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Ceto Talent

Ceto Talent is a specialist recruitment agency connecting outstanding professionals with organisations across complex, safety-critical and infrastructure-led markets. From its base in Southampton, the firm delivers bespoke, insight-led hiring solutions spanning contingent recruitment, executive search, and rigorous benchmarking analysis and reporting. Its sector coverage is rooted in maritime and shipping (including marine and technical shipping), rail and wider transportation, highways and civil infrastructure, water and utilities, and energy, with complementary expertise in procurement and supply chain and cost and commercial functions. Ceto Talent supports both permanent and contract appointments, adeptly navigating UK frameworks such as Inside and Outside IR35, and serves clients and candidates across the UK and internationally, with mandates appearing in locations including London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Hampshire and Stafford, as well as Germany, Ireland, Dubai and Singapore. Typical assignments range from engineering and technical specialists to project, risk and design leadership, and commercial and corporate functions, exemplified by roles such as Electrical Design Engineer Rail/Metro, Systems Technician (Operational Technology), Design Manager Water, Risk Manager Rail Civils, Geotechnical Engineer Offshore, Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer, Production Planner, and Senior Finance Business Partner. Clients value its ability to rapidly grasp project requirements and culture, produce strong shortlists, and maintain open, professional communication throughout the process, while candidates highlight its proactive guidance and smooth, transparent experience. The agencys Candidate Hub and Employer Hub provide structured resources and tailored support that streamline job searches and hiring programmes alike, while its benchmarking and market reporting equip decision-makers with data to refine workforce strategies. Whether scaling delivery teams, securing scarce technical skill sets, or appointing experienced leaders through targeted search, Ceto Talent combines sector immersion with a relationship-led approach to achieve great results for ship owners, infrastructure operators, engineering consultancies, utilities providers and energy businesses worldwide.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationEnvironmental ServicesWater ManagementUtilities

HQSouthampton, United Kingdom

Sawyer Staffing

Sawyer Staffing is a Greenville, South Carolinabased staffing and recruiting firm established in 1991 that connects employers with high-performing talent across office administration and light industrial functions. The agency delivers flexible workforce solutions spanning direct hire, temp-to-perm, and contract and temporary labor, and it has streamlined a virtual application process so that once candidates apply online, a recruiter promptly guides them through the next steps. Acting as an extension of a clients HR department, Sawyer Staffing supports a range of needsfrom recruiting net-new employees and covering vacancies to providing additional support during peak seasons and staffing short-term projectswhile committing to honesty and reliability throughout the engagement. Its position-specific methodology blends client-defined criteria with rigorous evaluation steps, including aptitude and skills testing, behavioral interviewing, reference checks, background and drug screening, and verification of prior employment and education, ensuring alignment of competencies, culture, and organizational expectations before each submission. The team routinely sources industrial personnel and office professionals for roles across administration and operations, with recent placements reflecting the breadth of its focus: machine operators, MIG/TIG welders, shipping coordinators, material handlers, assembly and basic carpentry associates, sign installation helpers, and inside sales representatives. Employers rely on Sawyer Staffing to shorten time-to-fill, elevate candidate quality, and maintain workforce continuity, while candidates benefit from clear guidance, responsive communication, and opportunities that match their skills and ambitions. As noted by its leadership, businesses also depend on the firm not only for permanent employees but to outsource select HR functions such as payroll, adding operational efficiency to its value proposition. With decades of local market insight and a disciplined, people-first approach, Sawyer Staffing helps manufacturers and office-based teams secure the right talent quickly and confidently, delivering consistent results for clients and meaningful work for job seekers.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMaritimeRailroadTrucking

HQGreenville, United States

MDMartin Staffing

MDMartin Staffing is a Dallas, Texasbased workforce solutions partner established in 2011 that delivers professional recruiting, temporary staffing and contingent labor solutions, and comprehensive facilities maintenance services to operations-driven organizations. Backed by more than 150 years of combined expertise, the firm blends seasoned recruiting know-how with a rigorously analytics-driven approach, leveraging business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing to reduce turnover, raise retention and engagement, and mitigate operational disruptions and risk for its clients. MDMartins model is built around 100% Staffed Facilities, providing on-site workforce management teams that handle day-to-day labor operations, quality control, compliance, and culture-building to stabilize headcount and sustain high productivity. The company serves core industry environments that include electronics repair and reclamation across telecom and IT, supply chain and fulfillment centers, warehouse and light industrial operations, manufacturing and packaging, and consumer goods and plastics, including food and beverage. Its professional recruitment practice supports direct hire and contingent needs across Csuite and management, human resources, engineering, accounting and finance, and operations/administrative functions, ensuring clients can scale with the right leadership and specialized talent. Complementing its staffing capabilities, MDMartin provides facilities maintenance and janitorial services for commercial buildings, warehouses, manufacturing plants, healthcare environments, airports, and public offices, aligning workplace cleanliness and compliance with workforce performance. With active engagements and job openings across markets such as Dallas, Farmers Branch, Carrollton, and Chicago, MDMartin applies consistent program management, real-time data, and on-site oversight to deliver reliable shift coverage, lower attrition, and measurable business outcomes. Clients turn to MDMartin for a single, accountable partner that integrates recruiting, contingent labor management, and facility services into one cohesive, results-focused solution designed to help companies run better.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQDallas, United States

Protege Mechanical Labor Services

Protege Mechanical Labor Services, operating as Prot� Labor, is a woman-owned, HUB-certified staffing partner founded in 1983 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, dedicated to supplying skilled and semi-skilled labor to commercial and industrial contractors across the Southeast. Serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee, the firm specializes in reliable temporary crews for HVAC, plumbing, welding and pipefitting, general construction, construction cleaning, and light industrial operations. Prot�s workforce is pre-screened, skill-verified, drug tested, and I-9 certified, with a steadfast emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and meeting project deadlines and budget constraints. The company delivers experienced tradespeople for HVAC sheet metal work, including large-scale duct installations in facilities up to 500,000 square feet and OCIP projects requiring sizable crews over extended periods; provides mechanics and helpers for plumbing installation and multifamily projects; and supplies pipe welders and pipefitting mechanics for complex industrial scopes. Its general construction support spans carpentry, drywall, insulation, painting, and general labor, while construction cleaning solutions cover detailed window work, deep cleans, sticker removal, floor care, and interior cleaning. In light industrial environments, Prot� deploys assembly workers, distribution and warehouse staff, forklift operators, material handlers, quality control, logistics personnel, and sorters, scaling for new lines, seasonal surges, and temporary coverage of key managerial roles. Employees benefit from safety orientation/training, access to PPE, workers compensation, weekly pay, and eligibility for health, dental, life, and short-term disability after two months of full-time work; clients benefit from a 24-hour response time on weekday labor requests. Guided by President and CEO Rena Smith and Field Operations lead Corey Smith, Prot� invests in ongoing, task-based training through partner organizations and actively supports community initiatives such as the Hispanic Leagues Fiesta, Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, and local workforce development. The company engages with industry bodies including the American Staffing Association, ABC Carolinas, NAWIC, PHCC of NC, Greater Winston-Salem Chamber, Connect for Success NC, and the Goodwill Business Advisory Council, reinforcing a reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and dependable results.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPayrolling/EORResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQWinston-Salem, United States

Elite Source

Elite Source Solutions is a professional staffing and technical solutions firm dedicated to helping employers and candidates succeed through true partnership. Founded on March 13, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee, the company has expanded into markets nationwide and operates from its Tampa, Florida office to support clients across the United States. Guided by core values of customer service, talent, partnership, responsiveness, and quality, Elite Source Solutions delivers hiring solutions on a Contract/Temporary, Contract-to-Hire, and Permanent/Direct Hire basis. Their approach begins with listeningconducting in-depth discovery with each client and candidateand continues with a rigorous, human-led vetting process that goes beyond keywords to assess skills, character, and culture fit. The team maintains an active network of top talent and long-term relationships, enabling rapid, precise shortlists and consistent delivery. An assigned Account Manager serves as a single point of contact every step of the way, meeting with clients and each candidate presented to ensure clarity, alignment, and quality. The firm supports a wide range of disciplines and sectors, including aerospace, aviation and defense; automotive; banking and finance; energy and environmental; engineering; healthcare; hospitality; insurance; manufacturing; pharmaceutical; retail; sciences; technology and telecom; warehousing and distribution; as well as construction, call center, customer service, and communications. For job seekers, Elite Source Solutions provides individualized guidancefrom identifying the right fit to resume supportfocusing on long-term career progression. For employers, the company offers the agility to scale teams quickly and the precision to fill specialized roles, leveraging technology as a first step and expert judgment to finalize selections. With a commitment to doing the right thing and delivering exactly what clients need, when they need it, Elite Source Solutions embodies its promise of success through partnership.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceIndustrial AutomationSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQTampa, United States

Distinguished Staffing Certified Minority Owned Business

Distinguished Staffing is a qualified, full-service staffing agency and certified minority-owned business based in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated to recruiting, interviewing, testing, and placing skilled industrial and office professionals across warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, janitorial, and hospitality environments. With more than 15 years of experience, the firm partners closely with client organizations to learn their operating models and long-term strategies, assuming responsibility for both short- and long-term workforce needs and supplying temporary, temp-to-hire, and shift-based talent such as material handlers, pickers, packers, lumpers, general laborers, janitorial staff, and room attendants, as well as select office and warehouse support roles. Distinguished Staffings service model combines dedicated customer consultants and professional on-site managers with a strong compliance and quality assurance framework that includes timekeeping and labor reporting, skills verification through in-depth reference checks, drug testing, and practical assessments using industry-leading software to validate job knowledge and safety awareness. The agency emphasizes productivity, safe and orderly worksites, and employee satisfaction, aligning staffing plans to client production targets while supporting flexible scheduling and rapid deployment in environments that demand reliability and adherence to standard operating procedures. Candidates engage through a streamlined online application, an HR portal, and bookable job-matching appointments, receiving clear guidance and supervision to succeed in fast-paced production or guest-service settings; certain assignments require background checks, valid drivers licenses, and the physical ability to lift, stand for extended periods, and work in varied climate conditions. Clients benefit from responsive account management, transparent documentation, and proactive communication that reduce downtime, accelerate onboarding, and improve retention. Operating from its Memphis office, Distinguished Staffing serves organizations that rely on dependable frontline talent and value a partner that integrates safety, quality, and community commitment into every placement, true to its mission of bridging the gap between quality employees, first-rate employers, and the communities that support them.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQMemphis, United States

HQ PERSONNEL

HQ Personnel is a Harrogate-based recruitment agency with over two decades of experience supporting employers and jobseekers across North and West Yorkshire. Operating within a 30-mile radius of its central Harrogate office, the firm combines deep local market knowledge with a personal, relationship-led approach, maintaining an extensive database of quality candidates to respond quickly to client needs. Its team is staffed by fully qualified members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and adheres to the REC professional code of conduct, reflecting a strong commitment to compliance and best practice; the business also achieved recognition under the Investors in People standard in October 2008. HQ Personnel specializes in office-based and light industrial talent, covering a broad spectrum of roles from receptionists, secretaries, office managers, customer service advisors, data entry clerks, and accounts assistants through to warehouse pickers, packers, and machine operatives. Whether clients require immediate temporary cover for peak demand, contract resource to bridge seasonal spikes or projects, or permanent hires to build long-term capability, the agency focuses on delivering responsive, honest, and straightforward service that leads to repeat partnerships. Its client base spans local SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and regional operations of national brands with office, warehouse, and distribution functions, and its consultative style ensures accurate role scoping, efficient shortlisting, and reliable aftercare. Candidates benefit from tailored guidance on CVs, interviews, and role fit, while clients value the firm’s consistency, speed, and dedication to matching skills and culture. With its blend of community presence, rigorous standards, and hands-on delivery, HQ Personnel positions itself as a trusted local recruiter for administrative, customer support, and warehousing teams throughout the Yorkshire area.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Industrial AutomationSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQHarrogate, United Kingdom

XCEL Staffing Solutions

XCEL Staffing Solutions, part of The XCEL Group, is a premier provider of workforce solutions focused on the light industrial manufacturing, production, and distribution sectors, with complementary support for administrative and office roles. The firm partners closely with employers to align staffing strategies to operational goals, delivering reliable temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent placement services that scale to seasonal demand and production peaks. Through a consultative approach, XCEL identifies workforce requirements, conducts thorough assessments, and implements tailored recruiting, screening, and onboarding processes designed for safety, quality, and productivity in environments such as assembly, packaging, warehousing, and food processing. Typical roles include assemblers, packers, production workers, machine and metal stamping operators, forklift operators, inventory and material handlers, quality technicians, line leaders, sanitation teams, janitors, maintenance mechanics, production supervisors, team leads, warehouse managers, and shipping clerks, as well as administrative and support talent like receptionists, office assistants, customer service staff, bookkeepers, payroll specialists, accounts receivable clerks, controllers, project coordinators, HR assistants, purchasing agents, IT support, sales support, and security officers. XCELs onsite program embeds workforce management at client locations to drive responsiveness, engagement, and retention, while reinforcing compliance and OSHA-aligned safety practices with the right PPE and job-specific training. The company emphasizes transparent communication, rapid fulfillment, and flexible workforce scaling to meet changing production schedules, and it supports clients with retention-minded practices such as recognition, wellness initiatives, and consistent feedback loops that improve attendance and performance. For job seekers, XCEL offers accessible pathways to steady work, upskilling, and advancement through temp-to-hire opportunities that connect reliable workers with reputable employers. Trusted by manufacturing and distribution leaders, XCEL acts as an efficient internal recruiting partner, providing dependable talent, measurable results, and a true passion for people that fuels long-term growth for clients and greater opportunity for associates.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQWaukegan, United States

Staff Up America

Staff Up America is a local, family-owned staffing agency serving Greater Milwaukee since 2004, dedicated to connecting work-ready talent with employers that power Wisconsins economy. The firm specializes in recruiting, managing, and delivering light industrial, manufacturing, skilled trades, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics workforces, offering long-term temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions that align with each clients operational goals. Employers rely on Staff Up Americas deep pool of pre-screened candidates, efficient screening and onboarding, and responsive replacement support to maintain coverage during peak seasons or sudden demand spikes. Combining attentive service with practical technology, its recruiters deliver accurate matches for roles such as machine operation, assembly, packaging, sanitation, housekeeping, food service, and event staffingguided by the promise of the right talent, in the right numbers, for the right department. Job seekers benefit from steady assignments, opportunities to transition to permanent roles, and a supportive team focused on safety, reliability, and career growth, with access to openings via the companys job board and a modern employee portal to manage assignments. Rooted on Milwaukees Near South Side in the Cristol Corridor, Staff Up America is committed to the communities where its employees live and work, emphasizing fair opportunities, dependable pay, and respectful workplaces. Whether a manufacturer needs additional shifts covered, a hotel is preparing for the busy season, or a distribution operation must ramp throughput, organizations turn to Staff Up America for fast, dependable staffing delivered by people who understand the local labor market and take pride in Wisconsin-made productivity.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQMilwaukee, United States

Edna A. Rice Executive Recruiters

Founded in 1988, Edna A. Rice Executive Recruiters is the worlds most accomplished executive recruiting search firm specializing exclusively in rail, transportation, and mobility. Serving employers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the firm partners with freight railroads, short lines, transit authorities, passenger railcar builders, locomotive repair and maintenance organizations, global transit operators, infrastructure and construction firms, engineering consultancies, manufacturers, technology companies, ports, mining operations, and industry suppliers. Drawing on deep, domain-specific knowledge and long-standing participation in rail and transit associations, its recruiters operate with a proactive, one-to-one approach that emphasizes confidentiality, ethics, and rigorous assessment. Edna A. Rice executes retained, committed, and contingency searches tailored to the seniority, sensitivity, and urgency of each mandate, dedicating a recruiter to steward the process end-to-endfrom understanding the business context and role requirements, to gathering comprehensive references, presenting highly qualified shortlists, facilitating interviews and assessments, coordinating offers, and nurturing lasting client and candidate relationships. The firm is known for accessing passive talent and never relies on job boards; instead it leverages research, confidential networking, and an extensive, continually updated database to surface leaders and specialists who might not otherwise be in the market. Placement breadth spans presidents and CEOs, COOs and general managers, VPs and functional leaders, operations managers, program and project managers (civil, electrical, and mechanical), engineers, sales and marketing executives, plant personnel, and repair techniciansreflecting a practical ability to staff mission-critical roles from the C-suite to the shop floor. As transportation evolves, the teams fluency in emerging mobility technology, software, and alternative transport enables clients to navigate shifting talent needs with confidence. Clients repeatedly return to the firm for its results, speed, and industry credibilityqualities that have made Edna A. Rice the search partner of choice for rail, transportation, and mobility organizations for more than three decades.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQLeague City, United States

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