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Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd

Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd is a UK based specialist focused on connecting skilled talent with employers across engineering, manufacturing, production, and logistics. Recognised as engineering and manufacturing recruitment specialists, the team brings more than 20 years of hands on sector experience and delivers both permanent and interim recruitment projects, from shop floor blue collar roles through to white collar specialists and executive leadership. Their coverage spans mechanical and electrical engineering, marine, aerospace and defence, electronics, production, and wider industrial environments, enabling them to support clients that design, build, and move complex products at scale. Holt Engineering provides a flexible service mix that includes retained search for senior and hard to fill roles, outcome based contingent and contract solutions for rapid scaling, and RPO options that streamline processes, coordinate multiple agencies, and reduce time to hire. With tailored shortlists, thorough vetting, and an emphasis on understanding each client’s environment, they report filling over 87 percent of urgent requests within required timeframes, helping teams maintain output and meet critical deadlines. Their people first approach is underpinned by long term relationships, values centered delivery, and transparent communication, reflected in a 4.9 out of 5 rating across hundreds of reviews and repeat partnerships spanning many years. Beyond recruiting, Holt Engineering invests in the talent ecosystem through complimentary Hiring Manager Workshops, practical resources for employers and candidates, case studies, and a regularly updated blog addressing topics such as speeding up hiring, employment law changes, and choosing between permanent and contract pathways. Part of the Holt Group, the business combines niche market knowledge with scalable delivery, supporting UK companies of all sizes to plan, attract, and secure the right talent across engineering disciplines, production lines, and supply chain operations while safeguarding quality, consistency, and cost effectiveness.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQBournemouth, United Kingdom

Kream Motor Recruitment

Kream Motor Recruitment is a specialist talent partner focused on the motor trade and the wider automotive ecosystem. The firm supports employers across franchised and independent dealerships, OEMs and tiered suppliers, fast-fit and aftermarket networks, bodyshops, parts distribution, fleet and leasing providers, and emerging electric mobility ventures. Its consultants combine deep sector knowledge with disciplined search and selection processes to supply hard to find people quickly and reliably. Kream Motor Recruitment delivers three core services: permanent recruitment to build stable teams, temporary cover to smooth peak workloads and absences, and executive search and interim appointments to solve leadership and transformation needs. The company recruits across commercial, technical, and operational functions including vehicle sales executives, business managers and F&I, service advisors, warranty administrators, parts specialists, workshop controllers, technicians and master technicians, bodyshop estimators and paint and panel professionals, aftersales and service managers, dealership general managers, marketing and customer experience specialists, and area and regional leaders. Its methodology blends targeted headhunting, talent pool cultivation, rigorous screening, competency based interviewing, reference checking, and compliant onboarding, supported by clear communication with both clients and candidates. For employers, the result is faster time to hire, tighter quality control, and lower attrition; for candidates, it means transparent guidance, interview preparation, and long term career support. The team pays close attention to the evolving skills landscape around electrification, ADAS and diagnostics, connected vehicle platforms, and data enabled retailing, ensuring clients access people who can thrive in modern workshops, showrooms, and operations centers. Whether scaling a multi site dealer group, stabilizing a high throughput service department, or appointing leadership for a growth initiative, Kream Motor Recruitment provides a focused, practical, and ethical recruiting service tailored to the dynamics of the automotive sector.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQCullompton, United Kingdom

Luton Bennett

Founded in 2009, Luton Bennett is a UK engineering recruitment agency headquartered at Whitefriars Business Centre, Lewins Mead, Bristol, that partners with manufacturers, engineering service providers, and design led organizations nationwide. Recognized by Job Market Insights as a top 10 engineering recruiter in the UK and holding REC Audited status, the firm focuses on delivering quality and speed across permanent and senior level appointments while supporting candidates and clients with practical, transparent service. Their specialist coverage spans maintenance, field service, design, projects, manufacturing, and quality, enabling them to fill roles ranging from trainee technicians and engineers through to directors and leadership positions. Luton Bennett combines proactive sourcing across leading job boards, external databases, its own recruitment website, and social media with structured screening that includes telephone interviews to accelerate shortlists without compromising fit. Candidates benefit from tailored CV improvements, interview preparation, and market insight, while employers gain access to hard to find engineering talent, backed by robust delivery methods and an industry leading guarantee. Operating across key engineering domains such as mechanical, electrical, automation, industrial machinery, automotive, aerospace, and wider consumer and process manufacturing, the team has successfully completed thousands of placements since launch. With national reach across hubs including London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cambridge, Glasgow, Sheffield, Reading, and Coventry, the company positions itself as big enough to offer an unrivalled specialist service yet small enough to care, maintaining close communication and accountability throughout every search. Luton Bennett brings a high energy, values driven approach to recruitment that is designed to secure the right person for the job and the right job for the person, every time.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Moon Executive

Moon Executive Search is a UK based executive search and selection firm that partners with Private Equity backed and Listed groups, family owned businesses, SMEs, the public sector and charities to appoint high impact leaders. Headquartered in Pill, Bristol, the firm has spent more than two decades building trusted relationships across industry and the not for profit landscape, delivering board and senior leadership appointments that help clients meet todays challenges and shape tomorrows strategy. Moon is best known for rigorous executive search for C suite and board roles, regularly recruiting Chief Executives, Finance Directors and CFOs, CTOs, Chairs, Trustees and Non Executive Directors. Complementing its board level work, the Management, Engineering and Technical (M.E.T.) Practice focuses on mid to senior management recruitment across sectors with particular depth in engineering and technical disciplines, including manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, and IT services and support. The firm also operates a dedicated Charity Practice that leads campaigns to appoint executive board members, CEOs, Chairs and Trustees for mission driven organizations. Beyond search, Moon provides leadership consulting that supports clients before, during and after appointments, guided by clear Client and Candidate Charters that emphasize transparency, ethics and outcomes. Its approach blends established networks with tailored research, targeted outreach, talent pooling and thorough assessment to deliver shortlists that balance capability, values and cultural fit. Moon is outspoken about responsible business, diversity and inclusion and good employment practices, and is involved with initiatives such as Change the Race Ratio, the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and regional technology and social impact communities. Operating nationwide with strong roots in the South West, Moon works across Banking and Financial Services, Technology and Telecoms, Engineering and Manufacturing, Property and Construction, Healthcare and Medtech, Retail and FMCG, Logistics and Transport, Media and Entertainment, Utilities, Education and the wider public and third sectors. Distinctive, ethical and approachable, Moon Executive Search is focused on finding transformational leaders who deliver long term value.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationIndustrial AutomationSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Quartz Recruitment

Quartz is a UK based HVAC-R product solutions provider known for designing and manufacturing systems that are tailored to the requirements of each project. Operating from Unit 1A Commondale Way on the Euroway Industrial Estate in Bradford, the company supports consultants, contractors, and building owners with a clear project pathway that guides stakeholders from concept through specification, testing, and delivery. Its product portfolio spans ducted fan coils, wall mounted units, ceiling cassettes, close control systems for precise environmental control, and a comprehensive range of controls and valves, complemented by readily available spares to support lifecycle performance. Quartz also references applications such as remote condensing units for cold rooms and retail display cabinets, reflecting a practical, use case driven approach to HVAC-R engineering. Innovation and hygiene are embedded in the offer, including Quartz Shield with built in virus protection features that speak to enhanced air quality and occupant wellbeing. The company serves a broad mix of environments, including commercial offices, education, health, retail, public and government buildings, transport hubs, industrial facilities, residential schemes, and leisure settings, consistently delivering bespoke designs to match each sectors operational demands. In house testing facilities, a dedicated service capability, and detailed technical downloads and brochures help ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and easy to integrate. Case studies demonstrate performance in the field, while a stated commitment to the environment and quality underscores responsible manufacturing and product stewardship. Designed and made in the UK and working in partnership with established industry brands such as Marstair, Quartz focuses on market leading customer satisfaction within its chosen HVAC-R sectors by combining engineering depth, reliable lead times, and attentive support during design, installation, and aftercare.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQBradford, United Kingdom

Riverside Recruitment

Riverside Recruitment is an owner-managed recruitment agency founded in 2007 and based in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. Serving employers and job seekers across the South West and now nationwide, the firm delivers permanent, temporary and fixed-term contract hiring solutions for businesses of all sizes. Riverside recruits at all levels, from office support through skilled technical roles to senior and executive appointments, with a portfolio of popular sectors that includes Project and Change Management, Finance and Accounting, Office Support and HR, Digital, Sales and Marketing, Engineering and Technical, Support and Well-being, Warehouse and Manufacturing, and Hospitality. The team focuses on building personal, long-term relationships and operating with open, honest communication, tailoring service packages to match each client’s needs and providing the same first-class support regardless of role or company size. Candidates benefit from proactive guidance, rapid feedback and interview preparation, while clients tap into a dependable short list of carefully matched, reliable talent. Current job types span full time, part time, hybrid, shift work, flexible schedules, temporary and permanent positions, reflecting the agency’s ability to adapt to different operating models and peak demand cycles. Riverside holds REC membership and is licensed by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (unique reference RIVE0004), underscoring its commitment to compliance, worker protection and ethical recruitment practices. With a strong local heritage, expanding national reach and a consistently praised, hands-on service culture, Riverside combines market knowledge across manufacturing, engineering, professional services and hospitality with the agility to respond quickly, maintain clear communication and secure the right match the first time. The result is a trusted partner for employers seeking dependable hiring outcomes and for candidates looking for a supportive route into their next role.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQMidsomer Norton, United Kingdom

Rubicon People Partnership

Rubicon People Partnership is a UK based recruitment consultancy that partners with employers to solve permanent, temporary, and contract hiring needs with a people first, data informed approach. Operating across manufacturing and engineering, technology, and professional services, the team connects businesses with talent ranging from shop floor and operations roles through office based, technical, and leadership positions. Consultants combine market insight, structured job discovery, and clear employer branding to define the brief before activating targeted sourcing across local and national talent pools. Shortlists are built through rigorous screening that blends competency and values based interviewing with practical skills checks where relevant, ensuring candidates are aligned to both the role and the culture. For temporary and contract requirements, Rubicon focuses on speed, compliance, and continuity, maintaining vetted talent pools to reduce time to hire while safeguarding quality and safety standards. For permanent searches, the firm emphasizes proactive headhunting, passive candidate engagement, and thoughtful candidate experience to improve acceptance and retention outcomes. Hiring managers receive transparent communication, comparative talent intelligence, and actionable feedback at each stage, while candidates benefit from honest guidance on role fit, development potential, and interview preparation. Rubicon aims to build long term partnerships, often supporting multirole campaigns as clients scale operations, introduce new production lines, upgrade technology stacks, or strengthen core functions such as finance, HR, sales, supply chain, and project management. The consultancy prioritizes fair and inclusive hiring practices, clear processes, and measurable outcomes that reduce time to offer and early attrition. Whether a business needs a single specialist, a team for a time bound project, or a steady flow of dependable temporary staff, Rubicon People Partnership provides an adaptable, consultative service designed to deliver dependable talent, minimize hiring risk, and free internal leaders to focus on growth and performance.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTechnical WritingProject ManagementSoftware Development

HQPoole, United Kingdom

TST Recruitment

TST Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency serving employers and job seekers across Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area, combining over 20 years of recruitment experience with the focus and care of a smaller, client centric business. The agency specializes in three core sectors: Driving, Industrial and Commercial, and is known for prioritizing service quality over volume. In the Driving sector, TST Recruitment leverages deep understanding of EU driving laws to match professional drivers to assignments that align with client schedules and compliance requirements, whether the need is for one day, one week or ongoing cover. Within Industrial, the team provides logistical support through qualified Counter Balance and other forklift operators as well as capable warehouse staff, emphasizing local hires who can quickly adapt to site specific workflows and shift patterns. For Commercial hiring, TST Recruitment supplies both temporary and full time office talent, supported by a dedicated team that understands the pace and expectations of business operations and focuses on fit, reliability and readiness. Clients benefit from a hands on, consultative approach that emphasizes accurate role scoping, swift shortlisting and transparent communication throughout the process. Candidates value TST Recruitment for its straightforward registration process, local market knowledge and consistent opportunities across short term, long term and permanent roles. The companys commitment to compliance, safety and right to work standards underpins every placement, while its regional network enables rapid response to fluctuating staffing demand. By aligning talent availability with operational requirements across transport, warehousing, production support and office functions, TST Recruitment helps organizations maintain continuity, cover peak periods and build stable teams. The result is a practical, relationship driven service that delivers dependable people, clear expectations and measurable outcomes for businesses and candidates alike.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationAerospaceDefenseConsumer Goods Manufacturing

HQCorsham, United Kingdom

Tutton Recruitment

Tutton Recruitment is a long established independent staffing agency serving Avonmouth and Bristol since 1969, trusted by local employers and jobseekers for dependable industrial and office recruitment. Founded by John Tutton as Avonmouth Secretarial Agency and evolving with the needs of the region, the business focuses on hands on operational roles across warehouses, logistics hubs, mail and scanning centers, recycling operations, and freight forwarding environments, while also sourcing office staff at all ability levels. Clients rely on Tutton Recruitment to supply general operatives, order pickers, mail scanning operatives, forklift drivers with valid UK counterbalance or reach licenses, materials coordinators, and warehouse or production operatives, as well as administrators and entry level customs and shipping support for freight operations. The team delivers temporary, temp to perm, and direct permanent hiring with phones manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year so customers can secure flexible cover for shift surges, seasonal peaks, returns processing, and time critical dockside movements such as car driving work at Portbury Docks. Their service balances speed and care, combining practical screening for right to work, safety footwear and PPE readiness, license validation where required, and clear briefings on site rules and productivity targets. For candidates, Tutton Recruitment offers straightforward communication, honest feedback, and an efficient registration process to align availability with daytime and nighttime shifts across Monday to Sunday, enabling people to secure consistent hours or flexible part time patterns. For employers, the agency provides quick fill capability, reliable attendance, and continuity of workers familiar with local sites in Avonmouth and the wider Bristol area, helping maintain throughput across warehousing, distribution, and light production. Decades of local knowledge, responsive 24 7 support, and practical recruitment know how underpin their reputation for getting the right people on site when they are needed most.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationAerospaceDefenseConsumer Goods Manufacturing

HQBristol, 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

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