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Perfect Fit People Ltd

Perfect Fit People Ltd is a boutique recruitment consultancy dedicated to the engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors across the North West of England. With more than two decades of experience, the firm delivers a bespoke and highly personal service to clients and candidates, combining sector expertise with a transparent, step by step process. They recruit across white collar, skilled technical, and leadership roles, including design, project, and maintenance engineers, HSE and engineering managers, operations support, finance and administration, production managers, product development and new product development, quality assurance, stock control, planners, purchasing, merchandising, logistics management, technologists, product resourcing, and technical sales. Perfect Fit People supports permanent full and part time hiring as well as fixed term contract opportunities, and provides a distinctive candidate journey that prioritizes preparation and confidence at interview to improve success rates for applicants and reduce time to hire and overall cost for employers. The team is sector specific but not role specific, enabling them to flex from hands on engineering and operations through to management appointments across plant, projects, and end to end supply chain functions. Their consultative approach emphasizes clarity from the first briefing, careful shortlisting, and straightforward communication throughout each assignment. They uphold GDPR best practices, never releasing a CV without prior consent and maintaining appropriate data security, which underpins trust with all stakeholders. Drawing on deep networks in advanced manufacturing and engineered product environments, they can deliver targeted headhunts for confidential or hard to fill mandates and manage structured processes for multi hire briefs. Candidates value responsive support, tailored interview preparation, and honest feedback, while clients benefit from market insight, salary benchmarking, and an unwavering focus on cultural fit and long term performance. The result is a recruitment service that is second to none, aligning great candidates with great jobs and helping employers secure the perfect hire the first time.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQFrizington, United Kingdom

Portfolio Procurement

Portfolio Procurement is a specialist UK recruitment agency dedicated to procurement and supply chain talent, operating as part of The Portfolio Group with coverage across London, Manchester, Dublin, and Toronto. The division partners with in-house procurement teams, outsourced providers, and consultancies to deliver permanent, interim, temporary, and fixed-term appointments, alongside targeted executive search for senior leaders up to CPO and Supply Chain Director level. Drawing on a deep, procurement-focused network built over years of relationship development, the team recruits across the full function, including buyers, category managers, procurement managers, heads of procurement, vendor and supplier managers, demand and production planners, logistics and warehousing leaders, and transformation specialists spanning sustainable sourcing and supplier risk. Clients trust Portfolio Procurement for fast, accurate shortlists informed by real-time market data, transparent process management, and value-added insights such as salary benchmarking, hiring trends, and role design guidance. Their expertise spans diverse sectors with strong traction in manufacturing and engineering, food and beverage, consumer electronics, retail, and the public sector, evidenced by live roles like purchasing and category management in electronics and fresh food, supply chain planning in FMCG, logistics coordination, warehousing leadership, and specialist posts such as unlicensed medicines buyer. Employers cite speed, communication, and candidate quality as standout strengths, while jobseekers benefit from proactive guidance, interview support, and access to opportunities often not advertised publicly. The division publishes the Portfolio Procurement Industry Hiring Report 2025/26 to help organizations stay competitive on pay, skills, and workforce expectations. With a 5.0 TrustScore on Trustpilot from thousands of reviews, Portfolio Procurement combines niche market knowledge, rigorous vetting, and an extensive talent pool to reduce time to hire and improve long term fit across permanent recruitment, temporary solutions, and executive mandates.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseConsumer ElectronicsE-commerceLuxury Goods

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Perpetual partnerships

Russell Taylor is a UK recruitment business based on the Wirral in the North West and operating nationally, known as the recruitment people for its consultative, partnership approach to hiring. The company delivers both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions alongside specialist executive search and selection, supporting clients and candidates through each stage of the process. Its sector coverage is broad yet delivered by dedicated teams of industry specialists across Construction Management; Construction and Civils Trades; Technical and Engineering; Industrial Trades; Manufacturing; Scientific; Commercial; Driving; Industrial; and Legal. This blend enables the group to supply white collar, blue collar and executive talent for complex projects and critical operations, from on site trades and industrial maintenance to design engineering, control systems, quality, procurement, commercial management, lab-based scientific roles and leadership hires. Russell Taylor operates robust quality, health and safety and environmental management systems under ISO-certified frameworks, and as a Silver accredited Investors in People employer with awards for wellbeing and learning and development, it invests heavily in consultant capability and service consistency. With strategically located offices across Cheshire, Wirral, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and London, the team supports national frameworks and regional projects, while its track record extends internationally with onshore and offshore placements across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Case studies and testimonials highlight successful delivery for leading developers, manufacturers, laboratories and energy operators, with assignments ranging from major construction programs to niche scientific appointments such as analytical chemists and bioanalysts, as well as engineering roles like control systems and NDT technicians. Clients value fast, compliant shortlisting, market insight, and scalable delivery whether for a single hard to fill post or multi site workforce requirements, while candidates benefit from transparent guidance, CV and interview support, and access to a continuously updated job portfolio.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseInterior DesignHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQCheshire, United Kingdom

Proactive Personnel Ltd

Proactive Personnel Ltd is a UK recruitment agency established in 1999 that helps candidates find work and employers build strong teams across its 12 branch network in Shropshire, the West Midlands and the North West, while supporting clients and job seekers throughout the UK. With a growing team of 100 plus consultants, the company focuses on speed, communication and dependable service so that issues are resolved quickly and placements progress smoothly. Proactive Personnel delivers permanent recruitment, temporary staffing and temp to perm solutions, and also provides on site support for high volume workforce requirements. The agency recruits across clearly defined specialisms including Industrial, Office, Manufacturing and Engineering, Transport and Logistics, Construction and Automotive. Typical roles span warehouse, production, FLT and assembly; office and business support such as sales, marketing, accounts and finance, administration, reception, secretarial, customer service and call centre, legal, medical, HR, recruitment, purchasing, property and management; technical and engineering positions including welders, CNC, brake press, HGV technicians, panel wirers, mechanics and plant fitters; construction roles covering laborers, all trades, telehandler and site workers; and driving and logistics positions such as van, 7.5 tonne, HGV Class 1 and 2, HIAB, ADR and tipper, plus transport administrators, planners, coordinators and managers. Vacancies include permanent, temporary, contract, part time and temp to perm opportunities, reflecting the diverse hiring needs of regional SMEs and national employers. In addition to day to day hiring, Proactive Personnel offers employer advice, case studies and a career advice blog to support better decisions by both clients and candidates. The business operates from branches in locations including Telford (Head Office and Oakengates), Blackburn, Derby, Chester, Warrington, Manchester, Stoke on Trent, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Shrewsbury, Wrexham and Liverpool, and welcomes engagement online from anywhere in the UK.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingMSPAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQLiverpool, United Kingdom

Provision Resource

Provision Resource is a UK recruitment agency based in Warrington that delivers professional service and supply to industrial and driving employers across the North West of England. The company specializes in temporary, contract and permanent hiring, building flexible workforces for sites that operate around the clock and need reliable, work ready staff at pace. Its industrial practice sources and deploys warehouse operatives, order pickers, production operatives, quality control staff, machine and production operators, and FLT drivers, supporting environments that range from fast paced distribution centers to manufacturing and recycling facilities. Its driving division covers the full transport function, supplying HGV class 1 and class 2 drivers, 7.5T and van drivers, drivers mates and porters, as well as HIAB and ADR qualified professionals, and white collar roles including transport coordinators, administrators, planners, team and shift managers, and transport managers. Consultants combine many years of hands on sector experience with current knowledge of UK employment legislation and site safety, ensuring tight compliance from right to work and licensing checks to onboarding documentation and induction requirements. A streamlined process underpins every assignment: the team evaluates each client brief, runs a targeted search and selection, arranges bespoke interviews aligned to duties and shifts, completes all compliance steps, and provides aftercare once staff are in place. For clients this translates into fast access to vetted talent for peaks, projects and steady state headcount, consistent service for high volume accounts, clear communication, and on site support when needed. For candidates it means honest guidance, roles that match skills and preferences, and accurate, on time payroll supported by a dedicated accounts function. Known for supplying cost effective solutions from entry level labor through to more bespoke skilled and semi skilled positions, Provision Resource focuses on service, safety and results, aiming to be the preferred partner for industrial, logistics and transport operations across the region.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQWarrington, United Kingdom

Premier Placement Services

Premier Placement Services is a trusted recruitment specialist serving employers and job seekers across Staffordshire and Cheshire, with active hubs in Newcastle under Lyme and Crewe. The company focuses on four core sectors, Driving and Logistics, Warehouse and Distribution, Industrial and Manufacturing, and Professional and Office, providing employers with a reliable pipeline of talent and candidates with a steady flow of new opportunities. Their service model is built on detailed job and skills analysis to ensure role fit, operational continuity, and business growth. Hiring options span temporary, temp to perm, and permanent placements, covering roles such as HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, warehouse operatives, pickers and packers, forklift operators, production operatives, material handlers, fabricators, electrical maintenance engineers, field service engineers, applications engineers, as well as office and customer service staff. Clear, practical compliance is central to their work, including checking CPC and tachograph requirements, observing working time directive rules for drivers, and upholding strong policies on privacy and modern slavery. Candidates benefit from straightforward registration, useful career advice and health and wellness resources, and an app that makes job search and engagement easier. Clients value rapid response, immediate starts when needed, and transparent terms such as holiday pay on top of hourly rates for temporary assignments. With jobs arriving daily and a deep understanding of the local talent market, Premier Placement Services combines sector knowledge, rigorous screening, and hands on support to deliver the right person for the right role, whether a single urgent shift or a strategic permanent hire. The team maintains an ongoing knowledge zone and insights to help both businesses and candidates make informed decisions, reinforcing its reputation as a dependable, long term recruitment partner.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQNewcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

Rec2rec Solutions

The Recruiter Group is a multi sector recruitment division of Rostrum Resources Limited, an Irish owned and ISO certified staffing agency headquartered in Dublin. Operating across every county in the Republic of Ireland, the firm delivers permanent, temporary, and contract staffing solutions that are compliant, auditable, and designed to help organizations build capable and future ready teams. Its services span public sector clerical, administrative, and finance frameworks, healthcare and community based roles, industrial and construction talent, technology and multilingual hiring, and specialist placements for life sciences and medical device manufacturers, including engineers, quality specialists, regulatory professionals, and production personnel. Underpinned by ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and aligned to ISO 27001:2022 Information Security, The Recruiter Group manages client data, candidate records, vetting, payroll, and assignment documentation through secure digital platforms that ensure consistency, confidentiality, and traceability from first contact to contract completion. Its technology enables streamlined registration to placement, real time tracking, transparent reporting, and rapid turnaround without compromising standards or care. Alongside deep market knowledge and a framework ready supply chain, the agency offers international recruitment support for employers seeking global talent and candidates exploring roles in Ireland. A people first philosophy guides the team to listen, advise, and build long term relationships grounded in honesty, respect, and accountability, ensuring reliable delivery for public bodies and commercial enterprises alike. Based at Studio 1, The Masonry, 151 156 Thomas Street, Dublin D08 PY5E, The Recruiter Group combines governance, agility, and sector expertise to provide staffing partnerships that clients trust and candidates value.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQDublin, United Kingdom

Future Energy Resourcing Ltd

Future Energy Resourcing Ltd is a specialized recruitment and workforce partner dedicated to organizations operating across the energy, utilities, and resources landscape. The company supports employers in renewable power, conventional generation, transmission and distribution, water and environmental services, and adjacent process industries with the people they need to deliver complex programs and day to day operations. Its services span permanent recruitment for hard to fill roles, flexible contract staffing to scale project teams at pace, and temporary staffing to cover peak workload, outages, and maintenance campaigns. Drawing on sector specific talent networks and a structured search methodology, Future Energy Resourcing Ltd identifies, engages, and qualifies candidates across the full project lifecycle, including development, engineering and design, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. Typical disciplines include engineering, construction and skilled trades, HSE, project controls, quality, supply chain, and corporate support functions, complemented by leadership and executive appointments where needed. Clients rely on the firm for responsive delivery, market insight, and rigorous process control, from role scoping and talent mapping through screening, technical assessment, and compliant onboarding. A focus on safety, competency verification, and right to work checks helps ensure workers arrive site ready, while ongoing contractor care and clear communication promote retention and continuity. Leveraging data driven sourcing and targeted community engagement, the company builds diverse shortlists and reduces time to hire without compromising quality. Whether staffing a grid upgrade, scaling a wind or solar program, supporting refinery turnaround teams, or building a central utilities function, Future Energy Resourcing Ltd provides scalable recruitment solutions aligned to budget, schedule, and governance requirements. By matching proven professionals with critical energy initiatives, the company helps clients strengthen reliability today while advancing the transition to a lower carbon future.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningUtilitiesEngineeringConstruction & Skilled Trades

HQBristol, United Kingdom

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

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

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