Jackie Kerr Recruitment

Specialist recruitment solutions for engineering professionals across aerospace, automotive, and defence sectors. We identify candidates with technical expertise and cultural fit for your organisation. Our process includes detailed role analysis, candidate vetting, and post-placement support.

Targeted recruitment services for manufacturing roles from shop floor to management positions. We understand production environments and match skilled workers to operational requirements. Our candidates undergo capability assessments and workplace readiness evaluations.

Flexible staffing solutions for short-term engineering and manufacturing projects. We source experienced contractors with proven track records in time-sensitive assignments. Our service includes contract management and performance monitoring.

Comprehensive preparation for selected candidates including role expectations, company background, and interview techniques. We ensure applicants understand job requirements and organisational culture before interviews.

Dedicated account management maintaining ongoing communication with clients. We conduct regular business reviews to align recruitment strategies with evolving organisational goals and market conditions.

Founder with 27 years' recruitment industry experience, specialising in engineering and manufacturing sectors. Previously worked in HR and management roles before establishing the agency in 1998.

Experienced recruitment professional with expertise in client relationship management and business development. Plays key role in strategic growth and service delivery oversight.

Manages operational processes and contract administration. Ensures compliance with employment regulations and maintains quality standards across recruitment procedures.

Specialises in permanent placements within engineering and manufacturing sectors. Focuses on matching long-term career goals with organisational requirements.

Supports recruitment processes with candidate coordination and documentation management. Ensures smooth administrative operations across placement activities.

We specialise in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, covering aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, and medical device sectors across the UK.

95% of our roles are filled within four weeks through our targeted candidate sourcing and efficient selection process.

Yes, we support both SMEs and international organisations with engineering and manufacturing recruitment needs across the UK.

We combine 27 years' sector expertise with personal service, including MD involvement in placements and ongoing client relationship management.

Yes, we provide confidential evening and weekend contact options for urgent recruitment needs and candidate inquiries.

I honestly can not say enough to express how professional and attending Jackie Kerr staff were. From the first phone call and all through the process they were always there, patient and highly professional and always just nice to talk to, they are always very positive and absolute joy to interact with. I have worked with other agencies during this time and they are by far the best, the level of profesionalism is very high and honestly, they did everything for me.

It took only a few days from the first contact we had until I received a great offer for a permanent position and throughout this time they always offered me support and advice and it definitely helped. Great people and company, well connected in the industry, I have a solid permanent position and Jackie Kerr did all the hard work for me and took all of the stress out! Many thanks to all of them and especially Frasier!

Fraser was friendly and helpful with my job search, keeping in regular contact even just to say he was still waiting for news. Very professional would recommend

An incredible service! Jackie, Fraser and Dominique helped me every step of the way in my search for new employment! Friendly, professional and you can tell they really care and are passionate about what they do. Hopefully I won't be out of work anytime soon as I think I've landed my dream job, with the help of these lovely people. But if I am they'll be the first people I call! Thank you all so much!

The staff at Jackie Kerr are friendly and helpful, Jess has kept in touch and been there every step of the way, she has kept me updated at all times. I would recommend them.

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Jess was very helpful and communication was excellent too. Had just finished a job with another agency and managed sign a new contract to start a new job a few days later so now looking forward to Xmas :- Highly recommended.