Business Details
32 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in the East Midlands
Established in 1994, MEM Recruitment has built a reputation as a trusted independent recruitment agency serving the Industrial, Commercial, Automotive, and Driving sectors. With branches in Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Wellingborough, we combine over 30 years of local expertise with a family-driven ethos, treating clients as part of our extended family. Our team of 25+ permanent staff, supported by a temporary workforce of over 600, delivers tailored staffing solutions backed by ethical practices and a commitment to quality.Under new leadership since 2024, we continue to prioritise relationships and local insight, supported by digital innovation from our sister company, MEM Digital. Our accreditations, including ITSSAR and City and Guilds, reflect our dedication to excellence in recruitment and training.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Industrial Recruitment
Commercial Recruitment
Automotive Recruitment
Driving Recruitment
Professional Training
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of expertise in local recruitment markets.
- Our family-run ethos ensures personalised, ethical service delivery.
- 24/7 staffing solutions adapt to your business's dynamic needs.
- Digital innovation from sister company MEM Digital enhances efficiency.
- Accredited training programs ensure workforce competence and compliance.
Associations and certifications
- ITSSAR
- City and Guilds
Services
Temporary Staffing
We provide flexible temporary staffing solutions tailored to your operational demands. Our rigorous vetting process ensures access to reliable, skilled workers across Industrial, Commercial, Automotive, and Driving sectors. With 24/7 support, we help businesses adapt to fluctuating workforce needs while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Permanent Placements
Our permanent placement service connects businesses with top-tier talent suited to long-term goals. Leveraging local market insights and a vast candidate network, we identify professionals who align with your company culture and requirements. From entry-level to managerial roles, we ensure seamless integration and lasting success.
Professional Training
We offer accredited training programs to enhance workforce skills in forklift operation, health and safety, and more. Delivered by certified instructors, our courses meet industry standards and are customisable to client needs. Investing in employee development boosts retention, productivity, and compliance across your organisation.
Industrial Recruitment
Specialising in Industrial sector recruitment, we source skilled workers for roles ranging from warehouse operatives to machinery operators. Our deep understanding of local industry demands ensures placements that drive operational efficiency. Clients benefit from rapid response times and a focus on safety and competency.
Automotive Recruitment
Our Automotive division recruits drivers and technicians for commercial fleets, including HGV, HIAB, and tipper operators. With sector-specific knowledge, we address niche requirements and compliance challenges. Clients gain access to a vetted talent pool, reducing downtime and enhancing fleet performance.
People
Daniel McLaven
Owner-Director
Daniel McLaven leads MEM Recruitment with a vision to uphold its legacy while embracing innovation. Bringing fresh perspectives, he focuses on strengthening client relationships and expanding digital capabilities through strategic partnerships like MEM Digital.
Rebecca Sanders
Senior Leader
Rebecca Sanders drives operational excellence at MEM Recruitment, leveraging years of industry experience. Her leadership ensures seamless service delivery and client satisfaction, aligning with the company's commitment to quality and ethical practices.
Gary Matthews
Founder
Gary Matthews co-founded MEM Recruitment in 1994, establishing its reputation for integrity and local expertise. His foundational values continue to influence the company's approach to client care and community engagement.
Ian McLaven
Co-Founder
Ian McLaven, co-founder of MEM Recruitment, shaped the company's growth over three decades. His dedication to ethical recruitment and client-centric service remains integral to its enduring success.
Monika Kaleta
Leadership Team
Monika Kaleta contributes strategic insights to MEM Recruitment's leadership team. Her focus on innovation and workforce development supports the company's mission to deliver cutting-edge staffing solutions.
Questions
What sectors does MEM Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in Industrial, Commercial, Automotive, and Driving sectors, providing tailored staffing solutions for temporary and permanent roles.
How does MEM Recruitment ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous vetting process, local market expertise, and accreditations ensure candidates meet industry standards and client-specific requirements.
Do you offer 24/7 staffing support?
Yes, our flexible 24/7 staffing solutions adapt to urgent and fluctuating workforce needs, ensuring business continuity.
Are training programs available for existing employees?
Yes, we provide accredited training in forklift operation, health and safety, and more to enhance workforce skills and compliance.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across the East Midlands, including Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Wellingborough, with nationwide client support.
Reviews (6)
Andrzej Nikogbus
Sep 01, 2021
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Contact with the agency all the time Good support finding a job that is lighter than the previous one. Better working condition
Marty Z.
May 22, 2021
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Worked for them few months, asked for holiday pays, received their answer " you aint got any holidays left and earned" that was 3-4 months working for them, rubbish agency to be honest theifing holidays you earn, and ignores anything that has to do with holiday pays. Best advice if you plan work for them get your holidays pays out straight away afyer you earn them as after that those pay holidays you earned will be gone somehow and you will not get any pay out from it.cheating theifing agency not worth a star at all, even their minibus driver seemed always high from weed that time i worked for them horrible careless agency want only to steal money from people they hire them
Neringa Stashkevich
Dec 26, 2020
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Critical: Professionalism, Responsiveness A very bad agency. Ignores employee questions. Doesn't pay for Vacation.
Amy Mastersin
Dec 02, 2019
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Great agency - found me a lovely job, they always communicate well and are very nice people. Will always send my friends to register, and would recommend it, very caring and professional agency in Milton Keynes
Wszystkonaja
Apr 23, 2018
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I would recommend for anyone who's interested in the warehouse jobs and loves a company who cares about its employees.
Chris Mcnally
Feb 05, 2018
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Never trust this agensy the man in charge of it tells lies I registered with this agensy got told no work yet but then when I went in and asked again is there any work the bloke in charge tryed to make out he called me when he didn't call me and told me you are not getting any work now. What a plank he was I advise people to stay away from mem recruitment they are Rubbish.
