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WATS Recruitment

WATS Recruitment is a specialist engineering recruitment boutique based in Birmingham, West Midlands, focused on the recruitment of high-quality permanent staff across technical and professional disciplines. Serving clients throughout the UK, the firm concentrates on sectors such as special purpose machinery, control and automation, and general and specialist manufacturing, including engineering consultancies that require hard-to-find talent. With a lean, experienced team, WATS Recruitment blends industry insight with disciplined search to identify, assess, and secure engineers, project professionals, and functional specialists whose skills align with complex industrial environments. Their approach emphasizes deep role discovery, rigorous pre-screening, and transparent communication with both hiring managers and candidates to ensure cultural fit and long-term performance. Whether supporting OEMs building bespoke machinery, manufacturers scaling production lines, or consultancies delivering design, systems integration, and commissioning projects, WATS Recruitment tailors campaigns to the nuances of each assignment, from individual contributor hires to senior leadership appointments within engineering functions. The firm’s network spans mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers; automation and PLC specialists; design and applications engineers; manufacturing, quality, and maintenance professionals; and related technical roles that sit at the intersection of engineering and operations. Clients value their ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality, provide realistic market guidance on availability and compensation, and represent their employer brand professionally in a tight talent market. Candidates trust WATS Recruitment for honest feedback, interview preparation, and opportunities that align with career goals in advanced engineering settings. By staying close to developments in industrial automation and modern manufacturing methods, the company consistently delivers permanent placements that help UK engineering businesses innovate and grow.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQRubery, United Kingdom

Venesky Brown

Venesky-Brown is a UK-wide resourcing consultancy established in 2005 that partners with public and private sector organisations to deliver tailored recruitment solutions across key disciplines. With specialist practices spanning Construction and Engineering, Information Technology and Digital, Corporate and Professional Services, Finance, Admin & Customer Services, and Transport, Industrial & Manual, the company supports clients from early workforce planning through to implementation and successful delivery. Its track record includes work with blue-chip private enterprises as well as Local and Central Government and wider public bodies, with projects delivered across Further and Higher Education, major road and rail infrastructure, and the energy landscape including renewable energy and oil and gas. Venesky-Brown’s model centres on dedicated, experienced industry professionals who provide a personal, consultative service and build long-term relationships, enabling consistent access to diverse talent pools and strong outcomes for clients and candidates alike. The firm supports a broad range of hiring needs, including permanent appointments, contract engagements and contingent/temporary workforce requirements, and offers sector-focused delivery teams to ensure depth of expertise. Committed to responsible business practices, Venesky-Brown embeds sustainability and social value throughout its operations and maintains robust governance through published policies covering equality, diversity and inclusion, modern slavery, health and safety, anti-bribery and corruption, GDPR, and carbon reduction, along with transparency initiatives such as gender pay gap reporting. Headquartered in Edinburgh with an additional office in Milton Keynes, Venesky-Brown continues to expand its presence across the UK, combining resourcing excellence with an innovative, partnership-led approach that is designed to meet complex talent demands in civil engineering and construction, IT and digital transformation, corporate support functions, transport and infrastructure, and other specialised domains, while supporting candidates with attentive service and access to live opportunities across a wide variety of sectors.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & DefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Wilton Bright

Wilton Bright operates as a specialized recruitment consultancy within the RGF Staffing network, focusing on connecting multinational companies with high-caliber professionals in engineering, IT, and life sciences. Founded in Brussels, the firm emphasizes personalized career pathing, using AI-enhanced tools to match candidates’ intrinsic motivations with organizational needs beyond traditional CV metrics. Their services span executive search, contract staffing, and cross-border placements, particularly in Belgium’s competitive medical and tech sectors. Wilton Bright distinguishes itself through deep sector expertise, offering GDPR-compliant solutions and post-placement follow-ups to ensure long-term fit. Recent collaborations with EU-funded projects highlight their role in addressing skill shortages through targeted talent pipelines.

Perm RecruitmentResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQBrussels, Belgium

Base Labs

Selexion is a Dutch recruitment and staffing partner that provides a new route to talent by connecting skilled professionals from Spain with employers in the Netherlands and Spain. Operating from offices in Etten-Leur and Barcelona, the company combines local presence with international reach to source, select, and mobilize qualified workers for roles that are hard to fill in the Dutch labor market. Its bilingual team speaks both Spanish and Dutch and understands the cultural and practical nuances that make cross-border hiring successful. Selexion manages the entire process end to end: it starts with an on-site intake to understand each clients needs in detail, proceeds with targeted search and candidate presentation from its team on the ground in Spain, and once a match is agreed it organizes all logistics needed for a smooth start date. This includes arranging decent housing, coordinating transport, and taking care of compliant payroll administration through a fully certified back office. The firm emphasizes candidate care and guidance, convinced that satisfied employees perform better and stay longer, which in turn benefits client operations. By owning the full workflow from first contact to onboarding, Selexion reduces complexity for employers, shortens time to productivity, and ensures a positive experience for both clients and candidates. Its transparent, step by step model helps clients focus on their core business while Selexion handles recruitment, relocation, and administration. With a practical, people-first approach and strong compliance standards, Selexion offers a reliable solution for companies facing persistent skill shortages, delivering hands-on support, clear communication, and consistent results across borders.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseChemical ManufacturingElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation

HQBarcelona, Spain

TSSI Recruit

TSSI Recruit is a global recruitment and workforce solutions partner with deep roots in telecommunications and a strong track record across technology and industrial markets. From hubs in London, Johannesburg, and Fort Worth, the company supports clients worldwide with fast, compliant, and highly personalised hiring solutions that prioritize cultural and technical fit. Originally built on telecoms, TSSI now delivers across IT & Technology and adjacent engineering domains, while its South Africa operation also serves mining, logistics, power generation, petrochemical, waste management, and pharmaceuticals. Clients rely on TSSI for permanent hires and contract or project-based teams, as well as cross-border talent acquisition supported by an established network that can handle the logistics of international workforce deployment, including work permits. The firm’s process is consultative and data-informed: it embeds to understand business goals, taps passive talent, and consistently reduces time-to-hire with a 1:3 ratio of successful placements to qualified submissions. Backed by an experienced team averaging 20+ years in recruitment, TSSI has completed 2,500+ placements in 102 countries and maintains a 93% retention rate at 12 months, evidencing long-term alignment and value. Sector specialists cover IT & Technology, Telecommunications, and SAP, while the US team focuses additionally on equipment and industrial roles, accounting & finance, legal, corporate, and sales. Case studies include rapid deployment of 5G-experienced contractors and arranging work permits for non‑EU specialists to meet critical project deadlines. In South Africa, TSSI operates as a proudly female-owned Level 1 BBBEE business, combining national reach with global capability. Whether scaling skilled labor, securing technical experts, or hiring senior leaders, TSSI delivers agile, transparent, and outcome-driven recruitment that helps organizations unlock revenue, minimize vacancy costs, and build resilient teams.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQLondon, United Kingdom

SureTalent901

SureTalent is a Memphis-based, WBE-certified employment services firm dedicated to connecting talent with opportunities through tailored recruitment solutions that blend agility, quality, and inclusivity. Backed by over 20 years of experience, the company partners with employers to deliver permanent placements, contract staffing, and executive search across key sectors, with deep strengths in manufacturing and skilled trades, healthcare talent placement, and corporate functions such as HR, finance, administration, compliance, and business analysis. SureTalent’s approach centers on understanding each client’s operational demands, culture, and regulatory environment, then building customized workforce plans that streamline hiring, optimize staffing levels, ensure compliance, and drive long-term retention. The team’s proven processes combine hands-on industry expertise with data-driven screening and matching, leveraging advanced algorithms to align candidate capabilities and career goals with role requirements and team dynamics. For job seekers, SureTalent offers comprehensive support that includes expert career guidance, resume reviews, interview coaching, networking opportunities, and salary negotiation assistance, all designed to accelerate career momentum and improve offer outcomes. Clients consistently note the firm’s responsiveness, compassion, and consistent delivery of high-quality candidates, while candidates value the transparent communication and coaching that build confidence at every stage. As a trusted partner to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems, as well as production environments and corporate offices, SureTalent sources RNs, allied health professionals, administrative staff, forklift operators, machine operators, technicians, quality inspectors, maintenance mechanics, production supervisors, HR specialists, payroll coordinators, accountants, office managers, compliance officers, executive assistants, and more. With a mission to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers, SureTalent brings an inclusive mindset and relentless execution to every search, helping businesses grow and individuals thrive through precise, scalable, and integrity-driven talent solutions.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtIndustrial MachineryHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Human ResourcesIndustrial & ManufacturingHealthcare & Life SciencesGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQTennessee, United States

TRY TEMPS

Try Temps & Try Staff is a Birmingham-based employment agency serving the West Midlands with a practical, relationship-led approach to both temporary and permanent recruitment. Specialising in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, warehousing, and administration roles, the firm focuses on skilled workers and office support at all levels, matching dependable people to essential operational and back-office functions. Its temporary staffing model is designed for reliability and continuity: candidates are introduced to the worksite before starting, transport can be arranged at short notice day or night, and consultants meet workers on site on day one and follow up with both client and candidate to ensure a smooth start. Weekly Wednesday payroll helps surface and resolve any pay queries quickly, reinforcing trust with the temporary workforce. For permanent hires, Try Temps & Try Staff is known for “filling difficult roles” and offers a Petty Cash Recruitment option that spreads placement fees over 20 weeks to improve affordability and cash flow for clients. Integrity underpins the service—once a candidate is placed, the agency does not approach them with other opportunities—supporting long-term client retention and candidate loyalty. The business complements delivery with practical candidate tools, including a free CV Wizard and downloadable templates, and maintains a sensibly priced, bespoke service ethos encapsulated by its guiding belief that quality outlasts price. Clients value the agency’s on-the-ground responsiveness, sector familiarity across shop floor, production, and engineering environments, and consistent administration support to keep assignments compliant and efficient. With an experienced team and a reputation built on honesty, consistency, and measurable results, Try Temps & Try Staff partners with manufacturers, engineering firms, warehouses, and office teams across the region to supply the people they request by name and to secure key permanent employees who add lasting value.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQBIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom

3Search

3Search, a UK-based digital recruitment agency, connects professionals with roles in marketing, tech, and data. Founded in 2014, the firm offers contingency and retained search services, prioritizing mid-to-senior placements. Their consultants provide career coaching and market insights, leveraging a network of 50,000+ candidates. 3Search’s events and salary guides enhance employer branding for clients in e-commerce, fintech, and SaaS, driving agility in competitive hiring landscapes.

Perm RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human ResourcesTechnical Writing

HQUnited Kingdom

Baxter Talent

Baxter Talent connects aviation, aerospace, and defense companies with high-caliber professionals through a focused blend of retained executive search and direct-hire permanent recruitment. As a boutique staffing partner, the firm concentrates on roles that shape flight-critical programs, complex manufacturing, advanced engineering, avionics, systems integration, and business leadership across organizations building and supporting cutting-edge technologies. Baxter Talent’s methodology is deliberate and structured: engagements begin with collaborative onboarding to clarify requirements, team dynamics, organizational structures, and hiring procedures, followed by the creation of an ideal candidate profile that captures technical competencies, leadership attributes, and career motivations. Using that profile as a blueprint, the team actively sources both passive and active candidates, curates shortlists, and conducts rigorous evaluations that look beyond résumés to cultural and organizational alignment. Throughout the process, Baxter Talent manages candidate communications, coordinates interviews and assessments, and keeps stakeholders aligned with timely updates, often presenting best-fit talent early while maintaining momentum and interest on all sides. When selection decisions are made, the firm facilitates offers and negotiates terms to secure successful, lasting hires. For pivotal leadership roles, Baxter Talent delivers retained executive search, running a discreet, research-driven process to surface proven executives who bring vision and measurable impact in highly regulated, safety-critical environments. For broader permanent needs, it provides end-to-end direct-hire services designed to streamline hiring, reduce time-to-fill, and improve long-term retention. The firm leverages market mapping, targeted outreach, and structured competency interviews, translating business objectives into selection criteria and scorecards that bring consistency and clarity to decisions. Clients gain a single accountable partner from intake through signed offer, ensuring continuity, confidentiality, and measurable outcomes across each search. With industry fluency spanning OEMs, tiered suppliers, MROs, and operators, and a commitment to precision and flawless execution, Baxter Talent offers a seamless hiring experience that aligns top talent with organizational goals and growth roadmaps while elevating candidate experience and employer brand in competitive aerospace, defense, and aviation markets.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationEngineeringSenior ExecutivesIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQTampa, United States

Tribal Talent

Tribal Talent is a modern, boutique recruitment agency in the UK focused on delivering a premium, highly personalised service across four core divisions: LEV & Clean Air, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales. The team partners closely with clients to understand goals, culture, and hiring needs, then applies an attentive, detail-oriented process to identify and introduce candidates who can add value from day one. In Engineering, they support mechanical, electrical and electronic, and civil and structural disciplines, supplying talent that can design cutting‑edge products, optimise processes, drive automation, and deliver robust infrastructure. In Manufacturing, they recruit for hands-on and technical leadership positions such as toolmakers, quality engineers, production managers, and maintenance professionals, while in Sales they provide top-tier commercial talent across levels and industries. A specialist focus on LEV & Clean Air enables them to connect organisations with niche professionals who understand airflow, filtration, containment, and compliance within industrial and clean environments. Tribal Talent leverages an extensive network of fresh graduates through seasoned experts, combines rigorous assessment of technical and soft skills, and maintains speed without compromising fit to reduce time-to-hire. Their model goes beyond traditional methods, blending proactive search, community-building, and inclusive outreach to widen access to high-calibre candidates while embracing diversity and different perspectives that spark innovation. From permanent placements to project-based and interim requirements, clients benefit from tailored solutions and ongoing support that continues beyond the start date to ensure smooth onboarding and performance. Whether scaling a production line, strengthening a design function, meeting clean air standards, or elevating revenue with proven sales professionals, Tribal Talent provides a seamless, consultative recruitment experience designed to help companies achieve their business goals while offering candidates clear guidance and opportunities to thrive.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

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