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AF Selection

AF Selection is a niche recruitment consultancy founded in 1988 that specialises in connecting marketing, digital, PR, design, and client services professionals with agency and in house teams across the UK, with particular strength in the West Midlands, East Midlands, and North West. Operating a focused job board that organizes opportunities by discipline, seniority, and location, the firm supports roles ranging from Digital Marketing Executive, Project and Account Management, Graphic Design and Studio, Social, Content and PR, through to senior appointments such as Client Services Director and Marketing Communications leadership. Candidates benefit from practical guidance including interview tips, portfolio advice, dressing for interview, asking the right questions, and navigating agency versus client side careers, all designed to help them present their best work and make confident career decisions. Clients gain access to market insight on crafting job descriptions, hiring the right candidate, interviewing effectively, engaging graduates and early talent, and improving staff retention, supported by a personable, long established team that values transparency, pace, and long term relationships. AF Selection partners with entrepreneurial brands, established retailers and fashion groups, manufacturing and property and lifestyle businesses, and creative and integrated agencies, placing people who can plan, create, and deliver brand building work across SEO, paid media, social, content, email, events, ecommerce, and design. By combining decades of sector knowledge with attentive, consultative service, the company prioritises culture fit as much as capability, champions the ambitions of both clients and candidates, and works diligently to match potential with opportunity. Their enduring presence, active social channels, and regular thought pieces reflect a business that is deeply embedded in the marketing and creative community and committed to doing recruitment the right way.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsConsumer ElectronicsE-commerceLuxury Goods

HQSutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

Approach Personnel

Approach Personnel is a UK-based recruitment agency dedicated to connecting skilled people with companies that build, maintain, and improve the built environment. The business delivers flexible staffing and permanent hiring solutions across construction, civil engineering, shopfitting and interiors, housing, and light industrial settings, supporting projects from early site set up through to handover. Clients rely on its ability to mobilize vetted trades and labor at short notice, supply contract and freelance supervisors and technical specialists during peak workloads, and complete critical permanent appointments that anchor project delivery and business growth. Typical assignments span laborers, groundworkers, carpenters and joiners, machine and plant operatives, finishing trades, site supervisors and managers, project managers, quantity surveyors, estimators, planners, site and setting out engineers, HSE professionals, and commercial and office support. The company partners with main contractors, specialist subcontractors, housebuilders, developers, retail brands undertaking roll out and refurbishment programs, and manufacturers requiring facilities and maintenance expertise, matching capacity to real world demand while safeguarding productivity and safety on site. A rigorous approach to compliance underpins every placement, including right to work checks, qualification and reference verification, and role specific certification capture, along with clear onboarding, timesheet accuracy, and dependable payroll. Candidates benefit from consistent pipelines of reputable work, transparent communication, and support that helps them progress from contract to contract or into permanent roles that reflect their ambitions. Drawing on an extensive nationwide network and sector focused consultants who understand how live sites operate, Approach Personnel combines speed with care, balancing responsiveness with quality to reduce downtime, control costs, and keep programs on track. Its straightforward, partnership led service is designed to scale, whether supplying a single specialist for a day, assembling full site teams for fast paced fit out schedules, or hiring the experienced white collar leaders required to steer complex builds.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationFashion & Apparel

HQNottingham, United Kingdom

Jenrick Group Food & Drink

Jenrick Group Food & Drink is a specialist recruitment division focused on the food and beverage sector, supporting manufacturers, processors, packers, and their upstream and downstream partners across the UK. The team connects organizations with talent spanning operations, engineering, quality, and technical disciplines, enabling plants to run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards. Drawing on a deep understanding of high care, ambient, chilled, frozen, bakery, beverage, dairy, meat, seafood, confectionery, and ready meals environments, Jenrick Group Food & Drink delivers permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and contract solutions tailored to the unique rhythms of fast moving consumer goods. Clients engage the firm to build multi site production teams, scale headcount for seasonal peaks, stabilize hard to fill shifts, and secure niche technical specialists. Typical roles include production operatives, line leaders, shift managers, maintenance technicians, multi skilled and electrical engineers, reliability and CI specialists, engineering supervisors, operations managers, planners and schedulers, warehouse and materials leaders, logistics coordinators, quality controllers, QA and QC technicians, technical managers, hygiene and HSE advisors, micro lab technicians, NPD technologists, process engineers, and packaging technologists. Consultants prioritize rigorous vetting, right to work checks, and skills validation aligned to good manufacturing practice and widely recognized frameworks such as HACCP, allergen management, traceability, and retailer specific standards, ensuring candidates are work ready and safety focused. With proven capability in 24 7 shift coverage and rapid response, the division supports lines during maintenance shutdowns, new product launches, promotional uplifts, and unforeseen demand spikes, while also helping leadership teams strengthen continuous improvement, OEE, and lean performance. Whether partnering with an independent factory or a blue chip FMCG group, Jenrick Group Food & Drink emphasizes transparent communication, data led shortlisting, and careful cultural alignment so that each placement sustains productivity and retention beyond day one. The firm nurtures long term relationships with candidates as well, offering practical guidance on career development, certifications, and cross training between production and engineering pathways. This balanced focus on client outcomes and candidate experience has made the division a trusted resource for building resilient workforces in a sector where quality, throughput, and compliance must coexist at pace.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQNorthampton, United Kingdom

CastUK

Cast UK is a UK based recruitment consultancy focused on hiring excellence across procurement, supply chain, logistics, and transport, with complementary coverage of buying, merchandising, operations, and commercial roles that keep products moving from source to customer. The firm partners with manufacturers, third party logistics providers, retailers, and consumer brands to place high impact talent from experienced specialists through managers, heads of function, and directors. Its service mix combines permanent recruitment, interim and contract resourcing, and targeted executive search, giving clients a single partner for both rapid delivery and discreet senior mandates. Consultants apply structured market mapping, talent pooling, competency based assessment, and data led salary benchmarking to produce shortlists quickly while maintaining a rigorous focus on quality, compliance, and a fair, inclusive hiring process. Cast UK supports nationwide and regional searches across the United Kingdom and can coordinate multi site or multi country campaigns for organizations with broader footprints. The team is adept at time critical backfills, seasonal scaling of warehousing and transport operations, and building procurement teams that improve cost control, supplier performance, risk management, and sustainability outcomes. Typical appointments include supply chain planning and S&OP leaders, inventory and materials managers, network design and transport operations specialists, warehouse and distribution managers, heads of logistics, heads of procurement, and category managers across direct and indirect spend. Clients value transparent communication, market insight, and measurable outcomes, while candidates receive consultative guidance on opportunities, career paths, and compensation trends. Whether the brief is a single specialist, a project team for a transformation program, or a confidential executive hire, Cast UK delivers a responsive and results oriented recruitment solution aligned to operational realities and long term business goals.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQManchester, United Kingdom

Echo Personnel

Echo Personnel is a UK based recruitment agency that helps businesses fill temporary, contract, and permanent roles across industrial, logistics, and commercial functions. The firm partners with manufacturers, warehouses, third party logistics providers, transport operators, and consumer goods companies to source dependable shop floor and office talent, from pickers, packers, machine operators, assemblers, forklift drivers, and HGV drivers to planners, buyers, administrators, customer service advisors, and junior managers. Consultants focus on speed, compliance, and fit, using structured job briefs, skills screening, eligibility checks, right to work verification, and reference controls before any start is confirmed. For volume shifts and seasonal peaks, the agency builds flexible talent pools and manages rota planning, induction coordination, onboarding, and accurate timesheets, while for longer term needs they run targeted searches to secure career hires. A dedicated account management model provides a single point of contact, MI reporting, and continuous improvement tied to service level metrics such as fill rate, time to hire, first week show rate, and retention. Echo Personnel invests in candidate experience through clear communication, rapid feedback, and fair treatment, and supports workplace readiness with health and safety briefings, PPE guidance, and basic training as required by clients. The team understands local labor markets, pay rates, and shift patterns, enabling realistic hiring plans and swift escalation when conditions change, and leverages a modern ATS, job boards, and social channels to extend reach. With a straightforward fee structure, transparent terms, and a commitment to ethical recruitment, payroll accuracy, and legislative compliance, the agency aims to reduce vacancy downtime, stabilize shift coverage, and improve productivity for clients, while helping jobseekers access stable work and develop skills. Whether a client needs a last minute temp, a fixed term contract solution, or a permanent addition to the team, Echo Personnel supplies reliable people and practical recruitment support.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQKettering, United Kingdom

Essential Recruitment

Essential Recruitment is a UK recruitment partner focused on delivering temporary and permanent talent across South Yorkshire and the Midlands, with a head office in Chesterfield and local branches in Barnsley, Burton on Trent, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Ilkeston, Mansfield and Worksop. Through its nationwide permanent division, Essential Professional, the company supports mid to high skill appointments for employers across the UK. The team specialises in industrial and commercial hiring, covering warehouse, factory, production, logistics, administration, customer service, sales and engineering roles, and operates at speed by engaging a live candidate database so many vacancies are filled before they ever reach the internet. Clients can outsource all or part of their hiring to Essential, with fully managed services that include advert writing, proactive sourcing, pre screening, interviews, right to work and compliance checks, induction support and ongoing performance reporting through clear KPIs. The agency offers 24/7 availability and is committed to delivering legally compliant processes aligned to industry standards, while temporary workers benefit from weekly pay, varied shifts and ongoing support through a dedicated candidate portal with helpful forms and downloads. Employee owned since 2021, every team member is personally invested in service quality and outcomes, driving accountability, responsiveness and long term partnerships. Whether the need is flexible warehouse operatives to meet seasonal peaks, skilled engineers to strengthen production capability, or office based professionals to enhance customer operations and sales performance, Essential Recruitment and Essential Professional combine local market knowledge with national reach to provide dependable, scalable hiring solutions. From single placements to outsourcing the entire recruitment lifecycle, the business helps employers reduce time to hire, improve candidate fit and maintain compliance, while giving jobseekers clear guidance and fast access to suitable roles.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQChesterfield, United Kingdom

Farsight Recruitment Ltd

Farsight Security Services is a UK leader in remote CCTV and alarm monitoring, trusted by businesses, installers, and homeowners nationwide since 1996. Operating from The Observatory in Peterborough, the largest alarm receiving centre in Europe, the company delivers rapid, event driven monitoring supported by industry leading technology, standards, and reporting. Farsight answers calls in an average of 4 seconds, was the first alarm receiving centre to achieve BS9518 compliance, and in 2024 alone contacted emergency services hundreds of times to keep client properties safe. Its portfolio of services spans remote CCTV monitoring, fire and intruder alarm monitoring, remote access control, call centre services, lone worker protection, video analytics, and fully bespoke monitoring solutions. Built around transparency and performance, the YourSight platform gives clients and installers live access to incident reporting, fault tracking, and camera views, helping reduce response times, streamline maintenance, and improve compliance. Flexible packages, including SureSight and InSight with optional Farsight+ add ons, allow organizations to tailor monitoring to their risk profile and operating model, with features such as incident alerts direct from the ARC, remote monitoring reports, SMS notifications, and dedicated account management. Farsight is known for close collaboration with installation professionals, a policy of not competing for installers business, an in house training centre, and dedicated technical and customer service teams. The company protects thousands of sites across sectors including retail, automotive, logistics, manufacturing, construction, education, agriculture, commercial estates, and residential, and is trusted by 3 of the top 5 retail companies and 16 of the 20 largest UK car dealership groups. By combining advanced analytics, alarm visual verification, and expert operator judgment, Farsight provides proactive protection, reduces false alarms, and helps clients secure priority response when it matters most, delivering consistent 24/7 coverage across the UK.

MSPSOW/ProjectsPayrolling/EORFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQPeterborough, United Kingdom

Gravity Recruit Limited

Gravity Recruit Limited is a UK based specialist search and recruitment partner with a clear focus on appointments from management through to director level. Founded in 2014 and backed by more than 15 years of hands on operations, management, and executive search experience, the firm blends sector knowledge with a consultative approach to deliver targeted, high quality shortlists. Originating in retail operations and management, Gravity Recruit has expanded its proposition to cover retail and hospitality, technical and logistics, sales and marketing, human resources, and health care, supporting clients nationwide. Typical mandates span director and regional leadership through store and general managers, as well as support functions such as HR, facilities, health and safety, compliance, supply chain, and sales. The company operates a candidate centric model, offering confidential guidance, CV advice, interview preparation, and coaching across each step of the hiring journey, while clients benefit from an honest, open, and results driven process that prioritizes quality over quantity and long term relationships. Live vacancies frequently include roles such as restaurant and store managers, assistant managers, customer service advisors, retail sales advisors, logistics and transport managers, warehouse and yard managers, auditors, account managers, business development managers, HR advisors and managers, and care sector leadership, reflecting breadth across consumer, hospitality, logistics, and people functions. Gravity Recruit runs a transparent process from scoping requirements through offer and onboarding, maintaining GDPR compliant data practices as outlined in its legal and privacy policies, and leveraging a modern careers platform to showcase opportunities across the UK. Registered in England under company number 8851323, Gravity Recruit brings together talent and opportunity through permanent recruitment and executive search with a straightforward, collaborative style that clients and candidates trust.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQStone, United Kingdom

Fox Resourcing

Fox Resourcing is a Northamptonshire based recruitment agency with offices in Kettering and Corby, focused on connecting local employers with reliable staff across industrial, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing and light engineering, as well as office support roles. Drawing on 10+ years of experience, the team supports temporary, temp to perm, contract and permanent hiring, covering on site and shift based requirements across Corby, Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough, Daventry, Leicester, Peterborough, Raunds, Rushden, Thrapston and the wider East Midlands. Typical assignments include warehouse operatives, counterbalance and PPT drivers, goods in and out team members, machine minders, pickers and packers, general labourers, CNC programmers and office administrators, reflecting the companys ability to serve both blue collar and entry level white collar needs. Fox Resourcing promotes a thorough and cost effective approach to recruitment, combining a responsive job search platform with an easy to use mobile app for real time job alerts, registration and updates. The business is a member of industry bodies such as the REC, ALP and ARC, and is aligned with Stronger Together, reinforcing a commitment to ethical recruitment, modern slavery prevention and robust compliance. Candidates receive clear guidance from application through onboarding, including role expectations such as hours (for example Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:30 where applicable) and any prerequisites like a valid counterbalance forklift or drivers license, good time management and a focus on safety and housekeeping. Clients benefit from flexible staffing options to cover seasonal peaks, ad hoc cover and planned growth, with transparent communication designed to minimize downtime and keep production and distribution running smoothly. Data protection is embedded in processes in line with UK GDPR, with privacy information readily available and support via the Kettering and Corby offices and the central email contact. Whether scaling a production line ahead of peak demand, adding licensed drivers to a logistics team, or filling a permanent role in an engineering or electronics environment, Fox Resourcing delivers practical, local recruitment solutions built on reliability, community knowledge and ongoing service.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQKettering, United Kingdom

Hunter Heywood Ltd

Hunter Heywood Ltd is a five star rated recruitment agency based in Staffordshire that partners with employers and candidates across the UK and internationally. Built on the belief that recruitment is a people business, the firm puts trust and transparency at the heart of every engagement, providing clients with one dedicated point of contact and clear, timely communication from brief to hire. From its countryside office, the team supports local, national, and cross border hiring needs by combining experienced consultants with exclusive technology that helps attract, engage, and assess talent more effectively. Hunter Heywood delivers permanent recruitment and executive search solutions across core business functions including finance and accounting, administration and office support, customer service, human resources, marketing and creative, sales, and retail operations. For employers, the agency designs straightforward processes that elevate employer brand, improve candidate experience, and produce well balanced shortlists aligned to skills, culture, and long term potential. For candidates, it offers honest advice, market insights, and access to roles with ambitious SMEs and established consumer brands. The company regularly publishes practical resources, including salary guides for retail, HR, and finance, alongside blog insights on topics such as employer branding, convenience in hiring, and building trust with remote workers, helping organizations make better talent decisions. Whether building a new function, making an executive appointment, or filling time sensitive roles, Hunter Heywood focuses on five star service, measurable outcomes, and lasting relationships so that people, not just businesses, can achieve incredible results.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Content CreationPublic RelationsAdvertising

HQStafford, United Kingdom

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