Recruitment Agency in

Watford

Watford Recruitment Agency

If you're looking for a Watford recruitment agency that actually understands engineering and manufacturing, you're already in the right place. Mane Contract Services is headquartered right here in Watford, which means when you call us, you're not going through a national call centre or a regional account manager who's never set foot in the building. You're speaking to the team that built this business from this town.

Why we're based in Watford

Watford sits on the M1 and M25, with fast rail links into London Euston, which makes it a natural base for a recruitment agency covering engineering and manufacturing clients across the South East and further afield. It's not a town known for one dominant industry the way Barrow is known for submarines or Derby for aero engines, and we're not going to pretend otherwise. What Watford gives us is reach: our consultants are on site with clients across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and into London within the hour, and candidates registered with us aren't limited to opportunities on their doorstep.

What we recruit for from our Watford office

Our specialism is skilled trades and engineering, and that's true whether the vacancy is five minutes from our door or three hours up the motorway. Roles we place regularly include:

CNC machinists and setter/operators
Sheet metal workers and fabricators
Cable jointers and electrical trades
Licensed aircraft engineers (B1 and B2)
Composite technicians
Manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors and production supervisors

Working with us

Because Watford is our home base, it's also where our compliance, payroll and account management teams sit, so anything that needs turning around quickly, a reference, a right-to-work check, a contract query, happens without the delay of routing through a different office. If you're an employer in or around Watford looking to fill a technical vacancy, or a tradesperson looking for your next contract or permanent role, this is the office running point.

Frequently asked question

Do you only place candidates in Watford itself?

No. Watford is our head office, but the majority of the roles we recruit for sit with clients across the wider South East, the Midlands and beyond. If you're registered with us in Watford, you'll be considered for relevant opportunities wherever they are, not just locally.

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Contract and Temporary

Whether a one-off placement or a number of urgent roles you need to fill, engaging contractors and temporary workers creates a flexible workforce that can be easily scaled to meet resource peaks. Mane can assist with designing and implementing a talent strategy as part of your growth plan working collaboratively with you to fulfil your recruitment needs.

Permanent Staffing

We offer expert consultancy to identify your exact requirements and timeframes, before creating your bespoke permanent recruitment campaign. Our approach centres around targeted candidate sourcing, candidate application screening, assessment and management and ongoing candidate management.

Dedicated Search Partnership

When it comes to executive search, a considered approach is vital. Getting the right – or wrong – people can make or break your company’s future. We specialise in finding extraordinary talent who are a natural fit with your company culture, needs, and projects, and bring exceptional value to your business.

International Recruitment

We connect your business to local and international talent across all industry verticals. We customise a recruitment strategy that aligns with your expansion objectives and help you to source, hire, and onboard your global workforce. With recruitment capabilities in more than 45 countries worldwide, you're able to work with one provider when hiring in multiple countries.

Project Recruitment

Perhaps you find yourself launching a new product, expanding a facility or delivering on a project with a tight delivery schedule. We provide a range of consultancy and technology services to help you create and execute a human capital strategy that supports your needs.

Consultancy

To further support our clients, we have developed a range of services to complement our main offering. These services are about supporting our clients with the transformation agenda, whilst utilising the latest technology. This includes talent insights, salary benchmarking and much more.

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Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or need specialist talent for your business, choose the route that’s right for you.

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