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Permanser Consulting - Fashion/Textile Recruitment

Permanser Consulting is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the fashion, textile, lifestyle and digital commerce sectors across Australia and selected international markets. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Melbourne, the firm brings more than four decades of industry immersion to every assignment, combining deep category knowledge with a personalized, consultative approach. Permanser partners with wholesale and retail brands, manufacturers, and supply chain operations to deliver talent across the full value chain, including design and development, sampling and technical production, quality assurance, logistics and warehousing, head office functions, sales and account management, buying and planning, brand and product management, e commerce and digital, and executive leadership. Typical roles range from graphic and fashion designers, product developers, sample machinists, pattern makers, garment technicians, QA and fit specialists, production coordinators, and warehouse managers through to planners, buyers, visual merchandisers, area managers, online sales managers, customer service, sales support, and senior managers. Clients benefit from a rigorous shortlisting process where candidates are interviewed and evaluated for the skills, experience, and attributes required before submission, reducing time to hire and elevating quality. Candidates gain access to curated opportunities, practical interview tips, job alerts, and guidance aimed at helping them secure roles that align with their goals. Permanser supports a range of engagement models including permanent, temporary, contract, freelance, full time and part time hiring, enabling organizations to flex resources through seasonality and growth cycles. The firm prides itself on long standing relationships; many candidates placed early in their careers return as hiring leaders to build teams with Permanser, a testament to consistent service excellence and trust. With an intimate network, market mapping capability, and a responsive client and candidate portal, Permanser delivers a streamlined, hands on recruitment experience tailored to the fast moving and competitive fashion and textile industry.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQMelbourne, Australia

Mmc Group

MMC Group is a recruitment consultancy focused on delivering a complete talent acquisition and placement solution to the engineering, construction, property and other specialist industries across Australia and international markets. The firm combines extensive experience, robust professional networks and highly targeted search methodologies to align client workforce objectives with candidate career goals. Operating with an open, consultative approach, its team invests time to understand project scopes, technical requirements, safety and compliance considerations, and organizational culture before designing sourcing strategies that balance speed, precision and candidate care. For clients, MMC Group provides market mapping, proactive headhunting, contingent and retained search, and contract resourcing geared to secure hard to find technical, project and leadership talent. For candidates, the business offers thorough career advice, interview preparation, training guidance and transparent feedback to support long term development and job satisfaction. Whether building multidisciplinary engineering teams, strengthening construction delivery capability or appointing property professionals across development, asset management and project controls, MMC Group emphasizes quality of service, clear communication and accountability throughout each engagement. The team leverages specialized assessment to validate competencies, qualifications and site readiness, while maintaining attention to safety, regulatory and client specific requirements. By working in close cooperation with both clients and candidates, MMC Group aims to present the right talent for the right role at the right time, fostering enduring partnerships and repeat outcomes. Its methodology integrates data informed search with relationship driven consulting, enabling responsive solutions that scale with market conditions and project lifecycles across local and international assignments.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQMelbourne, Australia

Pursuit

Founded in 2021, PursuitCo is an Australian owned and managed labour hire, recruitment and contracting business focused on connecting Victorias best employers with qualified tradespeople and engineers across manufacturing and industrial automation. Serving clients throughout Victoria, the firm delivers flexible staffing models that cover permanent recruitment, contract placements and on demand labour hire to help plants and food and beverage producers maintain safe, reliable operations and scale for peak periods. PursuitCo draws on deep industry networks and hands on knowledge of automated production environments to supply A grade electricians, maintenance technicians, mechanical fitters, controls and commissioning specialists, production operators and related white collar engineering talent. The team emphasizes rigorous vetting, safety and compliance, supporting candidates through ID and credentials checks, ticket verification and site specific inductions, and partnering closely with client supervisors to align skills to standard operating procedures, shift structures and maintenance windows. Clients such as leading automation providers and food manufacturers engage PursuitCo to build multishift teams quickly, backfill critical roles, and stand up project crews for upgrades, commissioning and continuous improvement work. For candidates, PursuitCo offers access to meaningful work on innovative sites, with opportunities across casual, fixed term and ongoing roles and clear communication from application to placement. Whether a manufacturer is responding to unplanned downtime, securing additional capacity for seasonal demand, or recruiting hard to find engineering expertise, PursuitCo provides a responsive, cost effective and professional solution designed to reduce risk, improve productivity and deliver measurable value. With a culture grounded in honesty, integrity and dedication, PursuitCo focuses on long term partnerships that put people, safety and performance first.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQMelbourne, Australia

Excorian Global Search

Excorian Global Search is a Leeds, UK–based executive recruitment firm with over twenty years of international search experience, delivering rigorous, relationship-led hiring solutions across energy, oil and gas, and industrial markets, as well as larger entrepreneurial businesses. Operating as a true partner to clients ranging from Fortune 50 enterprises to large SMEs, the firm combines global reach with a boutique approach, having successfully completed mandates across North and South America, Europe, the Middle and Near East, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. Excorian’s service model centers on precision shortlisting and cultural alignment; it is proud of a track record in which no submitted shortlist has been rejected. Beyond search and selection, the team advises on succession planning, talent pipeline management, salary benchmarking, and end-to-end internal recruitment process overhauls, aligning talent strategy to business objectives and growth agendas. Underpinned by values of honesty, credibility, integrity, and deliverability, Excorian builds long-standing partnerships with both clients and candidates, emphasizing transparent communication, realistic timelines, and a respectful, professional candidate experience befitting the seniority of roles they handle. Their consultants apply a comprehensive methodology to deeply understand organizational needs before mapping markets, assessing leadership capabilities, and curating shortlists of high-calibre executives and senior functional leaders. This disciplined approach, coupled with sector knowledge across energy and industrial domains, enables Excorian to consistently secure impact hires in complex, competitive global talent markets. Whether supporting a critical executive appointment, scaling leadership for international expansion, or reshaping in-house recruitment operations to improve efficiency and quality, Excorian brings a focused, high-touch delivery ethos that prioritizes fewer, deeper client relationships and measurable outcomes in every engagement.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

StaffiNate - Client Acquisitions

StaffiNate is a client acquisition partner built exclusively for US staffing agencies, delivering predictable lead flow through triple-verified, inbox-ready decision-maker contacts. Founded in 2020 and operating from Greater Hyderabad, India, the firm supports more than 50 staffing organizations with less than 1% bounce rates, 1M+ clean emails delivered, and first-batch delivery within 48 hours. Unlike generic B2B data providers, StaffiNate applies a company-first, ICP-matched approachidentifying the right organizations before sourcing a single contactthen delivers one accountable decision-maker per company to keep outreach focused and personal. Its verification framework combines syntax and format checks, domain and MX validation, and rigorous filtering against 12+ aggressive email security systems, including Barracuda, Sophos, Securan, Proofpoint, and Mimecast, to protect sender reputations and ensure messages reach real buyers, not spam folders. StaffiNates services cover monthly or weekly lead deliveries depending on plan, replacement on any invalid contact without hassle, and priority freshness for higher tiers. Pricing is transparent and contract-free, with Starter, Growth, and Scale options designed for staffing firms that generate ROI from $10k+ placements; plans include niche-specific targeting, custom export formats, and escalation support. The company focuses on non-IT staffing segments and excels in healthcare, manufacturing, construction, accounting and finance, logistics, hospitality, retail, legal, real estate, and more, making it a versatile partner for agencies handling permanent, contract, and temporary workforce solutions. By consistently sourcing HR leaders, hiring managers, and C-suite budget holders, StaffiNate helps recruiters start conversations that convert, shorten sales cycles, and safeguard domain health for sustained outbound performance. While it does not guarantee placements or revenue outcomes, StaffiNate ensures every campaign starts with verified companies and real decision-makers so staffing teams can scale outreach confidently and predictably.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQSan Francisco, United States

essence international search

essence international search is a specialist recruitment firm dedicated to the fragrance, flavours and ingredients sectors, trusted by a select, international client base for its deep market knowledge and highly targeted search capability. Founded in 2014 and formerly trading as Thompson McHale, the business was established by a recruiter with over 20 years of experience, the last decade focused exclusively on this niche, and has since built an impressive global network of both active and passive talent. Working with top 4 and second-tier houses, large multinationals and independent businesses, the firm delivers bespoke solutions across contingency and retained search, complemented by talent mapping and salary benchmarking to help clients plan, calibrate and secure the right hires. Assignments typically span mid to senior levels and cover a broad functional spectrum including creative (Perfumers and Flavourists), sales and marketing, evaluation and fragrance development, technical, applications, R&D, operations, GC‑MS, consumer insight and regulatory affairs. On retained mandates, essence international compiles comprehensive information packs that articulate the business context, opportunity and detailed job description, alongside person specifications and the behavioural traits required to thrive, ensuring clarity, alignment and a positive candidate experience. The team prides itself on credibility, discretion and a nuanced understanding of the market’s dynamics, from competitive talent landscapes to the cultural attributes that drive long‑term fit, and is adept at engaging passive candidates who are tentatively testing the market. For candidates, the firm focuses on introductions that match career ambitions with organisational culture and progression pathways; for clients, it operates as an extension of their team, offering timely access to a constantly evolving talent pool and delivering shortlists that balance technical expertise with creativity and commercial impact. Recognised as a trusted name in specialist recruitment, essence international combines global reach with a tailored approach to consistently place high‑performing talent where they can make a measurable difference.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

Acquainted Talent

Acquainted Talent is a boutique Australian recruitment agency founded in 2022 that specializes exclusively in Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing talent. The firm recruits across the full career spectrum, from coordinators and advisors to managers and senior executives, with functional depth spanning safety, wellbeing, workers compensation, injury management and return to work, audit and assurance, systems and compliance, environment and quality. Known for a values led approach grounded in integrity, transparency, authenticity and genuine understanding, Acquainted Talent invests time to get to know each candidate and client, building long term relationships that enable precise, culture aligned hiring. Clients rely on the team for consultative engagement and market intelligence, including salary benchmarking, competitor insights and succession planning, while candidates appreciate one on one support focused on ambitions, strengths and fit rather than transactional CV forwarding. The firm partners with organizations across construction, engineering, manufacturing and related sectors, leveraging a deep and trusted network to reach high caliber passive talent that rarely appears on job boards. Assignments are managed with a thorough, partnership driven process that seeks to walk in the shoes of hiring managers, faithfully represent each employer brand, and deliver shortlists that balance technical capability with safety leadership, stakeholder influence and pragmatic problem solving. Acquainted Talent delivers permanent recruitment and executive search solutions, and can support clients with flexible arrangements where appropriate, always prioritizing discretion and alignment for lasting impact. Guided by a simple mission to place the right people in the right roles and make workplaces safer and better, the agency has earned trust within the HSE community by consistently listening, advising and delivering outcomes that stand the test of time.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationOil & Gas

HQMelbourne, Australia

Escape Recruitment Services

Escape Recruitment Services is a Scottish recruitment specialist founded in 2000 and headquartered at the Alba Innovation Centre, Alba Campus, Livingston, West Lothian. The firm focuses on delivering high quality, cost‑effective hiring solutions across permanent, contract and temporary engagements, with deep roots in Scotland’s manufacturing, production and engineering communities. Over more than two decades the business has broadened its capability to include adjacent industrial and commercial disciplines, recruiting for technical and production management, engineering, equipment maintenance and asset care, manufacturing trades, operators and warehouse, supply chain and procurement, health & safety and occupational health, as well as white‑collar functions spanning accountancy & finance, HR and learning & development, and commercial & administration. Escape supports clients ranging from FMCG producers and distilleries to medical device, biotech and energy‑related manufacturers, with testimonials and campaigns featuring brands such as Thermo Fisher, RUA Medical, Highland Spring, Heineken, Border Biscuits, Burton’s, ACC Clyde Space, TechnipFMC and North British Distillery. The team emphasises knowledge‑based relationships, acting as an extension of each client’s employer brand from attraction and engagement through selection and onboarding, and prides itself on presenting technically and culturally aligned candidates while safeguarding the client’s reputation. Operating primarily across Scotland, Escape also fills roles across the wider UK and into selected international markets, leveraging experienced, sector‑literate consultants who offer practical guidance to both employers and jobseekers. The company’s commitment to quality and people development is reflected in industry recognition and accreditations, including REC Corporate Member status, Investors in People Gold, Living Wage Employer, membership of Scottish Engineering, CEED and the Association of Labour Providers. Guided by values of personal and shared responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit, determination and trust, Escape Recruitment continues to refine its services to meet evolving industry needs while maintaining the candidate care and client service on which its reputation was built.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMedical DevicesHealthcare AdministrationMental Health Care

HQLivingston, United Kingdom

Executive Resourcing Global

Executive Resourcing Global (ERG) is a UK and Ireland executive search and talent management practice that partners with boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams to solve critical hiring and succession challenges across multiple industries. ERG combines traditional values of honesty, integrity, respect and fair play with a modern, innovative approach to research-led executive search, delivering board and senior management talent with speed, objectivity and excellent value for money. Its client base spans large corporates, ambitious mid-market companies and entrepreneurial start-ups, and its specialist sector coverage includes engineering, manufacturing, retail and FMCG, financial services, foodservice, utilities, logistics and distribution, transport and commercial vehicles, technology, language services and construction. Core client services include executive resourcing and management selection for permanent leadership roles, structured succession planning, and mentoring and retention programmes that help organisations develop and keep high‑potential leaders. Complementing these services, ERG provides candidate-facing career development, talent management guidance and access to executive opportunities, including tailored support for individuals navigating redundancy or career transitions. Managing Director John Lavery also offers dedicated business coaching and mentoring for ambitious executives and corporate teams, creating confidential, one‑to‑one environments that accelerate performance, clarify goals and improve work‑life balance. As a member of the Executive Research Association, ERG adheres to a rigorous Code of Practice covering research quality, confidentiality, equal opportunities, data protection and the respectful representation of clients’ employer brands. The firm’s ethos and processes emphasise transparent communication, long‑term partnerships and a relentless focus on quality, ensuring every assignment is designed, executed and documented to the highest standard. Whether building a leadership bench, hiring a critical executive, or strengthening retention and succession pipelines, ERG brings deep market insight, disciplined search methodologies and a commitment to outstanding service for clients across the UK and Ireland.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseLuxury GoodsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

All Purpose Labour

All Purpose Labour is an Australian labour hire and recruitment partner focused on supplying reliable blue collar talent to the labour and services sectors nationwide. With a presence across every state and territory, the company maintains an ever expanding and regularly refreshed pool of candidates ready to deploy into time critical and volume driven operations. APL concentrates on supporting warehousing and logistics environments as well as light industrial settings, placing experienced pick packers, quality assurance staff, drivers, forklift and other plant operators, store people, and shift workers. The team prioritizes people first, recognizing that the right workforce underpins safety, productivity, and performance for clients ranging from busy distribution centers to manufacturing sites and logistics hubs. APL delivers flexible labour solutions that scale with demand, covering short notice shifts, seasonal peaks, project based assignments, and ongoing rosters. Its service model is built around responsive account management, clear communication, and dependable fill rates, backed by practical screening aligned to job requirements so that candidates arrive work ready with the appropriate skills and tickets where required. By aligning candidate experience with site specific workflows, shift patterns, and safety expectations, APL helps clients reduce downtime, stabilize throughput, and improve service levels. Whether the requirement is a single operator for a night shift, a full crew for a warehouse ramp up, or continuous coverage across multiple locations, APL provides temporary and contract staffing as well as payrolling support to simplify workforce administration. The companys commitment to retention and consistency means clients benefit from a familiar, trained pool of workers who can fit quickly into existing teams and processes. Grounded in a people first approach and proven operational know how, All Purpose Labour offers a practical, results focused solution for organizations that rely on dependable blue collar talent to keep goods moving and operations running smoothly.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPayrolling/EORSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationAerospaceDefenseConsumer Goods Manufacturing

HQMelbourne, Australia

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