Business Details
22 Years
experience
Specialist Engineering Recruitment Experts in Leicester
Established in 2004, Precision People has grown into a leading specialist recruitment consultancy serving clients across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Our expertise lies in engineering, technical, sales, and executive search solutions, underpinned by a five-stage recruitment process that ensures precision in matching talent with organisational needs. With over 50 years of combined experience among our consultants, we combine industry knowledge with a values-driven approach centred on ambition, integrity, and excellence.Our Net Promoter Score system demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement, while our ONE-YEAR rebate guarantee reflects confidence in our placements. We support clients through tailored services including permanent and contract recruitment, consultancy, and training, ensuring businesses attract and retain top-tier professionals in competitive markets.
Services
Engineering Recruitment
Technical Recruitment
Executive Search
Consultancy Services
Contract Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment
Recruitment Training
Employer Branding
Talent Mapping
Salary Benchmarking
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer a five-stage recruitment process with tailored candidate matching
- Our consultants have over 50 years of combined industry experience
- We provide a ONE-YEAR rebate guarantee on placements
- We deliver sector-specific recruitment training and consultancy services
- Our Net Promoter Score tracks continuous service improvement
What people say
Invaluable
Seamlessly paving the way
Excellent from start to finish
Highly recommend
First class
Services
Engineering Recruitment
Our engineering recruitment service specialises in placing skilled professionals across production, site roles, and technical disciplines. We connect employers with candidates possessing precise technical expertise and cultural fit through our proprietary Matching Grid system. With sector knowledge spanning manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace industries, we deliver permanent and contract placements that drive operational success for businesses nationwide.
Executive Search
We conduct targeted executive search assignments for senior appointments including director and C-suite roles. Our consultants leverage extensive networks and psychometric assessments to identify strategic leaders who align with organisational values. This service includes comprehensive market analysis, candidate evaluation, and negotiation support to secure high-impact leadership talent for long-term business growth.
Recruitment Consultancy
Our consultancy services provide bespoke recruitment solutions including employer branding, talent mapping, and interview training. We help businesses develop effective hiring strategies through workshops on CV assessment, candidate engagement, and onboarding processes. These services empower organisations to build sustainable recruitment frameworks that reduce turnover and enhance workforce quality.
Technical Recruitment
We source technical professionals for roles requiring specific engineering and manufacturing expertise. Our consultants maintain active relationships with skilled technicians, engineers, and specialists across multiple disciplines. Through proactive market engagement and psychometric testing, we ensure technical candidates meet both the functional requirements and cultural expectations of client organisations.
Recruitment Training
Our training academy develops recruitment expertise through structured programmes covering candidate assessment, interview techniques, and retention strategies. Participants receive practical instruction on using our five-stage recruitment process and Matching Grid system. This training equips professionals with tools to improve hiring outcomes and build successful recruitment careers.
People
Phil Walker
Founder and Recruitment Director
With over 17 years in recruitment, Phil established Precision People in 2004. His engineering expertise informs our technical recruitment approach, while his leadership drives our values-based culture. Phil guarantees service quality through our unique Matching Grid system and ONE-YEAR rebate promise.
Sharon Pickering
Senior Account Manager
Sharon leads client relationships with a focus on engineering recruitment solutions. Her sector knowledge and communication skills have secured multiple successful placements. She mentors new consultants and maintains long-term client partnerships through transparent, results-driven service delivery.
Luke Flynn
Technical Recruitment Consultant
Luke specialises in placing technical professionals across manufacturing and engineering sectors. His proactive candidate engagement and market insights deliver precise matches for client requirements. He supports both employers and candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle.
Emily Wolfe
Recruitment Consultant
Emily focuses on connecting engineering firms with skilled professionals. Her consultative approach combines candidate assessment expertise with client needs analysis. She contributes to our training academy while managing permanent and contract placements across technical disciplines.
Emma Gilmore
Senior Account Manager
Emma manages key client accounts with emphasis on executive search and leadership recruitment. Her strategic approach to talent acquisition has delivered eight successful placements. She provides market intelligence and recruitment strategy advice to support organisational growth.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on engineering, technical, sales, and executive recruitment across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare sectors.
Do you offer international recruitment services?
Yes, we operate across the UK, Europe, and USA, placing candidates in both local and multinational organisations.
What is your recruitment process?
Our five-stage process includes role definition, candidate research, proactive engagement, rigorous assessment, and secure placement with ongoing support.
Do you provide training for employers?
Yes, we offer recruitment training covering candidate assessment, interview techniques, onboarding processes, and retention strategies.
What guarantees do you offer?
We provide a ONE-YEAR rebate guarantee if any placed candidate leaves within 12 months of their start date.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We use psychometric assessments, culture fit evaluations, and our proprietary Matching Grid system to verify candidate suitability.
Reviews (7)
Ayman Yehia
May 10, 2022
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I've had an excellent experience with Emma, A very bubbly personality and was consistently helpful, informative, and patient. I felt well-informed and well-supported throughout the entire process, finalizing with an offer of employment that I understood and was genuinely happy with.
Stelios Kourentzis
May 10, 2022
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I am very happy with them, they give me what I was looking for, many thank to Jordan White, he was very kind to me, thanks Jordan you advise me how to handle my last job to get this one. Many Regards Stelios
KingTiger
Apr 10, 2022
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Wanted to right a review for Emma and all I can is Absolutely amazing 10/10 thank you Emma for your help and all the best From Lance :
Steg Smith
Feb 22, 2022
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Recently i experienced a horrendous time at my placement due to the fact i wasnt paid on time due to Brookson being hacked- in no way was this Precisions fault, to be fair Tom and Sharon went far and beyond their boundaries to ensure this was righted, i cannot fault their commitment and professionalim and would have no hesitation in recommending Precision to someone else-once again much gratitude to you both. Hopefully we can find another placement soon-Regards Steg.
Lewis Hunt
Feb 18, 2022
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I had always heard negative things about agencies but the staff at Precision have been amazing. Everyone was Very helpful and polite and always available if you had any problems. I highly recommend using these guys, Thanks again Sharon & team 10/10
Daniel Nutt
Feb 17, 2022
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I got my new role through Emma @Precision, she was really helpful throughout the whole process from application to preparation for my interviews. Great person and highly recommend
Dave Lander
Feb 09, 2022
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I wanted to thank Emma for her continued support in my job application. Her diligence and professionalism was outstanding from start to finish and made the whole process much easier, and by far the best experience I have had with an 'agency'. All my questions were dealt with in a responsive and professional manner and never had to chase Emma for anything. You deserve the title of Precision, as you really are!
