities? *

• Email
• LinkedIn
• SMS
• WhatsApp
• Recruitment consultant
• I would rather search myself
• Other

Select all that apply.

If selected 'other' please detail:

How open would you be to using AI to automatically match you with relevant jobs? *

• Very open
• Somewhat open
• Neither open nor opposed
• Not very open
• Not at all open
• Already using AI for this purpose
• Unsure / Need more information

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What is the biggest frustration you experience when looking for jobs?

What's your job title? *

Industry / Sector *

Region *

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We’re carrying out research into how you recruit Maintenance Engineers and the challenges you face when filling engineering vacancies.

The survey shouldn’t take long. We appreciate you taking the time to share your input with us!

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How often does your business recruit Maintenance Engineers? *

• Monthly or more often
• Every 2–3 months
• A few times a year
• Once a year
• Less than once a year

How involved are you in deciding how Maintenance Engineer vacancies are advertised? *

• I make the final decision
• I influence the decision
• I provide input
• I have limited involvement
• I have no involvement

Where do you currently advertise or recruit for Maintenance Engineer vacancies? *

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• CV-Library
• Reed
• Totaljobs
• Recruitment agencies
• Company careers website
• Social media
• Employee referrals
• Other

If selected 'other' please detail:

Which ONE of these tends to generate the best results for you? *

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• CV-Library
• Reed
• Totaljobs
• Recruitment agencies
• Company careers website
• Social media
• Employee referrals
• Other

What are the biggest problems you experience with applications from job boards? *

• Too many irrelevant applicants
• Not enough applicants
• Candidates lack the required technical skills
• Candidates do not have relevant industry experience
• Salary expectations are too high
• Candidates are too far away
• Candidates are not willing to work the shift pattern
• CVs do not contain enough useful information
• We rarely use job boards
• Other

Select all that apply

If selected 'other' please detail:

What are the main factors you use to judge whether a recruitment channel has worked? *

• Number of applications
• Number of relevant applications
• Number of interviews
• Number of hires
• Candidate quality
• Speed to hire
• Cost per hire
• Time saved
• Candidate retention
• Other

Select all that apply

If selected 'other' please detail:

confidence Which AI

What would give you confidence in a new specialist Maintenance Engineering job board? *

• Number of registered Maintenance Engineers
• Evidence of successful hires
• Case studies from similar employers
• Candidate quality data
• Website traffic
• Testimonials from other Engineering Managers
• Free trial results
• Salary and market insights
• Clear pricing
• Recommendation from someone I trust
• Other

Select all that apply

If selected 'other' please detail:

Which statement best describes your view on paying to advertise vacancies on a specialist job board? *

• I would be comfortable paying per vacancy
• I would consider a monthly subscription
• I would consider a package of job credits
• I would prefer a free basic option with paid upgrades
• I would need to see results from a free trial first
• Someone else in my business would make that decision
• We would be unlikely to pay for a job board
• Unsure

How open would you/your business be to using AI to help match suitable candidates to your vacancies? *

• Very open
• Somewhat open
• Neither open nor opposed
• Not very open
• Not at all open
• Already using AI for this purpose
• Unsure / Need more information

What is your biggest frustration when recruiting Maintenance Engineers?

Company Size *

• Up to 50
• 51 – 200
• 201 – 500
• 501 – 1,000
• 1,001+

Industry / Sector *

Region *

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