Business Details
26 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Recruitment Services in Bristol
Established in October 2000, WB Employment is an independent recruitment consultancy with over two decades of experience in connecting businesses with skilled professionals. Our expertise spans temporary and permanent recruitment across Industrial, Driving, Engineering, Commercial, and Construction sectors. With offices in Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Basingstoke, and Newport, we combine local market knowledge with a national perspective to deliver tailored staffing solutions. Our team of consultants, boasting over 70 years of combined industry experience, prioritises understanding client needs to provide efficient, cost-effective services.We invest in certified training through the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) to ensure compliance with current legislation and market trends. Our approach focuses on building long-term partnerships with clients and candidates, demonstrated by our 65% staff retention improvements and 70% reductions in staff turnover for key clients.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Driving Roles
Engineering Recruitment
Commercial Recruitment
Construction Recruitment
Logistics Staffing
Warehouse Recruitment
Flexible Workforce Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in recruitment consultancy
- Our team provides certified training through the Recruitment & Employment Confederation
- We offer tailored solutions for Industrial, Engineering, and Commercial sectors
- Our consultants have 70+ combined years of industry experience
- We maintain long-term partnerships with leading employers across the South West
What people say
Excellent career progression
Highest quality candidates
Prompt and professional manner
Dramatically increased worker morale
Reduced recruitment spend by 50%
Services
Temporary Staffing
We provide flexible temporary staffing solutions for businesses requiring short-term workforce support. Our service ensures rapid deployment of qualified personnel for production, logistics, and industrial roles. Clients benefit from 24/7 availability and same-day candidate delivery capabilities.
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service matches businesses with long-term candidates through rigorous screening and industry-specific assessments. We focus on cultural fit and technical competence to ensure lasting placements in engineering and commercial sectors.
Industrial Recruitment
Specialising in industrial workforce solutions, we supply skilled operatives for production lines, warehousing, and logistics operations. Our candidates receive site-specific training to meet health and safety standards across Devon and Cornwall.
Engineering Recruitment
We source qualified engineering professionals for temporary and permanent roles in mechanical, electrical, and production engineering fields. Our candidates undergo technical evaluations to ensure competency in advanced manufacturing environments.
Logistics Staffing
Our logistics recruitment covers warehouse operatives, parcel sorters, and distribution specialists. We implement pre-induction training programs to maintain 98.7% attendance rates and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
People
James Summers
Managing Director
With over 15 years in recruitment, James leads WB Employment's strategic direction. He focuses on operational excellence and maintaining high service standards across all branches while prioritising client relationships.
Tom Beddow
Operations Manager
Tom brings 11 years of recruitment expertise, specialising in building client relationships. He oversees daily operations and ensures consistent service delivery across industrial, commercial, and engineering sectors.
James Harland
Regional Manager
As Regional Manager for Somerset, Wales, and Gloucestershire, James leverages his extensive management experience to develop client partnerships and drive team performance in technical recruitment sectors.
Questions
What sectors does WB Employment specialise in?
We specialise in Industrial, Engineering, Commercial, Construction, Driving, and Logistics recruitment across the South West region.
Do you offer both temporary and permanent roles?
Yes, we provide both temporary staffing solutions and permanent recruitment services tailored to business requirements.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate from Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Basingstoke, and Newport, covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Hampshire.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct thorough interviews, background checks, and provide on-site inductions to ensure candidates meet specific workplace requirements.
Can you handle urgent staffing needs?
Yes, we've successfully supplied 45 temporary operatives at short notice with full PPE and safety training for major clients.
