Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Carlisle
Established in 1991, we have built a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner serving Cumbria and South West Scotland. Our partnership with Pertemps Network Group since 2015 has strengthened our ability to deliver tailored staffing solutions, combining local expertise with national resources. We specialise in matching candidates with opportunities across diverse sectors, including engineering, hospitality, and finance. Our approach prioritises understanding individual aspirations and business needs to create successful, long-term placements. With a focus on transparency and integrity, we support both job seekers and employers throughout the recruitment journey.Our team of experienced consultants provides personalised guidance, ensuring candidates find roles aligned with their skills and ambitions. For businesses, we offer efficient recruitment processes that adapt to evolving workforce requirements. Testimonials highlight our commitment to exceptional service, with clients praising our responsiveness and dedication to finding the right matches. Operating from our office in Carlisle, we continue to grow our network of satisfied clients and successful candidates. Our values remain rooted in building partnerships that drive career progression and business success.
Services
Temporary Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment
Candidate Support
Client Recruitment Solutions
Job Alerts
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of recruitment expertise in Cumbria and South West Scotland
- Our partnership with Pertemps Network Group enhances our national resource capabilities
- We provide tailored recruitment solutions from entry-level to executive roles
- Our consultants offer personalised support throughout the entire recruitment journey
- We maintain a strong track record of successful placements across diverse sectors
What people say
5 star service
Supportive and helpful
Fantastic step in my career
Quick and efficient
Highly recommend
Services
Temporary Recruitment
We provide flexible temporary staffing solutions for businesses requiring immediate workforce support. Our service connects employers with skilled candidates for project-based roles or workforce gaps. Candidates benefit from gaining experience while earning, with opportunities to transition to permanent positions.
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service matches organisations with long-term talent across entry-level to executive roles. We conduct thorough candidate assessments to ensure cultural and skill alignment. Employers receive curated shortlists while candidates gain representation from experienced consultants.
Candidate Support
We offer comprehensive career support including CV optimisation, interview preparation, and market insights. Our consultants provide confidential advice tailored to individual aspirations. Regular follow-ups ensure candidates receive ongoing guidance throughout their job search.
Client Recruitment Solutions
Businesses access customised recruitment strategies addressing specific staffing challenges. Our solutions include market analysis, role profiling, and efficient screening processes. Clients benefit from reduced hiring timeframes while maintaining quality standards across all recruitment campaigns.
Job Alerts
Our job alert system keeps candidates informed about relevant vacancies matching their criteria. Subscribers receive timely updates about new positions through automated notifications. This service ensures candidates never miss potential career opportunities in their specialist field.
People
Liam Salkeld
Director
As Director, Liam oversees strategic operations and maintains key client relationships. With extensive recruitment industry experience, he ensures service excellence across all departments while driving business growth through innovative solutions.
Janine Sharland
Business Development & Training Manager
Janine manages client acquisition and professional development programmes. She specialises in building long-term partnerships with employers while ensuring consultants receive continuous training to maintain industry expertise.
Sally Gillespie
Business Development Consultant
Sally focuses on connecting candidates with permanent roles in engineering and technical sectors. Her sector-specific knowledge helps match skilled professionals with organisations requiring specialist expertise across various industries.
Wayne Raphael
Service Delivery Manager
Wayne ensures seamless candidate experiences through effective process management. He oversees temporary placement operations, maintaining quality standards while addressing candidate and client requirements promptly and efficiently.
Bethany Skinner
Recruitment Consultant
Bethany specialises in hospitality and leisure sector placements. She provides tailored support to candidates seeking roles in this dynamic industry while helping businesses find talent that matches their operational needs.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide temporary and permanent recruitment solutions across multiple sectors including engineering, hospitality, and finance, supporting both job seekers and employers with tailored staffing strategies.
Which areas do you cover?
Our primary service areas include Cumbria and South West Scotland, with a strong local network enabling effective candidate and client support across these regions.
How do you support job seekers?
We offer CV advice, interview preparation, and market insights while matching candidates with suitable opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career aspirations.
What benefits do employers gain?
Businesses receive customised recruitment solutions, access to pre-screened candidates, and efficient hiring processes that reduce time-to-fill while maintaining quality standards across all placements.
What makes you different from other agencies?
Our combination of local expertise, national resources through Pertemps Network Group, and personalised approach creates successful, long-term matches for both candidates and employers.
Reviews (5)
Malgorzata Onoszko
Jun 24, 2022
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I am satisfied with the agency because I got a job quickly and very good direct contact, thank you very much, among others Weronika Pyszora and Garet'h thank you very much
Phil T.
Feb 24, 2022
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Jason is very helpful and will talk through a number of jobs available, if you are looking and want to get back out and work give him a call.
Spudley
Oct 02, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism Still owe me over 200, when I spoke to the MD, his exact words were, "it's only 200". An absolute joke of an agency. Don't bother, they will screw you over.
J. F. K. You Shall Not Be Forgotten
Mar 01, 2019
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Agency is a total fraud no jobs, and I can't believe they are now advertising on pertempts web site, which is bad as people will paint pertempts with the same brush.
Mark Allinson
May 08, 2017
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I registered to this agency years ago and took all the paperwork down they asked for including my CV and ive never once been offered a job its a total joke if I could have rated it I would not have gave it 1 star
