Business Details
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Huddersfield
The Clever Fish Recruitment is a family-run recruitment agency with over four decades of combined experience in connecting employers and candidates across the UK and US. Founded on principles of trust, reliability, and expertise, we specialise in technical, engineering, managerial, and industrial roles, offering tailored solutions for temporary, contract, and permanent placements. Our Yorkshire-based team combines local knowledge with a national and international network to deliver candidates who align with both job criteria and company culture. We prioritise open communication, ensuring clients and candidates feel supported throughout the recruitment process. With a focus on innovation and integrity, we provide payroll services to simplify administrative burdens for small businesses, maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations. Our dedication to understanding individual needs ensures a recruitment experience that truly puts people first.
Services
Technical Recruitment
Engineering Roles
Managerial Placements
Payroll Services
Sales & Marketing Recruitment
Administration & Support Staff
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Candidate Support
Employer Solutions
Served areas
- Huddersfield, Kirklees, Calderdale, West Yorkshire
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined recruitment experience.
- Our family-run business prioritises personalised service and transparency.
- We specialise in technical, engineering, and managerial roles nationwide.
- We offer payroll services to simplify compliance for small businesses.
- Our team understands both employer and candidate needs for better matches.
Associations and certifications
- Adam Dyson MIRP CertRP - (MIRP) Member if the Institute of Recruitment Professionals
- CertRP - Certificate in Recruitment Practice
What people say
Efficient service
Personalised approach
Successful placements
Supportive team
Reliable recruitment
People
Adam Dyson
Owner and Director
Adam Dyson has over 20 years of recruitment experience, specialising in technical and engineering roles. He focuses on matching candidates with employers based on cultural fit and professional goals.
Victoria Dyson
Owner and Director
Victoria Dyson brings 25 years of expertise in commercial recruitment, including sales and senior-level appointments. She prioritises open communication and tailored solutions for clients and candidates across multiple industries.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We specialise in technical, engineering, managerial, and industrial roles, alongside sales, marketing, and administrative positions.
Do you offer payroll services?
Yes, we provide payroll services to simplify compliance and administrative tasks for small businesses.
How do you match candidates with employers?
We prioritise understanding both employer needs and candidate goals to ensure cultural and professional alignment.
Are your services available outside Yorkshire?
Yes, while based in Yorkshire, we support clients and candidates nationwide and in the US.
What makes your agency different?
Our family-run ethos combines local expertise with a national network, ensuring tailored, people-focused solutions.
Reviews (18)
Alan Lowe
May 25, 2022
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Yes Adam was very professional and kept me in the loop at every step of the process. Any questions I needed answers to he found them out on my behalf without hesitation. I would recommend Adam to anyone who is looking to develop their career.
Josh Lee
May 24, 2022
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Brilliant recruitment, really professional and friendly company. Great communication and advice given throughout process. 100% recommended! Thank you!
Christian Horsfield
Feb 23, 2022
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Fantastic service Adam was very professional and was unbelievably helpful gave me great support and confidence i would recommend him without doubt
Tony
Jan 21, 2022
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Thank you Adam and the team 7 month ago they got me a placement in work and today I signed a full time contract with the company Never had problems with clever fish Would recommend anyone to this company Thank you
Lee Wiest
Jan 19, 2022
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Gained interview job then full time employment in position I enjoy very much staff were always very helpful never any problems with wages would encourage anyone looking for work to get in touch
Scott Cartwright
Jan 11, 2022
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Been working for clever fish recruitment for 5 month and now I've been given the opportunity of a full time contract with intelligent door solutions. I can't recommend clever fish enough, never had any trouble along the way great team they've got thanks again Scott c
Luke Coldron
Nov 23, 2020
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A massive thankyou to Adam Dyson, thanks to a lot of help and hard work from him and the team I start my job next week. He did all the hard work and was constantly in touch keeping me informed throughout the process. I would recommend the clever fish recruitment agency to anyone seeking other career opportunities.
James Wilkinson
Nov 21, 2020
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Adam and the team at Clever fish have been helping my company recruit new staff for quite a few months now. Having worked with few recruitment agencies in the past, Clever fish has been by far the best. Very personal and honest approach makes Clever Fish very trust worthy. Adam looks after his agency staff very well, and is constantly in dialogue with me to make sure his staff are getting looked after and that we are fully aware of the agency employees rights. I highly recommend The Clever Fish recruitment to help you get back to work!
O'Shane Maitland
Apr 10, 2020
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Adam at Clever Fish Recruitment and his team are fantastic. This recruitment agency is by far the best one I have worked for! I have only worked for them a short while and they have helped me in ways you cannot believe! hat off to you guys you have been outstanding in every way possible I cannot say a bad word about Clever Fish Recruitment all I can say is thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
Juvaria Hassan
Feb 22, 2020
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Fantastic company, Victoria contacted me after I applied for a job and talked me through everything. Submitted the application and I heard back for an interview so quickly. I got the job and I'm so so happy. The whole process was made so easy thanks to Victoria! I couldn't have done it without you
Jason Lister
Feb 12, 2018
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We have used Clever Fish Recruitment at Arnold Laver Bradford for a number of years now and we have built up a very good relationship with Adam. He caters for our Business needs which can be very demanding in our fast paced industry. After years of exceptional service Adam has now been challenged with the recruitment at several other depots.
Anhaf Othi
Apr 01, 2014
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We have been using Clever Fish Recruitment now for just over a year and in this short time we have known them they have been extremely professional and helpful. From the first time they came to meet us they provided invaluable advice and nothing was too much trouble. I am pleased to say that they have been successful in finding us two new members of staff whom we initially set on on a temporary basis but have since taken on permanently and they have proved to be an asset to our company.
Tony Neville
May 19, 2011
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Cleverfish is an exceptional service and I would highly recommend. I have been using there service for about a year now and they have never let me down. There communication skills are 100% and are always pleasant to talk to whether that be over the phone, E-mail or face face. I am a production supervisor and our business can suddenly pick up overnight which means at a drop of a hat I may need staff asap and Cleverfish supply me with staff at very short notice.
I always have piece of mind when contacting them for staff as they are always happy to help and will fulfil my staffing levels instantly. Once you go Cleverfish you will never go back to any other recruitment agency again.
I always have piece of mind when contacting them for staff as they are always happy to help and will fulfil my staffing levels instantly. Once you go Cleverfish you will never go back to any other recruitment agency again.
Margaret
I found all aspects of The Clever Fish Recruitment's service to be very professional from start to finish. I saw my current position advertised and contacted The Clever Fish Recruitment. They went through the job description in detail and talked to me to see if I had the appropriate skills to meet the needs of their client, to make sure we'd be a good fit. It turned out we were and I am now happily employed.
The Clever Fish Recruitment kept me informed at every stage, emailed and phoned when they said they would over appointments, interviews and any administration. Their attention to detail meant that both potential employees and employers receive a service that works and has longevity. I would not hesitate in recommending them to both job seekers or clients wishing to recruit employees.
The Clever Fish Recruitment kept me informed at every stage, emailed and phoned when they said they would over appointments, interviews and any administration. Their attention to detail meant that both potential employees and employers receive a service that works and has longevity. I would not hesitate in recommending them to both job seekers or clients wishing to recruit employees.
Debra Noble
We initially came across Clever Fish on our most recent recruitment drive. Adam and his team quickly familiarised themselves with our business and the type of candidates we required for our business. From the outset we required a quick turnaround and needed a number of positioned filled at short notice. The communication received from the start as been exemplary and the calibre of candidates received as been excellent.
The approach conducted by Clever Fish, Adam and his team was very hands on and the service we received with candidate's inductions and the administration of this process was accurate and timely. We have successfully placed a number of Clever Fish temporary staff into permanent positions with great success. We would have no hesitation in recommending Clever Fish's services to others and we continue to have good working relationship with them.
The approach conducted by Clever Fish, Adam and his team was very hands on and the service we received with candidate's inductions and the administration of this process was accurate and timely. We have successfully placed a number of Clever Fish temporary staff into permanent positions with great success. We would have no hesitation in recommending Clever Fish's services to others and we continue to have good working relationship with them.
Gemma, Managing Director Manufacturing Company
The Clever Fish Recruitment really are clever fish. I have steered clear of using recruitment agencies in the past due to previous experiences not being great. However, Adams approach is different, he took the time to come and meet us and ensured he understood the role and listened to our requirements rather than just rushing to fill the position. Excellent communications, open and honest. I can highly recommend The Clever Fish Recruitment as they have found us two new recruits to join our team and theyre exactly who we were looking for. Thank you!
Ermal
Hi Adam, thank you for all the work you've done over the past few months. I really appreciate everything. Thanks to Clever Fish, I now have a permanent contract and can give my family the security they need. All the best!
Stewart
Hi Dale, May I take this opportunity to thank you and every one at the Cleverfish agency for all the help you have given me over the last two years. If things do go wrong at my new job, then I will be only to happy to join you again. And I would like to wish you all the best for the future.