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Jenrick Group Engineering

Jenrick Group Engineering is a specialist recruitment partner focused on matching skilled engineering and manufacturing talent with organizations that need to build resilient, high-performing teams. Operating as part of a broader recruitment group, the engineering practice concentrates on roles across design, production, maintenance, quality, projects, and operations, supporting both site-based and head office environments. Clients engage Jenrick Group Engineering for permanent recruitment to secure long term hires, contract staffing to flex with project and peak demand, and executive and interim solutions to install experienced leaders for transformation and critical delivery. The team works across the full hiring lifecycle, from defining role requirements and market mapping to targeted sourcing, technical screening, and interview management, through to offer negotiation and onboarding support. Typical assignments span multi skilled maintenance engineers, reliability and asset care specialists, automation and controls engineers, process and manufacturing engineers, health and safety professionals, quality and regulatory experts, design and development engineers, project and program managers, and operational leaders up to executive level. Whether a manufacturer is scaling production, commissioning new lines, improving OEE, delivering CAPEX programs, de bottlenecking operations, or enhancing compliance, Jenrick Group Engineering builds candidate shortlists that balance technical capability, safety and quality mindset, and cultural fit. The practice understands the nuances of shift patterns, site access, contractor management, and the documentation standards common in regulated and high volume environments, and it adapts search strategies to local talent availability and time critical requirements. Candidates value transparent guidance on career moves, skills development, and market demand, while clients benefit from pragmatic advice on salary, contract day rates, and competitive hiring tactics. By combining sector knowledge with consultative delivery, Jenrick Group Engineering helps businesses secure the right people quickly and responsibly, enabling safe operations, reliable output, and sustainable growth.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQNorthampton, United Kingdom

Heathcote Recruitment

Founded in 1985 and headquartered at Stanford Bridge Farm in Pluckley, Kent, Heathcote Holdings is a family owned group of complementary, innovative and customer centric companies serving agriculture, environmental services, construction support, utilities, logistics, and events. The group brings together well known specialists including Countrystyle Recycling, Envar, FGS Agri, FGS Organics, FGS Plant, FGS Pilcher, VeriGreen, Habitat Regeneration, FGS Industrial Facilities Management, FGS Utilities, Hire Access Platforms, Clements Plant & Access Hire, Four Jays Group, Direct Enviro Services, and Compact & Bale. With around 1,000 employees across 20 owned sites, Heathcote Holdings delivers end to end solutions that range from agricultural contracting and farm management to integrated waste management, renewable energy, organic fertilisers, ecological enhancement and offsetting, land drainage and habitat management, groundworks, civils and construction, plant and powered access platform hire, industrial facilities management and logistics, toilet and welfare facility hire, highway vegetation maintenance and traffic management, specialist services to utility providers, and the supply of waste compactors and balers. The group is deeply committed to circularity and zero to landfill outcomes, managing more than 1.7 million tonnes of material each year and transforming diverse waste streams into recycled commodities, renewable energy, and nutrient rich inputs for agriculture. Countrystyle operates one of the UKs largest plasterboard recycling facilities, processing up to 120,000 tonnes annually and returning PAS 109 compliant gypsum back into new plasterboard manufacture, while Envar leads on composting and organics recovery. Through initiatives such as recycling 8,000 tonnes of coffee waste with a goal to double to 16,000 tonnes, and ongoing investment in anaerobic digestion, the group reduces emissions and keeps resources in continuous use. Guided by core values of Passion, Trust, People, Team Work, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, and Environment, Heathcote Holdings leverages its scale, specialist expertise, and family led culture to provide bespoke, integrated solutions that meet todays needs without compromising tomorrows.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQPluckley, United Kingdom

KPI Recruiting HQ

KPI Recruiting is one of the fastest growing recruitment businesses in the UK, delivering permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and RPO solutions to organizations that need reliable talent at pace and scale. From regional offices in Crewe, Glasgow, Hounslow, Manchester, Northampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Sutton, Telford, Warrington, and Wigan, alongside on-site partnerships and a national recruitment hub, the company combines local expertise with national reach to meet complex hiring needs. KPI Recruiting supports many of the UKs best known brands, including leading names across retail, e-commerce and logistics, and provides workforce solutions spanning driving, industrial, engineering and manufacturing, hospitality, education, finance, legal, rail and infrastructure, retail and commercial roles. Its delivery model flexes from rapid, high-volume peak support to targeted professional search for specialist and leadership hires, always focused on matching skills and culture. Clients benefit from additional value services such as staff engagement events and salary surveys, while candidates access free support, job alerts and clear guidance at every step; KPI never charges fees to jobseekers. The business is committed to responsible, compliant recruitment and holds memberships and certifications that include REC, ALP, Sedex and Stronger Together; it is licensed by the GLAA and is a Responsible Recruitment Toolkit Business Partner, with rail and infrastructure audited by RISQS and membership of CIRAS. On-site teams drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity and retention, underpinned by rigorous right to work and safety processes. Whether scaling parcel delivery networks, staffing food production sites, building engineering and maintenance teams, or appointing senior managers, KPI Recruiting provides dependable service, transparent communication and results-led delivery from its head office in Stoke-on-Trent and its wider UK network.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingRPOSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationLuxury GoodsAutomotiveAerospace

HQCrewe, United Kingdom

Hunter Hughes

Hunter Hughes is a boutique UK recruitment firm dedicated to sales talent, partnering with employers and candidates across commercial and technical markets to deliver precise, high quality hires. With a team that brings more than 25 years of combined sales and recruitment experience, the agency focuses on a project based, low volume model that prioritizes deep understanding of each brief, careful market mapping, and rigorous candidate assessment over transactional volume. Operating from Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, Hunter Hughes supports clients ranging from SMEs to national brands, particularly within manufacturing, engineering, and construction related sectors where field sales, account management, and business development roles demand both technical fluency and commercial impact. For employers, the team invests upfront in understanding the role, territory, competitive landscape, and success criteria before running a targeted search, screening thoroughly, presenting a curated shortlist, managing interview processes, and navigating the offer and acceptance stages with transparency and pace. For candidates, Hunter Hughes offers hands on support that extends beyond matching CVs to jobs, including initial assessments, tailored CV workshops to present sales achievements effectively, structured interview coaching grounded in real world sales practices, and constructive feedback throughout the journey. The firm leverages its own background in sales to advise on market realities, preparation techniques, and how to demonstrate territory planning, competitive awareness, and customer development strategies that resonate with hiring managers. Known for honest communication, regular updates, and proactive advocacy, Hunter Hughes also markets strong candidates directly to its network rather than waiting passively for the perfect vacancy to appear, creating more options and faster results. This quality over quantity approach has earned consistent positive feedback from both clients and candidates who value a specialist that listens, advises, and executes with diligence to secure the right hire the first time.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQWellesbourne, United Kingdom

Ideal Employment

Ideal Employment Limited is a Midlands based recruitment agency that supplies quality temporary and permanent staff to industry and commerce across the region. Headquartered on High Street in West Bromwich, the company focuses on delivering dependable people quickly and safely to meet fluctuating operational demands. Its core specialisms span warehouse and logistics, industrial and production, cleaning and catering, engineering and technical, office and secretarial, and public sector appointments, reflecting the broad mix of roles needed by local employers. With coverage split across Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Sandwell, Dudley, and Walsall, Ideal Employment tailors solutions for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to multinational companies. Clients benefit from one hours notice to supply labour, a 24 hour service 365 days a year, temporary to permanent options, short and long term hire, and the availability of on site supervisors and consultants. As approved suppliers to leading organizations and local authorities, including DBS approved, the team applies robust quality assurance procedures and submits fully interviewed and reference checked job applicants, helping to de risk onboarding while keeping operations moving. Live vacancies regularly include pickers and packers, warehouse operatives, FLT drivers, CNC operators and setters, welders and fabricators, assemblers, powder coaters, cleaners, administrators, payroll specialists, surveyors, supervisors, and HGV drivers, demonstrating coverage from blue collar shop floor roles through to white collar office and site based positions. The agency supports day, evening, and night shifts, fixed term assignments, and ongoing contracts, and works closely with employers to scale teams rapidly and convert high performing temps to permanent hires where appropriate. Candidates can register online and upload CVs for future opportunities, while clients gain a responsive partner committed to competitive rates, clear communication, and consistent service. Rooted in the Midlands, Ideal Employment maintains many local contracts and leverages its regional presence to mobilize reliable, compliant, and productive teams for warehouses, factories, workshops, construction related trades, and public sector operations.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQWest Bromwich, United Kingdom

Mainstay Recruitment

Mainstay Recruitment is a UK recruitment partner headquartered in Walsall that connects employers with skilled talent across Facilities Management, Logistics, Distribution and Supply Chain, Engineering, Production and Manufacturing, Office and Admin, and the Public Sector. The team positions itself as industry specialists united by ambition, combining market insight with a consultative approach to deliver permanent, temporary, and contract solutions. Their consultants run targeted searches and headhunting for professional and management roles, as well as high volume resourcing for driving and warehouse operations, drawing on sector knowledge to advise on hiring strategy, salary benchmarking, and skills availability at regional, national, and international levels. Case studies on their site highlight long term partnerships with organizations such as Microland, Serco, Abcam, Atkore, DX, DPD, Ryder, and leading universities and manufacturers, reflecting breadth across corporate, public service, and industrial environments. Mainstay emphasizes quality over quantity, prioritizing shortlists that match capability and values, rigorous compliance for temporary and contract engagements, and clear communication that keeps both clients and candidates aligned. The business has delivered major recruitment campaigns, including staffing a new regional distribution center for a leading UK retailer and supporting global transformation programs, demonstrating an ability to scale from single placements to complex projects without losing focus on candidate care. With dedicated industry pages, quick search tools, and a collaborative internal culture, Mainstay provides an accessible service for hiring managers seeking niche engineers, facilities professionals, logistics leaders, office and admin teams, and senior appointments. From first briefing to offer and onboarding, they aim to make hiring seamless and hassle free by doing the groundwork, sharing timely market feedback, and moving decisively to secure the right people.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionPublic TransitAutomotiveAerospace

HQWalsall, United Kingdom

John Charles Search

John Charles Search is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on simplifying hiring for industrial and automation markets while supporting candidates with a personable, long term approach. Based in the UK with a global outlook, the firm sources, assesses, and places talent across Sales, Operations, Information Technology, and Senior Management disciplines for companies involved in storage systems, materials handling, and automation. Its domain coverage spans mezzanine floors, pallet and cantilever racking, and shelving through to forklifts and plant equipment such as reach, pallet and counterbalance trucks, as well as warehouse automation including robotics, belt and roller conveyors, lifts, sortation systems, and automated guided vehicles. The team also works across factory automation and controls, encompassing robotics, machine vision, sensors, motors and drives, motion control, industrial connectivity, and IoT. Clients range from established manufacturers to fast growing integrators and solution providers, and typical mandates include Business Development Managers, Project Managers, technical and commercial leaders, and senior managers tasked with delivering complex projects up to multi million pound values. John Charles Search emphasizes honest feedback, cultural alignment, and meticulous shortlisting, building long term relationships over short term wins. For candidates, the consultancy listens closely to aspirations and presents well matched opportunities, providing support through every stage of the process. For employers, it brings deep industry understanding and a rigorous search methodology to secure best in class talent quickly and efficiently. With proven success delivering assignments across the UK and internationally, John Charles Search combines sector expertise with responsive service to help organizations thrive in competitive markets and to guide professionals toward career defining roles.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQTamworth, United Kingdom

Optima Plus

Optima Plus Recruitment is a UKAS ISO9001 accredited recruitment firm established in 2011 and trusted by clients across the UK and worldwide. Originally founded by an experienced and qualified nurse with strong roots in healthcare, the company has evolved into a multi sector partner delivering time critical and cost effective talent solutions. Optima Plus provides permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and discreet headhunting for executive and hard to fill roles, supported by rigorous screening, cross referencing, and verification processes that prioritize quality, compliance, and speed. Its specialist offerings include Rec2Rec services for like minded agencies and subcontracting support that helps providers fulfill white collar and blue collar temp and perm contracts during peak demand or resource constraints. The firm operates through divisional managers with decades of experience across Health and Social Care, Military and Private Security, Tech, and Engineering, underpinned by continuous professional development led by an in house training manager to keep the team aligned with industry standards and emerging trends. Optima Plus recruits across a broad portfolio of sectors, including security, health and social care, facilities management, education, media and entertainment, sports and leisure, technology, oil and gas, aviation, global engineering, hospitality, warehouse and industrial, office, automotive, transportation and logistics, sales, legal, financial services, renewable energy, and retail. Clients benefit from a transparent, values led approach built on commitment, integrity, and passion, with open communication and no hidden agendas at every stage from brief to onboarding. Candidates gain access to a global network of opportunities via a modern job search platform and a dedicated team that matches roles to skills and aspirations. Headquartered in Stoke on Trent, Optima Plus serves SMEs, enterprise organizations, and public sector bodies, building long term partnerships by consistently delivering reliable, compliant, and tailored recruitment solutions.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsCloud ComputingTelecomAutomotive

HQStoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

JP Engineering

JP Engineering Metalworks Ltd is a North Wales based steel fabrication specialist serving domestic, marine, and commercial clients across the UK. Founded by James Potter after early experience in the aerospace industry and a welding apprenticeship, the company brings more than 40 years of combined expertise to the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke metalwork. Its core portfolio includes stainless steel and glass balconies, frameless and decorative balustrades, custom staircases and railings, personalized gates and railings with optional automation, tailored canopies and covered walkways, and marine grade stainless fixtures and fittings for boats. Operating from Unit 3, Ffordd Sam Pari in Conwy Morfa, the team provides end to end support from an initial free site visit and consultation through detailed design, material selection, fabrication, finishing, and on site installation. JP Engineering partners with local suppliers and works in stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and glass to achieve high quality, long lasting results that complement a wide range of property styles. Attention to detail, safety, and value for money underpin every project, whether a single Juliet balcony for a home, structural steel for a commercial development, or repairs and alterations undertaken conveniently at nearby North Wales marinas and boatyards. Clients benefit from made to measure craftsmanship, responsive communication, and the ability to tailor each commission to technical and aesthetic requirements. A rich online gallery illustrates the breadth of completed work and the level of finish customers can expect. With a friendly and reliable team, JP Engineering focuses on delivering contemporary steelwork that enhances appearance, function, and property value, and is built to perform over a lifetime.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQConwy, United Kingdom

Maintech Recruitment

Maintech Recruitment is a UK based talent partner focused on connecting employers with skilled technical, engineering, and technology professionals. Although its public website currently displays a simple index page with limited published information, the firm positions itself around practical delivery, attention to detail, and a consultative approach to hiring across both shop floor and office based environments. The team supports clients with permanent recruitment to secure long term hires, contract staffing for project peaks and specialist expertise, and executive search and interim management when leadership or highly niche capability is required. Typical assignments span maintenance and service technicians, mechanical and electrical engineers, PLC and automation specialists, field service engineers, production and manufacturing engineers, quality and HSE professionals, technical sales, and related white collar roles that keep industrial operations running safely and efficiently. On the technology side, the firm focuses on IT infrastructure, support, networking, and adjacent technical roles for manufacturers and technology led businesses. Maintech Recruitment emphasizes rigorous qualification, including competency based interviews, skills and certification verification, and transparent feedback loops that reduce time to hire without sacrificing quality. For contract resources, it prioritizes compliance, onboarding readiness, and clear assignment scopes, helping clients ramp up quickly while managing cost and risk. Clients range from SMEs to larger multi site organizations seeking dependable delivery from a partner that understands the realities of production schedules, service level agreements, and safety critical environments. Candidates value the straightforward guidance on market trends, rates and salaries, and career pathways across maintenance, engineering, and technical disciplines. With an emphasis on responsiveness, clear communication, and long term relationships, Maintech Recruitment works to balance speed with fit so that placements endure beyond the first project or probation period. Employers and jobseekers alike can expect a focused, technically literate recruitment process designed to surface the right person, first time.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQRugeley, United Kingdom

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