Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Leicester
Precision People is a specialist engineering recruitment consultancy established in 2004. We support organisations across the UK, Europe, and the US with tailored recruitment and consultancy services. Our five-stage process ensures precise candidate matching through discovery, research, candidate engagement, recruitment, and secure onboarding. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team prioritises cultural fit and technical expertise to deliver long-term placements. We operate with transparency, offering a one-year rebate guarantee and detailed candidate assessments.Our Net Promoter Score reflects continuous feedback from clients and candidates, ensuring service excellence. Headquartered in Leicester, we serve engineering, technical, sales, and leadership sectors with permanent and contract staffing solutions. Our values of ambition, passion, integrity, and excellence guide every client interaction. We partner with Rainbows Childrens Hospice, demonstrating our commitment to community impact. Backed by client testimonials, we combine industry knowledge with a personalised approach to recruitment.
Services
Recruitment
Executive Search
Consultancy
Contract Staffing
Training Packages
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We use a five-stage recruitment process for precise candidate matching.
- Our team has over 50 years of combined engineering recruitment experience.
- We offer a one-year rebate guarantee for all placements.
- Our Net Promoter Score tracks continuous client satisfaction improvements.
- We provide tailored psychometric and culture-fit assessments for candidates.
What people say
First-class service
Excellent in-house lawyers
Superb communication
Talented candidates placed
Professional and competent
Services
Recruitment
Our recruitment services specialise in connecting engineering and manufacturing firms with skilled professionals. We use a structured five-stage process to identify candidates whose technical expertise and cultural fit align with client requirements. With over two decades of industry experience, we deliver permanent and contract placements across production, technical, sales, and leadership roles.
Executive Search
We specialise in sourcing senior appointments for director and C-suite roles within engineering sectors. Our approach combines market mapping, targeted outreach, and rigorous assessment to identify leaders who align with organisational values. Clients benefit from our deep sector knowledge and ability to secure strategic hires for complex leadership challenges.
Consultancy
Our consultancy services help businesses develop effective recruitment strategies and onboarding processes. We offer training in CV assessment, interview techniques, and employee engagement to improve retention. Clients receive tailored solutions to streamline hiring workflows and reduce recruitment costs through managed services and process optimisation.
Contract Staffing
We provide skilled temporary engineering contractors for project-based work and urgent staffing needs. Our database includes experienced professionals available for short-term assignments across manufacturing, technical, and production environments. Clients benefit from rapid deployment and seamless integration of contractors into existing teams.
Training Packages
Our training programs equip businesses with best practices for talent acquisition and retention. Courses cover candidate assessment, interview techniques, and onboarding strategies to enhance internal recruitment capabilities. Participants gain practical skills to improve hiring accuracy and reduce staff turnover through evidence-based methodologies.
People
Phil Walker
Founder and Recruitment Director
With over 15 years of recruitment expertise, Phil established Precision People in 2004. He specialises in engineering sector placements and developed the company's five-stage recruitment methodology. Phil ensures service excellence through his commitment to transparency and client satisfaction.
Sharon Pickering
Divisional Manager - Production
Sharon leads production recruitment with a focus on manufacturing and technical roles. She brings extensive industry knowledge to client engagements, ensuring candidates match both technical requirements and company culture. Her team delivers consistent results across permanent and contract staffing.
Luke Flynn
Technical Recruitment Consultant
Luke specialises in placing engineering professionals, leveraging his sector-specific network to connect clients with skilled candidates. He provides tailored support for mechanical, electrical, and production engineering roles, ensuring precise matches through detailed candidate assessments.
Emily Wolfe
Recruitment Consultant
Emily supports clients in sourcing technical and sales professionals. She focuses on understanding business needs to deliver candidates who align with organisational goals. Her approach combines market insights with proactive candidate engagement for successful placements.
Emma Gilmore
Senior Account Manager
Emma manages key client relationships, ensuring recruitment solutions meet evolving business needs. She oversees candidate shortlisting and interview coordination, maintaining high standards in candidate quality and client communication throughout the hiring process.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent placements, contract staffing, executive search, and consultancy services for engineering, technical, sales, and leadership roles.
How does your recruitment process work?
Our five-stage process includes role definition, candidate research, engagement, assessment, and secure onboarding with ongoing support.
Which industries do you specialise in?
We focus on engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and technical sales sectors across the UK, Europe, and the US.
Do you offer a guarantee for placements?
Yes, we provide a one-year rebate guarantee if a placed candidate leaves within that period.
How do you assess candidate suitability?
We use psychometric testing, culture-fit evaluations, and detailed interviews to ensure technical and cultural alignment.
Can you help with urgent staffing needs?
Yes, our contract staffing service provides skilled temporary engineers for immediate project requirements.
