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Wel Group

Wel Group is a Yorkshire-based recruitment consultancy headquartered in Halifax that specialises in connecting dependable talent with leading employers across the manufacturing and distribution ecosystem. Serving clients throughout the UK, the firm focuses on warehouse and distribution, production and manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, alongside commercial functions such as sales, business support, and marketing. Backed by more than 30 years of combined industry experience, Wel Group blends an honest, consultative approach with deep sector knowledge to tailor each search around a client’s operating model, values, and long-term goals. Its service portfolio spans fast, flexible temporary staffing to cover peak periods or absences; temp-to-perm solutions that enable a structured 12‑week assessment before conversion; and rigorous permanent hiring that taps both active candidates and headhunted passive talent. For organisations seeking scale and efficiency, Wel Group provides RPO support, managing all or part of the recruitment process to improve speed, cost, and candidate experience, and it also undertakes retained searches for business‑critical roles where dedicated resource and priority delivery are essential. Clients value the team’s responsiveness and on‑site partnership, noting short‑notice fulfilment, careful role scoping, and strong conversions from agency to permanent employment. Candidates benefit from transparent guidance and market insight across entry-level through director appointments, with tailored coaching to align individual aspirations to employers that offer progression and cultural fit. Eschewing a reliance on job boards, Wel Group leverages its network, targeted outreach, and market mapping to deliver dependable shortlists across blue-collar operations, technical engineering, and white‑collar commercial teams. Rooted in Yorkshire yet active nationally, the consultancy’s ethos is simple: build long‑term relationships, act with integrity, and deliver recruitment that stands up in the real world of shift patterns, service levels, and production deadlines—recruitment, done WEL.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQHalifax, United Kingdom

Whitehill Search

Whitehill Search is a boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm that specializes in board, senior management, and strategic appointments, working closely with clients to solve their most challenging leadership hiring needs. The firm’s philosophy is to move beyond transactional recruitment by delivering tailored, insight-led search strategies that align with each client’s immediate objectives and long-term talent plans. Its services cover executive search for permanent leaders, interim management for critical change and program delivery, and contingent/project recruitment when volumes, timelines, and market dynamics require a flexible approach. Whitehill Search’s methodology blends rigorous market research with targeted headhunting to identify the best-qualified leaders, not merely the most accessible, building robust longlists before conducting structured assessments. Depending on client needs, the process may incorporate aptitude and behavioral testing and insights from senior industry executives; the firm then presents a reasoned shortlist, supports interview stages, and manages offer processes to conclusion. With a network cultivated over more than 20 years, the team brings deep functional expertise across procurement, supply chain, logistics, and operations, and a strong sector track record spanning retail and distribution, manufactured consumer goods, and life sciences. Successful assignments include Managing Director, General Manager, multiple Operations and Supply Chain Director roles, Logistics Director, Property Director, Site Director, Technology Procurement Director, Procurement Director, Commercial Director, Head of Commercial Finance, Head of HR, Head of Planning, and Demand Director, among others. Led by experienced partners Matthew Lewis and Dean White, who have delivered senior mandates across the UK and Europe for multinational and SME clients, Whitehill Search is known for cultivating long-term relationships and consistently delivering results through discretion, agility, and market insight. The firm aims to be a trusted partner and adviser, providing bespoke search packages and practical counsel that help organizations attract and secure leaders who drive performance and sustained growth.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsVeterinaryAutomotiveAerospace

HQUnited Kingdom

TechSearch & Associates

TechSearch & Associates is a boutique recruitment firm focused on connecting engineering and technical professionals with employers across manufacturing, consulting engineering, government, and private sector organizations. Guided by a clear promise to provide recruitment services for engineering and technical professionals, the firm delivers permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and executive search solutions tailored to complex, safety-critical, and highly regulated environments. Its coverage spans a broad range of domains, including aerospace, architectural and building services, automation, automotive, construction and infrastructure, environmental, information technology, mining, nuclear, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and special purpose machinery. TechSearch & Associates applies a hands-on search methodology that combines rigorous intake to define the role and outcomes, targeted sourcing and discreet outreach, structured technical screening, and competency-based interviewing, supported by thorough referencing and offer management. Clients turn to the firm to identify scarce engineers and technical leaders, execute confidential replacements, and scale teams for capital projects, facility expansions, product development, systems integration, controls and industrial automation programs, and digital transformation initiatives across OT and IT. Candidates benefit from transparent communication, market insight on compensation and skills adjacencies, interview preparation, and long-term career guidance across disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, controls, process, manufacturing, quality, and IT. Whether the requirement is a technical executive, an engineering manager, a specialized design or controls engineer, a site-based project professional, or an IT specialist embedded in operations, TechSearch & Associates brings agile delivery, high-touch service, and sector fluency to every search. The firm maintains a straightforward point of contact and an active LinkedIn presence to ensure accessibility and professional transparency while remaining focused on outcomes: the right talent, in the right role, at the right time.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtIndustrial AutomationIndustrial MachineryOil & GasEngineeringIndustrial & ManufacturingTechnology & Digital

HQToronto, Canada

WATS Recruitment

WATS Recruitment is a specialist engineering recruitment boutique based in Birmingham, West Midlands, focused on the recruitment of high-quality permanent staff across technical and professional disciplines. Serving clients throughout the UK, the firm concentrates on sectors such as special purpose machinery, control and automation, and general and specialist manufacturing, including engineering consultancies that require hard-to-find talent. With a lean, experienced team, WATS Recruitment blends industry insight with disciplined search to identify, assess, and secure engineers, project professionals, and functional specialists whose skills align with complex industrial environments. Their approach emphasizes deep role discovery, rigorous pre-screening, and transparent communication with both hiring managers and candidates to ensure cultural fit and long-term performance. Whether supporting OEMs building bespoke machinery, manufacturers scaling production lines, or consultancies delivering design, systems integration, and commissioning projects, WATS Recruitment tailors campaigns to the nuances of each assignment, from individual contributor hires to senior leadership appointments within engineering functions. The firm’s network spans mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers; automation and PLC specialists; design and applications engineers; manufacturing, quality, and maintenance professionals; and related technical roles that sit at the intersection of engineering and operations. Clients value their ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality, provide realistic market guidance on availability and compensation, and represent their employer brand professionally in a tight talent market. Candidates trust WATS Recruitment for honest feedback, interview preparation, and opportunities that align with career goals in advanced engineering settings. By staying close to developments in industrial automation and modern manufacturing methods, the company consistently delivers permanent placements that help UK engineering businesses innovate and grow.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQRubery, United Kingdom

JobFit - Capacity Group ApS

JobFit, part of Capacity Group ApS (CVR 42410748), is a Danish recruitment partner based in Risskov, Aarhus, focused on solving talent shortages for companies that need reliable hands fast. The firm specializes in permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and Try & Hire (contract-to-perm) solutions designed to balance speed, quality, and hiring confidence. JobFit runs a structured process built around targeted sourcing, proactive outreach, rigorous screening, testing, and dialogue to secure strong fit on both skills and culture. Clients report that 85% of candidates presented were not actively job seeking, typically receive 3 to 5 qualified candidates per assignment, see first presentations within about 7 days, and reach an average time to hire of around 21 days. With dedicated practice coverage across agriculture, construction, and production and industry, JobFit places blue-collar and white-collar professionals ranging from skilled trades and technicians to supervisors, coordinators, and customer-facing staff. The team leverages market intelligence and focused marketing to uncover hard-to-find profiles competitors often miss, then applies structured interviews and profile testing to reduce the risk of mis-hire and improve onboarding outcomes. For employers, the company offers transparent pricing, clear process stages, and options spanning short-term cover, scalable contingent support, and direct permanent placements, including the flexibility to assess candidates on assignment before converting to full-time via Try & Hire. For job seekers, JobFit provides a simple application flow, job alerts, and practical resources about working and living in Denmark. Whether supporting a seasonal peak in farming, a construction project with tight timelines, or a manufacturing site that must keep production on schedule, JobFit delivers a fast, reliable shortlist and a consultative approach aimed at lasting matches clients will use again.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureIndustrial AutomationResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real Estate

HQRisskov, Denmark

Venesky Brown

Venesky-Brown is a UK-wide resourcing consultancy established in 2005 that partners with public and private sector organisations to deliver tailored recruitment solutions across key disciplines. With specialist practices spanning Construction and Engineering, Information Technology and Digital, Corporate and Professional Services, Finance, Admin & Customer Services, and Transport, Industrial & Manual, the company supports clients from early workforce planning through to implementation and successful delivery. Its track record includes work with blue-chip private enterprises as well as Local and Central Government and wider public bodies, with projects delivered across Further and Higher Education, major road and rail infrastructure, and the energy landscape including renewable energy and oil and gas. Venesky-Brown’s model centres on dedicated, experienced industry professionals who provide a personal, consultative service and build long-term relationships, enabling consistent access to diverse talent pools and strong outcomes for clients and candidates alike. The firm supports a broad range of hiring needs, including permanent appointments, contract engagements and contingent/temporary workforce requirements, and offers sector-focused delivery teams to ensure depth of expertise. Committed to responsible business practices, Venesky-Brown embeds sustainability and social value throughout its operations and maintains robust governance through published policies covering equality, diversity and inclusion, modern slavery, health and safety, anti-bribery and corruption, GDPR, and carbon reduction, along with transparency initiatives such as gender pay gap reporting. Headquartered in Edinburgh with an additional office in Milton Keynes, Venesky-Brown continues to expand its presence across the UK, combining resourcing excellence with an innovative, partnership-led approach that is designed to meet complex talent demands in civil engineering and construction, IT and digital transformation, corporate support functions, transport and infrastructure, and other specialised domains, while supporting candidates with attentive service and access to live opportunities across a wide variety of sectors.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Wilton Bright

Wilton Bright operates as a specialized recruitment consultancy within the RGF Staffing network, focusing on connecting multinational companies with high-caliber professionals in engineering, IT, and life sciences. Founded in Brussels, the firm emphasizes personalized career pathing, using AI-enhanced tools to match candidates’ intrinsic motivations with organizational needs beyond traditional CV metrics. Their services span executive search, contract staffing, and cross-border placements, particularly in Belgium’s competitive medical and tech sectors. Wilton Bright distinguishes itself through deep sector expertise, offering GDPR-compliant solutions and post-placement follow-ups to ensure long-term fit. Recent collaborations with EU-funded projects highlight their role in addressing skill shortages through targeted talent pipelines.

Perm RecruitmentResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQBrussels, Belgium

Base Labs

Selexion is a Dutch recruitment and staffing partner that provides a new route to talent by connecting skilled professionals from Spain with employers in the Netherlands and Spain. Operating from offices in Etten-Leur and Barcelona, the company combines local presence with international reach to source, select, and mobilize qualified workers for roles that are hard to fill in the Dutch labor market. Its bilingual team speaks both Spanish and Dutch and understands the cultural and practical nuances that make cross-border hiring successful. Selexion manages the entire process end to end: it starts with an on-site intake to understand each clients needs in detail, proceeds with targeted search and candidate presentation from its team on the ground in Spain, and once a match is agreed it organizes all logistics needed for a smooth start date. This includes arranging decent housing, coordinating transport, and taking care of compliant payroll administration through a fully certified back office. The firm emphasizes candidate care and guidance, convinced that satisfied employees perform better and stay longer, which in turn benefits client operations. By owning the full workflow from first contact to onboarding, Selexion reduces complexity for employers, shortens time to productivity, and ensures a positive experience for both clients and candidates. Its transparent, step by step model helps clients focus on their core business while Selexion handles recruitment, relocation, and administration. With a practical, people-first approach and strong compliance standards, Selexion offers a reliable solution for companies facing persistent skill shortages, delivering hands-on support, clear communication, and consistent results across borders.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQBarcelona, Spain

Sw Group

SW Group is a staffing and personnel management partner that provides flexible, performance oriented, and cost efficient workforce solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors. The organization supports urgent, short term deployments as well as planned workforce strategies, combining temporary staffing, permanent placement, and on site program oversight to deliver the right talent at the right time. Its service mix includes employee leasing, personnel placement, on site management, master vendor coordination, and temporary contracts, allowing clients to scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and compliance. SW Group covers diverse role families spanning industry and manufacturing, technology and IT, medicine and healthcare, office and finance, hospitality and service, public sector functions, security roles, and broader business support. The firm emphasizes motivated, adaptable, and committed professionals, presenting these attributes as clear benefits for partners that need reliable results under time pressure. By aligning candidate capabilities with client needs and operating models, SW Group focuses on measurable outcomes such as time to fill, productivity ramp, and cost efficiency, while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, workforce continuity, and service consistency across assignments. Its on site and master vendor programs streamline multi supplier environments, standardize processes, and improve visibility into key workforce metrics, enabling better forecasting and governance. For permanent hiring, SW Group applies structured screening and role based assessments to secure lasting matches, while its temporary and leased staffing options provide rapid coverage for peak demand, project work, and leave backfill. Whether building IT support teams, placing healthcare staff, deploying skilled operators in industrial settings, or staffing office and finance functions, SW Group aims to be a dependable single point of contact for clients seeking scalable, performance driven staffing solutions and collaborative delivery.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentMSPSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceMental Health CareVeterinaryAutomotive

HQDusseldorf, Germany

TSSI Recruit

TSSI Recruit is a global recruitment and workforce solutions partner with deep roots in telecommunications and a strong track record across technology and industrial markets. From hubs in London, Johannesburg, and Fort Worth, the company supports clients worldwide with fast, compliant, and highly personalised hiring solutions that prioritize cultural and technical fit. Originally built on telecoms, TSSI now delivers across IT & Technology and adjacent engineering domains, while its South Africa operation also serves mining, logistics, power generation, petrochemical, waste management, and pharmaceuticals. Clients rely on TSSI for permanent hires and contract or project-based teams, as well as cross-border talent acquisition supported by an established network that can handle the logistics of international workforce deployment, including work permits. The firm’s process is consultative and data-informed: it embeds to understand business goals, taps passive talent, and consistently reduces time-to-hire with a 1:3 ratio of successful placements to qualified submissions. Backed by an experienced team averaging 20+ years in recruitment, TSSI has completed 2,500+ placements in 102 countries and maintains a 93% retention rate at 12 months, evidencing long-term alignment and value. Sector specialists cover IT & Technology, Telecommunications, and SAP, while the US team focuses additionally on equipment and industrial roles, accounting & finance, legal, corporate, and sales. Case studies include rapid deployment of 5G-experienced contractors and arranging work permits for non‑EU specialists to meet critical project deadlines. In South Africa, TSSI operates as a proudly female-owned Level 1 BBBEE business, combining national reach with global capability. Whether scaling skilled labor, securing technical experts, or hiring senior leaders, TSSI delivers agile, transparent, and outcome-driven recruitment that helps organizations unlock revenue, minimize vacancy costs, and build resilient teams.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQLondon, United Kingdom

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