The North West's recruitment desk for permanent hires.
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North West England · Permanent Hires

Hiring across the North West, taken seriously.

Recruitment North West is a regional partner for employers from Manchester to Carlisle. Properly briefed, properly vetted, single-consultant accountability from first call to first day.

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"A regional desk that knows who's hiring, who's moving, and who's about to be available."

  • Active networks across all five North West counties
  • Shortlist back inside 5-7 working days
  • One named consultant, end to end
  • Replacement guarantee on every placement
5 counties
Greater Manchester · Merseyside · Lancashire · Cheshire · Cumbria
12+
Sectors actively recruited every month
5-7 days
Average shortlist turnaround
1:1
One consultant per client, end to end
Sectors we cover

The sectors that built the North West, and the ones building it now.

From the manufacturing belts of Lancashire to the professional districts of Manchester and the logistics hubs along the M6, we place capable people who fit the team and stay long term.

Manufacturing & Engineering

Production engineers, maintenance leads, quality, machine operators and skilled assembly across NW manufacturing.

Logistics & Warehouse

Warehouse supervisors, FLT-licensed staff, transport planners and distribution operatives for M6 / M62 corridor sites.

Construction & Trades

Site managers, project managers, quantity surveyors, project coordinators and qualified tradespeople.

Office & Administration

Office managers, EAs, receptionists, customer support and administrative coordinators.

Sales & Business Development

Account managers, BDMs, sales executives, commercial leads and key account specialists.

Finance & Accounting

Bookkeepers, finance managers, credit control, payroll, qualified and part-qualified accountants.

IT & Technology

Support engineers, systems administrators, software developers and project managers across MediaCity and Spinningfields.

Hospitality & Catering

Venue managers, head chefs, sous chefs, FOH supervisors and catering operations leads across Liverpool, Manchester and the Lakes.

Retail & Customer Service

Store managers, area managers, contact-centre supervisors and high-performing CS teams.

Driving & Transport

Fleet managers, transport planners, qualified drivers and licensed delivery teams across the NW haulage corridor.

HR & People Operations

HR business partners, ER specialists, learning & development and talent acquisition leads.

Skilled Trades

Electricians, plumbers, fabricators, mechanical fitters and certified maintenance teams.

Why employers stay with us

Hiring well shouldn't feel like a second job.

We exist to take that load. We brief properly, vet thoroughly, and stand behind the people we send.

One named consultant

You will not be passed around a desk. The consultant who takes your brief is the one who shortlists, briefs candidates, and follows up post-offer.

5-7 working day shortlist

Most live briefs receive their first qualified shortlist within a week. Urgent roles flagged on day one are prioritised across the desk.

Replacement guarantee

Every placement carries a free replacement period. If a hire doesn't stick within the agreed window, we re-run the search at no charge.

Real North West knowledge

Active client and candidate networks across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria. We know the patch and the people on it.

Vetted, not just sourced

Right-to-work, references, qualifications, motivation, salary expectations, all checked before a CV reaches your desk. No noise.

Built for the long term

Our entire desk is geared around hires that stay, the brief, the vetting, the offer support, and the day 7 / 30 / 90 follow-ups, all built to keep the placement in seat.

How we work

A clear three-step process from first call to first day.

No drawn-out kick-offs, no dropped balls. The brief becomes the shortlist becomes the offer, in that order.

1

The brief, properly

A 30-45 minute briefing call. We capture the role, the team, the must-haves, the deal-breakers, the salary band and the timeline. You get a written brief back to confirm.

2

Targeted shortlist

We approach our network and active candidates, vet, interview and rank. You receive a tight shortlist with our notes, salary expectations and availability.

3

Offer support and onboarding

We handle counter-offer pressure, notice-period coordination and start-date logistics, then check in on day 7, 30 and 90 to make sure the hire is working.

Locations served

Active across the North West of England.

From Manchester city centre to the Cumbrian coast, we work with employers in towns and cities across all five North West counties.

Manchester
Liverpool
Salford
Stockport
Bolton
Wigan
Warrington
Preston
Blackburn
Burnley
Lancaster
Chester
Crewe
Oldham
Bury
Carlisle
Common questions

Questions employers ask before working with us.

How quickly can you deliver a shortlist?
Most permanent briefs receive their first shortlist within 5-7 working days. Senior or specialist briefs may take a fortnight, but we will tell you upfront. We never sit on a brief.
Do you only work in the North West?
Yes, the North West is our home patch and where our networks are deepest. We cover Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria. For NW-headquartered clients hiring elsewhere in the UK, we will support nationwide briefs case by case.
Are your fees percentage-based?
For permanent placements, yes, we work on a percentage of first-year base salary. The exact rate depends on level and sector, and is agreed in writing before any candidate is introduced.
What does the replacement guarantee cover?
If a placed hire leaves or is dismissed within the agreed period, we will source a free replacement. The window is usually 8-12 weeks for most roles, longer for senior hires.
Can you support confidential searches?
Yes. For replacement-of-incumbent or sensitive pre-launch hires, we can run searches without naming the client to candidates until shortlist stage and use a generic JD in initial approaches. Tell us up front if confidentiality matters.
What information do you need to start a search?
A job description (or rough notes), salary band, start-date target, and one decision-maker we can speak to. We can build the rest of the brief on a 30-45 minute call.

Ready to take a brief off your desk?

Tell us the role, the urgency and the must-haves. We will be back within one working day with a clear plan and a fee quote.

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