Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Newcastle
Central Employment, established in 1979, is the North East's oldest independent recruitment agency with over 40 years of industry expertise. We specialise in temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment across diverse sectors including Sales & Marketing, IT, Engineering, and Construction, serving clients nationwide. Our growth from industrial roots to a multi-million-pound business reflects our commitment to traditional values: teamwork, exceptional customer service, honesty, and relationship-driven solutions. We invest heavily in staff development, with consultants pursuing qualifications through REC, CIPD, and NVQ programmes, ensuring a sustainable, quality-driven service. Accredited by ISO9001 and members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, we combine sector knowledge with tailored recruitment strategies.Our 2015 management buyout by senior leaders with 50+ combined years' experience guarantees continued stability and growth. With offices in Newcastle and Teesside, we partner with blue-chip employers and SMEs, delivering candidates who align with client ethos. Our testimonials highlight 12-year partnerships, ethical staff treatment, and successful placements from production roles to executive positions. We maintain rigorous compliance standards, requiring right-to-work documentation and offering pre-employment training to enhance candidate readiness.
Services
Temporary Recruitment
Permanent Placements
Contract Staffing
Recruitment Consultancy
Pre-employment Training
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of recruitment expertise in the North East
- Our consultants hold professional qualifications from CIPD and REC
- We maintain ISO9001 quality management certification
- We offer nationwide coverage with local market expertise
- Our 2015 management buyout ensures continued stability
Associations and certifications
- REC
- CIPD
- ISO9001
- Agile1 Best of the Best 2014 Supplier Excellence
- Equality Standard
What people say
Fantastic staff
Efficient service
Ethical treatment
Proactive approach
Career partner
Services
Temporary Recruitment
We supply qualified temporary staff across diverse industries, ensuring businesses maintain operational continuity. Our candidates undergo rigorous compliance checks and sector-specific training. With nationwide coverage, we provide flexible workforce solutions tailored to fluctuating production demands.
Permanent Placements
Our permanent recruitment service matches candidates with long-term career opportunities. We conduct detailed business analyses to understand client needs, delivering candidates who align with company culture and requirements. Regular KPI meetings ensure ongoing satisfaction and organisational fit.
Contract Staffing
We specialise in placing skilled professionals for defined contract periods. Our consultants develop deep industry knowledge, offering tailored solutions that adapt to changing business needs. Clients benefit from our GLA registration and audit-ready compliance documentation.
Recruitment Consultancy
Our consultancy service provides strategic workforce planning and market insights. Consultants with sector-specific expertise deliver bespoke budgeting solutions and weekly management updates. We maintain ISO9001 standards through internal and external audits.
Pre-employment Training
We offer targeted training courses to enhance candidate employability. Our programmes focus on industry-specific skills and compliance requirements. This investment ensures candidates are workplace-ready, improving placement success rates and employer satisfaction.
People
Paul Ponton
Managing Director
With decades of recruitment experience, Paul leads Central Employment's strategic direction. He champions traditional values while driving innovation in talent acquisition. His leadership ensures continued growth and client satisfaction across the North East.
Mark Trett
Operations Director
Mark oversees daily operations with 20+ years in recruitment. He focuses on maintaining ISO9001 standards and expanding our service excellence. His expertise ensures efficient delivery of temporary and permanent staffing solutions.
Steve Hart
Training Director
Steve leads our consultant development programmes. He ensures staff achieve professional qualifications through REC and CIPD partnerships. His initiatives maintain our low attrition rates and high service consistency.
Greg Phipps
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Greg specialises in matching candidates with suitable roles. His proactive approach includes site visits and candidate preparation. Testimonials highlight his exceptional communication and successful placements in technical sectors.
Maz Williams
Managing Consultant
Maz provides expert recruitment solutions with sector-specific knowledge. He builds long-term client relationships and ensures candidates align with company culture. His consultative approach delivers lasting placements across diverse industries.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment across diverse sectors including IT, engineering, and construction. Our services cover the entire UK with local expertise in the North East.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
All candidates undergo rigorous compliance checks and sector-specific training. Our consultants maintain professional qualifications through REC and CIPD programmes, ensuring high placement standards.
Are you accredited by industry bodies?
Yes, we hold ISO9001 certification and are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation. We've also received Agile1 Best of the Best Supplier Excellence recognition.
Do you operate nationwide?
While based in Newcastle, we provide recruitment services throughout the UK. Our consultants specialise in local markets while maintaining national coverage for client requirements.
What makes Central Employment different?
Our 40+ years of local expertise combined with national coverage sets us apart. We invest in staff development, maintain strict quality standards, and focus on long-term relationships rather than transactional placements.
Reviews (4)
Naga Manendra Vanapalli
May 26, 2022
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I didn't seen a recruitment agency like this I got induction in April 10th still I didn't get any shifts and they are not responding as well I applied for lot of graduate roles in there careers but never give me a opportunity to perform my skills I rang them lot of times I messaged them but no response Full of disappointment
Callum Giblin
May 10, 2022
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No agency is employee friendly since their whole reason for existing is to shield companies from legal action over contacts but Central Employment is the worst I've worked for. Payments are never on time, agency staff are hard to get a hold of and they sack you off on a dime. Started a new job through them and I had my headphones in one time after seeing my manager using his, a head of staff saw me, didn't say anything, went straight to the agency and they gave me a warning.
I never used them again but three weeks later they call me two hours before my shift and tell me I was fired for something I did once three weeks prior, no written warning, no notice just "hi, you're fired, have fun"
I never used them again but three weeks later they call me two hours before my shift and tell me I was fired for something I did once three weeks prior, no written warning, no notice just "hi, you're fired, have fun"
Saltwater Fishing Northeast Uk
May 05, 2022
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Applied for a warehouse job but got put on course for level 2 lean organisation skills which has nothing to do with the job I applied for. After looking into it they are getting 950 training grant's from the government per person on completion of the courses so are advertising jobs that don't exist its a legal scam. Avoid all agencies that offer you a course for a job you applied as you won't be hearing from them after they have used you for the grant money.
Gautham Sunil
Feb 11, 2022
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It's a great place for you to find your career in the UK. Do sent them a mail with your CV and other details. Their response is very fast. You don't have to wait long as well.
