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Madoc Recruitment

Madoc Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom, focusing on Engineering, Operations, and Production sectors. The company prides itself on honesty, integrity, and a personalized approach to recruitment, acting as an extension of their clients' businesses. They specialize in matching exceptional candidates with top employers in industries such as Food & Drink Manufacturing, FMCG, Chemicals, and more. Madoc Recruitment offers a range of services including Permanent Recruitment, Contract Staffing, and Temporary Staffing, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each client. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by these industries, Madoc Recruitment is committed to providing bespoke solutions that connect the right people with the right opportunities, fostering long-term partnerships and success.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingRetail & Consumer GoodsEnergyUtilities & ResourcesIndustrial & ManufacturingGeneralist - white collar professionals

HQManchester, United Kingdom

Total Recruit

Total Recruit Ltd is an independent UK recruitment agency founded in 2020 that specialises in the industrial sector, connecting talented people with remarkable companies across food production, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, chilled environments, and technical operations. With 150 years of combined know‑how, the team focuses equally on clients and candidates, aiming for rapid, right‑first‑time fulfilment across temporary, permanent and contract placements. Operating through both on‑site and branch recruitment models, the business supports employers at pace and at scale, while maintaining rigorous compliance standards and worker welfare practices, underpinned by clear registration processes and policies such as Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking statements. Total Recruit’s values of teamwork, respect, commitment, inspiration and integrity guide delivery and candidate care, translating into strong retention, swift mobilisation at short notice, and candidates who closely match operational requirements. The firm sources for a broad range of roles typical of the industrial landscape, from production operatives, warehouse staff and quality controllers through to engineers and technical specialists; recent assignments include Security Systems Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, QA – Food Manufacturing and Operations Co‑ordinator. Coverage spans multiple UK locations with teams on hand across the Head Office and regional sites in Bradford, Doncaster/Thorne, Wakefield, Norwich, Leeds and Luton, enabling proximity to client operations and local labour markets. For candidates, the company offers transparent job listings, ongoing temporary opportunities and permanent career pathways; for employers, it provides bespoke resourcing solutions designed to improve productivity, ensure compliance and stabilise staffing. Whether building out a high‑volume shift team or hiring critical technical expertise, Total Recruit brings hands‑on delivery, sector focus and compliance discipline to every engagement, consistently exceeding expectations in the dynamic, fast‑moving industrial environment.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQBradford, United Kingdom

An Executive Search Firm specializing in Engineers, Corporate Operations, Plant Management, and EVs

5 Star Recruitment is a specialized executive search and permanent recruitment partner serving the automotive and manufacturing sectors across North America, with deep expertise placing engineers, corporate leaders, and plant management professionals who drive the future of Connected Cars, Automated Drive, Shared Mobility, and Electrification/EVs. The firm focuses exclusively on direct-hire and exempt roles, delivering a concierge, highly tailored approach underpinned by more than 50 years of collective recruiting experience and a record that includes a 90% fill rate, 95% repeat customer rate, and 98% customer satisfaction. As a Minority Woman-Owned Small Business and WBENC-certified organization, 5 Star Recruitment embeds diversity, equity, and inclusion into every search, building diversified candidate pipelines and championing women in manufacturing. Founder and President Janet Rivera Jones is an endorsed elite recruiter on the Forbes.jobs platform for the Automotive & Manufacturing industries, providing clients and candidates access to exclusive opportunities and a vetted network from management through the C‑suite. The team’s sector specialization spans OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, including support for world-class brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Stellantis (Fiat Chrysler), Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Toyota, and Nissan. Every 5 Star recruiter brings 10+ years of recruiting, HR, and automotive manufacturing experience, enabling rigorous role scoping, structured assessments, and calibrated shortlists that reduce time-to-hire while elevating quality of hire. Beyond individual placements, the firm partners strategically with clients to strengthen workforce planning and leadership pipelines, aligning talent strategies to operational goals across corporate functions and plant operations. Committed to social impact, 5 Star Recruitment also funds the Rising Star Scholarship Foundation to support women pursuing higher education. From engineering and operations to leadership, 5 Star Recruitment bridges the gap between top talent and world-class employers with speed, discretion, and measurable results.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineeringIndustrial & ManufacturingSenior Executives

HQTallahassee, United States

NSC Recruiting

NSC Recruiting is a specialized recruitment partner dedicated to helping professionals build rewarding careers across the cement, aggregates, lime, ready-mix concrete (RMX), and glass industries throughout the United States. With a candidate-first approach and deep domain knowledge, the firm supports talent at every stage of the hiring journey—from an initial conversation with a lead recruiter through resume refinement, interview preparation, salary and benefits negotiation, and onboarding—ensuring each submission is made only with the candidate’s explicit permission. Drawing on up-to-date market intelligence, technical understanding of processes such as quarrying, crushing, screening, clinker production, kiln and mill operations, batching plant controls, quality testing, EHS compliance, and glass melting/forming, NSC Recruiting identifies both posted and unposted opportunities through its network of industry contacts. The team places a diverse range of blue-collar, white-collar, and executive-level professionals, including equipment operators, electricians, instrument technicians, fleet and mobile mechanics, maintenance technicians and supervisors, maintenance planners, reliability specialists, process and quality engineers, environmental and EHS leaders, quarry supervisors, plant managers, operations managers, project managers, procurement and production leaders, as well as senior roles such as directors, vice presidents, and R&D scientists in glass technology. Candidates benefit from tailored resume reviews that highlight relevant technical and soft skills, mock interviews focused on likely role-specific questions, and data-driven compensation guidance aligned to current industry trends. Whether targeting cement manufacturing plants, aggregate and quarry operations, RMX batch facilities, or glass production environments, NSC Recruiting applies practical insight and a collaborative, respectful process to accelerate job searches and secure long-term fits. By combining industry specialization, rigorous preparation, and a trusted network, the firm consistently helps professionals make strategic career moves while enabling employers to hire proven talent equipped for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingMiningChemical ManufacturingConstructionIndustrial & ManufacturingEngineeringConstruction & Skilled Trades

HQShawnee, United States

ThompsonKings

ThompsonKings is an agile, modern executive search firm dedicated to manufacturing industries worldwide, trusted by clients across automotive, chemicals and process, consumer goods, and broader industrial sectors. The firm combines deep industry expertise with an extensive global network to deliver rapid, high-quality leadership solutions without compromising on rigor or fit. ThompsonKings takes a personalized approach to every mandate, partnering closely with stakeholders to understand the organization’s culture, strategic priorities, and role requirements, then guiding them through the full talent acquisition lifecycle—from job design and sourcing to assessment, hiring, and onboarding. With successful searches completed in 24 countries, the team brings a nuanced understanding of international search processes and local market dynamics, matching skill sets and mindsets that align with client cultures and operating realities. Clients engage ThompsonKings to fill urgent leadership gaps, lead operational turnarounds, and support pivotal strategy or process changes, benefiting from a tailored and flexible search plan and a quick, methodical process. In automotive, ThompsonKings navigates a landscape defined by electrification, autonomy, connectivity, and new mobility, while in chemicals and process they address talent demands across flavours, coatings, and commodities amid volatile supply chains and raw material pressures. In consumer goods, they focus on leaders who can defend margins and drive growth in complex, fast-moving markets. The firm’s rigorous evaluation ensures clients only meet top-calibre candidates, while its advisory stance, responsiveness, and attention to detail help both clients and candidates achieve successful outcomes. Acting as an extension of the client’s brand, ThompsonKings safeguards the reputation of all parties involved and maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership hiring. This blend of sector depth, global reach, and consultative execution positions ThompsonKings as a reliable partner for executive search, interim leadership solutions, and end-to-end recruitment of senior talent across the manufacturing value chain.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Think Recruitment Group

Think Recruitment Group is a UK-based specialist in construction recruitment, established in 2004 and trusted by clients and candidates for nearly two decades. Operating from its Sutton Coldfield headquarters (relocated in 2023) and a regional office in Nottingham opened in 2017, the business focuses exclusively on the built environment and adjacent disciplines, combining deep sector knowledge with a straightforward, people-first approach. The firm delivers temporary, contract and permanent hiring solutions across core sectors including Building Contracting, Facilities Management & Maintenance, Fit Out, Mechanical & Electrical, Housing, Civil Engineering and Design. Its consultants match reliable trades and labour, skilled M&E and FM technicians, supervisors, site managers, project managers, commercial professionals (such as quantity surveyors and estimators), and design and technical talent to roles with leading contractors, developers and service providers. Known for its no-nonsense ethos—“without the drama”—Think Recruitment prides itself on loyalty, accountability and clear communication, which has helped the business achieve a high rate of repeat business from long-standing clients. The team supports candidates end-to-end with role matching, interview preparation, compliance and seamless onboarding, and provides timesheet support for temporary and contract assignments. Client logos on the site reflect partnerships with major names in the sector, and testimonials highlight responsiveness, well-briefed site operatives and consistent quality standards. With specialist consultants who understand construction inside out, the company aims to challenge the industry’s reputation by keeping things simple, investing in relationships and delivering consistently—connecting trustworthy, hard-working people with roles where they can thrive and helping employers secure the right skills precisely when needed.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQSutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

Search North America, Inc.

Search North America, Inc. is a specialized recruitment firm dedicated to the wood products and forest products ecosystem, helping manufacturers and related suppliers across North America secure high-caliber talent since 1982. Serving producers of softwood and hardwood lumber, softwood and hardwood plywood, mass plywood panels, oriented strand board (OSB), medium-density fiberboard (MDF), particleboard, engineered wood products including cross-laminated timber (CLT), cut stock and remanufactured wood products, as well as wood processing equipment providers, energy generation operations, and resin and chemical producers, the firm delivers targeted search, recruiting, and placement services that reduce time-to-hire and improve hiring outcomes. Leveraging a deep network built over decades, its team identifies, qualifies, and presents results-oriented candidates across electrical and mechanical maintenance, mill and plant operations, process and project engineering, construction and capital projects, quality, EH&S, purchasing, administration, sales, marketing, and senior leadership, while also advising on salary ranges, conducting reference checks, and coordinating interviews. Led by President, Owner, and Senior Recruiter Richard Poindexter and Senior Recruiter Dave Rupp—who brings more than 40 years of wood products experience spanning chemicals, coatings, timber treatment, and business development—the firm combines industry fluency with hands-on recruiting expertise to fill hard-to-find roles in mills, panel plants, and engineered wood environments. In addition to client-facing search assignments, Search North America supports candidates with practical resources including resume tips, job search planning guidance, curated industry event information, and a streamlined resume upload process, creating a transparent, professional experience on both sides of the market. Whether a client needs to confidentially upgrade leadership, build out a maintenance team, or add proven sales and technical professionals, or a candidate seeks the next step in a wood products career, Search North America provides attentive, knowledgeable service rooted in long-standing relationships and measurable results.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingRenewable EnergyIndustrial & ManufacturingEngineeringSales & Business Development

HQSummerfield, United States

Canada Human Resources Centre

Canada Human Resources Centre is a talent assessment and hiring enablement partner that helps employers, HR managers, and recruitment agencies make better, faster, and more defensible hiring decisions through online skills testing, pre-employment assessments, and selection process optimization. Its Skills Testing offering covers core job families such as MS Office, clerical and administrative roles, accounting and bookkeeping, and industrial skills, allowing organizations to validate proficiency objectively before hiring. Complementing technical and functional testing, the firm’s Employee “DNA” Lab provides behavioral and fit-focused assessments to illuminate work styles, communication preferences, and role alignment, while the Hire Right suite combines targeted hiring assessments with practical guidance to improve the end-to-end selection process. Additional Services include image consulting and productivity consulting, and the broader Tools & Solutions portfolio features resources on calculating turnover rates, a Turnover Calculator, and programs focused on communicating effectively, employee engagement, and support for emerging businesses and global organizations. The platform supports both administrators and candidates with dedicated log-ins and eTicket access, and offers transparent à la carte pricing for Employment Testing Products, including Skills Tests (CAD $30), Assessment (A) (CAD $75), Assessment (B) (CAD $35), and Account Setup (CAD $50), with a clear request to contact the team before purchasing. Success stories highlight impact across a range of sectors—such as financial organizations, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals—where effective employment screening helps reduce financial loss, stress, legal complications, productivity loss, and negative morale by preventing hiring mistakes and lowering turnover. By delivering accessible, data-driven assessments and practical process improvements, Canada Human Resources Centre equips organizations of all sizes to raise quality-of-hire, strengthen compliance and consistency in screening, improve communication and engagement, and build more productive teams, ultimately translating better selection into measurable business outcomes.

RPOSOW/ProjectsTotal Talent MgmtBankingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PharmaceuticalsGeneralist - white collar professionalsFinance & AccountingIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQVancouver, Canada

Temp-Labour JQ

Temp Labour Jewellery Quarter (Temp Labour JQ) is a Birmingham-based recruitment agency providing temporary, permanent, and contract personnel across the UK, with a core focus on construction, driving, and industrial roles. Operating from its head office in the Jewellery Quarter, the firm supports contractors, subcontractors, general builders, warehouse operations, and logistics providers with agile, around-the-clock staffing solutions. Its established driving division supplies high-quality HGV and logistics professionals to major clients in high-value goods, automotive, bonded goods, food, and general haulage, maintaining a database of 120+ HGV drivers with over 65 working on rolling contracts and delivering a reported 90%+ fulfilment rate on continuous bookings and 92% on ad hoc bookings. Temp Labour JQ’s model combines speed with compliance: every temporary worker is personally interviewed, right-to-work documentation is verified and recorded, wage payments are checked for potential red flags, and the company conducts audits while welcoming client and independent reviews. The agency explicitly rejects subcontracting its labour supply, emphasising direct sourcing to maintain quality and ethical standards. Its Modern Slavery Statement outlines staff training, recruiter principles, and confidential reporting channels, reflecting a culture of diligence and responsibility. For candidates, Temp Labour JQ offers active job opportunities—such as HGV Class 1 and Class 2 roles—and practical guidance on CVs and interviews, aiming to help applicants present their skills clearly and secure long-term work. For clients, the firm provides flexible coverage for spikes in demand, pre-booked and last-minute shifts, and longer-term workforce solutions, supported by 24/7 availability. Underpinned by equal opportunities and robust policies on privacy, accessibility, and diversity, Temp Labour JQ positions itself as a dependable first-call agency for blue-collar staffing needs while also supporting white-collar requirements within its sectors.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQBirmingham, United Kingdom

3W

3W Interim Management specializes in providing Soul Interim Managers (SIMs) to manufacturing companies across Belgium, offering over 30,000 years of collective managerial experience in industrial sectors. The agency focuses exclusively on manufacturing environments, understanding the unique challenges of sustainability transitions, digitalization, and talent shortages facing modern industry. Their SIMs are independent professionals with 10+ years of international experience who possess both technical expertise and cultural alignment capabilities. 3W positions itself as an insurance policy for manufacturing companies, ensuring business continuity during unexpected leadership gaps while providing strategic guidance through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) environments. The organization emphasizes rapid integration and immediate impact, with managers who often exceed functional requirements to enable quick, efficient organizational assimilation. Beyond traditional interim management, 3W addresses complex industrial challenges including emission standards, CO2 neutrality, circular economy implementation, and waste management compliance. Their specialized focus on manufacturing culture and processes enables them to deliver managers who understand machinery, innovation, products, and people dynamics inherent to industrial operations.

Perm RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQAntwerp, Belgium

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