Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Nottingham & Derby
Established in 1987, Express Recruitment has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner across Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester. Our team of specialist consultants delivers both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions tailored to diverse industry sectors, including engineering, healthcare, professional services, and technology. With over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on exceeding client and candidate expectations through a commitment to quality, speed, and personalised service. Our CIPD-qualified HR consultants provide expert support, ensuring businesses navigate recruitment challenges and employment law with confidence.Recognised for excellence through numerous awards, we maintain a database of 15,000 active candidates and serve 5,000+ clients. Our values of thoroughness, passion, and immediacy underpin every interaction, ensuring recruitment remains uncomplicated yet effective. Headquartered in Nottingham, we extend our expertise across the East Midlands, supporting organisations to build high-performing teams. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to match talent with opportunity swiftly. As an independent SME, we combine local knowledge with national reach, offering bespoke solutions for businesses and candidates alike.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Temporary Recruitment
Executive Search
Business Support
Professional Services
Tech & IT Recruitment
Healthcare & Education
Engineering & Manufacturing
Hospitality & Catering
HR Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in recruitment across the East Midlands.
- Our specialist consultants serve 15,000+ active candidates and 5,000+ clients.
- CIPD-qualified HR experts provide tailored recruitment and compliance support.
- Award-winning service with 500+ 5-star reviews from satisfied clients and candidates.
- We offer rapid, reliable recruitment solutions without compromising on quality.
What people say
Efficient and friendly
Helped find a great role
Quick job placement
Knowledgeable and supportive
Exceeded expectations
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service connects businesses with skilled professionals for long-term roles. We specialise in sectors including finance, engineering, and healthcare, ensuring candidates align with organisational culture and requirements. With a 40-year track record, we prioritise quality and cultural fit, offering tailored onboarding support to ensure seamless integration. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and extensive candidate database.
Temporary Recruitment
We supply flexible temporary workers to meet short-term demands across industries. Our rapid response team identifies candidates with the right skills for urgent roles, from administrative support to technical positions. With a focus on speed and reliability, we ensure continuity for businesses facing fluctuating workloads or staff shortages, supported by compliance checks and ongoing support.
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders and specialists for critical roles. We target high-calibre candidates through targeted outreach and industry networks, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The process includes in-depth interviews, reference checks, and market analysis to secure leaders who drive organisational success, with a focus on sectors like technology and professional services.
HR Consultancy
Our CIPD-qualified consultants offer expert HR advice, including recruitment process audits, performance management, and compliance with employment law. Services range from induction reviews to remuneration analysis, helping businesses optimise workforce strategies. We provide flexible, on-demand support to address challenges and improve workplace culture and retention.
Tech & IT Recruitment
We specialise in placing IT professionals in roles spanning software development, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity. Our consultants understand technical requirements and market trends, connecting businesses with candidates skilled in emerging technologies. From junior developers to CTOs, we ensure placements meet technical and cultural needs, supported by a network of 15,000+ professionals.
People
Lesley Beauchamp
Managing Director
Lesley founded Express Recruitment in 1987 and has driven its growth into a leading agency across the East Midlands. Her vision focuses on speed, quality, and client satisfaction, supported by a team of specialist consultants. Lesley remains committed to maintaining the company's core values of thoroughness and immediacy.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide temporary and permanent recruitment solutions across sectors like engineering, healthcare, finance, and technology, alongside executive search and HR consultancy.
How do you ensure quality candidates?
Our rigorous vetting process and 40-year expertise ensure candidates match client needs, supported by a database of 15,000+ skilled professionals.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and the wider East Midlands region.
Do you offer HR support?
Yes, our CIPD-qualified consultants provide recruitment process audits, performance reviews, and compliance guidance tailored to your business needs.
How quickly can you fill a role?
With a 'Do It Now' ethos, we often place candidates within days, leveraging our extensive network for urgent and specialist requirements.
What makes you different from other agencies?
Our local expertise, 40-year track record, and commitment to exceeding expectations set us apart, backed by 500+ 5-star reviews.
Reviews (4)
Florence Newman
May 01, 2022
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I cannot express how dissapointed and unsupported this company have made me feel. I was originally interacting with Chris Slater and he had a few roles lined up for me, he didn't even bother to email or call me back to say the roles had been filled. They ignore any request as soon as I told them I was pregnant. It is a shame that in 2022 there are still companies out there who are not empowering disabled employees and treat you like a number rather than a human being. My experience with tate recruitment has been the complete opposite of this, in such a competitive market avoid this company and work with a modern and fair recruiter. Shame on you express.
Martin Hooper
Apr 08, 2022
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I dealt with Luke Marshall at Express Recruitment and have to say he is a real credit to their organisation. I first called Luke to discuss a role I was interested in, and from there that grew into an application, interview and job offer. Luke was exceptional at keeping in touch, giving me updates on the status of my application and even calling to wish me luck in advance of my interview. At all times Luke was professional, friendly and supportive and made me feel like a valued candidate rather than just another number passing through a recruitment agency's books.
In a difficult job market due to world events such as COVID and Brexit, being treated with respect like this is so valuable. Overall, I would highly recommend Express Recruitment and in particular Luke Marshall. Whilst I understand they will charge a fee for their services, I can only say as a candidate I was well treated and dealt with respectfully at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to refer fellow job seekers to Express Recruitment or, indeed, those seeking to hire staff.
In a difficult job market due to world events such as COVID and Brexit, being treated with respect like this is so valuable. Overall, I would highly recommend Express Recruitment and in particular Luke Marshall. Whilst I understand they will charge a fee for their services, I can only say as a candidate I was well treated and dealt with respectfully at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to refer fellow job seekers to Express Recruitment or, indeed, those seeking to hire staff.
Hazel Jaques
Apr 01, 2022
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I have worked for Express Recruitment for nearly 4 years. I would highly recommend them. Friendly and helpful staff, keep in touch with you. Always get paid on time. Cannot fault them at all.
Matt McCulloch
Mar 18, 2022
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AMENDMENT: Received a call from someone at the company explaining the situation, which I do appreciate, and helped clarify things. Still feel communication at the time should've been better, but glad this was followed up on. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Applied for a job through this agency, quickly got a call back and set up an interview the next working day to discuss the job and myself further. I was on the Teams interview 10 minutes early and waited a full half an hour past the start time, but no one joined the interview. Emailed my contact as well as the main company email asking politely if there had been an issue at their end and I would be happy to reschedule as the job sounded like an interesting opening, but received nothing.
