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First 2 Recruit Ltd

First 2 Recruit Ltd is an owner managed recruitment consultancy established in 2007 that delivers the full recruitment cycle for permanent, temporary, and contract positions across the UK. The firm is best known for its specialist focus on accountancy practice and the insolvency and restructuring market, supporting appointments across audit and accounts, tax, pensions and employee benefits, and wider finance functions for practices and commercial businesses. In addition to its professional services heritage, First 2 Recruit has developed strong coverage in manufacturing and engineering, including FMCG and food manufacturing, where it is GLAA licensed and supplies a mix of white collar and blue collar talent. Dedicated manufacturing recruiters place candidates across operations and production management, warehouse and logistics, maintenance and engineering, health and safety, project management, quality and technical roles, and R and D. In food production and packaging, typical placements include area, production and engineering managers and supervisors, line leaders, team leaders, machine operators, pickers and packers, process and production operatives, quality assurance, food technologists and NPD specialists. Their Commercial practice supports multiple head office and site functions, recruiting sales and customer service roles (from telesales through field sales and account management), IT support and specialist developers, and a full range of HR positions from assistant and advisor through business partner and manager. Clients and candidates benefit from an extensive network of passive and active professionals, an excellent track record for accurate and long lasting placements, and practical resources such as a sample CV template, interview and application guidance, blogs, and time sheets for temporary workers. Many vacancies are filled through their network before advertising, and the team encourages direct contact for confidential searches. Operating from Wiltshire and partnering with employers nationwide, First 2 Recruit combines sector expertise, market reach, and a personal, relationship led approach to deliver the talent outcomes finance, professional services, and manufacturing businesses need.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Investment ManagementFinTechFarming

HQSalisbury, United Kingdom

Foxton Budd Recruitment

Foxton Budd Recruitment is a specialist search and selection partner dedicated to the Foodservice Equipment and Supplies sector, supporting manufacturers, dealers and distributors, service providers, and end user operators with a premium, bespoke hiring experience. Built on many years of sector experience, deep networking, and a genuine passion for the industry, the firm focuses on understanding each clients business, culture, and challenges so it can tailor every assignment to deliver the people who will make a measurable difference. Clients benefit from a flexible mix of retained, contingency, and in house recruitment assignments, all underpinned by a thorough and professional process that removes time consuming tasks and provides clarity at every stage through regular progress updates and agreed timescales. Foxton Budd provides current market salary and benefits insight, crafts professionally written job descriptions and candidate briefs, conducts first interviews and supplies full notes and recommendations, and can include psychometric profiling and structured candidate scorecards to support confident hiring decisions. The team also offers accompanied interviewing, gathers references and testimonials, and will coordinate any travel or accommodation required for interview schedules, ensuring a smooth and candidate friendly experience. Their remit spans commercial, culinary, and operational roles across the sector, including national and regional sales leadership, key and national account management, business development for QSR and other channels, health and safety leadership, and corporate chef roles serving education, healthcare, and broader hospitality. Known for high standards of professionalism and an exhaustive yet efficient methodology, Foxton Budd is often the first call for both clients and candidates seeking a trusted partner who understands the nuances of equipment categories, distribution models, and end market requirements. The companys commitment to best practice is reinforced by its industry affiliations, including membership within recognized foodservice equipment associations and certifications, and by its consultative approach that balances discretion, rigor, and pace to secure lasting hires from mid management through executive level.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Helping Hand Recruitment

Helping Hand is a UK based provider of daily living aids and 24 hour posture and activity management solutions that help people sit, sleep, move, and live more independently at home, in schools, and across clinical settings. From mobility products such as rollators, walkers, and wheelchairs to specialist seating, sleeping systems, and transfer equipment, the company designs and supplies solutions that protect comfort, dignity, and long term health. Working closely with healthcare professionals, Helping Hand focuses on body shape protection, pressure care, and safer moving and handling, integrating products into comprehensive care routines day and night. Its SymmetriSleep system supports proper in bed alignment for adults and children, while Acheeva Learning Stations enable inclusive classrooms by allowing students who cannot sit all day to learn and play alongside their peers in safe, supported lying positions. For transfers, the range includes the Poser sling system for dignified lifts, the SkyFrame ceiling hoist for flexible overhead support, the SymmSlyde for easier in bed repositioning, and the Cricket transfer aid for short moves around the home. Many products are made in Britain, and customers benefit from a dedicated Service & Repair capability, trade support, VAT exemption guidance, and straightforward online ordering with free UK delivery over a low threshold. The company also shares practical Guides to Independence covering mobility, personal care, compression wear, and travel with reduced mobility. With more than 60 years of history and a headquarters in Ledbury, Herefordshire, Helping Hand combines in house product expertise with feedback from therapists, carers, and users to continually improve outcomes. Whether for hospital and care facilities or for everyday independence at home, every solution is built around one goal: better comfort, protection, and independence for users, with reduced strain and simpler routines for carers.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsVeterinaryHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & Coaching

HQLedbury, United Kingdom

Hanover Fox International

Hanover Fox International is a UK based executive search firm established in 1996 that focuses on building dynamic leadership teams by finding exceptional senior talent for organizations across private, public, and non profit sectors. The firm delivers retained executive search, interim leadership appointments, and senior permanent recruitment through a bespoke process that starts with a detailed discovery phase to understand mission, culture, and strategic objectives. Drawing on deep sector knowledge and collaborative research, Hanover Fox structures each assignment around the unique needs of every client, maps target markets, engages high calibre passive candidates, and manages a thorough, respectful assessment experience for both clients and candidates. Its coverage spans manufacturing and engineering, technology including digital health, transport, logistics and infrastructure, consumer markets, education, defense, and the not for profit community. Recent case studies demonstrate this breadth, with successful appointments at Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Group, Brightwell Limited, Arburg, Tullis Russell, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the Tallow Chandlers Company, as well as senior leaders in functions such as research and development, global business development, sales, and human resources. Clients consistently highlight the teams diligence, transparent communication, and ability to surface outstanding people they would not have reached on their own, while candidates emphasize attentive listening and a partnership led approach. Hanover Fox is a member of the AESC community, reflecting a commitment to high professional and ethical standards in executive search. Typical mandates include board, CEO and managing director roles, executive director positions, and critical functional leadership across operations, commercial, technology, and people disciplines, as well as time sensitive interim assignments. Through careful role definition, targeted search, and curated, diverse shortlists, the firm helps employers secure leaders who deliver lasting value. Staying true to its promise on the homepage, Hanover Fox focuses on one clear purpose: building dynamic teams by bringing the right people together.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefensePhilanthropySoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQWells, United Kingdom

Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd

Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd is a UK based specialist focused on connecting skilled talent with employers across engineering, manufacturing, production, and logistics. Recognised as engineering and manufacturing recruitment specialists, the team brings more than 20 years of hands on sector experience and delivers both permanent and interim recruitment projects, from shop floor blue collar roles through to white collar specialists and executive leadership. Their coverage spans mechanical and electrical engineering, marine, aerospace and defence, electronics, production, and wider industrial environments, enabling them to support clients that design, build, and move complex products at scale. Holt Engineering provides a flexible service mix that includes retained search for senior and hard to fill roles, outcome based contingent and contract solutions for rapid scaling, and RPO options that streamline processes, coordinate multiple agencies, and reduce time to hire. With tailored shortlists, thorough vetting, and an emphasis on understanding each client’s environment, they report filling over 87 percent of urgent requests within required timeframes, helping teams maintain output and meet critical deadlines. Their people first approach is underpinned by long term relationships, values centered delivery, and transparent communication, reflected in a 4.9 out of 5 rating across hundreds of reviews and repeat partnerships spanning many years. Beyond recruiting, Holt Engineering invests in the talent ecosystem through complimentary Hiring Manager Workshops, practical resources for employers and candidates, case studies, and a regularly updated blog addressing topics such as speeding up hiring, employment law changes, and choosing between permanent and contract pathways. Part of the Holt Group, the business combines niche market knowledge with scalable delivery, supporting UK companies of all sizes to plan, attract, and secure the right talent across engineering disciplines, production lines, and supply chain operations while safeguarding quality, consistency, and cost effectiveness.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQBournemouth, United Kingdom

Kream Motor Recruitment

Kream Motor Recruitment is a specialist talent partner focused on the motor trade and the wider automotive ecosystem. The firm supports employers across franchised and independent dealerships, OEMs and tiered suppliers, fast-fit and aftermarket networks, bodyshops, parts distribution, fleet and leasing providers, and emerging electric mobility ventures. Its consultants combine deep sector knowledge with disciplined search and selection processes to supply hard to find people quickly and reliably. Kream Motor Recruitment delivers three core services: permanent recruitment to build stable teams, temporary cover to smooth peak workloads and absences, and executive search and interim appointments to solve leadership and transformation needs. The company recruits across commercial, technical, and operational functions including vehicle sales executives, business managers and F&I, service advisors, warranty administrators, parts specialists, workshop controllers, technicians and master technicians, bodyshop estimators and paint and panel professionals, aftersales and service managers, dealership general managers, marketing and customer experience specialists, and area and regional leaders. Its methodology blends targeted headhunting, talent pool cultivation, rigorous screening, competency based interviewing, reference checking, and compliant onboarding, supported by clear communication with both clients and candidates. For employers, the result is faster time to hire, tighter quality control, and lower attrition; for candidates, it means transparent guidance, interview preparation, and long term career support. The team pays close attention to the evolving skills landscape around electrification, ADAS and diagnostics, connected vehicle platforms, and data enabled retailing, ensuring clients access people who can thrive in modern workshops, showrooms, and operations centers. Whether scaling a multi site dealer group, stabilizing a high throughput service department, or appointing leadership for a growth initiative, Kream Motor Recruitment provides a focused, practical, and ethical recruiting service tailored to the dynamics of the automotive sector.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQCullompton, United Kingdom

Luton Bennett

Founded in 2009, Luton Bennett is a UK engineering recruitment agency headquartered at Whitefriars Business Centre, Lewins Mead, Bristol, that partners with manufacturers, engineering service providers, and design led organizations nationwide. Recognized by Job Market Insights as a top 10 engineering recruiter in the UK and holding REC Audited status, the firm focuses on delivering quality and speed across permanent and senior level appointments while supporting candidates and clients with practical, transparent service. Their specialist coverage spans maintenance, field service, design, projects, manufacturing, and quality, enabling them to fill roles ranging from trainee technicians and engineers through to directors and leadership positions. Luton Bennett combines proactive sourcing across leading job boards, external databases, its own recruitment website, and social media with structured screening that includes telephone interviews to accelerate shortlists without compromising fit. Candidates benefit from tailored CV improvements, interview preparation, and market insight, while employers gain access to hard to find engineering talent, backed by robust delivery methods and an industry leading guarantee. Operating across key engineering domains such as mechanical, electrical, automation, industrial machinery, automotive, aerospace, and wider consumer and process manufacturing, the team has successfully completed thousands of placements since launch. With national reach across hubs including London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cambridge, Glasgow, Sheffield, Reading, and Coventry, the company positions itself as big enough to offer an unrivalled specialist service yet small enough to care, maintaining close communication and accountability throughout every search. Luton Bennett brings a high energy, values driven approach to recruitment that is designed to secure the right person for the job and the right job for the person, every time.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Logical Personnel Solutions

Logical Personnel Solutions is a UK based recruitment and staffing partner that supports employers with flexible and permanent workforce solutions across operational and project driven environments. While its website is currently undergoing a server migration, the company is widely recognized for supplying reliable, safety conscious talent for day to day operations and peak demand, covering skilled and semi skilled trades, site and office support, drivers, and technical staff. Clients use Logical Personnel Solutions to meet fast changing resourcing needs on construction sites, within engineering and manufacturing facilities, and across warehousing and transport networks. The business focuses on predictable delivery, rigorous compliance, and clear communication, combining targeted search, an established candidate network, and proactive talent pooling so that roles can be filled quickly without compromising on quality. Screening typically includes right to work, reference and competency checks, and verification of role specific credentials such as trade cards, H&S qualifications, or driver CPC where relevant. For time sensitive projects, the team can mobilize short term crews, add shift cover at short notice, and coordinate multi site deployments, while for longer horizons they manage retained and contingent campaigns for permanent hires. Employers benefit from streamlined onboarding, accurate timesheet and payroll processing for contingent workers, and transparent reporting on fill rates, attendance, and compliance status. Candidates value straightforward registration, prompt feedback, and access to a steady flow of opportunities aligned to their skills and certifications. Whether supporting a contractor ramp up, backfilling critical plant maintenance, or stabilizing transport operations with vetted drivers and warehouse operatives, Logical Personnel Solutions aims to reduce hiring risk, minimize downtime, and keep projects on schedule. The firm operates with a service led mindset, offering responsive account management and out of hours support so clients can solve staffing challenges quickly and maintain safe, productive sites and facilities.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Moon Executive

Moon Executive Search is a UK based executive search and selection firm that partners with Private Equity backed and Listed groups, family owned businesses, SMEs, the public sector and charities to appoint high impact leaders. Headquartered in Pill, Bristol, the firm has spent more than two decades building trusted relationships across industry and the not for profit landscape, delivering board and senior leadership appointments that help clients meet todays challenges and shape tomorrows strategy. Moon is best known for rigorous executive search for C suite and board roles, regularly recruiting Chief Executives, Finance Directors and CFOs, CTOs, Chairs, Trustees and Non Executive Directors. Complementing its board level work, the Management, Engineering and Technical (M.E.T.) Practice focuses on mid to senior management recruitment across sectors with particular depth in engineering and technical disciplines, including manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, and IT services and support. The firm also operates a dedicated Charity Practice that leads campaigns to appoint executive board members, CEOs, Chairs and Trustees for mission driven organizations. Beyond search, Moon provides leadership consulting that supports clients before, during and after appointments, guided by clear Client and Candidate Charters that emphasize transparency, ethics and outcomes. Its approach blends established networks with tailored research, targeted outreach, talent pooling and thorough assessment to deliver shortlists that balance capability, values and cultural fit. Moon is outspoken about responsible business, diversity and inclusion and good employment practices, and is involved with initiatives such as Change the Race Ratio, the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and regional technology and social impact communities. Operating nationwide with strong roots in the South West, Moon works across Banking and Financial Services, Technology and Telecoms, Engineering and Manufacturing, Property and Construction, Healthcare and Medtech, Retail and FMCG, Logistics and Transport, Media and Entertainment, Utilities, Education and the wider public and third sectors. Distinctive, ethical and approachable, Moon Executive Search is focused on finding transformational leaders who deliver long term value.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationIndustrial AutomationSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQBristol, United Kingdom

Quartz Recruitment

Quartz is a UK based HVAC-R product solutions provider known for designing and manufacturing systems that are tailored to the requirements of each project. Operating from Unit 1A Commondale Way on the Euroway Industrial Estate in Bradford, the company supports consultants, contractors, and building owners with a clear project pathway that guides stakeholders from concept through specification, testing, and delivery. Its product portfolio spans ducted fan coils, wall mounted units, ceiling cassettes, close control systems for precise environmental control, and a comprehensive range of controls and valves, complemented by readily available spares to support lifecycle performance. Quartz also references applications such as remote condensing units for cold rooms and retail display cabinets, reflecting a practical, use case driven approach to HVAC-R engineering. Innovation and hygiene are embedded in the offer, including Quartz Shield with built in virus protection features that speak to enhanced air quality and occupant wellbeing. The company serves a broad mix of environments, including commercial offices, education, health, retail, public and government buildings, transport hubs, industrial facilities, residential schemes, and leisure settings, consistently delivering bespoke designs to match each sectors operational demands. In house testing facilities, a dedicated service capability, and detailed technical downloads and brochures help ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and easy to integrate. Case studies demonstrate performance in the field, while a stated commitment to the environment and quality underscores responsible manufacturing and product stewardship. Designed and made in the UK and working in partnership with established industry brands such as Marstair, Quartz focuses on market leading customer satisfaction within its chosen HVAC-R sectors by combining engineering depth, reliable lead times, and attentive support during design, installation, and aftercare.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQBradford, United Kingdom

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