Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for IT Recruitment Solutions
Metaskil Recruitment has been delivering IT recruitment and project resourcing solutions for over 30 years. Established in 1987 as The Consultancy Corporation, the company rebranded as Metaskil Recruitment in 2003 under Managing Director Paul Hunsdon and Commercial Director Ian Faulkner. Our approach prioritises matching candidates not only on technical skills but also on values and attitude, ensuring long-term success for clients. With expertise in contract and permanent placements, we serve clients across the UK, including blue-chip organisations and SMEs. Our team of recruitment specialists has over 25 years of combined experience, offering tailored services that align with each client's unique culture and requirements. We operate with transparency, providing clear communication, competitive fees, and a rebate structure for permanent placements.Our clients, including leading logistics, technology, and media companies, consistently praise our ability to identify high-quality candidates who integrate seamlessly into their teams. We maintain rigorous standards for candidate vetting, ensuring all submissions are GDPR-compliant and free from speculative or ghost candidates. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and transparency has built enduring relationships with clients and candidates alike. With a focus on the full software development lifecycle, we specialise in resourcing developers, testers, project managers, and business analysts. Our track record includes successful placements in major projects for organisations such as Royal Mail Group and Aviva, demonstrating our deep understanding of the IT sector and client needs.
Services
IT Recruitment
Contract Staffing
Permanent Placements
Project Resourcing
Business Change Services
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in IT recruitment and project resourcing.
- Our tailored service aligns with each client's unique culture and requirements.
- We guarantee a rebate structure for permanent placements to ensure client satisfaction.
- Our high success rate includes 60% of candidates requested for interview.
- We maintain rigorous GDPR compliance and transparency in candidate submissions.
What people say
Highest quality candidates
Understands our business
Quickly identified suitable candidates
Exceeded expectations
Instrumental in team growth
Services
IT Recruitment
Metaskil Recruitment specialises in identifying IT professionals for contract and permanent roles. We focus on technical skills, cultural fit, and long-term success for clients. Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates meet exact requirements.
Project Resourcing
We provide skilled professionals for short-term and long-term IT projects. Our online tracking system ensures transparency in time recording and client-candidate alignment for seamless project delivery.
Permanent Placements
Metaskil Recruitment offers permanent recruitment solutions across IT roles, from support engineers to IT directors. Our rebate structure guarantees client satisfaction if placements do not meet expectations.
Business Change Services
We support clients in implementing business change initiatives. Our consultants combine technical expertise with strategic insight to drive successful transformations in public and private sectors.
Software Development Lifecycle
We recruit specialists across the full software development lifecycle, including front-end/back-end developers, testers, and support engineers. Our candidates are proficient in Java, .Net, ReactJS, and automation testing tools.
People
Paul Hunsdon
Managing Director
Paul has over 30 years of experience in IT recruitment, leading Metaskil Recruitment since its 2017 management buyout. He focuses on client relationships and business growth, driving year-on-year revenue increases.
Ian Faulkner
Commercial Director
Ian brings 40 years of IT sector expertise, including roles as IT Director and CTO. He oversees commercial strategy and supports Metaskil Recruitment's charitable initiatives, including Kenya Children Centres.
Questions
How do you ensure candidates match our company culture?
We conduct detailed screenings and brief candidates thoroughly on your organisation's values and role requirements before submission.
What IT roles do you specialise in?
We cover the full software development lifecycle, including developers, testers, project managers, and business analysts across contract and permanent placements.
Do you offer IR35-compliant contracts?
Yes, we provide contracts both inside and outside IR35, working closely with clients and candidates to ensure compliance with current legislation.
How are contractors paid?
Invoices submitted within 4 working days of month-end are paid within 14 days directly to your nominated bank account.
What happens if a placement doesn't work out?
We offer rebates on permanent placements and provide replacement candidates to ensure your project requirements are met.