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Connect Recruit

Connect Recruit is a UK recruitment agency based in Chester that focuses on connecting the right person with the right job across multiple specialist sectors, including construction, healthcare, HR and finance, industrial and warehouse, technology, and transport and logistics. The firm combines the scale and reach of a nationwide recruiter with the agility and awareness of a local partner, delivering a professional yet personal approach backed by consultants who work exclusively within their sector and know their markets inside out. With many years of experience across temporary and permanent hiring, Connect Recruit also supports contract engagements and manages contractor timesheets, ensuring smooth delivery for clients that need flexibility to cover absences, seasonal peaks, or project driven workloads. Their delivery driven process emphasizes candidate commitment, interview coordination, attendance, and offer acceptance, followed by hands on onboarding support to help new hires integrate quickly. The team proactively searches industry networks, adds a headhunting focus to reach passive talent, and rigorously pre screens for skills and culture fit so only quality, well matched candidates move forward. Regular 12 month reviews and open, two way communication enable them to act as a strong brand ambassador, share market intelligence, and continuously improve time to hire and quality of hire outcomes. Clients from SMEs to blue chip organizations cite responsive service, efficient updates, and sector expertise, including deep technology and telecoms knowledge, while candidates highlight attentive support tailored to their needs. Connect Recruit invests in consultant training through a structured internal program, underpinned by a strong compliance ethos and clear policies including a Modern Slavery Statement and privacy commitments. With nationwide coverage, a robust database, and sector led teams across white collar and blue collar disciplines, the company delivers temporary, contract, and permanent talent solutions that help organizations scale with confidence and jobseekers secure roles where they can thrive.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceIndustrial AutomationSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQChester, United Kingdom

Cathedral Appointments

Cathedral Appointments is a South West recruitment partner with offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton, supporting employers and candidates across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Bristol. For more than 37 years the consultancy has helped an entire generation of businesses build effective teams while guiding professionals to progress their careers. B Corp certified and consistently 5 star rated, the firm delivers permanent, contract and temporary recruitment and manages the full hiring lifecycle end to end, acting as an embedded partner or working alongside established in house teams. Cathedral Appointments recruits across a wide range of professional disciplines, including Accountancy and Finance, Business Support, Charity and Non profit, Customer Services, Engineering and Manufacturing, Executive leadership, Financial Services, Human Resources, IT and Tech, Legal, Logistics, Marketing and Creative, Project Management, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition, and Sales. The team is also a specialist in fractional and senior executive appointments, supporting flexible fractional leaders as well as permanent and interim C suite and senior management hires with a discreet, insight led approach that focuses on long term success and fit. To meet growing demand for digital skills, the company launched CA Tech Talent in 2022, a sister brand dedicated to sourcing software engineers, consultants and technology specialists across the region using advanced search tools and deep local networks. Clients benefit from market intelligence, salary and benefits benchmarking, role definition support, employer brand advice, compliant processes and thorough candidate screening, while candidates gain access to high quality opportunities, guidance on CVs and interviews, and ongoing career support. With simple online tools to register a job or submit a CV and an always current job search, Cathedral Appointments makes it easy to engage. Guided by values of integrity, teamwork and quality, the firm is committed to strengthening the region by matching great talent with thriving businesses.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQExeter, United Kingdom

Cogent Staffing

Cogent Staffing is a UK recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing industrial, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, FMCG, and commercial talent for employers across Yorkshire, the Humber, Greater Manchester, and surrounding regions. Headquartered in Halifax with a Humber branch, the business provides temporary, permanent, and contract staffing solutions, combining strong local market knowledge with best in class recruitment technology and well developed candidate networks. Its people driven approach focuses on making the right match quickly and responsibly, taking time to understand role requirements and candidate aspirations and maintaining clear communication throughout the process. Clients benefit from end to end support that can include proactive talent sourcing, screening, compliance, and onboarding, as well as site specific induction coordination and workforce planning that reflects the agency's strong safety culture and adherence to modern labour standards. Typical placements range from warehouse operatives, cleaners, and production operatives through to CNC turners, pattern makers, maintenance and manufacturing engineers, supply chain coordinators, and a variety of commercial office professionals. For candidates, Cogent Staffing offers an accessible registration process, competitive pay rates, timely updates, and practical guidance such as interview tips and CV support, with a dedicated candidate hub to manage queries like holiday requests and payslips. For employers, sector focused consultants cover manufacturing recruitment, engineering recruitment, supply chain recruitment, FMCG recruitment, and commercial recruitment, ensuring nuanced shortlisting and faster time to hire for both volume and specialist needs. The agency's commitment to service quality is reflected in consistently positive reviews, transparent policies including a gender pay gap report and modern slavery statement, and a responsive, locally embedded team that knows how to deliver dependable staffing at pace without compromising on standards or fit. Part of the Bluestones Group, Cogent Staffing combines the agility of a regional specialist with the governance and resources of a larger group to deliver reliable outcomes for clients and candidates alike.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQHalifax, United Kingdom

Fillmore Recruitment

Fillmore Recruitment is an independent, family run staffing partner based in Hooton near Ellesmere Port, serving employers and job seekers across Wirral, Cheshire, and North Wales. With more than 28 years of experience, the team focuses on making recruitment straightforward, responsive, and locally attuned, providing both temporary and permanent hiring solutions tailored to the needs of manufacturing and engineering, warehousing and logistics, call centre and office services, retail, and food processing. The company is a REC member and holds a GLAA licence, enabling fully compliant supply to fresh produce and horticulture, and underscoring its commitment to ethical recruitment and worker welfare. For clients, Fillmore manages end to end campaigns, advertising vacancies widely at no extra cost, shortlisting effectively, and rigorously vetting candidates through ID checks, right to work verification, criminal records declarations, and medical questionnaires where appropriate. For candidates, the agency prioritizes regular communication, quick placement aligned to skills, preferred hours, and location, and opportunities that fit around family or other responsibilities, making temporary work a practical entry point or bridge to longer term roles. Known for a no nonsense, honest approach and competitive local pricing, Fillmore builds long term partnerships by understanding each business and role in detail, from shift patterns and seasonal spikes to safety standards and throughput targets. Their consultants combine local market knowledge with hands on service, ensuring reliable cover for peak periods, improved retention through better matching, and access to hard to find skills across production, engineering support, warehousing, transport, and office operations. Whether a firm needs an urgent temporary crew, a steady pipeline of operatives, or carefully selected permanent staff, Fillmore Recruitment brings diligence, speed, and community based insight to deliver dependable hires that help local businesses thrive.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQHooton, United Kingdom

First Manufacturing

First Manufacturing is the high technology manufacturing recruitment practice within First Recruitment Group, a global agency that supports employers and candidates across the full hiring lifecycle. Drawing on deep sector knowledge spanning advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defence, chemicals, and adjacent infrastructure and energy markets, the team delivers permanent, contract and temporary talent at all levels, from shopfloor technicians and production engineers to specialist design, quality, HSE, project and leadership roles. Clients benefit from a comprehensive service model that combines targeted recruitment with screening, compliance, mobilisation and robust payrolling delivered through the Group’s MyPay+ capability, as well as scalable MSP solutions and practical IR35 guidance. Operating from its UK headquarters in Warrington and international offices in Australia, Thailand, Ghana, Kenya, Albania and Singapore, First Manufacturing connects skilled professionals with manufacturers and engineering-led enterprises across the UK, Europe, South East Asia and Africa. For candidates, the division provides a streamlined experience including CV dropoff, tailored job alerts, relocation guidance and a practical information hub covering CV writing, interviews and career development, ensuring contractors and permanent jobseekers can access opportunities quickly and confidently. For clients, the focus is on partnership: consultants listen, advise and collaborate to define requirements, accelerate time to hire and improve quality of shortlist while maintaining rigorous safety, technical and regulatory standards common to manufacturing environments. The practice’s track record is reinforced by long term relationships with global engineering consultancies, nuclear suppliers and industrial operators who value responsive delivery and transparent communication. By uniting sector-specific insight, global reach and a balanced portfolio of permanent and contingent solutions, First Manufacturing helps organizations build resilient teams across production, engineering, projects and operations, and enables professionals to progress their careers in some of the most demanding and innovative manufacturing settings.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingMSPAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWater ManagementUtilitiesSoftware Development

HQWarrington, United Kingdom

CNC Recruitment

CNC Recruitment is an independent staffing agency based in Ilminster that supports employers and job seekers across Somerset, Dorset, and the wider South West with fast, efficient, and affordable hiring solutions. The team draws on more than a decade of high street recruitment experience to deliver a consultative, ethical service that treats a client’s business as its own and values every candidate. Specialising in industrial and manufacturing disciplines with strong coverage of engineering, warehousing, and logistics, CNC Recruitment manages the full process from sourcing and screening through interviews and offer management so employers save time and money while safeguarding their brand in the market. For clients, the firm focuses on care, practical advice, and cost effectiveness, tailoring each campaign to deliver reliable temporary cover, permanent hires, and flexible contract talent that keep operations running smoothly. For candidates, CNC Recruitment provides hands-on support including CV guidance, local career links, and 1-to-1 registration to ensure a clear, personal experience and timely onboarding. The agency’s local footprint means it understands the realities of life and work in the region and maintains a strong pool of skilled operatives, technicians, engineers, and supervisors ready to step into roles across production, assembly, quality, maintenance, warehousing, and distribution. Known for dependable payroll and clear communication, the firm has earned positive feedback from workers and employers alike and partners with recognized industrial brands. Whether a factory needs seasonal ramp-up staff, an engineering team requires a hard-to-find permanent hire, or a distribution center seeks reliable shift cover, CNC Recruitment brings sector knowledge, candidate reach, and process discipline to deliver results quickly. With a focus on building enduring relationships, the agency aligns hiring to business goals, reduces time to fill, and helps organizations secure the best talent for sustained performance.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQIlminster, United Kingdom

Engineering Connect Ltd

Engineering Connect Ltd is a UK based recruitment agency dedicated to technical staffing across the engineering sector, combining genuine industry knowledge with rigorous search capability to deliver candidates who fit both role requirements and operating environments. Positioned as technical staffing specialists, the firm works on a headhunting basis to secure hard to find talent for permanent placements and fixed term contract roles, leveraging innovative search parameters, targeted advertising, and a curated database of registered CVs. Its recruiters come from engineering and recruitment backgrounds, enabling them to assess skills, qualifications, and practical experience with accuracy and to present only shortlisted professionals who are ready to add value. Engineering Connect supports employers ranging from distributors and manufacturers to multi site industrial operations in the UK and, where required, across Europe, with a streamlined process that saves time and money through careful role scoping, candidate mapping, and thorough screening. Typical mandates span field service, electrical and mechanical design, CNC and machining, assembly and fitting, HSEQ and compliance, scheduling and coordination, and associated technical office functions such as CAD and project support, as well as selected business support roles embedded in engineering environments. For candidates, Engineering Connect provides access to a live job search and the option to register a CV in confidence, with consultants actively creating opportunities aligned to individual goals. For employers, the agency offers a responsive vacancy submission workflow and consultative updates throughout each search. Known for honesty, transparency, and a technical approach, Engineering Connect focuses on building long term partnerships and delivering consistent outcomes through precise sourcing, detailed evaluation, and close stakeholder collaboration.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQUnited Kingdom

Cooper Golding Recruitment

Cooper Golding Recruitment is a UK based talent partner connecting employers with skilled people across technical, operational, and office based functions. The agency works across manufacturing and engineering, renewable energy, and technology support, while also covering core business roles in customer service, quality, project management, and warehousing. Recent vacancies illustrate the breadth of its work, including mechanical design engineer, renewable energy engineer and PV installer, service desk analyst, warehouse operative, project manager, quality improvement manager, and customer service administrator. By combining market insight with disciplined sourcing and screening, Cooper Golding Recruitment focuses on matching capability, cultural fit, and career goals to help clients secure productive hires and help candidates take confident next steps. For engineering and manufacturing appointments the team understands the importance of CAD proficiency, design for manufacturability, continuous improvement, and compliance with quality standards. In renewable energy and field installation they emphasize practical qualifications, site safety, commissioning experience, and customer facing professionalism. In IT support they prioritize service desk metrics, incident resolution, and stakeholder communication, while for warehouse and logistics roles they consider accuracy, throughput, and shift flexibility. The agency supports permanent, contract, and temporary hiring, coordinating shortlists, interviews, feedback, and offers to streamline processes and reduce time to hire. Its consultants maintain active talent networks and clear communication, ensuring clients see only well matched shortlists and candidates receive transparent briefings on role expectations and progression. Whether the requirement is a single specialist, a small project team, or ongoing operational support, Cooper Golding Recruitment brings pragmatic search methods and consistent service to deliver dependable outcomes for both employers and job seekers across the UK.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWater ManagementUtilitiesSoftware Development

HQBarnstaple, United Kingdom

First Logistics Ltd

First Logistics Ltd is an independent driving recruitment agency established in 1998 to serve Greater Manchester and the surrounding North West region with reliable temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the transport, distribution, and supply chain network. Built on more than 20 years in the sector, the firm supplies a full range of logistics talent including HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, 7.5 tonne and van drivers, drivers mates, FLT drivers, warehouse operatives, and office and clerical staff, partnering with blue chip companies, household names, and independent operators alike. As Manchester's leading independent driving agency, First Logistics combines sector expertise with rigorous compliance: every candidate attends a face to face interview, right to work checks are performed, skills and qualifications are verified, DVLA licence checks are repeated every three months, a five year traceable work history is obtained with a minimum of two references, and DBS checks can be undertaken on request. Phones are manned 24/7 by experienced driving consultants who understand real world transport operations and place the right person with the right skills at the right time. The company is an REC member and adheres to the REC code of practice, and unlike many agencies it runs payroll in house to ensure accuracy and on time weekly payments; from April 2021 agency workers are engaged via PAYE or an approved umbrella in line with IR35. For drivers, the agency offers open and honest communication, a welcome pack, a driver handbook, regular and weekend shifts, and practical support such as timely timesheets and a complimentary hi vis vest. For customers, First Logistics delivers dependable cover from single shifts to ongoing requirements, as well as temp to perm pathways, all at competitive rates with professional documentation management and swift, transparent service.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQBury, United Kingdom

GEL Recruitment

Founded in 2012, GEL Recruitment is a Rochdale based recruitment agency that provides temporary, permanent, and contract staffing solutions for employers and jobseekers across the local area. Operating through its three core divisions GEL Industrial, GEL Technical, and GEL Professional, the firm supports industrial, engineering, warehousing, and commercial office functions for some of the largest companies in and around Rochdale. Clients rely on GEL to supply vetted workers quickly for shopfloor production, assembly, machine operation, forklift and warehouse roles, as well as skilled technicians and office based administrators, and the team tailors every search to the specific requirements of the site, shift pattern, and safety standards. With consultants who bring more than two decades of local recruiting experience, GEL combines deep market knowledge with a personal, transparent service ethos that emphasizes honest communication, accurate shortlists, and ongoing customer care long after placements start. For candidates, GEL offers a straightforward registration process, clear feedback, and access to immediate starts and permanent opportunities, including continental shifts and day or night work, with roles in Littleborough and the wider Rochdale area frequently updated on its job board. For employers, GEL builds flexible workforce solutions that balance quality, speed, and compliance, from single hires to ongoing volume supply, ensuring that each onboarding meets right to work checks, site induction needs, and any role specific certifications such as forklift licences. GEL works closely with hiring managers to clarify role profiles, productivity targets, and health and safety procedures, then sources and screens talent accordingly so that new starters are job ready from day one. The agency believes recruitment is not one size fits all and adapts its approach to each client environment, whether scaling peak season output, backfilling absences, or hiring permanent staff to strengthen core teams. Focused on transparency, trust, and consistent service delivery, GEL Recruitment has become a dependable local partner for industrial, technical, and professional staffing across Rochdale.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQRochdale, United Kingdom

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