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Pontem Recruitment

Pontem Recruitment is a specialist recruitment consultancy positioned at the heart of the Midlands’ manufacturing ecosystem, dedicated to connecting employers with hard-to-find talent across the Engineering & Manufacturing sector. Built on a tailor-made, consultative model, Pontem partners closely with both candidates and hiring teams, delivering a transparent process that clarifies expectations, timelines, and outcomes while keeping communication open and honest at every stage. The firm’s market coverage spans a broad portfolio of niche disciplines, including aerospace and defence, automotive, automation, energy, FMCG, general manufacturing, metal-forming, petrochemical and oil & gas, plastics, precision engineering and machining, rail, and warehousing and logistics, enabling clients to access highly targeted candidate networks and candidates to explore opportunities aligned to their skills and ambitions. Guided by its vision to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers, Pontem operates with values that shape every engagement: being Passionate about achieving the right outcome, Outstanding in service delivery, Nurturing careers over the long term, operating with Transparency, providing Expert guidance grounded in sector knowledge, and being Meticulous in process execution. This values-driven approach is reflected in a defined recruitment methodology that combines sector insight, rigorous screening, and careful culture alignment, supporting workforce needs from shop-floor and technical roles through engineering specialists and operations leadership. As a boutique team, Pontem offers agility, speed, and high-touch service, ensuring each search benefits from focused attention and deep market understanding. Whether a manufacturer scaling production, an engineering business modernizing operations, or a logistics operation strengthening capability, the consultancy provides targeted recruitment solutions that help organizations secure the talent required to meet operational goals and sustain competitive advantage, while giving candidates complete control and confidence in their job search.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseUtilitiesSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

Pennine Recruitment

Pennine Recruitment Limited is an ethical, independent recruitment agency that makes hiring simple for clients and candidates across the North of England. Drawing on 20+ years of sector experience, the team operates specialist divisions in Driving (HGV and transportation), Warehousing & Industrial, Waste & Recycling, and Engineering & Technical, serving Yorkshire and the North West from offices in Castleford, Manchester and Sheffield. Pennine provides flexible workforce solutions alongside contract and permanent hiring, aligning every assignment with an open, honest and consultative approach. In transport and logistics, ex-professional HGV drivers advise the workforce and ensure full compliance with UK driving regulations, supporting needs from Class 1 and Class 2 through 7.5t and 3.5t drivers and valet parking operatives, with an unwavering focus on brand protection for clients. In warehousing and industrial settings, Pennine supplies warehouse operatives, FLT/MHE drivers, order pickers, packers and production teams, as well as supervisors and management, with particular depth across FMCG, manufacturing, distribution and rework. Its engineering and technical capability spans CNC, welding, trades and semi-skilled roles, matching hands-on expertise to shop-floor and plant requirements. The firm’s philosophy—“the Pennine Way”—centres on building long-term partnerships, treating its people well, and acting with honesty, integrity and professionalism as a compliant staffing partner. By engaging its temporary workforce like family and providing a positive agency experience, Pennine cultivates reliability, retention and referrals that benefit clients through a motivated, safety-conscious and compliant team on site. Whether a business needs seasonal ramp-up, round-the-clock shift coverage, or that next permanent hire, Pennine tailors solutions to demand, leverages deep marketplace knowledge, and delivers cost-effective results without overcomplicating the process—keeping it simple so employers can focus on running their operations.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQCastleford, United Kingdom

Osprey Engineering Solutions

Osprey Engineering Solutions is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the engineering sector, with a deep niche focus across fluid power, flow control, pneumatics, hydraulics, controlled bolting, motion control, power transmission, robotics, compressors/compressed air, and filtration. Headquartered in Birmingham and serving clients across the UK and overseas, the firm blends market specialization with a consultative approach to deliver targeted hiring solutions that improve placement success and retention. Its service portfolio spans contingency and retained search for critical and senior appointments, contract staffing for project and surge needs, and structured service level agreements designed to provide ongoing, flexible talent support. Osprey’s team of experienced consultants leverages extensive domain knowledge and an exclusive network of industry relationships to surface both active and hidden candidates, giving clients access to talent not typically available through standard advertising channels. Typical roles include technical sales and business development, field and service engineering, control systems and automation specialists, production and manufacturing engineers, and leadership positions across the industrial supply chain—reflecting the firm’s grounding in sectors such as MRO, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, filtration, bolting, and compressors. The agency’s process emphasizes understanding each client’s products, applications, and culture, then tailoring search strategies to those specifics to ensure precise shortlists and long-term fit. With a track record of hundreds of successful placements globally and a stated focus on both placement success and retention, Osprey balances speed with rigor, combining sector insight, headhunting capability, and transparent communication. Whether building regional sales teams, scaling manufacturing and service operations, or appointing specialist engineers and managers, Osprey Engineering Solutions provides a responsive, quality-driven recruitment partnership for manufacturing, engineering, and industrial automation employers.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

Ontime Human Resources - UK

On-Time Human Resources UK is the British arm of a licensed North American staffing firm that brings 15+ years of Canadian recruitment excellence to employers across the United Kingdom. Based on a service-led, compliance-first model, the team supports organisations with fast, reliable temporary cover and strategic permanent hires, underpinned by rigorous right-to-work checks, DBS verification where required, and full cultural and behavioural fit assessments. Its streamlined four-step process—discovery, talent sourcing, rigorous vetting, and seamless placement—combines experienced recruiters with advanced matching technology to deliver candidates who are both qualified and aligned to clients’ goals. The company focuses on sectors where dependable delivery and site-readiness matter most, including logistics and warehousing, manufacturing and production, construction and field operations, and office support, offering same-day mobilisation, flexible shift patterns, and coordinated onboarding to reduce first-day friction. Clients benefit from transparent terms with no upfront fees, a 90-day replacement guarantee on permanent placements, and a dedicated account manager who provides market insight, proactive communication, and 24/7 support for urgent staffing needs. With role retention above 90% and a track record of trust built with leading Canadian employers, On-Time Human Resources UK adapts that proven playbook to the UK market—combining local insight with stringent compliance and measurable outcomes. Whether solving seasonal peaks, backfilling critical roles, standing up short-term project teams, or hiring hard-to-find specialists, the firm manages every step from briefing to onboarding, including role-specific induction, health and safety briefings, and shift scheduling, so teams spend less time coordinating and more time operating. Headquartered in Bradford and serving clients nationwide, On-Time Human Resources UK positions itself as a trusted partner for quality recruitment—fast, fair, and focused on fit.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQBradford, United Kingdom

WINSEARCH UK

Winsearch UK is a specialist recruitment agency that combines the agility of a boutique firm with the global expertise of PROMAN, a €4.4bn international group. The agency is dedicated to delivering smarter processes, deeper partnerships, and sharper results. Winsearch UK specializes in recruiting for permanent, interim, and contract positions, helping businesses scale quickly, cover critical gaps, or build long-term capabilities. With a focus on industries such as Manufacturing & Engineering, Professional Services, and Energy, Utilities & Resources, Winsearch UK offers tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. The agency's team of experts is committed to building teams that last, ensuring that both employers and candidates achieve their goals.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingProfessional ServicesEnergyUtilities & ResourcesFinance & AccountingIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQManchester, United Kingdom

Orbis Group

Orbis Group is an international recruitment and talent solutions provider, partnering with brands passionate about technology, diversity, and change. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, with offices in Amsterdam, New York, Miami, Austin, and LA, Orbis specializes in technology, financial services, and life sciences. The firm offers a consultative approach, focusing on understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations to ensure lasting placements. Orbis provides a full suite of services, including executive search, employer branding, and community engagement, supporting clients from innovative start-ups to global corporates. Their multi-brand structure and deep sector expertise allow them to deliver tailored, scalable solutions, making Orbis a go-to partner for organizations navigating digital transformation and talent acquisition challenges.

Perm RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQUnited Kingdom

Nalon

Nalon is a UK-based recruitment and accredited training provider focused on the logistics ecosystem and its adjacent support functions, partnering with haulage operators, distribution hubs, and warehouse facilities to supply dependable people and skills at pace. From single hires to building out entire shifts, the firm covers high-volume blue-collar requirements and essential office roles alike, with particular strength in driver recruitment across Class 1 (Days/Nights, tramping) and Class 2 (general haulage, tipper work), as well as van drivers and forklift operators (Counterbalance and Reach). Beyond transport and warehousing, Nalon supports administrative and commercial teams by sourcing PAs, secretaries, planners, transport managers, account managers, telesales staff, accountants, and supervisory/management talent, including directors through its permanent recruitment offering. Clients can flex capacity for peak periods or special projects, confident that Nalon’s specialists understand compliance and the operational realities of trucking, warehousing, and last‑mile delivery, and candidates benefit from consultants experienced in all types of driver and logistics recruitment. Complementing its staffing services, Nalon operates as an approved training provider, delivering First Aid, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, and Driver CPC programs. Training is designed for accessibility and scale—delivered on client premises or at Nalon’s sites—and supported by a mobile “classroom in a box” model to keep teams certificated with minimal downtime. With locations in Cleckheaton and Doncaster, the company serves organizations across the North and beyond, offering responsive support whether the brief is to find “the odd person or 50.” Nalon invites both employers and job seekers to connect, register interest, and explore tailored solutions spanning temporary, contract, and permanent hiring, underpinned by practical, job‑ready training that keeps logistics operations safe, compliant, and moving.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQCleckheaton, United Kingdom

NAS Recruitment Scotland

NAS Recruitment Scotland is a specialist staffing partner to Scotland’s transport, distribution, warehousing and manufacturing sectors, supporting industry since 2003 from offices in Livingston and Glasgow (Rutherglen). The business delivers a full range of flexible workforce solutions across blue‑collar roles, matching client demand with vetted, compliant and ready‑to‑work professionals. Core hiring disciplines include HGV Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) drivers for trunking, multi‑drop and varied shift patterns, van (Category B) drivers, drivers’ mates, warehouse operatives and forklift truck drivers (including Reach), enabling clients to stabilise operations, scale capacity for peaks, and maintain service levels across complex supply chains. NAS combines local market knowledge with a rigorous compliance framework, giving equal priority to safety and legal obligations such as Working Time regulations and Driver CPC requirements; dedicated portals allow existing workers to submit Working Time Records and Timesheet Confirmations separately, ensuring accurate payroll processing and regulatory record‑keeping. For clients, this operational discipline is paired with responsive account management and an out‑of‑hours service that safeguards continuity on nights and weekends, while for candidates the firm provides clear guidance on licence checks, CPC hours and assignment expectations, plus consistent communication throughout each engagement. With deep relationships across Scottish logistics hubs and manufacturers, NAS recruits for day, back and night shifts and rapidly mobilises temporary, contract and permanent talent to cover seasonal surges, urgent absences and ongoing growth. Guided by a mission to operate with integrity and commitment, the team emphasizes ethical, professional conduct and dependable delivery, helping businesses of all sizes—from local operators to national brands—secure the people they need to keep goods moving and production running. Grounded in its “Better By Miles” ethos, NAS Recruitment Scotland brings reliability, resourcefulness and practical expertise to every placement.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQLivingston, United Kingdom

M-Tec Engineering Solutions

M-Tec Engineering Solutions is a specialist recruitment business focused on the technical, engineering and manufacturing domains, trusted by OEMs and SMEs alike to deliver permanent and contract talent. Although the trading name dates from 2001, the organisation’s roots go back to 1990 when it began life in the UK as Multec, a subsidiary of Brunel. Following a management buyout in 2001, the UK leadership team continued to drive the firm’s commitment to quality, delivery and long-term client relationships, establishing M-Tec as a dependable partner to some of the market’s leading organisations across the UK and mainland Europe. With deep expertise in automotive, aerospace, general engineering and advanced manufacturing, the company blends sector knowledge with a consultative approach that tailors each search to a client’s evolving resource needs and each candidate’s career aspirations—from newly qualified engineers to senior leaders. M-Tec’s quality ethos is underpinned by a Quality Management System designed to operate within ISO 9001:2000 requirements, continuous improvement practices, and recognition as an Investors in People accredited employer since 2003. The business places strong emphasis on confidentiality, professionalism and candidate care—briefing thoroughly, preparing applicants for interviews and assessment centres, providing constructive feedback, and keeping all parties informed throughout the process. Headquartered in Birmingham, M-Tec operates as part of the broader M-TEC Consulting Group, enabling clients to access complementary capabilities across the group while M-Tec Engineering Solutions concentrates on core recruitment delivery within industrial and technology environments. Its track record spans contingent and project-based hiring, niche engineering disciplines and plant-wide skills across design, development, manufacturing engineering, quality, maintenance, operations and leadership. This combination of in-depth industry knowledge, disciplined process and relationship-led service has earned M-Tec a reputation as a trusted supplier of engineering and manufacturing professionals who help clients meet present needs and future growth ambitions.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

Moxe Recruitment

Moxe Recruitment is a specialist talent partner focused on the electricity utilities, transmission and distribution (T&D), and heavy infrastructure markets, connecting employers with the engineers, construction professionals, and operational leaders who keep critical power systems safe, reliable, and future-ready. The firm’s niche spans substations and grid support, overhead lines and cable installation for transmission infrastructure, and the fast-growing renewable energy ecosystem across onshore wind, offshore wind, and battery storage. Drawing on deep sector knowledge and a consultative approach, Moxe Recruitment delivers tailored resourcing solutions shaped by integrity, honesty, collaboration, and clear communication, ensuring every assignment is handled with transparency, momentum, and precise alignment to technical and cultural needs. Typical mandates range from electricians, site engineers, protection design engineers, and SHEQ managers to project engineers, construction managers, planners, quantity surveyors, and commercial managers, with delivery models designed to support both urgent project ramp-ups and business-as-usual expansion. Their consultants combine proactive market mapping with ongoing analysis of industry trends to advise on availability, skill transferability, and competitive hiring strategies, helping clients modernise networks, strengthen energy resilience, and meet regulatory and safety obligations. Equally, candidates benefit from candid guidance, timely feedback, and access to opportunities where their expertise can drive measurable impact across utilities and major infrastructure programmes. Whether building new assets, upgrading legacy networks, or integrating low-carbon technologies, Moxe Recruitment acts as a committed partner from brief through onboarding, prioritising outcomes that endure beyond the hire. By aligning the right people to the right projects and environments, the team supports clients in delivering complex work safely, on time, and to specification—making “Your Success, Our Priority” more than a tagline, but the standard by which they measure every result.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQLeeds, United Kingdom

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