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Real Time Consultants

Real Time Consultants is a partnership led recruitment consultancy that specialises in delivering technical talent to commercial and government organisations across the UK. Established in 1990, the firm brings more than three decades of market insight to permanent, contract and executive hiring, combining a deep understanding of technology with a rigorous, quality assured process. Operating under a fully documented quality system registered to ISO 9001 and certified to ISO 27001 for information security, and as a member of the Association of Recruitment Consultancies, Real Time Consultants aligns robust compliance with attentive, high touch service. Its specialist teams focus on the full breadth of modern technology, including software development, cyber security, digital, DevOps, infrastructure support, blockchain, and data science and analytics, as well as long standing capability across defence and wider public sector programs. The consultancy is known for rapid, precise delivery and for building resource strategies that scale, whether a client needs an interim spike of niche expertise, a permanent team build, or a discreet executive search. A proven track record includes 20 Java Developer placements for a government client in 2022 and 2023, 12 IT support and operations hires for legal sector clients, 16 engineering roles with a satellite communications partner, and 10 data analyst placements with a RegTech client, demonstrating reach across regulated environments and mission critical technology estates. Candidates benefit from confidential, informed career conversations and access to a curated network across skills such as Java, React, AWS, Python, PHP, PMO, transformation, data, cyber, digital, .NET, DevOps and project management, supported by practical resources and guides. Clients gain embedded industry expertise, cross sector technology experience and a collaborative approach that prioritises clarity, pace and exceptional delivery from first brief through onboarding, ensuring every campaign is tailored to outcomes and long term success.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMilitary & DefenseEducation AdministrationBanking

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Search Tech

SearchTech is a UK based search consultancy and expert network of recruiters delivering effective, successful and sustainable talent solutions to SME and international infrastructure businesses worldwide. With more than 25 years of combined industry experience, the team blends rigorous search methodology with a personal, relationship led approach that aligns culture, capability and long term objectives for clients and candidates alike. SearchTech operates across core infrastructure markets including Waste, Recycling, Aggregates, Alternative and Bio Fuels, Bioenergy and Energy from Waste; Power Transmission and Distribution; and Renewable Energy spanning wind, solar, storage, heat and energy management. The firm also supports Sustainability mandates covering environmental management, sustainable supply chains, strategic advisory and green finance, and provides HSEQ, risk and compliance talent across engineering, construction, manufacturing, production, operations and transportation. Services include contingency and retained search, executive headhunting, and contract and interim recruitment, complemented by market intelligence, salary benchmarking, psychometric profiling, campaign management, PSL partnering and managed service provision for volume or multi site needs. SearchTech places professionals from site to board level across operations, maintenance and engineering, sales and commercial, transport and logistics, finance and business support, offering permanent and contract options. For candidates, the consultancy provides CV review, interview preparation and debrief, salary guidance, market information, contract negotiation support and offboarding advice to ensure informed career decisions. Clients benefit from proactive headhunting through market specific networks, transparent insight into trends and candidate availability, and robust shortlists calibrated to technical demands and organizational culture. Recognized by energy producers, renewables developers, waste operators and infrastructure service providers for diligence, speed and communication, SearchTech is trusted to secure scarce, high impact talent and deliver repeatable hiring results across the UK and globally.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningIndustrial AutomationSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQBournemouth, United Kingdom

Thomas Thor

Thomas Thor is a specialist talent partner dedicated to the global nuclear and low carbon energy sectors, combining deep industry knowledge with modern recruitment practices to help organizations build high performing teams across the full lifecycle of nuclear projects. The company focuses on permanent recruitment, executive search, and contract staffing, delivering professionals who bring verified credentials, proven safety culture, and the ability to thrive in highly regulated environments. Clients include utilities and operators, reactor vendors and SMR developers, EPCs and supply chain manufacturers, regulators and technical support organizations, research institutes, and decommissioning consortia. Drawing on a curated international network, multilingual consultants, and robust compliance processes, Thomas Thor sources and assesses specialists in engineering, licensing and permitting, nuclear safety and quality assurance, project controls, construction management, commissioning and operations, fuel cycle, radiation protection, cybersecurity, and corporate functions. Engagements range from single critical hires to multi discipline team builds and interim leadership, and are supported by workforce planning advice, market intelligence, and talent mapping that reflect real time insight into candidate availability and mobility. The firm is experienced with security clearance pathways, cross border mobility, and vendor qualification, and applies transparent processes that reduce risk and time to hire while elevating candidate experience. Project delivery is underpinned by structured search methodology, behavioral interviewing, technical vetting with independent subject matter experts, and digital tools for talent pooling, compliant onboarding, and contractor management. Candidates receive clear feedback, career guidance, and relocation support, while clients gain measurable outcomes through service level agreements, progress reporting, and post placement follow up. With a global footprint and the ability to mobilize talent to licensed sites and remote design centers, Thomas Thor helps bridge gaps between national workforces and project timelines, anticipating bottlenecks and proposing creative resourcing solutions such as talent pipelines, returnship programs, and international secondments. Its consultants are active in conferences and working groups, sharing labor market analytics and salary benchmarking that inform strategic workforce decisions. The organization champions diversity, equity, and inclusion as a performance imperative, broadening access to underrepresented talent and building inclusive hiring practices that strengthen safety and innovation. By uniting purpose driven professionals with mission critical programs that decarbonize power systems and secure energy supply, Thomas Thor provides a trusted, long term partnership that enables clients to meet regulatory obligations, deliver to schedule and budget, and transfer knowledge to future generations.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningUtilitiesEngineeringSenior Executives

HQBristol, United Kingdom

UTM Consultants

UTM Consultants is a specialist recruitment partner for the offshore technical energy and marine industries, connecting global services companies with highly skilled freelance and permanent professionals. From its UK base in Bristol, the firm delivers end to end personnel solutions for projects around the world, supported by a candidate pool of 20,000 plus, delivery into 75 plus countries, and a track record with 150 plus clients. UTM focuses on sector depth across Hydrographic Survey, ROV, AUV and USV, Underwater Inspection, Renewable Energy, Telecoms and Power, Marine, and Data Centre operations, aligning talent to each stage of the project lifecycle from surveys and data acquisition to processing, QC, interpretation, engineering, and offshore construction support. Typical roles include geophysicist, hydrographic surveyor, data processor, ROV pilot, ScanFish engineer, reports coordinator, party chief, client representative, and a broad range of marine crew such as masters, chief officers, engineers, deckhands, and welders. The company provides round the clock support covering taxation, travel, logistics, insurance, payments, and operations so contractors and clients can focus on execution, and it reinforces quality through competency assurance, training, and industry recognised qualifications. UTM underpins delivery with robust compliance and HSEQ standards, including ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management, and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management certifications, alongside membership and registrations with key industry bodies such as IMCA and FPAL. Trusted by leading names across offshore energy and subsea engineering, UTM has been repeatedly recognised by candidates for professional communication, on time payments, smooth logistics, and proactive support throughout assignments. Whether staffing complex offshore wind campaigns, subsea inspections, cable lay and repair, hydrographic and geophysical surveys, or data centre and telecom related scopes, UTM combines sector insight with a global network to deliver permanent hires and project based contractor teams with speed, accuracy, and assured compliance.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Thomas Search

Thomas Search is a UK specialist recruitment consultancy founded in 2013 to deliver professional talent solutions across defence technology, engineering, and the built environment. Operating nationwide, the firm supports organizations involved in capital projects, infrastructure operations, and mission critical environments, combining market insight with a rigorous, relationship driven approach to hiring. Its sector coverage spans Surveying, Facilities Management, Defence Infrastructure, Construction, Engineering, Health, Safety and Environmental, Architecture and Design, Procurement and Supply, Human Resources, and Business Support, enabling clients to address both core technical requirements and enabling corporate functions. Thomas Search partners with public and private sector employers, including those operating on and around the UK defence estate, and understands the importance of security, safety, and compliance in regulated settings. The consultancy delivers targeted search and selection for leadership and scarce skill profiles, as well as structured permanent and contract recruitment for project and operational teams. Typical mandates include quantity surveyors, cost and commercial managers, facilities and estates leaders, project and program managers, design and architecture professionals, HSE specialists, engineers across multiple disciplines, procurement and supply chain managers, HR practitioners, and business support staff. For candidates, Thomas Search offers discreet guidance, market feedback, and a streamlined application process supported by online CV submission. For employers, it provides transparent hiring plans, shortlists backed by competency and culture fit assessment, and proactive talent pipelining aligned to delivery milestones. The team emphasizes long term partnerships, repeatable quality, and clear communication from briefing to onboarding. With a focus on ethical conduct and service to the wider community, including commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, Thomas Search combines sector specialization with a consultative delivery model to connect ambitious professionals with organizations building, operating, and improving the UKs critical assets.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQPoole, United Kingdom

Zest Food And Drink Manufacturing Careers

Zest Food And Drink Manufacturing Careers is a talent partner dedicated to the food and beverage production ecosystem, helping manufacturers, co packers, and ingredient suppliers build reliable teams across operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain. The firm focuses exclusively on the needs of food and drink manufacturing plants and related distribution environments, combining deep industry knowledge with practical hiring solutions that align with safety, efficiency, and regulatory requirements. Through permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and contract staffing, Zest Food And Drink Manufacturing Careers supports hiring across the full lifecycle of a facility, including new product development, process optimization, production, packaging, maintenance, warehousing, and outbound logistics. Its consultants understand the day to day realities of high care and ambient environments, seasonal peaks, shift patterns, and compliance frameworks such as HACCP, BRCGS, and GMP, enabling them to source candidates who are job ready and culture aligned. Typical placements span production supervisors, quality managers and technologists, process and CI engineers, maintenance and automation technicians, EHS specialists, planners and schedulers, procurement and materials roles, warehouse and transport leads, and site leadership. The team leverages targeted talent pools, skills based screening, and robust right to work and reference checks to reduce time to hire while improving retention. For temporary and contract assignments, the firm prioritizes speed, reliability, and continuity of cover, assembling flexible workforces that can scale with promotions, product launches, audits, and demand surges. For permanent mandates, it emphasizes structured discovery, competency mapping, and transparent candidate briefings to ensure long term fit. Clients benefit from market insight on salary benchmarks, shift premiums, candidate availability, and location dynamics, while candidates gain clear guidance on progression pathways into technical, supervisory, and management roles. By uniting practical shop floor understanding with disciplined recruitment process, Zest Food And Drink Manufacturing Careers delivers consistent hiring outcomes that keep lines running, quality assured, and customers served.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQBodmin, United Kingdom

IntaPeople - Stem Recruitment

IntaPeople - STEM Recruitment is a specialist talent partner focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. With a consultant-led approach, the firm supports organizations ranging from startups and scaleups to established enterprises that need hard-to-find technical expertise. Its core service mix spans permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and executive search and interim management, enabling clients to secure immediate project resources, build high performing teams, and hire senior leaders who can drive transformation. On the candidate side, IntaPeople - STEM Recruitment engages professionals across software development, data, cloud, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, electronics, mechanical and electrical engineering, manufacturing operations, quality, and life sciences related roles, providing market guidance, interview coaching, and transparent feedback throughout every stage of the hiring process. The company emphasizes consultative discovery, structured qualification, and evidence based shortlisting, backed by proactive sourcing, targeted advertising, and curated communities of STEM talent. Delivery is supported by robust screening, skills verification, and reference processes designed to reduce time to hire while improving fit and retention. For interim and contract needs, the firm manages compliant onboarding and contractor care, including timesheet and extension management, to ensure continuity for mission critical projects. For senior mandates, it applies discreet search techniques, rigorous assessment, and stakeholder alignment to map markets and secure diverse shortlists. IntaPeople - STEM Recruitment aims to operate as an extension of its clients teams, offering market insights on salary benchmarks, talent availability, and employer branding to help hiring managers plan effectively. Its approach balances speed with quality, prioritizing clear communication, accountability, and long term relationships with both clients and candidates across the STEM ecosystem.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

HQCardiff, United Kingdom

NuStaff Recruitment

NuStaff is a long-established UK recruitment partner with more than 30 years of experience delivering the right people and the right results for clients and candidates. Part of Vester Group, the business combines deep sector knowledge with a hands-on, partnership-led approach to staffing across manufacturing and engineering, aerospace, automotive, FMCG, warehouse and logistics, waste management, and a range of commercial functions. NuStaff supports hiring needs at pace for temporary spikes in demand, maintains a reliable pool of adaptable workers, and manages payroll and HR queries for agency staff to simplify workforce administration. The company also delivers professional contract solutions and permanent hiring through its dedicated Winberry division, aligning talent to culture and long-term goals. Engagements begin with careful discovery to understand goals, constraints, and role requirements, followed by tailored search strategies, rigorous screening and interviews, compliant onboarding, and ongoing aftercare to ensure lasting success. Typical placements span blue collar and operational roles such as assembly, fabrication, warehousing, machine operation, and production, as well as white collar positions in administration, project support, planning, and accounting, with the capability to cover executive and headhunting assignments when needed. Candidates benefit from clear, regular communication, guidance across applications and interviews, and access to both reliable temporary opportunities and career-defining permanent moves. Clients gain a single point of contact, transparent service, and measurable value through faster time to hire, consistent quality, and reduced operational burden. Underpinned by values of integrity, openness, transparency, reliability, and excellence, NuStaff acts as a trusted extension of its customers teams, adapting quickly to shifting market conditions and scaling solutions to meet production peaks, seasonal surges, or specialist skills gaps. The outcome is a dependable, high-quality recruitment service that consistently connects the right talent to the right jobs across the UK.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQChepstow, United Kingdom

RSD Technology

RSD Technology is a specialist recruitment partner focused on helping technology driven organizations secure the talent they need across permanent, contract, and executive appointments. Centered on outcomes rather than volume, the firm supports clients from high growth startups to complex enterprises, building teams across software engineering, cloud and infrastructure, data and analytics, cybersecurity, product management, delivery and project leadership, QA and automation, and enterprise applications. Its consultants combine targeted headhunting, market mapping, and community engagement to access both active and hard to reach passive candidates, applying structured assessments and evidence based evaluation to ensure technical capability, problem solving aptitude, and cultural alignment. For permanent recruitment, RSD Technology delivers end to end campaigns that span role definition, salary benchmarking, targeted sourcing, interview orchestration, and offer and onboarding management. For contract staffing, the firm mobilizes vetted specialists at pace for time critical projects, managing compliance, right to work, and extensions to maintain delivery continuity. Through executive search, RSD Technology partners with boards and technology leaders to appoint CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, VPs and Directors who shape strategy, build high performing teams, and drive transformation. Clients benefit from market intelligence, compensation insights, and data rich shortlists that compare skills, impact, and motivations, as well as clear SLAs, transparent communication, and milestones that align to hiring plans. Candidates receive honest feedback, interview preparation, and career guidance designed to improve long term outcomes. The firm promotes inclusive hiring and fair process, embedding structured interviewing and diverse sourcing into every engagement. Whether a company is accelerating a product roadmap, migrating to cloud, strengthening security, or scaling delivery capacity, RSD Technology provides the focus, speed, and expertise required to land critical talent while protecting time to value and elevating the overall hiring experience.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceCloud ComputingTelecomTechnology & Digital

HQSwansea, United Kingdom

ETS Technical Sales

ETS Technical Sales is a specialist recruitment partner focused on technical sales and customer facing engineering roles. Based in the UK, the firm supports technical organizations operating in engineering, science, IT, and construction product markets to identify and hire commercial talent that translates complex technology into revenue. Typical assignments include Sales Engineers, Technical Salespeople, Technical Account Managers, Applications and Pre sales Engineers, and Technical Product Support professionals, along with leadership roles that steer technical sales teams. ETS Technical Sales emphasizes understanding each clients products, routes to market, and sales model to deliver targeted shortlists that balance domain knowledge with consultative selling capability. Its approach evaluates technical aptitude, problem solving, and a proven record in solution led selling, channel and OEM collaboration, and post sales support, ensuring a productive fit from prospecting through onboarding and customer success. Clients span manufacturers, engineering companies, software and technology vendors, and suppliers of construction related systems and components. The company provides permanent recruitment for core hires, executive search for hard to find senior commercial leaders, and contract options for interim coverage or project based needs. Candidates gain market insight, pragmatic guidance, and introductions to employers where their technical background and customer skills are valued, while hiring teams benefit from responsive communication, proactive talent mapping, and an efficient, evidence based assessment process. With a clear focus on technical sales excellence and a network built around niche skills, ETS Technical Sales helps organizations bring complex products to market more effectively, accelerate pipeline and territory growth, and build resilient teams that perform across pre sales, new business, and account development.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQCirencester, United Kingdom

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