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Cathedral Appointments

Cathedral Appointments is a South West recruitment partner with offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton, supporting employers and candidates across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Bristol. For more than 37 years the consultancy has helped an entire generation of businesses build effective teams while guiding professionals to progress their careers. B Corp certified and consistently 5 star rated, the firm delivers permanent, contract and temporary recruitment and manages the full hiring lifecycle end to end, acting as an embedded partner or working alongside established in house teams. Cathedral Appointments recruits across a wide range of professional disciplines, including Accountancy and Finance, Business Support, Charity and Non profit, Customer Services, Engineering and Manufacturing, Executive leadership, Financial Services, Human Resources, IT and Tech, Legal, Logistics, Marketing and Creative, Project Management, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition, and Sales. The team is also a specialist in fractional and senior executive appointments, supporting flexible fractional leaders as well as permanent and interim C suite and senior management hires with a discreet, insight led approach that focuses on long term success and fit. To meet growing demand for digital skills, the company launched CA Tech Talent in 2022, a sister brand dedicated to sourcing software engineers, consultants and technology specialists across the region using advanced search tools and deep local networks. Clients benefit from market intelligence, salary and benefits benchmarking, role definition support, employer brand advice, compliant processes and thorough candidate screening, while candidates gain access to high quality opportunities, guidance on CVs and interviews, and ongoing career support. With simple online tools to register a job or submit a CV and an always current job search, Cathedral Appointments makes it easy to engage. Guided by values of integrity, teamwork and quality, the firm is committed to strengthening the region by matching great talent with thriving businesses.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQExeter, United Kingdom

Cogent Staffing

Cogent Staffing is a UK recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing industrial, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, FMCG, and commercial talent for employers across Yorkshire, the Humber, Greater Manchester, and surrounding regions. Headquartered in Halifax with a Humber branch, the business provides temporary, permanent, and contract staffing solutions, combining strong local market knowledge with best in class recruitment technology and well developed candidate networks. Its people driven approach focuses on making the right match quickly and responsibly, taking time to understand role requirements and candidate aspirations and maintaining clear communication throughout the process. Clients benefit from end to end support that can include proactive talent sourcing, screening, compliance, and onboarding, as well as site specific induction coordination and workforce planning that reflects the agency's strong safety culture and adherence to modern labour standards. Typical placements range from warehouse operatives, cleaners, and production operatives through to CNC turners, pattern makers, maintenance and manufacturing engineers, supply chain coordinators, and a variety of commercial office professionals. For candidates, Cogent Staffing offers an accessible registration process, competitive pay rates, timely updates, and practical guidance such as interview tips and CV support, with a dedicated candidate hub to manage queries like holiday requests and payslips. For employers, sector focused consultants cover manufacturing recruitment, engineering recruitment, supply chain recruitment, FMCG recruitment, and commercial recruitment, ensuring nuanced shortlisting and faster time to hire for both volume and specialist needs. The agency's commitment to service quality is reflected in consistently positive reviews, transparent policies including a gender pay gap report and modern slavery statement, and a responsive, locally embedded team that knows how to deliver dependable staffing at pace without compromising on standards or fit. Part of the Bluestones Group, Cogent Staffing combines the agility of a regional specialist with the governance and resources of a larger group to deliver reliable outcomes for clients and candidates alike.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQHalifax, United Kingdom

CNC Recruitment

CNC Recruitment is an independent staffing agency based in Ilminster that supports employers and job seekers across Somerset, Dorset, and the wider South West with fast, efficient, and affordable hiring solutions. The team draws on more than a decade of high street recruitment experience to deliver a consultative, ethical service that treats a client’s business as its own and values every candidate. Specialising in industrial and manufacturing disciplines with strong coverage of engineering, warehousing, and logistics, CNC Recruitment manages the full process from sourcing and screening through interviews and offer management so employers save time and money while safeguarding their brand in the market. For clients, the firm focuses on care, practical advice, and cost effectiveness, tailoring each campaign to deliver reliable temporary cover, permanent hires, and flexible contract talent that keep operations running smoothly. For candidates, CNC Recruitment provides hands-on support including CV guidance, local career links, and 1-to-1 registration to ensure a clear, personal experience and timely onboarding. The agency’s local footprint means it understands the realities of life and work in the region and maintains a strong pool of skilled operatives, technicians, engineers, and supervisors ready to step into roles across production, assembly, quality, maintenance, warehousing, and distribution. Known for dependable payroll and clear communication, the firm has earned positive feedback from workers and employers alike and partners with recognized industrial brands. Whether a factory needs seasonal ramp-up staff, an engineering team requires a hard-to-find permanent hire, or a distribution center seeks reliable shift cover, CNC Recruitment brings sector knowledge, candidate reach, and process discipline to deliver results quickly. With a focus on building enduring relationships, the agency aligns hiring to business goals, reduces time to fill, and helps organizations secure the best talent for sustained performance.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQIlminster, United Kingdom

Engineering Connect Ltd

Engineering Connect Ltd is a UK based recruitment agency dedicated to technical staffing across the engineering sector, combining genuine industry knowledge with rigorous search capability to deliver candidates who fit both role requirements and operating environments. Positioned as technical staffing specialists, the firm works on a headhunting basis to secure hard to find talent for permanent placements and fixed term contract roles, leveraging innovative search parameters, targeted advertising, and a curated database of registered CVs. Its recruiters come from engineering and recruitment backgrounds, enabling them to assess skills, qualifications, and practical experience with accuracy and to present only shortlisted professionals who are ready to add value. Engineering Connect supports employers ranging from distributors and manufacturers to multi site industrial operations in the UK and, where required, across Europe, with a streamlined process that saves time and money through careful role scoping, candidate mapping, and thorough screening. Typical mandates span field service, electrical and mechanical design, CNC and machining, assembly and fitting, HSEQ and compliance, scheduling and coordination, and associated technical office functions such as CAD and project support, as well as selected business support roles embedded in engineering environments. For candidates, Engineering Connect provides access to a live job search and the option to register a CV in confidence, with consultants actively creating opportunities aligned to individual goals. For employers, the agency offers a responsive vacancy submission workflow and consultative updates throughout each search. Known for honesty, transparency, and a technical approach, Engineering Connect focuses on building long term partnerships and delivering consistent outcomes through precise sourcing, detailed evaluation, and close stakeholder collaboration.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQUnited Kingdom

Cooper Golding Recruitment

Cooper Golding Recruitment is a UK based talent partner connecting employers with skilled people across technical, operational, and office based functions. The agency works across manufacturing and engineering, renewable energy, and technology support, while also covering core business roles in customer service, quality, project management, and warehousing. Recent vacancies illustrate the breadth of its work, including mechanical design engineer, renewable energy engineer and PV installer, service desk analyst, warehouse operative, project manager, quality improvement manager, and customer service administrator. By combining market insight with disciplined sourcing and screening, Cooper Golding Recruitment focuses on matching capability, cultural fit, and career goals to help clients secure productive hires and help candidates take confident next steps. For engineering and manufacturing appointments the team understands the importance of CAD proficiency, design for manufacturability, continuous improvement, and compliance with quality standards. In renewable energy and field installation they emphasize practical qualifications, site safety, commissioning experience, and customer facing professionalism. In IT support they prioritize service desk metrics, incident resolution, and stakeholder communication, while for warehouse and logistics roles they consider accuracy, throughput, and shift flexibility. The agency supports permanent, contract, and temporary hiring, coordinating shortlists, interviews, feedback, and offers to streamline processes and reduce time to hire. Its consultants maintain active talent networks and clear communication, ensuring clients see only well matched shortlists and candidates receive transparent briefings on role expectations and progression. Whether the requirement is a single specialist, a small project team, or ongoing operational support, Cooper Golding Recruitment brings pragmatic search methods and consistent service to deliver dependable outcomes for both employers and job seekers across the UK.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWater ManagementUtilitiesSoftware Development

HQBarnstaple, United Kingdom

First Logistics Ltd

First Logistics Ltd is an independent driving recruitment agency established in 1998 to serve Greater Manchester and the surrounding North West region with reliable temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the transport, distribution, and supply chain network. Built on more than 20 years in the sector, the firm supplies a full range of logistics talent including HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, 7.5 tonne and van drivers, drivers mates, FLT drivers, warehouse operatives, and office and clerical staff, partnering with blue chip companies, household names, and independent operators alike. As Manchester's leading independent driving agency, First Logistics combines sector expertise with rigorous compliance: every candidate attends a face to face interview, right to work checks are performed, skills and qualifications are verified, DVLA licence checks are repeated every three months, a five year traceable work history is obtained with a minimum of two references, and DBS checks can be undertaken on request. Phones are manned 24/7 by experienced driving consultants who understand real world transport operations and place the right person with the right skills at the right time. The company is an REC member and adheres to the REC code of practice, and unlike many agencies it runs payroll in house to ensure accuracy and on time weekly payments; from April 2021 agency workers are engaged via PAYE or an approved umbrella in line with IR35. For drivers, the agency offers open and honest communication, a welcome pack, a driver handbook, regular and weekend shifts, and practical support such as timely timesheets and a complimentary hi vis vest. For customers, First Logistics delivers dependable cover from single shifts to ongoing requirements, as well as temp to perm pathways, all at competitive rates with professional documentation management and swift, transparent service.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQBury, United Kingdom

Hexagon Recruitment

Hexagon Recruitment is the talent acquisition arm of Hexagon Group of Companies, a diversified Philippine corporate group headquartered at the Hexagon Corporate Center on Quezon Avenue in Quezon City. With 78 years of service, more than 900 employees, 22 companies, and a footprint that extends to four countries, the group operates across agriculture, automotive, energy, food, healthcare, information technology, industrial distribution, and real estate. Hexagon Recruitment connects this broad business portfolio with the people it needs to grow, managing end to end hiring activities that include workforce planning, sourcing, screening, assessments, background checks, pre employment processing, onboarding coordination, and training support. The team fills blue collar and white collar roles for subsidiaries such as Solar Generation Systems Corporation, Hexagon Motors Inc., Keylargo Car Accessories Inc., Accord Commodities Trading Corporation, Hexagon Chemical Corporation, Sun Biotech Corporation, Hexagon Healthcare Corporation, Trumed Healthcare Corporation, IT Group, Inc., Hexagon Distributing Corporation, Hexagon Mechanelec Systems Inc., SGS Hardware Corporation, Sunproperties Development Corporation, Bahamas Meatshop, BGZ Food Ventures Inc., and Hexagon Nutrifood Corporation. Recent opportunities highlighted by the group range from HR associate roles to drivers and forklift operators and technical sales representatives, reflecting the variety of operational and commercial positions required across manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, technology, and real estate activities. Guided by the group message Building Tomorrow Together, Hexagon Recruitment partners closely with business leaders to scale teams for milestones such as new dealerships, product line expansions, and housing developments, while ensuring values aligned, compliant, and timely hiring outcomes. Candidates engage through the group careers site to explore long term growth pathways within the portfolio, and clients within the group benefit from standardized processes, consistent candidate experience, and data informed decisions that help turn vision into reality across Hexagon’s diverse enterprises.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQQuezon City, United Kingdom

GEL Recruitment

Founded in 2012, GEL Recruitment is a Rochdale based recruitment agency that provides temporary, permanent, and contract staffing solutions for employers and jobseekers across the local area. Operating through its three core divisions GEL Industrial, GEL Technical, and GEL Professional, the firm supports industrial, engineering, warehousing, and commercial office functions for some of the largest companies in and around Rochdale. Clients rely on GEL to supply vetted workers quickly for shopfloor production, assembly, machine operation, forklift and warehouse roles, as well as skilled technicians and office based administrators, and the team tailors every search to the specific requirements of the site, shift pattern, and safety standards. With consultants who bring more than two decades of local recruiting experience, GEL combines deep market knowledge with a personal, transparent service ethos that emphasizes honest communication, accurate shortlists, and ongoing customer care long after placements start. For candidates, GEL offers a straightforward registration process, clear feedback, and access to immediate starts and permanent opportunities, including continental shifts and day or night work, with roles in Littleborough and the wider Rochdale area frequently updated on its job board. For employers, GEL builds flexible workforce solutions that balance quality, speed, and compliance, from single hires to ongoing volume supply, ensuring that each onboarding meets right to work checks, site induction needs, and any role specific certifications such as forklift licences. GEL works closely with hiring managers to clarify role profiles, productivity targets, and health and safety procedures, then sources and screens talent accordingly so that new starters are job ready from day one. The agency believes recruitment is not one size fits all and adapts its approach to each client environment, whether scaling peak season output, backfilling absences, or hiring permanent staff to strengthen core teams. Focused on transparency, trust, and consistent service delivery, GEL Recruitment has become a dependable local partner for industrial, technical, and professional staffing across Rochdale.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQRochdale, United Kingdom

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is a UK recruitment consultancy connecting employers and job seekers across multiple sectors. With regional hubs in the North West, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire, the business delivers national coverage with local expertise and a straightforward way to get in touch, including a request a callback option for job seekers and a dedicated Recruit staff route for employers. Hawk 3 supports permanent, contract, and temporary hiring across disciplines that include aerospace and defence, business support, creative and digital, facilities management, finance, FMCG and online retail, HR, IT and technology, legal, manufacturing and automation, sales, and supply chain and logistics. Live vacancies showcased on the site span production shift managers, maintenance and design engineers, heads of quality, logistics FLT operatives, and marketing associates, reflecting strength in manufacturing and engineering, technology-enabled roles, and logistics alongside core commercial functions. For employers, Hawk 3 offers a consultative service focused on speed, transparency, and cultural alignment, delivered by sector specialist teams and supported by a searchable Talent Hub for rapid talent discovery. For candidates, the agency provides tailored guidance, current market insights, and access to a broad job network to help them find work that suits their skills and ambitions. The company regularly publishes news and insights on hiring trends, legislation, and workforce strategy, including updates on the Employment Rights Act, Budget 2025 implications for staffing, and practical hiring best practice. Hawk 3 promotes a people first culture built on values that are consultative, accountable, real, and ethical, and has been recognised with a 3 star Best Companies accreditation for outstanding employee engagement. Whether scaling a production line, building a digital team, strengthening finance or legal capability, or optimising supply chain operations, Hawk 3 focuses on long term partnerships and measurable results that align hiring with business goals.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecomSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQChester, United Kingdom

Innotech Partners

Innotech Partners is a specialist recruitment consultancy known for connecting organizations with skilled talent across technical and professional disciplines. Operating with a delivery model built on market research, proactive sourcing, and relationship driven account management, the firm supports clients through the full hiring lifecycle, from defining role requirements and employer value propositions to targeted search, candidate assessment, and post placement follow up. Innotech Partners focuses on roles within renewable energy, engineering, and technology, helping businesses scale project teams, strengthen in house capability, and secure leaders who can drive growth and transformation. The team partners with startups, SMEs, and established enterprises, tailoring searches for permanent hires, time bound contract specialists, and executive appointments when strategic leadership is required. Typical assignments span project management, design and development, site and field engineering, maintenance, operations, health and safety, quality, data and software, sales and commercial, and senior management. Clients value the firms commitment to transparent communication, defined SLAs, and measurable outcomes, including short list speed, interview to offer ratios, and retention metrics. Candidates benefit from detailed role briefs, honest feedback, and support with interview preparation and onboarding. Innotech Partners emphasizes compliance and risk management across contract engagements, ensuring right to work checks, appropriate insurances, and safety standards are rigorously maintained. The consultancy also promotes inclusive hiring practices, advising on accessible job specifications, structured interviewing, and diverse shortlists to broaden access to opportunity and improve long term team performance. With an active network across the UK and international markets, the company leverages sector knowledge, data insights, and targeted headhunting to deliver dependable hiring outcomes for clients navigating competitive talent landscapes in energy, manufacturing and engineering, and technology led environments.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationSoftware Development

HQManchester, United Kingdom

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