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Staff Connection

Staff Connection is a UK recruitment and staffing specialist focused on professional drivers, industrial workers, and office personnel. Founded in 2010, the company delivers both temporary and permanent solutions, covering full time and part time needs for organizations that require agile and reliable workforce support. Its Head Office in Kettering, Northamptonshire serves as the operational and payroll hub, coordinating a growing nationwide team that supports clients across logistics hubs, warehouses, production environments, and office settings. Staff Connection offers a comprehensive service mix that spans vacancy advertising to attract the right talent, skills testing to validate capability and fit, and rigorous pre employment checks that include DVLA, Right to Work, and DBS verification, helping clients maintain high compliance standards in regulated environments. The firm also provides training to upskill workers for site readiness and safety, plus ongoing managed services that streamline contingent workforce delivery and enhance service continuity. In addition, Staff Connection conducts resourcing reviews and broader business resource assessments to align staffing models with volume fluctuations, operational KPIs, and budget goals. Known for responsive service and practical industry expertise, the team supports peak seasons, last minute requirements, and planned ramp ups with a ready pipeline of vetted drivers, warehouse operatives, industrial staff, and office professionals. Employers benefit from consistent communication, transparent processes, and a single point of coordination that shortens time to hire while safeguarding quality and compliance. Candidates gain access to a steady flow of assignments and permanent roles, guided by clear onboarding steps and ongoing support throughout their engagement. Whether a client needs a single day shift, a site wide temporary workforce, or targeted permanent hires, Staff Connection combines hands on delivery with structured governance to keep operations moving smoothly and safely across the UK.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentMSPSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQKettering, United Kingdom

Quality Service Recruitment Limited

Quality Service Recruitment Limited, trading as QS Recruitment, is a specialist local recruiter serving the Midlands and South Yorkshire. Founded in 1993 as a dedicated supplier of reliable relief HGV drivers, the company has grown into one of the regions leading permanent and temporary recruitment agencies with eight offices stretching from Hinckley to Rotherham and a head office in Nottingham. QS Recruitment provides employers with flexible temporary staffing, temp to perm and permanent hiring solutions delivered by consultants who understand the cost, compliance and operational drivers that matter to logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and office environments. Its core sectors include HGV Driving, Warehouse and Manufacturing, and Office and Admin, with live jobs posted daily across HGV Class 1 and Class 2, 7.5t and van driving, as well as ADR and HIAB certified roles. In warehouses and production facilities the team supplies warehouse operatives, order pickers, packers, loaders, forklift drivers, machine operators, welders, CNC operators and assemblers, while the office division regularly places administrators, sales executives, purchase ledger clerks and customer service advisors. Employers value the agency's local market insight, audited compliance and responsive service, evidenced by long standing relationships and testimonials from organizations such as NHS Nottingham University Hospitals, DPD Group, Touch Global and Spring Labels, with many temporary workers progressing into permanent roles. Candidates benefit from clear guidance, resources and tailored support, whether they are seeking their first temp job, looking for stable shift patterns, or ready to advance into a permanent post. Backed by robust processes and a personable, branch based approach, QS Recruitment combines scale with proximity to deliver dependable people, day in, day out, across the East Midlands, West Midlands and Yorkshire.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationAerospaceDefenseConsumer Goods Manufacturing

HQNottingham, United Kingdom

Redfox Executive Selection

Redfox Executive Selection is a specialist recruitment and executive search firm dedicated to the agriculture, fresh produce, agri tech, horticulture, vertical farming, food manufacturing, and food retail sectors in the UK and internationally. Operating at the heart of the agri food value chain, the company partners with organizations ranging from innovative start ups and family owned growers to blue chip food manufacturers and leading high street and online retailers. Redfox delivers permanent recruitment and executive search for leadership, managerial, and hard to find functional roles across operations, growing, technical, quality, commercial, category, buying, supply chain, NPD, branding, and general management. Complementing its permanent capability, Redfox provides interim management solutions to give clients rapid access to seasoned professionals who can lead critical projects, transformations, or short notice cover on a contract basis. The team brings deep market knowledge, established networks, and a proactive search methodology to engage candidates who are often not active on the market, including senior executives, functional specialists, and next generation leaders in agtech and controlled environment agriculture. Typical placements include operations managers, technical managers, growers and nursery managers, commercial and technical sales leaders, category managers, and heads of function within food manufacturing and retail supply. The firm supports candidates with transparent guidance, market insight, and discreet introductions to career advancing opportunities across the UK, Europe, and further afield, with flexible assignments including home based, hybrid, and site based roles. Clients value Redfox for its sector focus, pace, and ability to translate complex agri food requirements into clear talent briefs that deliver results, evidenced by its long standing relationships with major growers, processors, brand owners, and retailers. At every stage, Redfox aims to provide a fresh, energetic, and outcome driven recruitment experience that strengthens teams and accelerates business performance.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureIndustrial AutomationFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQBury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Root2 Recruit

Root2 Recruit is a UK based recruitment partner that delivers an easy, affordable, and effective way to hire across Greater Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, and nationwide. Founded in 2015, the company replaces traditional percentage based agency fees with a single low, fixed fee per campaign, enabling employers to make multiple hires while maintaining full cost transparency and achieving substantial savings, with clients reporting more than 2 million pounds saved in under three years. Root2s model combines extensive talent attraction with hands on delivery: each campaign is fully supported by a dedicated account manager who writes targeted adverts, manages response, screens and shortlists applicants, arranges interviews, and provides structured feedback. Employers access a simple client portal with an applicant tracking system to review shortlists, collaborate, and schedule interviews at any time. To maximize reach, Root2 advertises across leading job boards and social media platforms to put roles in front of over 16 million potential candidates, and for harder to fill and senior assignments its team augments advertising with proactive search, CV database mining, and headhunting using enhanced licences. Packages are designed to suit different hiring needs: Essential for high volume and budget conscious campaigns, Classic for end to end support including assessment and interview coordination, and Executive for senior and specialist mandates requiring targeted outreach to niche talent pools. Root2 supports permanent and temporary hiring from entry level through management and executive roles across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing and engineering, ports and logistics, IT, finance, construction, marketing and PR, HR and training, charity, sales, and administrative functions. With strong client testimonials and case studies, the firm is recognized for reducing time to hire, improving candidate quality, and providing a modern, data enabled recruitment process that scales with business needs.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQLouth, United Kingdom

SureStaff Recruitment

SureStaff Recruitment is a locally focused recruitment agency based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, established in 2006 to support the local economy with a bespoke and reliable hiring service. Centrally positioned between Lincoln, Doncaster and Scunthorpe, the firm has grown by reputation, trusted by employers and candidates who value its open, honest and accountable approach. SureStaff brings great people and businesses together across a broad range of sectors, including administration, agriculture, commercial, construction, driving, education, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and warehousing. For employers, the team tailors recruitment to specific operational needs, covering permanent and temporary hiring while keeping costs competitive and service levels high. Clients benefit from compliance with employment policies and best practice, clear management information, and practical guidance on the true costs of employment so that workforce plans are transparent and sustainable. For job seekers, SureStaff offers accessible support that includes CV writing help, interview preparation, and fair, non discriminatory selection focused on matching skills to the right role. Candidates can search vacancies by location, such as Gainsborough, Hemswell, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Newark and Scunthorpe, and by job type, including full time, part time, permanent and temporary positions, with opportunities ranging from light industrial and warehousing to logistics, administration and public sector assignments. The agency understands seasonal and project driven demand, from waste operatives to community and visitor economy roles, and responds quickly with motivated, properly briefed staff. Offices are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with appointments recommended to ensure dedicated time with a consultant. SureStaff advises candidates to remain vigilant about unsolicited messages, noting that the business does not send unexpected job offers and encourages direct contact if something appears suspicious. Consistent service, local knowledge and straightforward communication underpin the long standing relationships the company maintains across Lincolnshire.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQGainsborough, United Kingdom

Rubix M&E

Rubix M&E is a UK based recruitment agency dedicated to the mechanical and electrical trades, helping employers and candidates find their future today. Recognised as a leading specialist in this niche, the company focuses on roles across plumbing and heating, electrical, solar and EV, smart metering, building services, and fire and security. Employers rely on Rubix M&E to register vacancies and rapidly access screened engineers, technicians, and supervisors for permanent, temporary, and contract needs, while job seekers benefit from a straightforward CV upload, targeted job search by sector and radius, and consultative guidance at every step. The firm supports delivery across construction, facilities management, utilities, and transportation, and is deeply engaged in the growth of renewables including solar PV, EV charging, and air source heat pumps, reflecting market demand for low carbon skills and the transition to net zero. Service quality is underpinned by diligent shortlisting, reference and right to work checks, and attention to role specific certifications and health and safety training such as asbestos awareness, alongside prompt, clear communication throughout the hiring process. This approach is reflected in a 4.8 Google rating based on hundreds of public reviews praising responsiveness, transparency, and outcomes. Rubix M&E has been associated with well known brands across energy, transport, and infrastructure, including British Gas, Hutchison Ports, and Abellio Greater Anglia, demonstrating the capability to supply talent for large multi site operations as well as regional contractors and SMEs. Typical appointments span field engineers, installation and maintenance electricians, fire and security engineers, smart meter installers, heating engineers, working supervisors, and project leads, with coverage across the UK. Whether scaling a national rollout, backfilling a critical engineer at short notice, or building out a renewables team, Rubix M&E blends sector focus with speed to hire, compliance, and market reach to deliver dependable results for both clients and candidates.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQIpswich, United Kingdom

Technique Recruitment Solutions

Technique Recruitment Solutions is a specialist recruitment partner focused on helping organizations find hard to reach technical, engineering, and manufacturing talent while giving skilled professionals access to rewarding permanent, contract, and temporary roles. The firm delivers a complete hiring service that blends targeted search, proactive sourcing, and rigorous screening with a pragmatic understanding of how production environments, design offices, laboratories, and field service operations really work. Clients rely on the team to fill individual vacancies and to scale project teams across disciplines such as product design and development, precision engineering, CNC machining, maintenance and reliability, quality and HSE, test and validation, electronics and electrical, automation and controls, supply chain and operations, and supporting IT and digital functions. Whether an SME seeking a single specialist or a larger manufacturer building out a new line, Technique Recruitment Solutions focuses on fit, speed, and compliance, managing onboarding, right to work checks, and contractor care to minimize risk and downtime. Candidates benefit from straight talking advice on CVs, interviews, and career pathways, transparent feedback throughout each process, and access to a steady flow of roles with reputable employers offering safe workplaces and clear progression. The company invests in market mapping and talent pipelining so that clients can anticipate skill needs, and it promotes inclusive hiring practices to broaden talent pools without compromising standards. From contingency and targeted search for permanent hires to agile contractor deployment and reliable temporary cover for peaks and absences, Technique Recruitment Solutions adapts to the demands of each assignment and stands behind every placement with attentive aftercare. Its mission is simple: pair the right technical skills and behaviors with the right environment so both employers and professionals can perform at their best.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQNorwich, United Kingdom

Theo Jones Recruitment

Theo Jones Recruitment, known as theo, is a UK based automotive recruitment specialist that connects top talent with leading employers across the country. The firm focuses exclusively on the automotive ecosystem, serving dealerships, bodyshops, fleet and roadside operations, and fast growing automotive SaaS businesses. With placements recorded since 2014, theo has supported more than 50,000 people into roles and partnered with over 3000 employers, including well known marques such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. The team recruits for every role that keeps the industry moving, from receptionists, service administrators, sales executives, parts advisors and managers, and service advisors, through to technicians such as MOT testers, HGV and MET technicians, paint sprayers, panel beaters, and workshop controllers. They also place leadership and commercial talent including business development managers, general managers, dealer principals, and senior executives within SaaS, up to CEO level. For employers, theo delivers permanent recruitment and a comprehensive temporary and contract solution, providing skilled people quickly and reliably without corporate jargon. For candidates, the company offers a streamlined experience with CV submission, tailored guidance, and job alerts so they can hear first about new opportunities across dealerships, bodyshops, mobile and roadside, and automotive technology. Sector pages and a live job board updated daily make it easy to search by department and role, while dedicated teams for Permanent, Temporary and Contract, Automotive SaaS, and Mobile and Roadside ensure focused market coverage. Headquartered in Loughton, Essex, and operating nationwide, theo emphasizes a simple approach built on listening, moving fast, and delivering results. Whether helping a startup scale a SaaS sales team or sourcing an experienced vehicle technician at short notice, theo positions itself as a long term partner for automotive businesses and professionals seeking roles that genuinely fit their skills, goals, and availability.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecomSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQLoughton, United Kingdom

Tennial Personnel Ltd

Tennial Personnel Ltd is a multi sector recruitment agency based in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving employers and job seekers across East Anglia with a practical, results focused approach. With well over 20 years in the regional recruitment market, the team partners with local businesses and multinational companies alike, supplying skilled and unskilled talent for industrial, engineering, commercial, and hospitality roles on both a temporary and permanent basis. Consultants combine deep local knowledge with access to thousands of active and passive candidates, promoting vacancies through leading UK job boards, social media channels, and major CV databases to deliver shortlists quickly. Whether the requirement is for short or long term contracts, ad hoc shift cover, or a key permanent hire, Tennial Personnel manages the full process from brief and sourcing to screening, interview coordination, and ongoing support, designed to be stress free and time saving for clients and candidates. Typical assignments range from welders, technicians, and production operatives to office administrators, customer service staff, and hospitality professionals. The agency promotes equal opportunity and safe, ethical recruitment, holding GLAA license TENN0002, and participating in Stronger Together and the Association of Labour Providers, while also being a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies, Sedex, and the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. Candidates benefit from quick registration, timely updates on local vacancies that may never reach mainstream job boards, and flexible options that suit immediate availability or longer term career goals. Employers gain a responsive partner able to scale for seasonal peaks or specialist hires, backed by rigorous compliance and a consultative service that bridges the gap between workforce demand and the right people, first time.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseEvent PlanningManagement ConsultingLegal

HQIpswich, United Kingdom

Todd Hayes

Todd Hayes is an owner managed recruitment company based in Norwich, serving local businesses across East Anglia and supporting clients nationally and internationally. With a combined 45 years experience in the industry, the team delivers an honest, straightforward and traditional recruitment service underpinned by a quality driven and personable approach. The firm provides permanent recruitment, contract and interim hiring, and temporary staffing with flexible engagement models including PAYE, sole trader and limited company contractors, ensuring clients can scale teams efficiently and compliantly. Todd Hayes operates a bespoke search and selection service within Oil and Gas and Renewable Energy, leveraging a substantial candidate database and a long standing network that spans upstream, midstream and downstream disciplines. Their consultants use the latest technology and large scale advertising campaigns alongside targeted headhunting to identify, qualify and present high calibre professionals aligned to each clients technical needs and team culture. Beyond energy, the business supports Commercial and Engineering functions, drawing on deep local knowledge to staff manufacturing, maintenance, marine, and office based roles. Current and typical assignments include process, integrity and technical safety engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers and technicians, HSEQ specialists, marine and boat builders, warehouse and workshop operatives, maintenance supervisors, operations managers, sales executives, HR talent partners, IT support technicians and niche specialists such as nutrition experts within animal and equine sectors. For candidates, Todd Hayes emphasizes a positive agency experience, taking time to understand skills, values and aspirations, and offering practical interview preparation that covers company background, format and tailored tips and techniques. As a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, the company upholds rigorous professional standards and compliance. Whether the requirement is permanent growth, project based contract support or short term temporary cover, Todd Hayes partners closely with employers to understand culture and fit, and delivers matched shortlists that help organizations hire with confidence while enabling candidates to secure the right roles at the right time.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationManagement Consulting

HQNorwich, United Kingdom

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