Recruitment Agencies based in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humberside, UK
West Yorkshire falls within the Humber region of the UK and has a population of nearly 2.2 million people. The county was largely built on textile manufacture, heavy engineering and coal mining, and though these industries have seen decline, manufacturing, construction and distribution are still major employers in the area.
The county is one of Britain's most diverse regions in population, employment and salaries. Rapidly becoming the UK's primary financial centre outside of London, Leeds is the third biggest city in Britain and also a focus for information and communication positions. Around 120,000 people here are employed in business or financial services jobs and adverts with recruitment agencies show that high salaries can be found in these fields. The entire service sector in the city employs more than 340,000 people and this, with the rise of the finance industry, means that unemployment is only about 1% above the national average.
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The public sector is another major source of employment across the region, with Leeds City Council alone employing 33,000 staff. Coal mining was also once a big industry in West Yorkshire and the remaining Kellingley colliery is one of the few working mines left in the UK. It is however, still the country's largest producer of coal and directly provides around 700 jobs. Additionally, two of Britain's four major supermarkets are based in the region; Asda in Leeds and Morrisons in Bradford.
Bradford, Huddersfield and Wakefield are the other leading cities in West Yorkshire, with the latter seeing considerable redevelopment over the last decade. Castleford is the largest town within Wakefield and home to nearly 40K people. The rate of regeneration here has largely mirrored that of the rest of the district, but unemployment is still seen as problem. The arrivals of Xscape (an indoor ski slope and entertainment venue) and the Freeport shopping village, has brought more visitors to the town and given a boost to the local economy. Burberry also bases one of two UK production plants in Castleford.
Use this page to find recruitment agencies that can provide staffing solutions to the county of West Yorkshire.
Hughes Recruitment Solutions is a family owned recruitment agency, specialising in supplying driving and industrial staff, on both a temporary or permanent basis. We have a very personal and 'can-do' approach to our work and with over 25 years combined logistics recruitment expertise between us, we know how to match the right people to the right job. From van drivers to LGV drivers, warehouse ops to management, we provide a quality service 24/7.
Covers: Throughout the Yorkshire and Humberside region | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £35k
A personal touch on a national level. Bluerock Recruitment are experts in providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions nationwide. We have an in-house team of professionals to deliver a service which is tailored to each individual client. We recruit the best talent to meet and exceed your staffing needs.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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Recruitment specialists to the construction and related sectors. We offer simple solutions with pricing transparency. We're dedicated to providing an unrivalled service connecting you with the best trades people and management available. We understand you often might work nights and weekends and therefore we're always contactable 24/7.
Covers: Most of UK | Contract, Part Time, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £60k
Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists - Innova Search delivers Permanent, Contract and Interim recruitment solutions across the Manufacturing and Engineering Sectors. Our specialist consultants place; Technical, Operations, Production, Quality, H&S, Commercial, Procurement and Supply Chain talent using the latest cutting edge technology!
Covers: Nationwide Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Reed has been solving technology recruitment challenges for over 60 years. Our consultants specialise in five practice areas: development and testing, infrastructure and security, business intelligence and data science, project management office and business change, and strategy and leadership. So, whatever position you're recruiting for, you'll work with a technology specialist offering expert guidance to source your ideal candidate.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Click Operations Healthcare is a registered Health and Social care recruitment agency. We take pride in our innovative and flexible structure, which enables us to meet clients’ requests at short notice. Our mission statement and ethos are underpinned by the maxim that care which we cannot receive is not worth giving to others. We ensure adequate staffing of healthcare assistants, support workers, mental health nurses and general nurses.
Covers: Northwest,Yorkshire/Humberside and the Northeast | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
A recruitment experience that's all about you and what's best for your business. One of the pains we see across industry is staff retention. The cost of a bad hire can be significant but with our scientific, evidence based recruitment process we run at a 96% retention rate. If you’re looking to find the best talent to grow your business, you’re in the right place. We find the right people, for all roles; in most industries.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Optimal Recruitment is your trusted partner in the world of talent acquisition. As a boutique recruitment agency, we specialise in serving a diverse range of industries, making us the ideal choice for organisations seeking top talent in Legal Service roles, HR, Accountancy and Finance, General Insurance, Risk, Compliance & Audit, Marketing, Business Development & Sales, Customer Service, Programme & Project Management, and Operational Management.
Covers: M62 Corridor, London, Birmingham, Newcastle | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Needing staff for an event? or for your Care home? We know how important it is to have good reliable staff. We are dedicated to supplying the best catering and hospitality staff at an affordable price.
Covers: London, Midlands, North of England & Scotland | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Affinity Search is your local recruiter for positions such as Customer Service, Sales, Account Management, Supervisors, Managers, Production Operatives, Shop Floor staff, Marketing, Ecommerce, Administration, Reception, Finance, HR and Supply chain.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £60k
Engineering Recruitment Specialists - Innova Search delivers Permanent, Contract and Interim recruitment solutions across the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors. Our specialist consultants place; Technical, Operations, Production, Quality, H&S, Commercial, Procurement and Supply Chain talent using the latest cutting edge technology!
Covers: Nationwide Engineering Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
E3 Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading blue collar and white collar engineering, manufacturing and technical recruitment specialists. Having been formed in joint partnership by a close team of recruitment professionals to create a true regional, national and international presence.
Covers: Yorkshire & Humberside, Wales, Scotland, Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
With over 60 years of experience in the IT, Digital and Marketing Recruitment sector, our wide array of contacts and industry knowledge ensures we select only the very best candidates to furnish our clients with a superb variety of options in the short and long term.
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Reed are here to help you take your next step in the world of work, whatever it is. From recruiting talented individuals across 20 sectors for a permanent, temporary, or interim role; to recruiting at scale, and screening, your local recruiter have a solution that will ensure your business thrives. Alternatively, if you're looking to take the next step in your career, or break into a completely new sector, our experts can help.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+