As one of Britain’s most affluent areas, Cheshire contains recruitment opportunity for candidates and businesses alike. While it is known primarily for its rolling countryside, the county is also home to a number of large settlements - including Chester, Warrington and Northwich. As ever, larger towns tend to be centres for employment in Admin, IT, Accounting, Insurance, Sales and Marketing, and many recruitment agencies will cover these sectors.
Historically, many areas now classed as part of Greater Manchester were located in Cheshire - including the likes of Sale, Altrincham and Cheadle.
To the south of Stockport, the so-called ‘Golden Triangle’ (generally drawn between Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Prestbury) contains 5 of the 10 most expensive streets in north-west England. This area is a popular home for footballers and wealthy figures from the Executive sector. Similar areas nearby the Triangle include Knutsford and Hale.
Top sectors for employment in Cheshire
Underlining Cheshire’s prestigious status is the Bentley Motors plant at Crewe. This facility is Bentley’s headquarters.
Cheshire is also home to many industrial areas, such as Runcorn, which sits on the River Mersey. Runcorn is known primarily for the manufacture of chemicals - and this sector also provides employment for many people with Engineering and Driving skills.
On a more niche level, Cheshire provides job opportunities in Bioscience thanks largely to the BioHub complex located at Alderley Park just west of Macclesfield. The county’s close proximity to airports such as Manchester and Liverpool, as well as numerous BAE Systems sites, means that jobs are also available in the Aviation and Aerospace sectors.
Due to Cheshire’s relatively large population, Healthcare is a popular industry for employment. The county’s affluence means that many such positions are available within the private sector, in addition to the NHS. Proximity to large cities also means that jobs are available in the Construction sector.
AgencyCentral lists 69 popular industries and categorise recruitment agencies based on what they cover, so you can easily and quickly find the ones which are most helpful to you.
With over 10 years of experience, Taylor Higson is a specialist consultant and recruitment agency in the Print, Packaging, POS, Signage and Direct Marketing industries. The company recruits for various roles such as Project Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Director, Credit Controller, Category Manager, Software Sales Executive, and more. The agency is based in Manchester and recruits for full-time and freelance job roles.
BizSpace, Cheadle Place, Stockport Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 2JX
+ 3 other offices
Sensecare specialises in providing Medical staff to a broad range of clients in the Healthcare sector nationwide. With teams based in Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Lincoln, and Norwich, they assign candidates to various permanent and temporary positions. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. Sensecare often hires staff such as Healthcare Assistants, Locum Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists.
Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9QR
+ 10 other offices
Carmichael UK operates predominantly in the Construction industry. The agency recruits for Professional, Technical, Trades and Labour and Facility Management roles on a permanent or contract basis throughout the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. They work from their offices in London, Oxfordshire, Birmingham and Warrington.
Bank Quay House, Sankey St, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1NN
+ 4 other offices
Norman Broadbent is a UK-based executive search and interim leadership firm with offices in London, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Knutsford. Established in 1979, they deliver board and CEO search, senior interim appointments, leadership consulting, and bespoke insight across sectors including Energy, Industrials, Life Sciences, TMT, Consumer, and Supply Chain, with placements in over 79 countries
Booths Park No 5, Chelford Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8GS
+ 3 other offices
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13 Whitworth Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1WA
+ 12 other offices
Driver Hire Nationwide matches candidates with Specialist Logistics businesses, focusing on Driver and other Transport Operations roles. With teams in more than 100 locations in the UK, they have assisted over 4,000 applicants in permanent and temporary jobs. They began in 1983 and have since gathered awards and certifications like Franchisor of the Year during the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, and ISO 9001.
12 Lovely Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1NF
+ 100 other offices
VGC Group, established in 1960, focuses on Civil Engineering and Infrastructure recruitment. Presenting Engineering, Trades and Technical workers through offices in Ruislip and six other sites, they require applicants to have an Engineering qualification or a Construction Skills Certification Scheme card. Their client portfolio includes Balfour Beatty and Siemens. In 2021, they were named as the Most Inspiring Employer during the Inspire Awards.
Suite 140, Citibase Warrington, Birchwood, The Genesis Centre, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7BH
+ 9 other offices
Extrastaff deals with the Driving and Industrial markets. With more than 50 locations nationwide including its main office in Herts, the company provides clients and candidates with temporary and permanent blue-collar roles such as Warehouse Operative, Picker, Packer, Van Driver, Parcel Sorter, Forklift Driver, and Refuse Loader.
23 Buttermarket Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2LY
+ 15 other offices
Accountable Recruitment hires permanent and temporary Part Qualified, Qualified, Executive and Transactional professionals. Specifically, they work across Executive & Senior Leadership, Accountancy & Finance, Practice areas (such as Audit, Tax and Advisory), HR, and Interim Management. They also support the Public Sector. Founded in 2010, their reach spans throughout the UK with consultants in Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin and 2 other locations.
Cinnamon House Cinnamon Park Crab Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0XP
+ 3 other offices
Forrest Recruitment recruits for the Office, Accounts and Commercial sectors. From their main office in Warrington, and branches in Altrincham, Bolton, Crewe, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, Wigan, and Wilmslow, they offer permanent and temporary roles for positions such as Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, Banking Cashier, Bookkeeper, Payroll Officer, HR Manager, IT Technician, and Legal Secretary.
6 Ambassador Place, Ground Floor, Stockport Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8DB
+ 7 other offices
Proman Recruitment finds staff for clients in the Construction, Engineering, Warehouse & Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Office, Food, Sales, Customer Service, Hospitality and IT sectors across Europe. They fill in roles such as Home Delivery Driver, Account Coordinator and Administrator. The agency is accredited by REC, ALP, CHAS, Driver Agency, Constructionline, French Chamber of Great Britain, Driver CPC, FTA and Investors in People.
Office 30, Automation House Newton Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2AP
+ 11 other offices
Gap Personnel is an independently owned, local industrial staffing firm providing recruitment solutions for the Technical, Professional and Health Care sectors. The firm was acquired by BeNEXT Yumeshin Group Co in 2017 and they place Warehouse Operatives, Administrators, Stock Controllers, and Hygiene and Cleaning Operatives. Established in 1997, Gap Personnel provides permanent and temporary placements for candidates.
253/255 Edleston Road Crewe, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7EA
+ 20 other offices
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
Unit 5, Turnstone Business Park, Mulberry Ave, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0WN
+ 16 other offices
Since 1989, 1st Choice has been delivering multi-sector recruitment for fields ranging from Insurance to Formula 1. The management team has worked together for more than two decades and has a combined experience of over 120 years. They have two offices in Bedfordshire, with additional teams in Milton Keynes and Chester.
Unit 3 Venture Point Stanney Mill Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4NE
+ 3 other offices
KPI Recruiting, launched in 2008, is a multi-sector recruitment firm covering diverse sectors including commercial, education, hospitality and rail. Situated in Stoke-on-Trent, they have a wide network of offices spanning Crewe, Manchester, Sutton, Warrington and beyond. They've successfully placed over 100,000 applicants and have partnered with the likes of FedEx and Serco.
The Base, Dallam Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NG
+ 9 other offices
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
St. James Business Centre, Unit 2 - 5 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6PS
+ 46 other offices
Proactive Personnel Ltd is a permanent and temporary staff supplier operating in a wide range of industries across the Midlands, Shropshire, the North West and beyond. The firm has a 24/7 out-of-hours service and they also do not charge for the submission of candidate CVs. They are Advanced Stronger Together Members, Gangmasters Licensed, CIRAS Members and are audited by RISQS.
First and Second Floor, 2 Bridge St, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2EW
+ 10 other offices
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
1st Floor, 82 Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1SG
+ 56 other offices
Established in 2012, Zachary Daniels is a multi-sector recruitment agency with offices in Cheshire, London, Northern Ireland and Scotland. They specialise in the staffing of Merchandisers to Managers across the UK, and work with several large companies including Boots, River Island, Farmfood and Topshop. They operate in the Retail Operations, Hospitality & Leisure, Retail, Senior Appointments, HR, Finance and Marketing industries.
Riverside Court, Chester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6AR
+ 4 other offices
Greaves Recruitment Solutions finds professionals in the print and packaging industry. Established in 2012, they fill vacancies such as Packaging Technologist, Key Account Manager and Buyer. Based in Cheadle, Greaves Recruitment Solutions operates across the nation and the continent.
G11, Building 44, Europa Business Park, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0XA
Worldwide Teaching is an Education specialist recruitment firm that supplies Teaching staff to schools across the North West as well as internationally. The agency recruits a range of Teaching staff (Primary, Secondary, and SEN Qualified Teachers), Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, Technicians, Administrators, and Care Takers on both a temporary and permanent basis. The agency was established in 2009.
3rd Floor, Broadstone Mill, Broadstone Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7DL
The Hill Group is an award-winning agency that specialises in providing expert senior management, c-level and specialist engineers to several industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas. They also offer other services like CV help, interview coaching, and salary negotiation. The company was founded in 1994 and offers its services internationally.
Suite 9, 10th Regent House, Heaton Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1BS
Synergy Recruitment mainly handles Commercial office-based vacancies including Accounting & Finance, Customer Service and Administration. Recruiting for entry level up to Senior Management level roles, either permanent or on a contract basis. Based in Macclesfield, they recruit for businesses across Cheshire. They are a corporate member of the REC and were awarded the 2019 Start-Up Business of the Year by the North East Cheshire Business Awards
Beechfield House, Winterton Way, Lyme Green Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0LP
Operating in the UK and India, Apollo Education recruits healthcare professionals. They typically place doctors, nurses and allied health professionals for the NHS and private settings. They are supported by Apollo Hospitals Group.
The Campus, Crewe Green Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5DU
Advantage Resourcing is a recruitment consultancy specialising in the Engineering, IT, and Professional Services sectors. They provide permanent, temporary, interim, and contract solutions. Some roles they recruit for are Procurement Lead, Supply Chain Lead, Student Experience Officer, and more. Their offices are located in London, Manchester, and the Thames Valley. Advantage Resourcing is a member of APSCo and is Investors in People accredited.
Stamford House, Northenden Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2DH
+ 1 other office