Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Solutions in Manchester & London
Established in 2007, HtE Recruitment has grown from a specialist chef recruitment agency into a multi-sector recruitment partner serving logistics, hospitality, sales, and technical industries. As a UK-based SME, we combine sector-specific expertise with a commitment to honesty, trust, and experience. Our dedicated recruitment consultants work exclusively within their specialist sectors, ensuring deep market knowledge and tailored solutions for clients. We offer two distinct service models - HtE Select for traditional recruitment support and HtE Partner for enhanced engagement with lower fees. With offices in Manchester and London, we serve clients nationwide, maintaining a database of over 35,000 candidates and leveraging advanced sourcing techniques.Our six-step recruitment process, supported by a 22-point checklist, ensures comprehensive market coverage. We invest in continuous training through our in-house Academy and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals. Our team's average tenure of 8-16 years demonstrates our commitment to stability and long-term client partnerships. We prioritise transparency in all communications and maintain a profit-sharing model to align our success with client satisfaction. Our track record includes placing over 3,000 candidates and supporting major industry events.
Services
Logistics Recruitment
Hospitality Recruitment
Sales Recruitment
IT & Technical
Freight Forwarding
Digital Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have 18 years' experience in specialist recruitment sectors
- Our consultants work exclusively within their specialist sectors
- We maintain a database of over 35,000 qualified candidates
- Our team receives ongoing training through our in-house Academy
- We operate a profit-sharing model to ensure service excellence
What people say
Proactive to source candidates
Worked with speed and urgency
Understand niche positions
Kept up to date
Placed quality candidates
Services
Logistics Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for logistics and supply chain roles including freight forwarding, warehouse management, and transport planning. We place professionals in customs clearance, logistics coordination, and distribution roles across the UK. Our dedicated team has placed over 3,000 logistics professionals since 2007.
Hospitality Recruitment
Comprehensive recruitment solutions for hospitality and catering sectors including chef positions and management roles. We specialise in placing chefs, restaurant managers, and hospitality professionals in Michelin-starred restaurants and major hotel chains across the UK.
Sales Recruitment
Targeted recruitment for sales roles including business development managers and sales executives. Our team places professionals in logistics sales, hospitality sales, and technical sales roles with leading UK companies across multiple industry sectors.
IT & Technical
Specialist recruitment for IT, digital and technical positions including software developers and IT support specialists. We maintain a database of over 4,000 technical professionals and use smart matching tools to identify suitable candidates for technical vacancies.
Freight Forwarding
Dedicated recruitment for freight forwarding and customs clearance roles. Our specialists place professionals in ocean imports, road freight coordination, and customs documentation roles with established logistics companies across the UK.
People
Rick Ashton
Director
Founder of HtE Recruitment with 18 years' experience in hospitality and recruitment sectors. Previously worked with Thistle Hotels before establishing the company in 2007. Leads strategic direction and maintains hands-on involvement in business operations.
Dan Bramall
Associate Director
Joined HtE Recruitment in 2015 as Temp Chef Desk Resourcer and progressed to Associate Director responsible for logistics recruitment. Brings operational experience from his early career in hospitality to recruitment leadership.
Questions
What sectors does HtE Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in logistics & manufacturing, hospitality & catering, and sales recruitment, with additional support for IT, digital, and technical roles.
How does your recruitment process work?
We use a six-step approach with a 22-point checklist, combining database searches, social media outreach, job board advertising, and industry networking to find suitable candidates.
What recruitment packages do you offer?
We offer three packages: HtE Select (12% fee), HtE Partner (from 7% with engagement fee), and HtE Advantage (subscription service with guaranteed replacements).
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes, we operate nationwide from our Manchester headquarters, covering all major UK regions including London, the South East, and Scotland.
How experienced is your team?
Our core team members have 8-16 years' experience in recruitment, with specialists dedicated to individual sectors rather than generalist roles.
What makes you different from other agencies?
We combine sector specialisation with long-term team stability, in-house training, and a profit-sharing model that aligns our success with client satisfaction.
