Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Services in Scotland
We are Escape Recruitment Services, a leading specialist in sourcing permanent, contract, and temporary staff across Scotland. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a strong reputation in the manufacturing, production, and engineering sectors, expanding our expertise into commercial disciplines. Our team delivers tailored recruitment solutions, prioritising client needs through values of responsibility, entrepreneurship, determination, and trustworthiness. With offices in Livingston, we serve clients nationwide, offering in-house payroll and assessment services to streamline recruitment processes. Our consultants possess deep industry knowledge, ensuring candidates align both technically and culturally with client requirements. We maintain long-term partnerships with major companies like Heineken and Burtons Biscuits, demonstrating our commitment to quality and reliability. Our approach combines market insights with personalised support, simplifying talent acquisition for businesses and candidates alike.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Contract Staffing
Temporary Assignments
Payroll Services
Assessment Centre
Served areas
- Scotland, UK
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 23 years of experience in Scottish recruitment markets.
- Our teams specialise in manufacturing, engineering, and commercial disciplines.
- We offer in-house payroll and assessment services for streamlined processes.
- Our consultants provide market insights and salary trend expertise.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with major employers like Heineken and Volvo.
Associations and certifications
- SHL Partner Network
- Scottish Engineering
- RAN jobs
- REC UK
- IIP
What people say
Highly knowledgeable consultants
Excellent candidate quality
Responsive communication
Seamless recruitment process
Strong industry partnerships
People
Adrian Brady
Managing Director
Adrian leads our strategic direction, leveraging extensive recruitment industry experience to drive growth and client satisfaction across Scottish markets.
Dan Stewart
Operations Director
Dan oversees operational excellence, ensuring efficient delivery of recruitment solutions while maintaining high standards of candidate and client service.
Mark Mackill
Commercial Director
Mark leads commercial strategy, developing partnerships with major employers and expanding our service offerings in manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Charlotte Roberts
Recruitment Consultant
Charlotte specialises in engineering roles, combining sector knowledge with candidate relationship-building to deliver quality placements for clients.
Nick Crawford
Associate Director FMCG
Nick manages FMCG sector recruitment, maintaining long-term client relationships and sourcing candidates for production, quality, and management roles across Scotland.
Questions
What sectors does Escape Recruitment specialise in?
We focus on manufacturing, production, engineering, and commercial disciplines, with strong expertise in Scottish markets.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We combine technical assessments, cultural fit evaluations, and industry-specific knowledge to match candidates with client requirements.
Do you operate outside Scotland?
While our primary focus is Scotland, we handle roles requiring nationwide candidate searches through our extensive networks.
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent, contract, and temporary staffing solutions alongside payroll management and candidate assessment services.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our responsive teams often deliver suitable candidates within days, with temporary assignments sometimes filled within 24 hours.
Do you offer payroll management for temporary staff?
Yes, our in-house payroll team handles weekly/monthly payments and reporting for temporary workers, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Reviews (19)
Michael Keenan
Feb 21, 2022
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Escape were very professional and helpful from day 1, would recommend working for them. Gordon Coyle especially was very supportive and always available when in need of support or any issues we're encountered. Thanks Gordon and thanks Escape.
David Paterson
Feb 16, 2022
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I would recommend escape recruitment I had long term work with them I got no hassle at all Really good Everything from wages and holidays always spot on highly recommend
J. Sutherland-Findler
Feb 07, 2022
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Gordon and Emma were superb and a great help. I was offered a position within 2 days. I would highly recommend Escape to anyone looking for temp work or gaining full time work. Pay was always on time, Gordon was present for my induction and really helpful. Peter Sutherland-Findler
Brort Gido
Jan 14, 2022
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They were always helpful and diligent. Everything on time and in a very professional way. Thank you Escape, Robert Gadowski.
Ahmedsmr
Dec 21, 2021
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Very professional people who match and connect the right job opportunities to their prospect candidates, really I recommend all job seekers to start their career search with Escape Recruitment Services Ltd.
Graeme Keith
Dec 03, 2021
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With the 6 months I was will Escape Recruitment, I can't fault them. Any issues were quickly rectified and they where easy to approach. Thanks again Gordon and the rest of the staff.
Tommy Roberts
Nov 21, 2021
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Want to say a big thank you to Gordon and everyone at Escape for helping me find a permanent job. Any queries I had were dealt with quickly and without fuss. Thanks Gordon.
Will
Sep 21, 2020
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After registering my CV online, one of their recruiters got in touch shortly after to let me know about a role they thought I'd be suitable for. When I told them I was interested they really went out of their way to help me prepare and ultimately secure the job (even offering to give me a lift to the interview while my car was getting repaired). If you're looking for a new job I'd highly recommended getting in touch with their team.
Steven King
Jun 24, 2020
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I registered with Escape online on Tuesday and got a call from Andrew to talk through my CV and what I was looking for the same day. He recommended a role that I hadn't seen advertised anywhere else that looked ideal so he contacted the company and sent my CV across. I had an interview on Thursday and was offered the job on Friday. Can't get better than that!.
Zsofia Jozsef
Apr 15, 2020
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Linda Hunter I think the BEST agent I ever met. The past 3,5 years we had such a great work relationship she arranged all of my work since I moved to Scotland. My first job was from apply to be on the job within 10 days, the second and the third jobs within a few days and my current one, within 2 hours I was on site. I think Escape is very professional dealing with their contractors. Linda follow with me up when I start in a new position to be sure that everything is going fine. I recommend everyone to apply through Escape if they want to work with a reliable agency.
Emma Pratt
Apr 12, 2020
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I have had really positive experiences with Escape, specifically Lauren Dyer (Supply Chain Senior Consultant). I have recently started a new career thanks to her which is actually the second role she's matched me with over the years. I find her to be super driven with great communication and she also provides constructive advice/feedback. And she's extremely personable which is a bonus! Would highly recommend contacting her if you are in the job market.
Caroline Kernachan
Mar 09, 2020
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Unreliable for work, hire far to many staff for so little work, no alternative work option to help in case of no work
Matthew Turner
Dec 31, 2019
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Megan McCready, Recruitment consultant for Escape was professional, personable & always kept me in contact & informed throughout the process. Highly recommended.
Jane Wilson
Jul 25, 2019
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I cannot thank Megan enough at Escape for all her help throughout my very long 3 stage interview process. She has helped, guided and encouraged me all the way resulting in me getting the job. I have used many agencies over the years both as an employer and as a candidate and I have to say, Escape have been the best both in professionalism and friendliness. I will certainly be recommending them.
Allan Semple
Jun 26, 2019
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Very very disappointed after a positive start. I dealt with Kelly Ann Hughes to start with and got an interview with the employer. It was very positive and after speaking to Kelly a couple of times I was made to believe I had a start date. Kelly went off on holiday and left me to deal with Gordon Coyle from whom I received a phone call from telling me I had a start and they were just to confirm times and shifts.
My start date came and went, I've had to phone him twice with still no real answer as to what's happening. In the meantime I've turned down other work believing I had work through Escape. Much like other reviews have suggested the communication and commitment to their potential employees is very poor indeed. I have since seen the post re-advertised independently by the employer. Still no contact as to what's happening from Escape.
My start date came and went, I've had to phone him twice with still no real answer as to what's happening. In the meantime I've turned down other work believing I had work through Escape. Much like other reviews have suggested the communication and commitment to their potential employees is very poor indeed. I have since seen the post re-advertised independently by the employer. Still no contact as to what's happening from Escape.
Manio Banio
Dec 17, 2018
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My experience with Escape was perfect. I was offered well suited job within 2 weeks from registering. Very professional and supportive approach. Thank you Paul Leishman and Charley Muir.
Hazel Adie
Sep 15, 2017
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A great agency. All the staff I met have been really nice and helpful. They kept in close contact when I was waiting to hear back about jobs and gave me encouragement when I needed it.
Jeremy Kenny
Sep 12, 2017
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Grasping Racketeers! AVOID! Margo McKinlay sold me to DWP, claimed i'd left a steady job at short notice, complete liar. (DWP Bounty) anyone need proof, or doubt this, send me an email jerryskenny at googlemail dot com
WWhistle Blower
Jun 22, 2017
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Absolutely crap. Paul Leishman is the most ignorant man I have ever came across. Clients and candidates avoid this company at all costs. They will never find you a job, they just don't care.