Business Details
47 Years
experience
Award-Winning Recruitment Services in North West
Established in 1979, Jobwise Ltd has been a cornerstone of recruitment excellence in the North West for over four decades. Our award-winning agency specialises in connecting employers with top-tier talent across diverse sectors including public sector, NHS, supply chain, engineering, and professional services. With a near 90% female workforce, we champion diversity and invest heavily in staff development, evidenced by our 11-year average employee tenure and Investors in People Gold accreditation.Our proprietary video hiring platform and rigorous candidate vetting process ensure 90% client satisfaction, while our satisfaction guarantee covers all permanent placements. We serve over 250 businesses annually through a network of 100,000+ pre-vetted candidates, combining cutting-edge technology with personal service to deliver hiring solutions that change lives one job at a time.
Services
Public Sector Recruitment
NHS Staffing
Engineering Recruitment
Professional Services
Supply Chain Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of recruitment expertise in the North West
- Specialist sector knowledge across public sector, NHS, and engineering
- Personalised service with 11-year average staff tenure
- Satisfaction guarantee on all permanent placements
- 90% female leadership team championing workplace diversity
Associations and certifications
- Investors in People
- Crown Commercial Services
What people say
Quick placements
Professional consultants
Personalised service
Reliable candidates
Excellent communication
Services
Public Sector Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for public sector organisations, delivering qualified professionals for permanent and temporary roles across local government and public services. Our consultants possess in-depth knowledge of sector requirements and compliance standards. We maintain a dedicated database of candidates with public sector experience and security clearances.
NHS Staffing Solutions
Comprehensive staffing services for NHS organisations, covering clinical and non-clinical roles from entry-level to executive positions. Our team understands the unique demands of healthcare recruitment and maintains rigorous compliance with medical staffing regulations. We provide both short-term locum support and permanent placements.
Engineering Recruitment
Specialist engineering recruitment connecting manufacturers and engineering firms with skilled professionals. We serve SMEs and multinationals across mechanical, electrical, and production engineering disciplines. Our candidates undergo technical assessments and possess relevant industry certifications.
Professional Services
Recruitment solutions for business support functions including administration, HR, finance, and marketing. We supply experienced professionals for temporary and permanent roles across commercial organisations. Our candidates demonstrate proven track records in corporate environments.
Supply Chain Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for supply chain and logistics operations, from warehouse staff to senior management. We partner with manufacturers and distribution companies to deliver qualified personnel for procurement, warehousing, and transportation roles. Our candidates meet industry-specific safety and compliance requirements.
People
Leanne Finnigan
Managing Director
Leanne leads Jobwise Ltd with over 20 years' experience in recruitment, driving our vision of 'A world where everyone loves their job'. She champions workplace diversity and has grown the business to serve 250+ organisations annually.
Mick Jones
Director
Mick oversees Bolton operations with 15 years' recruitment expertise, specialising in matching candidates to exacting client requirements while maintaining Jobwise Ltd's high placement standards.
Gemma Chapman
Team Leader
Gemma leads the Stockport team, managing recruitment consultants and ensuring exceptional service delivery across professional services and engineering sectors.
Katie Spilsbury
Associate Consultant
Katie specialises in temporary-to-permanent placements, leveraging her industry network to connect candidates with suitable opportunities across the North West.
Lucy Ryan
Recruitment Consultant
Lucy focuses on office and professional roles, utilising her market knowledge to provide tailored recruitment solutions for growing businesses in the region.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent and temporary staffing solutions across public sector, NHS, engineering, supply chain, and professional services sectors.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate throughout the North West region, with offices in Stockport, Bolton, and Manchester.
How quickly can you fill vacancies?
Our average time to hire is 10 days, with emergency placements possible within 24 hours through our pre-vetted candidate network.
Do you charge job seekers?
No, our services are completely free for job seekers - we're paid by employers for successful placements.
What makes you different from other agencies?
Our 40-year local expertise, 90% female leadership team, and proprietary video interviewing platform ensure better candidate-employer matches.
Can I get career advice?
Yes, our consultants provide free CV advice, interview preparation, and career guidance to all registered candidates.
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Reviews (6)
Ellie Chew
Jun 16, 2021
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Excellent experience with Jobwise - Bolton. Mick and Callum gave me the confidence and complete guidance through the process to land my first job with my first interview, straight out of University and during a pandemic! I was indecisive at first, but glad I took that first step.
Handmade Player
Apr 25, 2021
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Bit of a late review on this one but it popped into my head that I ment to do this like 3 years ago! XD Jobwise bolton are great! Shout out to Sarah Greenwood. Helped get me into a job within a couple of weeks after I was made redundant, fast work, still in the same job a few years on. Great experience
Paula Bancks
Nov 14, 2020
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My experience from start to finish with Jobwise, Bolton was second to none. Both Sally and Mick got me interviews within a couple of days and provided me with helpful advice and guidance and invested time in getting to know me as a person and my job requirements. Without hesitation I would highly recommend Jobwise if you're currently looking for work. Thank you Sally and Mick!
Trish
Aug 19, 2020
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Sincere thank you to Adele, Kelly & Mick, for the help you all gave me in getting my new job. Your professionalism in your job is outstanding. Once again thank you. Xx
Katie Vickery
Aug 16, 2020
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I couldn't be happier with my experience with Jobwise - Bolton. Kelly and Callum found me temporary work within a few days of signing up which eventually became a permanent role. The guys at Jobwise couldn't do enough for me and went out of their way to make sure I was happy in my job. A massive thank you to everyone at Jobwise in Bolton - particularly Kelly and Callum :-
Re Cotovio
Jun 26, 2020
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I came across Jobwise via Facebook and I saw their roles and decide to approach them and ask for a better opinion to each apply. Got a message saying that someone would call me. Not long after that got a call from Noah Levins from Bolton branch and he was nothing hut happy to help me. We schedule an appointment and he was so helpful, relax, approachable that I felt that I was in good hands. Definitely recommend not only Noah as a professional but the company as well.
Thank you. **Need to update this post*** As they work as a team a new position open under another recruiter Adele from Bolton branch and again not disappointed at all. Thank you so much Adele and Noah for all your help and work towards helping me to find a position.
Thank you. **Need to update this post*** As they work as a team a new position open under another recruiter Adele from Bolton branch and again not disappointed at all. Thank you so much Adele and Noah for all your help and work towards helping me to find a position.
