Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Logistics & Supply Chain
Established in 1999 by a former Logistics General Manager, Macgregor Cavendish has become a market leader in permanent recruitment for business-to-business and business-to-consumer professionals. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive recruitment solutions across the Parcels, Logistics, Transport, FMCG, Foodservice, Supply Chain, and Distribution sectors. With over 200 years of combined hands-on experience, our consultants provide tailored people solutions, leveraging in-house Smartool technology for rapid candidate identification. Our success is evidenced by a 94.6% client satisfaction rate and a 91.2% candidate retention rate within the first year. We offer a full-service approach, from job specification to salary negotiations, supported by a 30,000-strong CV database.Our consultants, specialists in senior-level management, ensure alignment with individual business requirements while maintaining a focus on absolute client satisfaction. With operations across the UK and Europe, we combine sector-specific expertise with a commitment to promoting clients' brand strategies. Our track record includes placing high-calibre candidates who excel in global logistics, freight forwarding, and parcels businesses. Through rigorous preparation and a deep understanding of client needs, we consistently deliver shortlists of qualified professionals, enhancing organisational performance and talent acquisition.
Services
Executive Recruitment
Logistics Staffing
Smartool Technology
Candidate Retention Programs
European Recruitment Solutions
Freight Forwarding Placements
Supply Chain Management
FMCG Sector Recruitment
Parcels Industry Hiring
Senior-Level Management
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 200 years of combined hands-on experience in logistics and supply chain recruitment.
- Our in-house Smartool technology notifies vacancies to 30,000 candidates within 10 minutes.
- We achieve a 99.1% client satisfaction rate through tailored people solutions.
- Our candidates demonstrate a 91.2% retention rate within the first year of employment.
- We operate across the UK and Europe with sector-specific senior management expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
What people say
High calibre candidates
Professional approach
Great service
Fully qualified candidates
Excellent within our business
Services
Executive Recruitment
We specialise in placing senior executives and directors across logistics, supply chain, and distribution sectors. Our consultants identify candidates with proven leadership and strategic expertise. Clients benefit from a rigorous selection process and a 94.6% satisfaction rate.
Smartool Technology
Our proprietary Smartool system notifies vacancies to 30,000 candidates within 10 minutes. This accelerates recruitment while maintaining quality. The technology ensures up-to-date candidate databases and efficient shortlisting for client needs.
Candidate Retention Programs
We achieve a 91.2% first-year retention rate through careful candidate-company alignment. Our post-placement support and performance tracking ensure long-term success. Clients report 58.6% candidate promotions within the first year.
European Recruitment Solutions
We provide executive search services across the UK and Europe. Our consultants understand regional market dynamics and regulatory environments. Clients benefit from a unified approach to pan-European talent acquisition and brand promotion.
Freight Forwarding Placements
Our specialists recruit professionals for freight forwarding and global logistics roles. With sector-specific experience, we identify candidates who excel in complex international operations and compliance requirements.
Questions
What sectors does Macgregor Cavendish specialise in?
We focus on logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, FMCG, foodservice, and distribution sectors for permanent recruitment solutions.
How does Smartool technology benefit clients?
Smartool notifies vacancies to 30,000 candidates within 10 minutes, accelerating candidate identification while maintaining quality standards.
What is your candidate retention rate?
Our clients enjoy a 91.2% candidate retention rate within the first year of employment.
Do you operate outside the UK?
Yes, we provide recruitment services across Europe with a focus on logistics and supply chain sectors.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We use rigorous shortlisting, face-to-face interviews, and sector-specific expertise to ensure candidates match client requirements.
