Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Coventry
Established in 1999, Hamlin Knight has built a reputation as a specialist recruitment consultancy delivering tailored services to clients and candidates across the UK. Our team combines twenty years of industry expertise with a commitment to understanding the unique needs of businesses and professionals. We prioritise transparency, integrity, and long-term partnerships, ensuring our recruitment solutions align with the evolving demands of sectors such as Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and FMCG. Our consultants act as intermediaries, managing negotiations and communications to reduce stress for both employers and candidates. With offices in Coventry, Uxbridge, and Sheffield, we leverage a nationwide network while maintaining a localised approach.Our values of dependability, integrity, and teamwork underpin every interaction, supported by continuous research into industry trends. We invest in understanding client businesses and candidate aspirations to create mutually beneficial placements. Our corporate objectives focus on flexibility, expertise, and building trust, ensuring clients and candidates feel confident in our representation. Recognised for our personalised service, we aim to simplify recruitment through experience, adaptability, and a dedication to excellence.
Services
Commercial Recruitment
Engineering Recruitment
Finance Recruitment
FMCG Recruitment
Candidate Support
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of experience in specialist recruitment across multiple sectors.
- Our consultants prioritise understanding client needs and candidate aspirations.
- We maintain a nationwide network with localised office support in key regions.
- Our recruitment process includes detailed candidate profiling and industry research.
- We guarantee transparent communication and confidentiality throughout placements.
What people say
Understand business needs
Quality candidates shortlisted
Professional consultants
Stress-free process
Effective representation
Services
Commercial Recruitment
We specialise in placing professionals in administration, customer service, HR, and sales roles. Our consultants match candidates with temporary and permanent positions across the UK. With local expertise from Coventry, Sheffield, and Uxbridge hubs, we ensure candidates align with client company cultures and operational requirements.
Engineering Recruitment
Our engineering specialists source skilled professionals for technical, design, and engineering roles nationwide. Established in 2017, the team leverages sector knowledge from Sheffield and supports placements within 20-mile radii of our regional offices. We focus on matching technical expertise with client project requirements.
Finance Recruitment
We place finance professionals ranging from accounts assistants to CFOs. With consultants holding 65+ combined years of sector experience since 2016, we provide candidates for temporary and permanent roles. Our West Midlands team maintains industry knowledge to match financial expertise with organisational needs.
FMCG Recruitment
Through sister company Hutchinson Jonas, we recruit for FMCG roles in logistics and procurement. Combining 25+ years of sector experience since 2009, we offer permanent and interim solutions for retail, food service, and manufacturing clients across the UK.
Candidate Support
We guide candidates through the entire job search process. Services include interview preparation, profile creation, and confidential negotiations with employers. Our consultants maintain contact until candidates settle into new roles, providing feedback and next-step planning.
People
Karen Balmer
Recruitment Consultant
Karen specialises in client relationship management, ensuring candidate-client compatibility. With extensive sector knowledge, she focuses on building long-term partnerships through transparent communication and tailored recruitment strategies.
Craig Barnes
Northern Hub Lead
Craig manages the Sheffield office, delivering engineering and commercial recruitment solutions. His team prioritises understanding regional market demands while maintaining national candidate networks to secure quality placements.
Tammie Huntley
Midlands Director
Tammie leads the Coventry team with a focus on FMCG and finance recruitment. Recognised for accuracy in candidate matching, she combines sector expertise with client consultation to achieve successful long-term placements.
Sam Waites
Finance Specialist
Sam oversees finance sector operations from the West Midlands. With deep knowledge of accounting roles, he ensures candidates meet evolving industry standards while advising clients on market trends and salary benchmarks.
Kyproulla Adair
FMCG Consultant
Kyp manages FMCG recruitment through Hutchinson Jonas, leveraging 20+ years of industry experience. She focuses on permanent and interim solutions for retail and manufacturing clients, ensuring candidates match sector-specific demands.
Questions
What sectors does Hamlin Knight specialise in?
We specialise in Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and FMCG sectors with dedicated consultants in each area.
How does the candidate matching process work?
We create detailed profiles, research industry trends, and match skills to client requirements through consultant expertise.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment across all specialisms.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with regional hubs in Coventry, Uxbridge, and Sheffield covering 20-mile radii.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct detailed interviews, verify experience, and match candidates through our consultants' sector knowledge.
Can I get career advice from consultants?
Yes, our consultants provide interview preparation, CV guidance, and career progression advice throughout the process.
Reviews (2)
Samantha Tonks
Feb 20, 2019
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Very friendly and professional I had my induction, I was very nervous but the support during and after the induction was amazing, I was given very helpful tips in an interveiw. The next day I was at an interview. I would recommend anyone to use this company. The follow up from them was brilliant and I'm pleased to say I was successful in getting the job.
Claire Feeney
Jan 17, 2018
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They invite you for interview for jobs that have already gone, then try and make you apply for jobs you don't want to apply for. They don't want to help just make you another client on their list so they look better
