Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Ashford
Established in 2002, Recruitment Solutions operates as a generalist recruitment business with deep regional expertise. We collaborate closely with clients and candidates to deliver tailored staffing solutions, prioritising ethical practices and managing expectations to build lasting partnerships. As members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), Kent Channel Chamber, and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we maintain a straightforward, client-focused approach. Our team combines industry knowledge with a commitment to excellence, ensuring seamless service delivery across permanent placements, temporary staffing, and specialist IT recruitment sectors. 
Services
IT Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Candidate Screening
Client Partnerships
Compliance Management
Job Matching
Career Guidance
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in generalist recruitment services.
- Our team includes specialists in IT recruitment and temporary staffing.
- We are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
- We prioritise ethical standards and client-candidate relationship management.
- Our approach combines professionalism with a no-nonsense service delivery.
What people say
Highly professional service
Excellent candidate matching
Responsive communication
Ethical recruitment practices
Positive experience
Services
IT Recruitment
We specialise in placing IT professionals in permanent and contract roles. Our expertise covers software development, infrastructure, and technical support sectors. Clients benefit from our extensive network of qualified candidates and industry-specific knowledge.
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions address immediate workforce needs across various industries. We provide vetted candidates for roles ranging from administrative support to skilled trades, ensuring flexibility and reliability for businesses.
Permanent Placements
We connect employers with long-term talent through rigorous candidate assessment and market analysis. Our process ensures cultural fit and skill alignment for sustained business success and employee satisfaction.
Candidate Screening
Our comprehensive screening services verify qualifications, conduct reference checks, and assess candidate suitability. This ensures employers receive thoroughly vetted applicants matching their specific requirements.
Client Partnerships
We build strategic partnerships with clients to understand their unique staffing challenges. Our tailored approach combines industry insights with proactive communication to deliver sustainable recruitment solutions.
People
Joe Brady
Director
With over two decades in recruitment, Joe specialises in IT staffing across London and the Home Counties. He manages a broad client base including major corporations, leveraging his industry expertise to deliver successful placements.
Claire Pitchford
Branch & Compliance Manager
Claire brings extensive recruitment experience, having worked closely with Heather for 16 years. Her expertise spans permanent placements and temporary staffing, ensuring high service standards and client satisfaction.
Trish Leonard
Financial Controller
Trish oversees financial operations with precision and compliance expertise. Her role ensures fiscal integrity and supports the company's commitment to transparent, ethical business practices.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide IT recruitment, temporary staffing, permanent placements, compliance management, and tailored candidate screening services across East Anglia.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous screening process includes qualification verification, reference checks, and skills assessments to match candidates with client-specific requirements.
Are you part of any professional organisations?
We are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), Kent Channel Chamber, and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
What areas do you cover?
Our primary service areas include Ashford, Folkestone, Hythe, New Romney, and the wider East Anglia region.
How quickly can you fill vacancies?
With our extensive candidate database and proactive approach, we typically fill roles efficiently, often within weeks depending on specification complexity.
Do you offer compliance support?
Claire Pitchford, our Compliance Manager, ensures all recruitment practices meet regulatory standards while maintaining client-specific compliance requirements.
