Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in the South of England
Established in 1971, Personnel Selection has built a distinguished reputation as a leading recruitment agency across the South of England. With over five decades of expertise, we specialise in Commercial, Industrial, and Technical recruitment, offering tailored staffing solutions for temporary, contract, and permanent roles. Our dedicated consultants, many with 15+ years of service, prioritise understanding client and candidate needs to deliver precise matches. Backed by our membership in TEAM (The Employment Agents Movement), we leverage a national network of 500+ partner agencies while maintaining a local focus in Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and Berkshire.Our rigorous candidate vetting process, including detailed interviews and work eligibility checks, ensures only the most qualified professionals are presented. We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical practices, and a commitment to long-term partnerships, supported by access to major job boards and a comprehensive database of skilled professionals. Our success stems from combining sector-specific knowledge with a client-centric approach, ensuring both employers and candidates receive a service that exceeds expectations.
Services
Commercial Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Technical Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in recruitment across Commercial, Industrial, and Technical sectors.
- Our consultants provide tailored staffing solutions with sector-specific expertise.
- We maintain an extensive database and use rigorous candidate vetting processes.
- Our membership of TEAM gives access to 500+ partner agencies nationwide.
- We offer local service with offices in Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and Berkshire.
Services
Commercial Recruitment
We specialise in placing professionals in administrative, finance, and customer service roles. Our consultants understand the demands of commercial environments, ensuring candidates possess the organisational and communication skills required. Employers benefit from our rigorous vetting process and sector-specific knowledge.
Industrial Recruitment
Our industrial recruitment covers roles in manufacturing, logistics, and production. We source skilled operatives for assembly, machine operation, and warehouse positions. Candidates undergo practical assessments to ensure they meet safety and efficiency standards required in industrial settings.
Technical Recruitment
We connect employers with qualified engineers, technicians, and skilled tradespeople. Our technical recruitment spans mechanical, electrical, and maintenance roles. We verify technical certifications and practical experience to ensure candidates meet industry-specific requirements and safety protocols.
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions address short-term workforce needs, from seasonal demand to project-based requirements. We provide vetted candidates for flexible durations, ensuring continuity for businesses without long-term commitments. This service includes rapid response for urgent vacancies.
Permanent Placements
We specialise in permanent placements for roles requiring long-term commitment. Our process includes in-depth candidate profiling, reference checks, and cultural fit assessments. Employers gain access to a curated pool of professionals matched to their specific operational needs and company values.
Questions
How do you source candidates for recruitment?
We use job boards, our extensive database, networking, and partnerships with 500+ agencies to find qualified candidates tailored to your requirements.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on Commercial, Industrial, and Technical sectors, providing staffing solutions for temporary, contract, and permanent roles.
How can I submit my CV?
You can submit your CV through our website or contact a local office directly to discuss available opportunities matching your skills.
Do you operate nationwide?
While based in the South of England, our TEAM membership connects us to 500+ partner agencies across the UK for nationwide coverage.
What is your candidate vetting process?
Candidates undergo detailed interviews, work eligibility checks, and skill assessments to ensure they meet our high standards before being presented to clients.
How quickly can you fill a vacancy?
We prioritise urgent roles and leverage our database to provide suitable candidates within 24-48 hours for most positions.
Reviews (5)
Patrick Ebuzor
May 03, 2021
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Good experience working with them for 4 months. Really a nice place and wonderful people to deal with.
Kirsty C.
Feb 25, 2020
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Think some employee's of this recruitment service are okay, but there's one that you cannot trust at all & makes you feel negative in yourself, cause he thinks he knows you, so he under estimates you & has a bad attitude towards his clients, I haven't experienced it myself, but my partner went under this agency & this guy gave him hell! I've heard how he speaks to him on the phone before & I've seen how my partner is after the conversation, all he wants is a job & this agency didn't help at all, due to this one person & now if he tries to call this agency, they don't pick up their phones. It's just disgusting!
Amy Rennison Hat Personnel Selection
Mar 13, 2019
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Everything!. friendly, approachable, knowledgeable anytime any day. Felt you were really listened to so they can really find the best fit for you. I was lucky enough to be offered a job Karen had found for me, literally ticked all the boxes. However I was also fortunate to be offered another job I had found elsewhere and decided to take that one. It was an extremely hard decision to make. Karen remained supportive and exhibited great encouragement regardless. Highly recommend Karen and her team. Thank you xxx
Elena Gilbert Hat Personnel Selection
Sep 29, 2016
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The most amazing agency. Thank you from all my heart. During the worst nightmare in my life I had an angel looking after me. I couldn't of done it without you.
Mh Rs
May 25, 2016
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I have worked for them summer 2014 and it was not bad, they got me a job within a few days and they were quite professional. At the time I had little experience so I accepted the 6.5 pounds/hour because I was supposed to get a raise after a while (I think it was 10 or 12 weeks). This year I re-registered with them (this time I had a university degree and work experience) and my experience was much different. THREE WEEKS go by and not a single phone call from them; meanwhile I found another job; they finally call me and offer me a job for the same 6.5 pounds/hour. I am not telling you not to sign up with them, but working 8 to 9 hours a day for 6.5 pounds/hour is a bad deal.
