Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in the North East
Zenith People is a friendly and professional recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience connecting people with businesses across the North East. Established in 2001, we specialise in temporary and permanent recruitment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial, and Commercial sectors. Our consultants possess deep market knowledge and deliver tailored solutions, prioritising long-term partnerships over quick fixes.We value expertise, integrity, and passion, supporting both employers and candidates through innovative recruitment strategies and funded training programs. Our commitment to transparency, confidentiality, and sector-specific insights ensures we meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals alike.
Services
Temporary Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment
Executive Search
Training Services
Skills Bootcamps
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in North East recruitment markets.
- Our consultants are industry specialists with sector-specific expertise.
- We deliver tailored recruitment solutions for temporary and permanent roles.
- Our ISO 9001 certification demonstrates commitment to quality standards.
- We prioritise long-term partnerships through transparent and ethical practices.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- Cyber Essentials Plus
What people say
Highly responsive
True partner approach
First-class regional support
Reliable and consultative
Passionate about sector success
Services
Temporary Recruitment
Zenith People provides flexible temporary recruitment solutions to meet fluctuating labour demands. With expertise since 2001, we supply skilled workers across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial sectors. Our regional market knowledge ensures rapid deployment of quality candidates for short-term or project-based roles.
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service matches businesses with long-term talent across Commercial, IT, and Technical sectors. Leveraging 20+ years of North East market experience, we identify candidates whose skills align with organisational culture and strategic objectives through rigorous vetting processes.
Executive Search
Zenith People specialises in executive search for senior roles across Construction and Digital sectors. Our targeted approach combines industry networks with in-depth candidate profiling to secure leadership talent that drives organisational growth and innovation.
Training Services
We offer funded training programs including apprenticeships and skills bootcamps. Our statutory courses and leadership workshops enhance workforce capabilities in Health & Safety, management, and technical competencies, supporting both employers and job seekers.
Skills Bootcamps
North East Skills Bootcamps provide intensive vocational training in partnership with regional employers. These fully funded programs prepare candidates for immediate employment through practical skills development and interview preparation across priority sectors.
People
Angela Anderson
Managing Director
Angela leads Zenith People with 20+ years of recruitment expertise, driving strategic growth while maintaining the agency's founding principles of integrity and client-focused service delivery across the North East.
David Jackson
Operations Director
David oversees operational excellence at Zenith People, ensuring efficient service delivery across temporary and permanent recruitment solutions while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Alan Metcalfe
Commercial Director
Alan specialises in Commercial sector recruitment, leveraging deep market insights to connect businesses with finance, IT, and administrative professionals through innovative talent acquisition strategies.
Nicola Jeavons
Business Support Manager
Nicola manages candidate relations and client support operations, ensuring seamless communication and service quality across Zenith People's recruitment and training programs.
Marc Cowley
Commercial Recruitment Manager
Marc leads Commercial recruitment initiatives, combining sector knowledge with candidate assessment expertise to deliver tailored staffing solutions for growing businesses across the region.
Questions
What sectors does Zenith People specialise in?
We specialise in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial, Commercial, IT & Digital sectors across the North East and Tees Valley regions.
Do you offer both temporary and permanent recruitment?
Yes, we provide flexible temporary staffing solutions and permanent recruitment services tailored to business needs across various industries.
Are your recruitment consultants industry specialists?
Yes, our consultants have in-depth knowledge of specific sectors, enabling us to deliver expert recruitment solutions matched to industry requirements.
Do you provide training and development programs?
Yes, we offer funded training, apprenticeships, and skills bootcamps in partnership with regional employers to enhance workforce capabilities.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We use rigorous vetting processes, sector-specific assessments, and market intelligence to match candidates' skills with employers' exact requirements.
Can you help with confidential job searches?
Yes, we prioritise candidate confidentiality throughout the recruitment process while connecting you with suitable opportunities discreetly.
