The South West of England is often also colloquially known as the 'West Country' and broadly comprises the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Covering a vast region of the country, the South West is actually only home to about 5 million people, making it one of the least densely populated regions of England. The area is known for it's stunning coastline, rolling hills, cream teas, and beautiful countryside, all of which combines to make it a desirable place to live.
Despite the rolling hills and patchwork fields, agriculture only accounts for 2% of all employment in the region, although dairy farming still remains very important in parts of Devon and Dorset. The region's economy relies heavily on the economic output of the region's largest city of Bristol which accounts for roughly a quarter of the area's economy. Both the universities in the city are large employers, as are local NHS trusts, Airbus UK, Rolls Royce, and BAE Systems all of which are based out of Bristol and are responsible for significant staff numbers.
Elsewhere the Eden Project, GCHQ, HP, Indesit, and the Environment Agency are major employers. As with the rest of the country, service industries dominate employment at 69.9%, but manufacturing also accounts for 9% of all employment. Utilising the expertise of specialist recruitment agencies will increase the likelihood of success in any job search in the South West as, for the most part potential employers will advertise for staff through such recruitment agencies.
AgencyCentral lists 69 popular industries and categorise recruitment agencies based on what they cover, so you can easily and quickly find the ones which are most helpful to you.
Here at the Siamo Group, we take a different approach to providing flexible and permanent workers, with all our directors heavily involved in the day-to-day operation of the business.
Basepoint Business Centre, Rivermead Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7EX
Manpower specialises in recruiting temporary and permanent roles for the Manufacturing; Warehouse and Logistics; Contact Centres; Engineering and Automotive; Office Administration; Marketing and Creative; and Public Sectors nationwide and internationally. The agency has 3,000 offices in 80 countries.
Suites G7, G8, G15 and G16, Capital Court, Bittern Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7FW
Office Angels has been providing Office personnel for a broad range of temporary and permanent roles, including Administrators, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, PAs, and Secretaries, since its establishment in 1986. The talent firm caters to a diverse client group in various sectors, such as Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales & Retail. With teams based across 60 locations, they operate nationwide.
20 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HB
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
20 Cathedral Yard, 1st Floor, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HB
Five Education is a recruitment agency based in Bristol that specialises in SEND staffing. They work with primary, secondary, special schools, nurseries, residential/care, further education, and more. They recruit and place LSAs/ TAs, HLTAs, Teachers, Cover Supervisors, SENCOs and Senior Leadership positions. The agency offers its services to Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset (BANES), and more.
Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NT
Helping Hand is a recruitment specialist that supplies workforce solutions to companies within the Finance sector. The agency is GLAA licensed and a member of ALP, Stronger Together, and NACFB. Based in Penzance, they provide assistance with invoice financing, invoice insurance, payroll and portal solutions, documentation and compliance, and credit control.
46 Causewayhead, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2SS
Affinity Care is an expert in Healthcare recruitment. They work to meet requirements across Bristol and the surrounding areas. Some jobs they will recruit for are Care Assistants and Registered Nurses. They also offer free mandatory training to their candidates.
17-18 Berkeley Sq, Bristol, Avon, BS8 1HB
GBRS UK places Construction professionals in various businesses nationwide. With over 20 years of recruitment experience, they recruit full-time, part-time, and temporary candidates. GBRS UK works with a diverse range of clients, from small and medium companies, to sole traders and PLCs.
211 Milton Road, Weston-super-mare, Avon, BS22 8EG
Archers Recruitment handles a wide range of roles within the Industrial, Commercial, Engineering, and Education sectors. Based in Swindon, they recruit for jobs such as Warehouse Administrator, Forklift Driver, Data Entry, Production Team Leader, and Customer Service Associate. Their candidates undergo a number of skills test to ensure proficiency. They are also members of the REC and FSB.
Integer Park North Cricklade, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6HA
Resolve Recruitment Services is a national staffing agency based in Bristol that provides permanent and temporary recruitment solutions to the Sales, Office Support, Driving & Industrial industries. Founded in 2014, the agency covers various roles such as Class 2 Driver, Warehouse Operative, Forklift Operative, Transport Supervisor, Sales Executive, and Administrative Coordinator.
92 Shirehampton Road, Bristol, Avon, BS9 2DR
Barton Search - Recruitment to Recruitment services across London, home counties, and East and West Midlands We have the know-how you need! With over 8 years experience of supporting recruiters in their first or next move and we know what it takes to make the first step. Our services include a confidential and relevant matching service, candid advice about salary averages and commission structures, and most importantly market insight.
19 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8SG
Chadwick Nott specialises in the provision of roles within the Legal industry. They deal with law firms, companies and public organisations across the UK and internationally from their offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London and Reading. Examples of assignments they handle are Legal Executive, Family Solicitor and Healthcare Paralegal.
Ground Floor 92 Redcliff Street Bristol, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6LU
Established in 1993, Bewley Recruitment works alongside clients in the Financial and Legal sectors. Bewley Recruitment hires professionals nationwide from their offices based in London.
Park Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5NT
Novo Executive Search and Selection is a recruiting company that provides board and senior executives in the private sector, public sector and not for profit organisations. This includes employers in Aerospace, Energy, Engineering, Financial Services, Legal, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sports & Leisure, Technology, and more. The company has offices in Bristol, Birmingham, London, Manchester, Oxford, and Glasgow.
77 Macrae Road Eden Office Park, Bristol, Avon, BS20 0DD