Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Blackburn
Established in 1990, Cooke & Mellor Recruitment has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner in East Lancashire. Our expertise spans over three decades of connecting employers with top-tier talent across diverse sectors including customer service, finance, engineering, and management. We offer tailored recruitment solutions through our Recruitment Lite, Core, and Plus services, designed to meet the unique needs of businesses ranging from small enterprises to large organisations. Our family-run ethos ensures a personal approach, with a focus on understanding both client requirements and candidate aspirations. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and outsourced recruitment solutions, supported by a dedicated team of consultants who provide end-to-end support.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our long-standing relationships with Lancashire businesses and our ability to adapt to evolving market demands. We prioritise confidentiality and professionalism for candidates, ensuring a seamless job search experience. As a second-generation family business, we combine tradition with innovation, leveraging our extensive network to deliver results. Our corporate social responsibility initiatives further demonstrate our dedication to community development, having raised over 50,000 for local causes. With offices in Blackburn's Cathedral Quarter, we continue to lead as a locally rooted yet nationally recognised recruitment agency.
Services
Recruitment Lite
Recruitment Core
Recruitment Plus
Temporary Recruitment
Candidate Support
Employer Branding
Market Mapping
Interview Preparation
CV Screening
Contingent Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of recruitment expertise in East Lancashire
- Our tailored services adapt to businesses of all sizes
- Family-run business combining tradition with innovative solutions
- Dedicated consultants provide end-to-end recruitment support
- Extensive network covering multiple industry sectors
What people say
Personalised approach
Extensive industry network
Effective candidate matching
Professional support
Tailored solutions
Services
Recruitment Lite
Our cost-effective Recruitment Lite service provides businesses with a self-managed recruitment platform. This solution includes job advert creation, centralised application management, and CV screening. Ideal for smaller organisations or those with existing HR teams seeking to enhance their recruitment capabilities while maintaining control over the hiring process.
Recruitment Core
Recruitment Core offers a comprehensive solution where we manage the entire hiring process from start to finish. Our team handles job advertising, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding. Designed for businesses requiring expert support in filling specific roles while focusing on their core operations.
Recruitment Plus
Recruitment Plus provides fully outsourced recruitment solutions under your employer brand. We develop bespoke strategies to address complex hiring challenges. This service includes dedicated account management and tailored recruitment health checks to optimise your hiring processes.
Temporary Recruitment
Our temporary recruitment service connects businesses with flexible staffing solutions for short-term needs. Covering absences, seasonal demands, and project-based requirements, we handle all compliance aspects while providing experienced candidates across multiple sectors.
People
Katie Mellor
Managing Director
Second-generation leader with over 10 years' experience in recruitment. Oversees strategic direction and operations at Cooke & Mellor Recruitment. Committed to maintaining family business values while driving innovation in recruitment solutions.
Michelle Mellor
Chairman
Co-founder with extensive recruitment industry experience. Previously served as Managing Director before transitioning to Chairman role. Provides strategic oversight and leverages industry expertise to guide business growth.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide Recruitment Lite (self-service), Recruitment Core (traditional recruitment), Recruitment Plus (outsourced solutions), and temporary staffing services across multiple sectors.
How long have you been operating in Lancashire?
We've been serving Lancashire businesses since 1990, providing recruitment solutions for over 30 years from our Blackburn headquarters.
Do you work with businesses outside Lancashire?
While based in Lancashire, we work with clients nationwide, offering tailored recruitment solutions to organisations across the UK.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in customer service, administration, finance, engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and management sectors.
Can you help with temporary staffing needs?
Yes, we offer temporary recruitment solutions for cover during absences, seasonal demands, and project-based requirements across various industries.
How do you support candidates?
We provide personalised career guidance, CV preparation assistance, interview coaching, and access to exclusive job opportunities through our extensive network.
