Recruitment Agencies based in South West, UK
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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.
Key industries and employers
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.
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The Recruitment Co supports the needs of businesses of all sizes from local companies to global organisations for a number of fields like Food Manufacturing, Finance, Automotive, Engineering and Sales & Marketing for full-time, part-time and temporary appointments. Their company started in 1992 and has more than 40 offices all throughout the UK. They are GLAA Licensed and ISO 9001 Certified for Quality.
52 St James St,
Taunton,
Somerset,
TA1 1JH
Plus 12 additional office locations
Acorn Recruitment
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
1 Southernhay West,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX1 1JG
Plus 19 additional office locations
Brook Street
Brook Street, having a wealth of experience since their foundation in 1946, helps fulfil permanent and temporary business support, finance, contact centre, public sector and social care assignments. They serve over 4,500 employers annually through their nationwide presence of over 50 locations - which include Birmingham, Holborn, Oxford and Watford. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and hold an ISO 9001 certification.
2nd Floor,
Park House,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF10 3AF
Plus 25 additional office locations
Brook Street Social Care
Brook Street Social Care is a dedicated arm of Brook Street, a recruitment firm launched in 1946, that supports the social care space. They have a long history of filling permanent and temporary vacancies since 1993, handling verticals like adult care services, education services and housing. They have offices across the UK, including one in Birmingham.
2nd Floor Park House,
Greyfriars Road,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF10 3AF
Plus 6 additional office locations
City Centre Recruitment
City Centre Recruitment covers a wide range of sectors including Catering and Hospitality, Engineering, Driving, Cleaning, Service Levels, Industrial, Events, Housekeeping and Commercial. They deliver permanent and temporary staffing solutions to clients in Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and surrounding areas. They have offices in Bournemouth, Charminster, Weymouth, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Southampton.
6-8 Angel Crescent,
Bridgwater,
Somerset,
TA6 3EW
Plus 4 additional office locations
Class People
Class People satisfies schools and other educational settings with Supply Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Tutors, Early Years Practitioners and SEN staff. The agency is a recipient of numerous accolades such as Recruiter Awards - Best Temporary Recruitment Agency 2018 Winner. Founded in 2003 by a former supply teacher, they have 17 employees and 8 locations (Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Avon, Worcestershire, Devon, Dorset and Hampshire)
33 Southernhay East,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX1 1NX
Plus 5 additional office locations
Hays Accountancy and Finance
Hays Accountancy and Finance covers the Accountancy and Finance sectors. Examples of jobs they recruit for include Finance Director, Management Accountant, Internal Auditor, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger, Payroll Clerk, and Finance Analyst. Hays Accountancy and Finance is one of the specialist divisions of Hays, which has 100 offices across the UK and over 6,000 staff worldwide.
1st Floor,
11 - 15 Dix's Field,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX1 1QA
Plus 49 additional office locations
Hays Construction and Property
Hays Construction and Property is a specialist agency that provides workforces for the Construction and Property sectors. They offer permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities for roles such as Senior Planning Officer, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Senior Site Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Project Escort, Painter, and Labourer.
1st Floor,
11-15 Dixs Field,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX1 1QA
Plus 38 additional office locations
Hays Engineering And Manufacturing
Hays Engineering and Manufacturing is a specialist branch from Hays Recruitment that focuses on placing permanent, temporary and contract placements around the UK.
2nd Floor,
3 Temple Quay,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 6DZ
Plus 4 additional office locations
Hays Legal
Hays Legal specialises in supplying the Legal industry with professional talent around the globe. They are part of Hay and cover assignments such as Court of Protection Lawyer, Group Accountant, Legal Advisor, Construction Lawyer, and Industrial Disease Lawyer.
2nd Floor,
3 Temple Quay,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 6DZ
Plus 5 additional office locations
Pertemps
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
First Floor,
Bickleight House,
Park Five Business Centre,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX2 7HU
Plus 30 additional office locations
Blue Arrow
Blue Arrow connects job seekers with employers seeking permanent, temporary and contract personnel in driving, manufacturing, office and more. Theyve worked with employers such as Royal Mail, Hovis Bakery, Sodexo and Lloyds Banking Group. With the help of their London team, previous successes include 1,500 remote workers in 15 days. They are members of the Association of Labour Providers and are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
Suite 9 - 4th Floor,
Capital Town Business Centre,
Greyfriars Road,
Cardiff,
South Glamorgan,
CF10 3AZ
Plus 33 additional office locations
Fusion People
Fusion People is an independent recruiter for the Rail and Engineering sectors. They fill permanent and temporary vacancies across the UK. They ranked in Recruitment International’s “TOP 250” as one of the top 40 largest recruitment businesses in the UK.
Suite 5D,
Whitefriars,
Lewins Mead,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 2NT
Plus 4 additional office locations
Siamo Recruitment
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
Plus 10 additional office locations
Manpower
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
Plus 20 additional office locations
Adecco
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.
1st Floor,
101 Victoria Street,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 6PU
Plus 51 additional office locations
Office Angels
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
Plus 21 additional office locations
Five Education
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 Recruitment
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
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
Project Start Recruitment
Project Start supports clients and candidates alike with the provision of recruitment solutions to the Automotive, Engineering, Environmental, Facilities Management, Industrial, and Technology sectors. The firm was established in 2016 by Clare Golding and is based in North Bristol. They have previously recruited for Electrical Inspector, Refrigeration Engineer, Commercial Gas Engineer, Mechanical Contracts Manager, and Industrial Cleaner jobs.
Badminton Court,
Station Road,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS37 5HZ
GBRS UK
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
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
Barton Search Ltd
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
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
Plus 4 additional office locations
Bewley Recruitment.
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
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
Catering Services International
Catering Services International provides roles on a temporary, contract or permanent basis to clients and candidates within the Hospitality industry across the UK and overseas. The agency commenced in 1989 and has offices in Bath (HQ), Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Coventry, London, Oxford, Southampton and Swindon.
56 Baldwin Street,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS1 1QW
Plus 8 additional office locations
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