Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Recruitment Partner for Bespoke Staffing Solutions
Major Recruitment is an independently owned, multi-sector provider of bespoke recruitment solutions with over 30 years of experience. Established in 1992, we specialise in connecting businesses with top talent across 12 specialist divisions, including industrial, technical, logistics, healthcare, and automotive sectors. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations. As a family-run business, we prioritise autonomy, personal development, and a culture of genuine care for our employees and clients.Our nationwide network of branches ensures local market knowledge while delivering national coverage. We maintain rigorous compliance standards through partnerships with Sedex, ALP, and GLAA, ensuring ethical recruitment practices. With a proven track record of rapid placements and long-term partnerships, we empower businesses to grow and individuals to advance their careers.
Services
Industrial Recruitment
Technical Recruitment
Logistics Recruitment
Healthcare Recruitment
Automotive Recruitment
Managed Services
Executive Search
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Compliance Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in multi-sector recruitment
- Nationwide network with local market expertise
- Ethical recruitment practices with GLAA compliance
- Dedicated 24/7 support for urgent staffing needs
- Proven success in rapid placements (24-hour turnaround)
Associations and certifications
- Sedex
- Association of Labour Providers (ALP)
- Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)
What people say
24-hour placements
Weekly payments
Ethical recruitment
Local expertise
Long-term partnerships
Services
Industrial Recruitment
Specialising in connecting industrial employers with skilled workers across production, engineering, and logistics roles. Our deep sector knowledge ensures precise matches between client requirements and candidate capabilities. We provide both temporary and permanent placements, supporting businesses in maintaining operational efficiency while helping candidates advance their careers in manufacturing environments.
Healthcare Recruitment
Delivering tailored staffing solutions for health and social care providers nationwide. Our expertise covers roles from support workers to senior management positions. We ensure all candidates meet stringent compliance standards while matching their skills to the specific needs of care facilities. This division has grown significantly since 2013, becoming a trusted partner for healthcare organisations seeking quality personnel.
Managed Services
Providing dedicated in-house recruitment teams for major clients across various sectors. This solution offers customised workforce management with exclusive focus on single client needs. Our onsite teams combine local market insight with national resources, ensuring efficient talent acquisition while maintaining strict compliance standards and delivering cost-effective staffing solutions.
Technical Recruitment
Specialising in placing skilled technical professionals in engineering and manufacturing roles. Our consultants understand complex technical requirements and industry-specific challenges. We source candidates with precise technical qualifications while ensuring cultural fit with client organisations, supporting both SMEs and global enterprises in securing critical engineering talent.
Logistics Recruitment
Providing professional drivers for temporary and permanent positions across the UK logistics sector. Our services cover HGV Class 1 and 2 drivers, warehouse operatives, and transport management roles. We maintain rigorous compliance checks while delivering rapid response to urgent staffing requirements, supporting clients in maintaining supply chain efficiency.
People
Lee Quennell
Divisional Manager
With 17 years of recruitment experience, Lee specialises in placing manufacturing talent across 20+ countries. He partners with organisations from SMEs to global enterprises, focusing on cultural fit and long-term success. His expertise spans precision engineering, automotive, and specialty chemicals sectors.
Etienne Van Wyk
Principal Consultant
Over 13 years as a talent advisor for complex manufacturing projects across EMEA, US, and LATAM. Etienne builds high-performing teams that align with client culture and strategic goals. He focuses on creating value-added partnerships through deep understanding of technical requirements and business objectives.
Questions
What sectors does Major Recruitment specialise in?
We operate across 12 specialist divisions including industrial, technical, logistics, healthcare, automotive, civil engineering, and energy sectors, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions.
How quickly can Major Recruitment fill urgent positions?
Our proven track record shows we can fill urgent roles within 24 hours, as demonstrated by multiple client testimonials praising our rapid response times for critical staffing needs.
What compliance standards does Major Recruitment maintain?
We adhere to strict ethical standards through memberships with Sedex, ALP, and GLAA. Our compliance includes SMETA audits, modern slavery prevention, and regular internal ethical audits to ensure responsible recruitment practices.
How do temporary workers get paid?
All temporary workers receive weekly payments via secure BACS transfers, with cheques available for those without bank accounts. Payments occur every Friday for the previous week's work.
Do you offer nationwide services?
Yes, we provide recruitment solutions across the UK with 24 branches and growing. Our network covers Yorkshire, Lancashire, Scotland, Midlands, and expanding into new regions through our equity partner programme.
What makes Major Recruitment different from other agencies?
We combine 30+ years of family business values with industry-leading compliance. Our approach focuses on long-term partnerships rather than short-term gains, avoiding multiple onsite clients in the same area to maintain dedicated service quality.
Reviews (5)
Peter P.
Mar 27, 2024
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Big thanks to Carlos and team for giving me the opportunity of work. They do treat us well in providing the shifts and the way they treat is also good. I would completely recommend major recruitment for anyone seeking job in Bradford
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Fabio Cawley
Mar 17, 2024
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Helped me by putting me on a warehouse job within two weeks of signing up. They kept me in employment for a few months across a few places. Great team to work for and it made a big difference getting back into work.
Kamil Holownia
Mar 14, 2024
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Major recruitment helped me while I was a university student to find employment, highly recommend for part time and full time with great opportunities
Kalin Tsvetkov
May 03, 2022
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Thank you very much Phil Maplebeck for excellent customer service. Never let me down. I'm happy. Very serious agency.
Joel Whenman
Feb 09, 2022
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Called in and spent an hour of my time signing up only to be completely ignored. I went with encore instead they at least answer the phones
