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IndustrialTech Recruitment Solutions

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Powering Industrial Innovation Through Specialist Talent

IndustrialTech Recruitment Experts for Smart, Connected Industry

At Live Digital, we help IndustrialTech companies hire the talent driving automation, connectivity, and data-led transformation. From smart manufacturing platforms to industrial SaaS, our recruitment expertise supports the technology shaping modern industry.

73%

Repeat Clients

2:1 CV to Interview Ratio

Trusted by SaaS businesses – from scaling start-ups to established market leaders

Specialist recruitment for the digital industrial economy

Why Choose Live Digital for IndustrialTech Recruitment

IndustrialTech is redefining how manufacturing, logistics, energy, and infrastructure operate. As physical operations become increasingly software-driven, organisations require talent that understands automation, data, and industrial environments. Live Digital specialises in recruiting professionals who bridge technology and operations - helping IndustrialTech businesses scale with confidence.

  • Deep understanding of IndustrialTech, SaaS, and automation-led recruitment
  • Access to cross-functional talent across engineering, data, product, and operations
  • Experience supporting start-ups, scale-ups, and enterprise industrial platforms
  • Insight into regulated, safety-critical, and mission-critical environments
  • Recruitment approach focused on precision, quality, and long-term value

The Rise of IndustrialTech: Where Industry Meets Software

IndustrialTech sits at the heart of the Industry 4.0 revolution. Across manufacturing, logistics, utilities, construction, and energy, traditional industrial operations are being transformed by software, data, automation, and connectivity.

IndustrialTech now underpins:

 

  1. smart factories and connected production lines

  2. industrial IoT (IIoT) and sensor networks

  3. predictive maintenance and asset monitoring

  4. digital twins and simulation platforms

  5. robotics and autonomous systems

  6. industrial AI and machine learning

  7. energy optimisation and carbon monitoring

  8. supply chain visibility and optimisation software

  9. manufacturing execution systems (MES)

  10. operational technology (OT) modernisation

 

This shift has created intense demand for professionals who can operate at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and real-world industrial processes. Live Digital supports IndustrialTech organisations by connecting them with talent capable of building, scaling, and securing these mission-critical systems.

UK IndustrialTech Activity Across Key Regions

The UK IndustrialTech ecosystem is spread across several major industrial and technology hubs. London remains important for industrial SaaS platforms, digital twin technology, AI-led analytics, and energy optimisation software – particularly where IndustrialTech overlaps with FinTech, ClimateTech, and data platforms.

 

The Midlands – including Birmingham, Coventry, and Nottingham – forms a core IndustrialTech region, supported by advanced manufacturing, automotive technology, robotics, and automation expertise. Derby and surrounding areas also contribute through engineering-led innovation and smart manufacturing platforms.

 

In the North West, Manchester and Liverpool support IndustrialTech growth across logistics technology, industrial data platforms, and connected infrastructure systems. Leeds and Sheffield contribute through advanced manufacturing, materials science, and industrial analytics.

 

The South East – particularly Cambridge, Oxford, Surrey, and Hertfordshire – supports IndustrialTech companies operating in sensors, AI, robotics, and industrial research. Scotland’s Glasgow and Edinburgh also play a growing role in energy systems, smart infrastructure, and industrial data innovation.

Our Specialist Expertise

IndustrialTech organisations require highly specialised, cross-disciplinary talent. At Live Digital, we recruit engineers and technologists who build the platforms that connect physical assets to digital intelligence. This includes software engineers, embedded systems developers, cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, and platform architects responsible for scalable, resilient industrial systems.

 

Data plays a central role in IndustrialTech. We support hiring for data engineers, data scientists, and machine learning specialists who work with time-series data, sensor outputs, predictive models, and real-time analytics. These professionals enable predictive maintenance, process optimisation, quality assurance, and operational intelligence across industrial environments.

 

Product and systems leadership is equally critical. We recruit product managers, product owners, and technical programme managers who understand industrial workflows, safety constraints, and operational realities – translating complex requirements into usable, scalable software platforms. UX and systems designers also play a role in simplifying complex industrial interfaces for operators and engineers.

 

Operationally, IndustrialTech businesses rely on specialists in automation, robotics, controls systems, OT/IT convergence, cybersecurity, and compliance. We also support hiring across commercial, partnerships, customer success, and growth roles – particularly where IndustrialTech companies operate SaaS or subscription-based platforms serving manufacturing, logistics, or infrastructure clients.

The Value We Bring to Your Hiring Strategy

Understanding Industrial Complexity

IndustrialTech roles operate in safety-critical, regulated, and high-reliability environments. We understand these constraints and prioritise candidates with the right balance of technical depth and operational awareness.

Security, Compliance & Resilience Awareness

Industrial systems are high-risk targets. We prioritise candidates with experience in cybersecurity, resilience, data governance, and operational safety.

Access to Rare Hybrid Talent

IndustrialTech demands professionals who combine software expertise with industrial knowledge. These profiles are scarce. Our sourcing approach focuses on proactive outreach and niche talent networks.

Boutique, High-Attention Collaboration

As a solo consultancy led by Jacob, Live Digital offers focused, hands-on recruitment support – ensuring clarity, speed, and consistency throughout every engagement.

SaaS & Platform-Led Insight

Many IndustrialTech businesses operate SaaS platforms layered on physical infrastructure. We recruit talent who understand platform scalability, uptime, security, and customer adoption.

Key Areas of IndustrialTech Innovation

1. Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Automation, connected machinery, and real-time production intelligence.

 

2. Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Sensors, connectivity, and data pipelines powering asset monitoring and optimisation.

 

3. Predictive Maintenance & Asset Intelligence

AI-driven systems reducing downtime and improving reliability.

 

4. Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Industrial robots, autonomous vehicles, and intelligent material handling.

 

5. Energy & Infrastructure Optimisation

Software platforms monitoring energy usage, emissions, and infrastructure performance.

 

6. Digital Twins & Simulation

Virtual models enabling testing, forecasting, and operational planning.

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Partner with Live Digital

IndustrialTech is redefining how the world builds, moves, and operates - driven by automation, intelligence, and software. Hiring the right people is essential to delivering safe, scalable, and future-proof industrial systems. Live Digital helps IndustrialTech companies secure exceptional talent across engineering, data, product, and commercial roles - supporting innovation from factory floor to cloud platform. Whether you’re building smart manufacturing software, deploying IoT platforms, scaling industrial SaaS, or modernising critical infrastructure, we support your hiring with clarity, expertise, and a focused, boutique approach. Let’s build the future of IndustrialTech together.

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    FAQs – IndustrialTech Recruitment Made Simple

    Answers to the questions founders, hiring managers, and HR teams ask us most.

    What roles do you recruit for in IndustrialTech?

    Engineering, data, product, automation, cybersecurity, commercial, and operational roles across IndustrialTech and industrial SaaS platforms.

    London, Birmingham, Coventry, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Cambridge, Oxford, Surrey, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

    Yes – including logistics, energy, infrastructure, utilities, and smart city platforms.

    Absolutely – these are central areas of our IndustrialTech recruitment expertise.

    A boutique consultancy model led by Jacob, combining deep technology understanding with precise, relationship-driven recruitment.

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