Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner for Specialised Industries
At MPI Recruitment, we have been redefining recruitment excellence since 1962, specialising in rail, aviation, defence, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and automotive industries. Our expertise spans over six decades of delivering tailored recruitment solutions, combining deep sector knowledge with a commitment to understanding our clients' unique needs. With a team averaging 10.3 years of service and board members boasting over 25 years of tenure, we offer unparalleled stability and industry insight.Our ISO14001-certified environmental practices and dedication to sustainability reflect our forward-thinking approach. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships through exceptional service, from temporary staffing to fixed-price projects, supported by a payroll team renowned for efficiency and personal attention. Our clients consistently highlight our responsiveness, competitive rates, and ability to match candidates to complex roles, making us a trusted partner in talent acquisition.
Services
Rail Recruitment
Aviation Recruitment
Defence Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Automotive Recruitment
Telecoms Recruitment
Energy Recruitment
Rolling Stock Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in technical and engineering recruitment.
- Our team averages 10.3 years of service, ensuring deep industry knowledge.
- We hold ISO14001 certification for environmental management excellence.
- Clients praise our competitive rates and exceptional candidate matching.
- Dedicated payroll team ensures timely and accurate payment processing.
Associations and certifications
- ISO14001
What people say
Exceptional efficiency
Competitive charge rates
First-class service
Timely payments
Excellent communication
Services
Rail Recruitment
MPI has provided rail recruitment expertise for over 30 years, supplying skilled signalling and telecoms personnel across the UK and Europe. We support major infrastructure projects for clients like Network Rail and London Underground. Our tier-one agency status ensures access to safety-checked professionals for both temporary and permanent roles.
Aviation Recruitment
With 60+ years of aviation recruitment experience, we deliver tailored staffing solutions for airlines, MROs, and manufacturers. Our services cover fixed-wing and rotary aircraft roles, from licensed engineers to technical supervisors. Clients value our deep industry knowledge and ability to meet complex aviation workforce demands.
Defence Recruitment
MPI has supported the defence sector since the 1990s, supplying security-cleared personnel to military sites and prime contractors. Certified to AS9100D standards, we specialise in matching candidates with critical defence roles requiring specific qualifications and security clearances across the UK.
Industrial Recruitment
For over six decades, we've supplied engineering and manufacturing professionals across production, logistics, and technical roles. Our clients benefit from our ability to source both short-term contract workers and permanent hires, with a focus on matching technical expertise to operational needs.
Telecoms Recruitment
With 60+ years in telecoms recruitment, we provide compliant engineers for fibre, mobile, and broadcast projects. Our flexible approach supports critical infrastructure development, partnering with industry pioneers to deliver skilled teams for both single engineer placements and large-scale deployments.
People
Gemma Newby
Managing Director
Gemma leads strategic operations at MPI Recruitment, leveraging extensive industry experience to drive innovation in technical staffing solutions across key sectors.
Ted Pearson
Chairman
Ted provides visionary leadership as Chairman, drawing on decades of recruitment expertise to maintain MPI's position as a trusted partner in specialist staffing.
Simon Henser
Sales Director
Simon oversees sales strategy, building long-term client relationships through tailored recruitment solutions that align with evolving industry requirements.
Colin Green
Sales Director
Colin directs sales operations with focus on expanding MPI's market presence while maintaining commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Adam Webb
Commercial Director
Adam leads commercial strategy, sustainability initiatives, and quality assurance, ensuring MPI maintains industry-leading standards across all recruitment services.
Questions
What industries does MPI Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in rail, aviation, defence, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and automotive sectors.
How long has MPI Recruitment been operating?
We have been providing recruitment solutions since 1962, with over 60 years of industry experience.
What types of roles do you fill?
We handle temporary, permanent, and project-based roles ranging from entry-level operatives to senior technical professionals.
Do you operate outside the UK?
Yes, we provide staffing solutions across Europe in addition to our UK operations.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct comprehensive compliance checks including right-to-work verification, qualifications assessment, and industry-specific certifications.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We hold ISO14001 certification and have implemented solar energy systems, carbon offsetting, and supply chain sustainability programs.
