Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Recruitment Experts in the UK
Established in 2001, MTR is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to the construction industry, serving national, regional, and local companies across Yorkshire and the North West. Our founding directors began their careers in 1995, bringing decades of expertise to both employers and job seekers. We prioritise long-term relationships, underpinned by a deep understanding of client and candidate needs, delivered through a personal service from experienced consultants.Our focus spans permanent and temporary white-collar roles across commercial and operational disciplines, ensuring compliance with all employment and HMRC legislation. With offices in Bolton and Leeds, we combine local market knowledge with a proactive approach to recruitment, supporting apprenticeships and professional development within the sector.
Services
Permanent Appointments
Temporary Contracts
Retained Search
Contingency Recruitment
Payroll Management
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in construction recruitment.
- Our team provides proactive compliance with all employment legislation.
- We offer tailored recruitment solutions for permanent and temporary roles.
- We maintain long-term relationships through transparent communication.
- Our consultants specialise in niche and senior-level construction roles.
Services
Permanent Appointments
We specialise in placing candidates in permanent construction roles, from site managers to quantity surveyors. Our consultants pre-interview and reference all candidates, ensuring alignment with client requirements. We manage the entire recruitment process, offering career progression advice to candidates.
Temporary Contracts
We supply skilled temporary professionals for peak workloads or project-specific assignments. All candidates undergo rigorous reference and certification checks. Our payroll team ensures prompt weekly payments, adhering to current legislation and supporting hundreds of interim workers.
Retained Search
For senior or niche roles, our retained service guarantees confidentiality and access to 70% of the market. We conduct in-depth research, candidate identification, and psychometric profiling, managing offers and post-placement aftercare to ensure successful appointments.
Contingency Recruitment
Using our database and industry-specific platforms, we source active candidates quickly. This service suits roles with a large pool of available talent, leveraging social media and targeted advertising to expedite placements.
Payroll Management
We manage payroll for hundreds of temporary workers, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Our process includes reference checks, certification verification, and regular communication to secure follow-on contracts for interim professionals.
People
Richard Mackertich
Recruitment Director
With 30 years of construction recruitment experience, Richard co-founded MTR in 2001. He specialises in temporary and permanent roles across the North of England, leveraging industry contacts to deliver tailored solutions for clients and candidates.
Alex Massey
Recruitment Manager
Alex manages temporary construction recruitment across the North West, supplying white-collar staff for national contractors. He focuses on operational and commercial roles, ensuring candidates meet project-specific demands for short- or long-term contracts.
Chris Pyle
Recruitment Manager
Chris has over 20 years of experience in North West construction recruitment. He specialises in permanent commercial roles, including pre-construction, surveying, and planning, working with local and national firms to secure strategic appointments.
Jamie Thatcher
Recruitment Consultant
Jamie handles permanent recruitment across Yorkshire, focusing on site managers, engineers, and estimators. He collaborates with contractors to identify talent, ensuring placements align with client operational goals and project requirements.
Katie Currie
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Katie, based in Bolton, recruits for permanent roles in the North West. She completed her Recruitment Level 3 Consultant apprenticeship with MTR, combining training with hands-on experience to support candidate and client needs.
Questions
What areas does MTR cover for construction recruitment?
We operate across Yorkshire, the North West, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Rochdale, providing local and national recruitment solutions.
What types of construction roles do you specialise in?
We recruit for permanent and temporary roles in commercial and operational disciplines, including quantity surveyors, site managers, and project engineers.
How does MTR ensure candidate quality?
We conduct reference checks, verify qualifications, and use psychometric profiling for senior roles, ensuring candidates meet our clients' exacting standards.
Can MTR handle urgent or niche construction vacancies?
Yes, our retained search service targets hard-to-fill or senior roles, accessing 70% of the market to secure high-impact candidates efficiently.
Do you support career progression for candidates?
We offer interview advice, resignation guidance, and career progression support, helping candidates secure roles aligned with their aspirations.
How are temporary workers paid?
We manage payroll for interim staff, ensuring accurate weekly payments compliant with current legislation and timely resolution of queries.
