Recruitment Agencies in Bedford
Including: Accounting & Finance (14 agencies), IT (12), Administration (11), Industrial (11), Manufacturing / Production (9), Engineering (9), Driving (6), Construction (6), Education (4), Catering and Hospitality (4), Retail (3), Health Care (2), Social Care (2)
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Tradeline Recruitment is a specialist construction agency with over 100 years experience of supplying all levels of construction related personnel. Our main head office is based in Bedford and we also have regional offices in Oxford and London. We are able to supply staff on a nationwide basis although we predominantly deal with the Home Counties, London and Midlands areas.
Covers: Home Counties / London / Midlands / Nationwide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
21 Bedford Heights,
Manton Lane,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 7PH
Plus 2 additional office locations
VR Group specialise in supplying white collar and trades and labour staff on a temp and perm basis throughout the UK. With over 30 years recruitment experience within the construction sector we have a strong track record delivering the right people for our clients at short notice. We pride ourselves on our honesty, loyalty and reliability. Contact one of our experienced consultants now!!
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Unit 14,
Stephenson Court,
Priory Business Park,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK44 3WJ
Plus 1 additional office location
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Vector -the science & technology experts! We are an innovative team of experienced consultants, specialising in the high technology market. We don't dilute our efforts by working in other sectors and all of us have an engineering or science background. We understand our market and the careers it can offer bright, ambitious people.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £25k - £100k+
The Innovation Centre,
University Way,
Cranfield Technology Park,
Cranfield,
Bedfordshire,
MK43 0BT
Drs Direct
Drs Direct, founded in 2007 and located in Bedford, connects Occupational Health professionals with public and private institutions. They have dedicated departments for hiring Nurses and Physicians, handling permanent, contract and fixed-term assignments, as well as senior-level requirements. Their candidates are verified by the General Medical Council and Nursing & Midwifery Council. They are an accredited supplier of Crown Commercial Service.
Broadway House,
4-6 The Broadway,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 2TE
KPI People
KPI People is a Bedford-based recruitment company that supplies staffing solutions in the Automotive sector. The company has 12 years of Automotive industry experience and more than 30 years of specialist recruitment experience. They are REC members and they have recruited for full-time vacancies for positions such as Service Advisor, Vehicle Technician, Sales Executive, MOT Tester, Parts Advisor, and Workshop Controller.
61-63 St Peter's Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 2PR
RM Medics
RM Medics, located in Bedford, matches Healthcare professionals with Public and Private establishments in the UK. With experience dating back to 2012, and over 24 years of collective knowledge under their belt, they only connect with applicants who have professional qualifications, right-to-work documentation, and employment references. They are accredited by Healthtrust Europe and are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
1-3 Silver Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 1SY
TL Placements
TL Placements is a provider of recruitment solutions to the Construction and related industries. They are a permanent employment agency based in the UK that specialises in Project Management, Construction Management, all Surveying Disciplines, Health & Safety, Estimating, Buying, Engineering, and Architectural professions. The company is located in Bedfordshire.
21 Bedford Heights,
Manton Lane,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 7PH
Tick Education
Tick Education recruits for the Education industry, completing permanent, long-term and short-term assignments. They also administer daily personnel supply. Based in Bedford, they mainly hire for the Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire regions. They were launched in 2020 and have since been connecting with Fully and Newly Qualified Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Tutors, Cover Supervisors, Nursery Nurses and the like.
1 Hammond Road,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 0UD
Spectrum Search
Spectrum Search is an expert in Java, .NET, JavaScript, and Blockchain recruitment solutions. They work within the FinTech, Financial, Legal, Insurance, Retail, FMCG, Media, Telecommunications, Sports & Leisure, Healthcare, and IT Service sectors, among others, in providing permanent and temporary recruitment, as well as executive search and selection. Based in Bedfordshire, they work with companies throughout Europe.
Endeavour House,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 4HS
Octopus Research
Octopus Research provides executive search solutions to an extensive client list across the UK. They assign professionals for c-level and board assignments from their London headquarters. The talent firm also offers benchmarking and talent mapping services. Typical hires include associates, consultants, researchers, talent directors, and talent managers. Octopus Research works with FTSE 350 organisations.
5 Meadow Way,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 2QX
Graduate Launchpad
Graduate Launchpad caters to a diverse client group from their Bedfordshire branch. They are a multi-sector talent sourcing company that aids in making permanent placements at all levels. They provide opportunities to Graduate candidates in various industries across the UK, such as Banking & Finance, Creative, Engineering, Fashion, FinTech, IT & Software, Marketing, PR & Communications, Property & Retail, and Sales.
Waterfront Centre,
Great North Road,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK44 3AL
Motor Trade Selection
Motor Trade Selection is a London-based specialist recruitment agency that bridges Retail Motor personnel and employers, manufacturers, and dealer groups abroad and across the UK, specifically North West, South East, and South West. Founded in 1968, Motor Trade Selection helps fill vacancies by placing qualified candidates in diverse roles, including Financial Controllers, Aftersales Managers, and Service Managers.
42 High Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 1DU
Pharma. Direct (UK & Europe)
Pharma Direct is a European specialist agency that provides solutions to the Pharmaceutical and Health Care industries. They offer fixed-term, contract, permanent, headhunting, and executive search & selection services. Some of the roles they recruit for are Biostatistics, Clinical Programme Managers, Medical Affairs, Clinical Project Managers, Medical Writing, and more. Candidates can also subscribe to their job alerts.
Broadway House,
4-6 The Broadway,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 2TE
Vector Recruitment Ltd
Vector Recruitment Ltd, located in Bedford, hires Engineering, Science and Technology specialists for ventures, from start-ups to multinational corporations, across the UK as and continental Europe, China and North America. They have been managing permanent and contract roles since 1998, leveraging their consultants' backgrounds in Recruitment, Engineering, Science and IT. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
Cranfield Technology Park,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK43 0BT
DMS Computer Recruitment
DMS Computer Recruitment is a specialist recruiting firm that provides contract and permanent IT staff and professionals throughout the UK, Cyprus and the EU. The agency recruits IT Experts, Software Specialists, Programmers, Developers, Web Designers, SEO Experts, Hardware Engineers, Technical Support and more. The company is based in Bedford.
23 Stanhope Road,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 8BU
Spectrum Recruitment Ltd
Spectrum Recruitment Ltd is an international multi-sector recruitment company situated in Bedford. Fields they manage include Commercial, Industrial, Catering, Retail, Engineering, Technical, Legal, Sales and Customer Service. Their operations started in 1988 and they have since been hiring for permanent and temporary jobs. They also have a division called Spectrum On Air Ltd, which supplies candidates for Events and the Entertainment Industry.
13 Church Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 2PL
Talent Cloud Consulting Limited
Talent Cloud Consulting Limited, situated in Bedford, specialises in the niche industry of Cloud Technology. Accommodating both applicants and businesses, they assist in completing requirements for permanent and contract staff. They focus on supporting employment for Java, Salesforce, SAP and Workday skill sets, in addition to offering advisory services like consulting, training and learning & development. They have over 15 years of experience.
The Numbers Quarter Dombey Court,
The Pilgrim Centre Brickhill Drive,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 7PZ
Dial4Care
Dial4Care, situated in Bedford, recruits Health Care and Social Care staff nationwide. Their talent pool, which consists of individuals who have passed the Disclosure and Barring Service check, can render service on an hourly or full time basis on a live-in or regular setting. They are currently forging partnerships with Refugee Council, Link to Change, British Red Cross and more. They have received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission.
22 Grove Place,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 3JJ
Advancing People Recruitment
Advancing People Recruitment extends employment opportunities in Sales, HR, Multilingual, Not for Profit, IT, Construction, Property and Commercial verticals such as Admin, HR, Accounts, Operations and Sales. Established in 2009, they have partnered with ventures like interiors manufacturers and service providers, and assist in requirements for permanent, temporary and contract staff. Their office is in Bedford.
Pilgrim Centre,
Brickhill Drive,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 7PZ
Hello Recruitment Associates
Hello Recruitment Associates finds staff on a permanent basis for an extensive client portfolio across the UK. The recruitment agency concentrates on supplying services to a broad range of industries, such as Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Technical/Engineering. Since 2017, they have often placed candidates in various positions, including Data Analyst, Operations Manager, and Senior Marketing and Campaigns Manager.
Wrest Park,
Enterprise House,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 4HS
People4u
People4u, instituted in 2020, focuses on Facilities Management, Construction and Health and Safety recruitment. Accommodating permanent and temporary positions like HR Advisor, Site Administrator and Health and Safety Manager, and putting forward services like CV guidance and job advertising, they support the whole of the UK through an office in Bedford. Companies they have worked with include Calma Group Ltd, Denis Rawlins Ltd and Churchill Group.
Unit 12 Glenmore Business Park Stanley Road,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK42 0XY
Nohow International Limited
Nohow International Limited is a family run business that matches Trades and Labour candidates with employers in the UK Construction sector. Headquartered in Bedford, Nohow also has a branch in Torquay and has over 40,000 registered operatives. They have Constructionline, REC, and CHAS accreditations and they've successfully placed Carpenters, Painters, Supervisors, Site Managers, Steel Fixers, Document Controllers, and more.
Spaces / Safestore Business Centre Elstow Road,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK42 8PL
Fram Search
Founded in 2010, Fram Search is a Financial Services specialist recruitment agency that offers its interim and permanent services across the UK and internationally. They deal in areas such as FinTech & Digital, Sales & Marketing, Investments & Front Office, Finance, Risk & Operation, and Legal & Compliance. The company's head office is in Silsoe.
Fram Search Wrest Park,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 4HS
Carter Recruitment
Carter Recruitment caters exclusively to the Marketing and Sales sectors. Also covering Product and Brand Management, Insight and Category Management, PR and Communications, and Research and Analysis, this Bedford-based agency makes placements such as Brand Manager, Web Developer, Marketing Executive and WordPress Developer.
Bedford I-lab,
Stannard Way,
Priory Business Park,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK44 3RZ
Alliance Consulting
Alliance Consulting is headquartered in Bedford. Established in 2003, they place candidates into roles within the Electronics, Engineering, IT, and Science sectors on a permanent, contract, or temporary basis. They recruit for any job level. Their recruitment team consists of degree qualified Scientists, Engineers, Business Graduates, and IT experts. They have worked with clients such as Jaguar Cars, Ford Motor Co., Dyson, and DHL.
Suite A2,
Spaces Business Centre,
Elstow Road,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK42 8PL
Advancing People
Advancing People is an independently-owned agency formed in 2009. They provide permanent, contract and temporary recruitment solutions to the following sectors: Sales, Commercial, HR, Multilingual, Not-For-Profit, and IT. They are based in Bedford.
Dombey Court,
Pilgrim Centre,
Brickhill Drive,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 7PZ
OA
OA is an established provider of specialised staffing services to a diverse client group across the UK. They work in a broad range of markets, including Accountancy & Finance, Administration, Customer Service & Consumer Centre, Food Manufacturing, HR, IT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, and Retail. Since 1995, the Bedford-based agency has been filling various contract, temporary, and permanent appointments.
Ebenezer House,
1st Floor,
St. Johns Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK42 0DH
BSS Recruitment
BSS Recruitment has been matching clients and candidates in the Commercial Office industry since 1989. They supply for vacancies in the following fields across Bedford and the surrounding areas: Industrial, Administration, Accounts, Catering, Sales, IT, Logistics, and Warehouse.
Victoria House,
70A Tavistock Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 2RP
Watton Recruitment
Watton Recruitment is a multi-sector staffing agency that places personnel across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. They have over 12 years of experience assisting clients and candidates, and cover roles in the Warehouse & Logistics, Call Centre & Customer Services, Welding & Technical, Sales, and Office industries.
Office 6,
Viking Business Centre,
2 Caxton Road,
Elms Farm,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 0HT
Octagon Group
Octagon Group hires Technology and Engineering specialists across the UK and Europe, fulfiling permanent and contract placements and management and executive requirements. They support verticals including Aerospace, Automotive, Civil Engineering, IT, Renewable Energy and Transportation. They opened their doors in 2018 and are based in Bedford. They also help charities like Trussell Trust Foodbank and Alzheimer's Society UK.
Wrest Park,
Silsoe,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 4HR
Placing People
Placing People Bedford is a REC-accredited agency that has been supplying personnel to a range of sectors for more than 25 years. They offer permanent and temporary assignments and they have an out-of-hours line for emergencies. Some of the placements they hire for include Admin/Customer Service, General Office Assistant, Housekeeper, Refuse Loader, Bar Staff, HGV Drivers, and ICT Security Specialist.
70 St. Loyes Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 1EZ
Quanta Contracts
Quanta Contracts is a Construction & Commercial recruitment business in the UK that deals with all aspects of temporary & permanent staffing and labour resourcing. Established in 2002, the company supplies permanent, contract, and temporary personnel for organisations of all sizes including Civil Engineering Contractors, Residential Developers, Waste Management, and Building Maintenance companies. Quanta is an REC member and ISO accredited.
7 Stephenson Court Fraser Road Priory Business Park,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK44 3WJ
AllStaff Recruitment
AllStaff Recruitment is an independent agency that provides services to the Commercial/Office, Finance, Technical, and Engineering sectors. They also recruit staff for the Health & Safety, Legal, Manufacturing & Production, Marketing, and Sales industries. Some roles they fill include HR Admin, Manufacturing Team Leader, Customer Service Coordinator, and Design Engineer. The agency was established in 2006 and is based in Bedford
Wolseley Parc,
Wolseley Road,
Woburn Road Industrial Estate,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK42 7EF
NMR Tech Recruit
NMR Tech Recruit is a niche Satellite and Space Services talent solutions provider across the UK and globally. They source qualified candidates for an array of contract and permanent placements at all levels. They also cover various divisions, such as Commercial, Defence, Digital Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, Flight Dynamics, Integration, Satellites & Space Crafts, Satellite Data & Technology Services, and Technical Support.
106b Dunstable Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 2JP
Simply Education
Simply Education places Teachers into various educational settings across the UK. With over 14 years of experience, they provide support for permanent and temporary roles from their 12 offices in 6 regions. They are part of Make Candidates Great (MCG), a group of recruitment agencies with different specialisations.
Bedford Heights,
Manton Lane,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 7PH
Plus 8 additional office locations
Abacus Consulting
From entry-level to executive roles, Abacus provides temporary, contract, permanent, and interim Manager placements in the Business sector. Founded in 2002, their offices are located in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Luton. Abacus’ specialist consultants have over 10 years of experience in Financial recruitment.
38 Mill Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 3HD
Plus 3 additional office locations
MEM Recruitment
MEM Recruitment has offices in Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Wellingborough. They started in 1994, recruiting within the Industrial, Commercial, and Driving sectors. They support temporary and permanent placements for roles such as Production Worker, Warehouse Operative, and Food Production Operative. They are members of the REC and the Association of Labour Providers (ALP).
8a Mill Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 3HD
Plus 3 additional office locations
1st Choice
1st Choice Recruitment is an employment agency that supplies temporary, permanent and contract staff to a broad range of sectors including Catering, Insurance, IT, Languages, and Engineering. They serve the Bedford, Milton Keynes, and Huntingdon areas, and are accredited by REC and Cyber Essentials.
8 St Loyes Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 1EP
Plus 3 additional office locations
Quest Employment
Founded in 1993, Quest Employment is a staffing and recruiting business operating within the Midlands. The company delivers temporary and permanent staffing solutions within the Industrial, Commercial, and Technical sectors. The agency delivers candidates for Office Support, Contact Centre, Banking & Financial Services, Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing & Operations, Warehousing, Transport and Logistics, and more.
11-13 Mill Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 3EU
Plus 10 additional office locations
Osborne Appointments
Osborne Appointments matches applicants with institutions seeking permanent, temporary and contract staff. With six offices, including one in Bedford, they cover recruitment across the UK in Business Support, Industrial, Finance, HR, Hospitality and more, from specialist up to high quantity recruitment. They began in 1995 and have won 11 awards, including a Best Company to Work For award during the 2021 Recruitment & Employment Confederation Awards.
1st Floor St. Johns Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK42 0DH
Plus 4 additional office locations
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More information
Situated next to the River Great Ouse in Bedfordshire, Bedford is a proud county town and popular location for businesses and candidates. The town is surrounded by key economic areas such as Kempston, Cranfield and Elstow, creating a demand for recruitment agencies that are able to fill permanent and temporary jobs within these home counties based settlements.
Economic overview and salaries
Around 1.7% of the working population in Bedford are unemployed. This is higher than the UK average of 1.4% but higher than nearby Cranfield and Wixams. The average salary for Bedford is £29,258, which is slightly more than the £26,500 UK national average.
Key industries in the town
Bedford is historically a market town but has grown to become a key hub for technology based industries. This has been supported by custom centres such as Cranfield Technology Park and Millbrook. Despite this, the highest proportion of local staff are employed in health jobs, where nearly 14% of the workforce operate within organisations such as BMI The Manor Hospital and Bedford Hospital. Additionally, 12% of people work within the education sector and some of the largest employers include the University of Bedfordshire, Cranfield University and Bedford College. Other employment opportunities can be found in retail, finance and manufacturing.
Recruitment agencies in Bedford
There are a wide range of recruitment agencies that cover the Bedford, Kempston and Cranfield area. An agency that specialises in the local market will experience a large demand from businesses within teaching, health and the growing digital sectors. Multi-industry agencies are also prevalent in these towns and might offer a wider selection of contacts and resources.
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