Shrewsbury is a charming and ancient market town in the West Midlands. Sitting on the banks of the River Severn, it is also the county town of Shropshire. The town has a well preserved and beautifully historic centre that includes over 600 listed buildings, many of which are excellent examples of the 15th and 16th century tradition of timber framing. As a market town, Shrewsbury's economy would have historically been based on agriculture, but now four in five jobs in the area are based in the service industry.
With a service based economy, much of the employment in Shrewsbury comes from the Distribution, Hotel, and Food sector as well as from Public Administration, Health, and Education which accounts for 37.8% of all employment. This can in part be accounted for by the county council which is based in the town and employs a large staff in the area. So too do many of the local schools, which includes some prestigious independent schools, as well as the local area state and comprehensives. With the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, the NHS is also a significant employer in the area.
As with other parts of the country, competition for employment is stiff but it is made easier with the help of specialist recruitment agencies that will advertise any staff openings or job opportunities for many of the town's major employers.
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RB Forensics is an executive search consultancy that recruits Forensic Executive personnel. RB Forensics Ltd endeavours to ensure that each assignment is tailored to client requirements, budget, and time frame. To name a few, RB Forensics works discreetly within the following areas: Forensic Accounting, Fraud and Regulatory Investigations, Commercial and Contractual Disputes, and UK Bribery Act.
22 Victoria Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2HS
Greenfield Recruitment specialises in IT and Digital Recruitment across the UK. Specific fields they support include Software Development, Data and DevOps. Through their office in Shrewsbury, they have aided companies like Kingspan, Halfords and Zengenti in fulfilling permanent, contract and interim placements as Developers, Software Testers, IT Managers and more. They started in 2009 and their team has a collective experience of over 30 years.
4 Sweetlake Court, Mercian Close, Sweetlake Business Village, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9GE
EPlough Consulting Ltd is a Shrewsbury-based talent firm that extends its specialisms to an extensive client portfolio to the Health Care and Facilities Management sectors. These include Councils, Hospitals, the NHS, and Residential Homes. Operating across the UK, they often source qualified candidates for various assignments, such as Adult Support Workers, Care Assistants, Child Support Workers, Doctors, and Nurses.
4a Sansaw Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4AS
Jane Lewis primarily deals with recruitment in Nursing, Complex Care and Healthcare since 1987. Their track record consists of successfully placing 750 job seekers into permanent and temporary roles in public and private settings through offices in Chester, Crewe and 10 other locations. They have received an outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission and are an NHS Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Approved Supplier to England and Wales.
The Rural Enterprise Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3FE
Hopkins Longworth is a talent and consultancy agency that works with an array of clients nationwide and overseas. These include Human Resources, Hospitality & Drinks, Manufacturing, Operations, Professional Services, Property, Retail, and Supply Chain & Logistics verticals. They assign qualified candidates to various interim positions across all levels. Hopkins Longworth also offers career coaching and outplacement/career transitioning solutions.
Somerwood Stud, Somerwood, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4RF
Blue Orchid Recruitment specialises in a broad range of markets across the UK, such as Administrative, Finance, Human Resource, IT, and Marketing. Since 2010, they have been finding candidates for various temporary, contract, and permanent appointments, including Resource Planner, Administrator, and Office Manager. The Shropshire-based firm is a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Orchid Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0FB
Absolute Personnel provide staffing solutions for a range of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Construction, Skills & Technical, Transport, and Catering, whether for a public or private organisation. The Shrewsbury-based agency was founded in 2010 and delivers staff for permanent and temporary requirements all over the UK. Absolute Personnel are licensed by the GLAA and are members of the REC.
Ashwood House, The Professional Quarter, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LG
C2 Recruitment caters to the Retail, Fashion, Hospitality and Leisure sectors. The agency was established by a team of senior Retail managers in 2008 and has offices in Shrewsbury (HQ), Manchester, Birmingham and London. With clients ranging from high street boutiques to global chains, C2 finds permanent, contract and interim staff such as Store Managers, Restaurant Assistant Managers and Head Chefs.
Pinewood House, Shelton Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8BL
365 Recruit is an employment company that supplies personnel to industries like Aerospace, Automotive, Civil Engineering, Construction, Defence, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Rail, and Utilities throughout the UK and overseas. They have offices in Shropshire, the Midlands and East Anglia. 365 provides support for the certification of EU professionals and they recruit for Labourers, Drivers, Plumbers, Carpenters, 360 Excavators, and Dozers.
2 Aston Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5AY
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Supernova Resourcing provides permanent and temporary recruitment solutions in Social Care and Education, supporting appointments in the West Midlands, Shropshire, Staffordshire and the North West through locations in Birmingham and Shropshire. They have been connecting talent like Qualified Social Workers and Qualified Teachers with local authorities, private organisations, charities, special educational needs institutions and more since 2013.
15 - 17 Bellstone, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1HU
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Driver Hire Nationwide matches candidates with Specialist Logistics businesses, focusing on Driver and other Transport Operations roles. With teams in more than 100 locations in the UK, they have assisted over 4,000 applicants in permanent and temporary jobs. They began in 1983 and have since gathered awards and certifications like Franchisor of the Year during the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, and ISO 9001.
Flex Space, Rural Enterprise Centre, Stafford Drive, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3FE
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