Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Recruitment Partner in Lincoln
Established in 1990, Ambitions Personnel has grown into a leading recruitment agency with a 45 million turnover and 11 high street offices. Our success stems from combining a personal approach with industry expertise, prioritising client and candidate relationships. We operate across commercial, industrial, driving, FMCG, and onsite sectors, offering temporary, permanent, and contract roles. Our structure enables rapid adaptation to market changes, supported by 30+ years of Recruitment and Employment Confederation membership. We maintain rigorous standards through accreditations like the Gangmasters Licensing Authority and Sedex, while raising 11,500 for charity annually.Our team of specialists delivers tailored solutions, evidenced by 95% client satisfaction rates and 4,000+ workers placed weekly. We complement recruitment with accredited training programs, achieving a 100% pass rate on materials handling equipment courses. With 500+ regular clients and a 24/7 service model, we combine local market knowledge with national reach. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through digital transformation initiatives and sector-specific expertise, ensuring we meet evolving workforce demands.
Services
Commercial Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Driving Sector Roles
FMCG Recruitment
Onsite Services
Training Courses
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Payroll Services
Training Needs Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' experience in recruitment with 45m turnover
- 95% client satisfaction rate across 500+ regular clients
- 11 high street offices providing local market expertise
- 24/7 availability with rapid response recruitment solutions
- Sector specialists covering commercial, industrial, and FMCG roles
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation
- Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA)
- Sedex
- Stronger Together
What people say
Excellent service
Rapid job placement
Dedicated consultants
Professional approach
Happy to recommend
Services
Commercial Recruitment
We provide tailored recruitment solutions for commercial roles ranging from entry-level to director positions. Our consultants specialise in matching candidates with office-based roles in administration, finance, and management. With 95% client satisfaction, we offer both temporary and permanent placements supported by sector-specific expertise and a 30-year industry reputation.
Industrial Recruitment
Our industrial recruitment service connects employers with skilled workers for manufacturing, logistics, and production roles. We supply 4,000+ workers weekly across warehouse operations, materials handling, and engineering positions. Backed by 11 high street offices, we offer rapid response times and 95% candidate recommendation rates through face-to-face candidate assessments.
Driving Sector Roles
Specialising in HGV drivers, couriers, and transport coordinators, we deliver qualified personnel for logistics and distribution networks. Our service includes compliance checks and skills verification, supported by sector specialists who understand driver retention challenges. Clients benefit from our 24/7 availability and rapid placement capabilities across the UK.
FMCG Recruitment
We supply personnel for fast-moving consumer goods roles including sales, supply chain, and quality control positions. Our consultants combine industry knowledge with candidate vetting processes to ensure cultural fit. With 500+ regular clients, we offer flexible resourcing solutions from temporary workers to executive appointments across the FMCG sector.
Training Courses
Our accredited training division delivers 25+ courses including forklift operation, food safety, and leadership programs. Achieving 100% pass rates on materials handling equipment courses, we provide tailored training solutions that reduce workplace risk and enhance performance. Clients have saved 500,000+ through our RTITB and Highfields accredited programs over the past five years.
People
Amanda Watson
Director
With over 30 years' recruitment industry experience, Amanda leads strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client relationships. She specialises in commercial sector staffing solutions and has grown the business to 45m turnover since 1990.
Claire Bishop
Director
Claire oversees operations across 11 high street offices, focusing on service excellence and client satisfaction. With sector expertise in industrial recruitment, she ensures delivery of the 95% client satisfaction rates the company maintains.
Becky Gench
Operations Director
Becky manages day-to-day operations and workforce logistics, ensuring efficient delivery of 4,000+ weekly worker placements. Her leadership maintains the company's rapid response capabilities across temporary and permanent recruitment sectors.
Helen Mason
HR Manager
Helen leads HR strategy and candidate relations, implementing processes that achieve 95% candidate recommendation rates. She oversees the face-to-face assessment system that ensures quality placements across all business sectors.
Gerrard Grundy
Account Manager
Gerrard specialises in FMCG sector recruitment, leveraging sector knowledge to connect candidates with roles in sales, supply chain, and production. His client-focused approach has contributed to the company's 500+ regular client base.
Questions
How quickly can you fill urgent recruitment needs?
Our 24/7 service and 11 high street offices enable rapid response times, with many clients receiving suitable candidates within 48 hours through our flexible workforce of 4,000+ available workers.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on commercial, industrial, driving, FMCG, and onsite services sectors, with dedicated consultants providing expertise from entry-level to director positions across temporary, permanent, and contract roles.
Do you charge candidates for job placement?
No, our services are free for job seekers. We operate on a business-to-business model where recruitment fees are paid by client companies, as detailed in our Recruitment Fees Policy.
Can you help with both temporary and permanent roles?
Yes, we specialise in both temporary and permanent placements across all sectors, with 95% of clients rating our service as good or excellent for both recruitment types.
What training options are available?
Our accredited training division offers 25+ courses including forklift operation, food safety, and leadership programs, with funded options often available and a free Training Needs Analysis for all clients.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct face-to-face assessments and skills verification, maintaining a 95% candidate recommendation rate through rigorous selection processes and ongoing workforce development programs.
Reviews (7)
D. Q.
Feb 12, 2022
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If you want to waste your time and receive disrespectful If you want to know what discrimination means you have to visit (ambitions personnel) Good luck
Benjamin Colligan
Jan 23, 2022
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Beyond useless. Please for the love of god back try and get employment with this burning pile of trash "recruitment agency". They appear not to have the brain power to contact my workplace in advance to secure me the work they promised. On two occasions, at both Tottle bakery and Riverside bakery, I showed up for my so-called shift and got turned away after travel 30 minutes each way. I am under the impression they are a scam at this moment in time, I was advised by the Tottle Bakery factory manager not to work today because I would probably not get paid for it.
Just shows what we are working with here. A bit of context, I am a university student just trying to survive and buy food each week and this "recruitment agency" is playing around with me. Honestly, I have been redirected to the Staffline agency both times and they seem very helpful and just all around great. Take your business there instead of here. DONT. BOTHER.
Just shows what we are working with here. A bit of context, I am a university student just trying to survive and buy food each week and this "recruitment agency" is playing around with me. Honestly, I have been redirected to the Staffline agency both times and they seem very helpful and just all around great. Take your business there instead of here. DONT. BOTHER.
Jordan Waters
Feb 06, 2019
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I went into ambitions on Thursday and by Monday I was starting a new job in a position I really enjoyed. Really friendly and helpful staff, no problems with pay or holiday. Would definitely recommend.
Natalia Szalla
Jan 03, 2019
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Very helpful staff and very fast recruitment process! I would recommend them to anyone and everyone I know! 5+ stars!
Lewis Macdonald
Jan 03, 2017
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Never been so can't comment about service. However, whoever was driving your company mini this morning needs to seriously consider the way they drive. Down the A52 and towards West Bridgford your driving was ridiculous. Way too fast, no respect for others on the road, frankly dangerous! Certainly would not use your services if I needed to based on you lack of respect to others on the road.
Antranik Mavousian
Jan 02, 2017
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Some of their employees have serious behaviour issues! Ironic, disrespectful and extremely unprofessional attitude towards people who seek for a job. Such a shame. Not to mention that their office was messy and dirty. How am I suppose to get them seriously? Not recommended.
Quest Mortis
Nov 09, 2016
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They stole my money. I tried to contact with them many times (7) via email about that they didn't pay for my holiday, but unfortunately without response. I visited their office to solve the case and they told me "We will have a look on that and you will receive money in two weeks". Still nothing. It's already new year and I could say their promises are false. Be aware.
