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JIS Recruitment

Founded in 1997, Jobs in Science (JIS Recruitment) is a UK based independent employment business dedicated to connecting scientists and engineers with employers across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, chemical, food, medical, environmental, and water industries. Operating nationwide from its base at Tamworth Enterprise Centre, Phil Dix House, Corporation Street, B79 7DN, the firm is staffed by consultants who are qualified scientists with proven recruitment experience, enabling a deep understanding of technical roles, hiring challenges, and compliance requirements. JIS delivers flexible workforce solutions across temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment, covering laboratory and non lab disciplines such as chemistry, biology, life sciences, engineering, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, technical support, sales, science management, and public sector science roles. The company supports organizations ranging from blue chip enterprises and fast growing SMEs to utilities and government bodies, while helping candidates at every career stage, from non graduates and recent science graduates to experienced specialists, PhDs, and senior leaders. To enhance hiring outcomes and candidate readiness, Jobs in Science provides practical resources including CV writing guidance, interview coaching for face to face, telephone, and online formats, and tailored advice for graduates seeking crucial experience and training to start or progress a career in science. High service standards are evidenced by long standing corporate membership of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, Recruiter Partner status with the FCSA for contractor and freelance compliance, membership of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies, and a Cyber Essentials Certificate of Assurance that underscores robust data protection and IT security. With a continuously updated UK job portfolio and more than two decades of sector knowledge, Jobs in Science focuses on responsive shortlisting, accurate skills matching, and clear communication to deliver successful temporary cover, fixed term project delivery, and mission critical permanent placements anywhere in the UK.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQTamworth, United Kingdom

M&E Global

M&E Global is a specialist recruitment and workforce solutions company focused on the defence sector, delivering maintenance, supply and logistics, and transportation capability across aviation, land, and marine domains. Over the last 25 years it has supported military operations on more than 130 bases in 35 countries, with 1,400+ personnel currently deployed and over 100 active skill sets, and half of its workforce promoted since 2021. The company recruits and deploys skilled teams for mission critical work including the maintenance of complex military equipment, vehicles, aircraft, and naval vessels, and provides wraparound services such as housing solutions, visa support, and technical translation to ensure fully compliant international mobilization. Past performance includes OEM Maintenance Support to Stryker Brigades in Germany with forward operating base support in Iraq, temporary facilities and armor fitment in Kuwait, complete battle damage rebuilds of 502 vehicles in Qatar, and RESET activity in Alaska. M&E Global has supplied engineering and technician resources to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces for standardized pierside maintenance and repair, supported UK Vehicle Trialling with General Dynamics UK on AJAX programs, and delivered Aviation Field Maintenance across Germany, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Honduras. In Europe it continues to staff APS2 storage and maintenance sites in Germany across US ground support equipment and armored vehicle fleets including M1, Bradley, HUMVEE, HEMTT, M109, M88, M113, and M577. Typical roles span aircraft mechanics I and II, avionics technicians, CNC machinists, electronics technicians, production control clerks, sheet metal workers, supply technicians, tools and parts attendants, warehouse specialists, vehicle mechanics, forklift and fuel specialists, QC and QA technicians, armorers, AWRDS technicians, data administrators, safety and environment officers, drivers, and lead positions. Headquartered in Worcestershire, UK, the firm works closely with prime contractors and defense organizations to align manning with program milestones, scale resources for exercises such as JMRC in Bavaria, and keep equipment fully mission capable through long term contracts and temporary duty assignments.

Contract StaffingTemporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefensePublic TransitAutomotiveAerospace

HQBelbroughton, United Kingdom

Pertemps Industrial

Pertemps Industrial is a specialist recruitment division focused on delivering reliable, safe, and productive workforces for industrial, warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing environments. The team supports employers that need steady headcount for day to day operations as well as rapid scale ups during seasonal peaks, product launches, or unexpected demand. With a consultative approach, they scope roles, output targets, shift patterns, and site conditions to design talent solutions that fit real world operations, not just job descriptions. They source and screen candidates for a broad range of blue collar roles including production operatives, machine operators, assembly workers, pickers and packers, forklift and reach truck drivers, warehouse operatives, loaders and unloaders, drivers mates, cleaners, and related support staff, as well as team leaders and supervisors where required. Compliance, safety, and quality sit at the core of their model, with right to work checks, reference verification, skills assessments, and site specific briefings embedded into the recruitment workflow to minimize risk and reduce time to productivity. Pertemps Industrial provides flexible hiring options across temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment, enabling clients to balance cost, agility, and continuity. For high volume sites, they implement talent pools, on site or near site coordination, and data driven scheduling to stabilize attendance, improve fill rates, and reduce overtime and agency churn. For permanent roles, they run targeted campaigns to attract dependable operators, multiskilled technicians, and emerging leaders who can advance into supervisory posts. Candidates benefit from transparent job information, predictable pay processes, and support to transition from temp to perm when suitable. Employers gain a partner who understands throughput, pick accuracy, OEE, and SLA impacts, and who aligns hiring to safety rules and productivity targets. Whether standing up a night shift in days or building a steady pipeline of permanent operators, Pertemps Industrial focuses on dependable delivery and measurable outcomes.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQWalsall, United Kingdom

Andrea Erler Personalberatung

Andrea Erler Personalberatung is a boutique executive search and recruitment consultancy that advises companies of varying sizes across multiple industrial and technology-driven sectors on the appointment of leaders and specialist professionals. Operating with the conviction that the right people are central to competitiveness, the firm blends rigorous analysis with a highly personal, respectful approach to identify, engage, and secure talent for critical roles in management, engineering, and technical domains. Its service model revolves around an intensive, consultative dialogue to clarify each client’s starting point and vision, translate that into precise competency profiles, and then execute a research-led, direct approach to the market. Executive search is conducted personally by Andrea Erler rather than delegated to a research team, ensuring that initial outreach is informed, discreet, and aligned with the content and mission of the role. Selection goes beyond hard skills to assess personality, mindset, and working style, with the aim of maximizing the likelihood of long-term success and cultural fit. The firm also moderates and accompanies negotiations between client and candidate, enabling a trust-based, multi-stage process where expectations are clarified in advance and both sides can align smoothly. Sector strengths span machinery and plant engineering, automation and robotics, process engineering and plant construction, plastics and packaging, electrical engineering/electronics, and life sciences/medical technology, reflected in assignments ranging from directors and general managers to project leaders, process and commissioning engineers, technical sales, operations leadership, and specialist digital roles such as HMI/SCADA or SAP leadership. Grounded values—transparency, pragmatism, and sincere partnership—guide every engagement, with a focus on sustainable, individual solutions that support clients through phases of growth and transformation. By combining hands-on search execution with careful assessment and negotiation support, Andrea Erler Personalberatung delivers a comprehensive, high-quality hiring experience that clients can rely on.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseIT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

HQMunich, Germany

Planet Forward

Planet Forward is now part of The Planet Group, retaining the same trusted staffing and recruitment capabilities while expanding its reach and resources. Known for serving the energy, utilities, oil and gas, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors, the team continues to deliver flexible talent solutions that help companies hire smarter, scale faster, and keep critical operations moving. Clients engage Planet Forward for contract staffing to meet surge or project needs, direct hire recruitment to secure high impact permanent professionals, and contract to hire models that reduce risk and improve retention. Backed by The Planet Group’s global footprint, multishore delivery options, and a large network of specialized recruiters, Planet Forward provides rigorous screening, cultural alignment, and a people first, white glove experience for both hiring managers and candidates. The organization supports high volume programs and seamlessly operates within leading MSP environments while maintaining a sharp focus on quality, speed, and compliance. With thousands of assignments completed annually and more than 80,000 placements in the past decade across The Planet Group, Planet Forward brings proven process discipline, market insight, and measurable outcomes to every engagement. Its expertise spans technical and engineering roles, skilled trades and field operations, construction and infrastructure project support, manufacturing and plant operations, and the white collar functions that underpin complex programs. Whether a client needs niche specialists, a scalable project workforce, or permanent leaders to guide continuous improvement, Planet Forward aligns talent with business goals and delivers results. As part of The Planet Group, clients also benefit from advisory and technology enabled capabilities and access to onshore, offshore, and multishore resourcing, ensuring the right skills are available where and when they are needed.

Contract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentMSPOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

Global Skilled Employment Services

Global Skilled Employment Services (GSES) is a Melbourne based immigration and recruitment firm that helps Australian employers overcome manpower shortages, with a particular strength in agriculture. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans Fadi Malek and Estelle McNally, the company combines recruitment expertise with the capabilities of Registered Migration Agents to deliver compliant, end to end hiring solutions. From its Cranbourne West base, GSES partners with leading producers across dairy, pork, and poultry, as well as allied operations and regional businesses, to source, assess, and place talent that meets both role requirements and visa eligibility. Its service model covers local recruitment, overseas worker recruitment, comprehensive visa processing for work rights such as the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa, and post recruitment assistance to support successful onboarding and retention. Consultants pre assess candidates against industry standards, verify skills and experience, and manage documentation so employers can fill critical roles quickly and reliably. Typical placements include dairy farmers and senior stockpersons, pig and poultry stock hands, farm machinery operators, maintenance technicians, fitters, industrial truck drivers, metal fabricators, and cooks, reflecting the practical, hands on skills that keep Australias food supply chain running. For overseas hires, GSES guides both employers and candidates through nomination and sponsorship steps, and advises on pathways that may enable progression toward permanent residency when criteria are met. The firm emphasizes ethical recruitment, clear communication, and long term workforce sustainability, providing after care to ensure employment obligations are understood and workplace relationships remain positive. Whether a farm owner needing seasonal throughput, a regional manufacturer seeking reliable trades, or a skilled worker pursuing an Australian opportunity, clients choose GSES for responsive service, a quality talent network, and a decade plus track record of connecting job seekers to employers across the country.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingRPOFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureConstruction & Skilled TradesIndustrial & ManufacturingTransportation & Logistics

HQAdelaide, Australia

Pure Staff Ltd

Pure Staff Ltd is a UK recruitment agency founded in 2009 that has grown from a single branch into a multi-branch operation delivering nationwide coverage. The business supports hundreds of employers every week, from local SMEs to blue chip organizations, and connects them with vetted talent across key operational functions. Its core sectors include driving and logistics, industrial and manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, FMCG, and food and drink processing and packaging, alongside a commercial division for office-based roles. Pure Staff provides both temporary staffing and permanent recruitment, operating as the employer of record for agency workers under in-house PAYE to keep compliance, onboarding, and payroll straightforward for clients. The company blends specialist sector knowledge with high-touch service, evidenced by strong staff retention that helps consultants build long-term relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Technology enhances the experience via the Pure Staff mobile app, which enables jobseekers to view vacancies, track applications, and complete end-hirer inductions quickly, while giving clients faster access to ready-to-work talent. Demonstrated outcomes are showcased through video case studies and testimonials from transportation, automotive retail, and manufacturing partners, reinforcing a focus on reliability, safety, and productivity across shift-based and permanent hiring. Beyond delivery, the agency invests in responsible recruitment through EDI and ESG initiatives and supports community causes via the Pure Staff Foundation. With dedicated regional teams across the Midlands, the North, Wales, and the South, a consultative, data-informed approach, and rigorous screening tailored to each sector, Pure Staff helps businesses stabilize operations, scale quickly during peak demand, and improve retention, while giving candidates fair, safe, and rewarding work.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

RL People

RL People is a global recruitment partner dedicated to the reverse logistics, aftermarket, circular economy, and service supply chain domains. Founded in 2017, the firm brings together more than 70 years of combined market experience and a focused network to connect the right people with the right organizations across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Australasia. As the only specialist recruiter that concentrates exclusively on reverse logistics, circularity, and service supply chains worldwide, RL People supports hiring needs from C suite and executive leadership through to mid management and entry level, helping clients scale teams that deliver measurable operational, financial, and sustainability outcomes. The team understands the end to end activities that occur after the point of sale, including returns, repair, remanufacture, resell, reuse, remarket, managed services, spare parts, field services, refurbish, reprocess, repurpose, restock, redeploy, and recycle, and uses that domain fluency to identify talent with the right blend of commercial acumen and operational depth. Coverage spans ITAD, telecoms and IT; logistics, warehousing and distribution; retail and ecommerce; automotive and mobility; managed services; financial services; and technology led environments such as SaaS, AI, IoT, EMS and OEM manufacturing, as well as fashion and other consumer categories. RL People partners with start ups, high growth scale ups, and multi billion corporations, aligning hiring strategies to business culture, transformation roadmaps, and service level expectations. Candidates benefit from transparent guidance, access to a global vacancy portfolio, and a consultative process designed to accelerate time to the right role. Clients gain a committed search partner that curates shortlists from a deep, international network and prioritizes long term fit, performance, and retention. From its UK and US bases, the company delivers multinational coverage and helps organizations strengthen competitive advantage by embedding circular economy and sustainability principles through the people they hire.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

HQMarket Harborough, United Kingdom

3 Step Recruitment Inc.

3 Step Recruitment Inc. is a boutique staffing partner focused on building high-quality matches between employers and professionals across a wide range of disciplines. With an average of 10+ years of industry experience, its network of dedicated consultants brings a proven track record supporting start-ups through to Fortune 500 organizations, combining deep market knowledge with a highly proactive sourcing approach. The team leverages today’s online networking platforms and targeted search techniques to reach both active and passive talent, curating shortlists that align skills, motivations, and culture for lasting success. 3 Step Recruitment’s expertise spans Accounting & Finance; Administration & Customer Service; Construction; Engineering; Executive Searches; Human Resources; Insurance; Legal; Trades; Manufacturing & Operations; Purchasing & Procurement; Sales & Marketing; Supply Chain & Logistics; and Mining, enabling the firm to support critical hiring needs from entry-level professional through executive leadership. Known for transparent communication and consultative guidance, the firm partners closely with clients to refine role requirements, advise on market trends and compensation, and manage seamless interview and selection processes. For candidates, 3 Step Recruitment offers clear feedback, coaching, and consistent updates to reduce uncertainty and accelerate outcomes—an approach frequently reflected in testimonials highlighting reliability, responsiveness, and results. As a nimble, relationship-driven agency, 3 Step Recruitment delivers end-to-end recruitment solutions, from targeted executive search to core professional hiring, supported by contemporary sourcing technology and a robust referral network. The company’s commitment to service excellence, diversity, and community impact is underscored by its WBE certification, and its consultants’ ability to move swiftly from intake to offer helps organizations secure in-demand talent in competitive markets. Whether scaling teams, replacing key contributors, or adding transformative leaders, 3 Step Recruitment aligns business goals with the right people to drive performance and growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingAccounting (Audit, Tax)ConstructionIndustrial MachineryFinance & AccountingConstruction & Skilled TradesIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQToronto, Canada

Staffline

Staffline is a large UK recruitment solutions partner supporting both job seekers and employers with nationwide reach and sector depth. Through a network of more than 420 sites across the UK and Ireland, the company places over 35,000 people into good work every day, combining scale with local, on site delivery. Staffline provides temporary and permanent staffing along with embedded workforce management to help organizations flex for seasonal peaks, manage complex shift patterns, and raise productivity while maintaining compliance. Its sector expertise is especially strong in logistics, driving, warehousing, and food and drink manufacturing, supplying skilled HGV drivers, warehouse and FLT operatives, production operatives, catering teams, and a range of site-based and administrative roles. For employers, Staffline offers end to end solutions that include candidate sourcing, qualification and right to work verification, interview coordination, onboarding, and tailored training delivered on site or via purpose built and pop up training centers to accelerate ramp up and retention. For job seekers, the firm provides a simple path to work with thousands of vacancies, flexible shift options, and practical guidance on CVs, interviews, and eligibility to work. Trusted by well known brands such as DHL, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Evri, GXO, Great Bear, BMW, PepsiCo, AMFRESH, Samworth Brothers, and others, Staffline leverages large candidate communities and a National Resource Centre for high volume fulfillment while assigning experienced consultants and on site experts to streamline administration and deliver continuous workforce improvement. The result is a fast, compliant hiring process tuned to real operational demands across distribution centers, transport networks, and food production facilities, backed by consistent communication and support that helps people start, stay, and progress in work.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentMSPSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQNottingham, United Kingdom

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