Phil Walker

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ABOUT PHIL WALKER

I’m the Founder and Managing Director of Precision People, a UK based technical and engineering recruitment partner helping ambitious SME manufacturers build high performing, value adding teams.For over 20 years, I’ve specialised in connecting leaders and skilled technical talent who make a measurable difference, not just filling jobs but building long term value for both clients and candidates. My approach is simple: understand the business, challenge the brief, and deliver people who raise the bar.I’ve built deep networks across engineering, manufacturing, and technical sales, sourcing exceptional candidates who are in the market, not just on it, the kind who transform teams and drive growth.For clients: I deliver motivated, skilled, and culturally aligned professionals who strengthen your business and bottom line.For candidates: I create opportunities that match your ambitions and move your career forward.Alongside Precision People, I’m also the Founder of Owner Exit, a specialist advisory helping business owners, chairs, and investors maximise value by building the right leadership team before or after a sale. Through strategic hiring and succession planning, we help ensure your exit is not just possible but profitable.Whether you’re scaling, succession planning, or building a world class senior team, I bring a hands on, commercially focused approach grounded in real world experience of what drives business value.Always open to conversations with:• Engineering and Manufacturing leaders looking to attract and retain top talent• Chairs and investors seeking to professionalise or strengthen leadership pre or post exit• Recruiters who want to join a high performance, values led teamLet’s connect.