Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Services in Coventry
Established in 1999, Hamlin Knight is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over two decades of experience delivering tailored staffing solutions across the UK. Our team of expert consultants combines sector-specific knowledge with a deep understanding of client and candidate needs to create lasting partnerships. We prioritise integrity, dependability, and innovation, investing time to grasp industry developments and individual aspirations. With offices in Coventry, Sheffield, and Uxbridge, we serve Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and FMCG sectors, offering both temporary and permanent placements.Our values-driven approach ensures confidentiality, transparent communication, and a commitment to matching talent with opportunity. Through continuous professional development and collaborative teamwork, we maintain our reputation for recruitment excellence while adapting to evolving market demands.
Services
Commercial Recruitment
Engineering Recruitment
Finance Recruitment
FMCG Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Placements
Interim Management
Candidate Support
Employer Branding
Sector Specialism
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of recruitment expertise across multiple sectors
- Our consultants provide tailored candidate-client matching processes
- We maintain long-term partnerships through transparent communication
- Sector specialists cover Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and FMCG
- We offer nationwide coverage with local office support
What people say
Understand business needs
Right candidates every time
Professional support throughout
Reliable and responsive
Excellent industry knowledge
Services
Commercial Recruitment
Our Commercial Recruitment team specialises in placing professionals in administration, customer service, HR, sales, and marketing roles. We maintain a 20-mile radius coverage from our Coventry, Sheffield, and Uxbridge hubs while sharing candidate and client knowledge across locations. Through regular workshops and motivational incentives, we ensure temporary professionals remain engaged and prepared for opportunities.
Engineering Recruitment
Established in 2017, our Engineering Recruitment division focuses on technical, design, and engineering roles across the UK. Based in Sheffield with support from Coventry and Uxbridge hubs, our specialists combine industry expertise with tailored candidate-client matching. We serve both permanent and contract requirements within the engineering sector through a dedicated team of consultants.
Finance Recruitment
With over 65 years combined experience, our Finance Recruitment team handles roles from Accounts Assistants to CFO positions. Operating from our West Midlands hub, we maintain sector-specific knowledge across temporary, permanent, and contract placements. Our consultants provide tailored solutions for purchasing and accounting roles while sharing expertise nationally through our office network.
FMCG Recruitment
Through our Hutchinson Jonas partnership, we offer specialist recruitment for FMCG sector roles in retail, food service, and manufacturing. With combined expertise since 1999, we provide permanent and interim solutions for logistics and procurement positions. Our approach combines industry knowledge with personalised recruitment strategies to match candidates and clients effectively.
Candidate Support
We provide comprehensive support throughout the job search process, including initial interviews, candidate profiling, and interview preparation. Our consultants maintain confidentiality while acting as intermediaries between candidates and employers. From career guidance to post-interview feedback, we ensure candidates receive tailored support until successfully placed in suitable roles.
People
Tammie Huntley
Midlands Recruitment Consultant
With over 10 years' experience, Tammie specialises in matching candidates with commercial roles while maintaining exceptional client relationships through her attention to detail and integrity.
Karen Balmer
Southern Hub Manager
Leading our Uxbridge office, Karen brings extensive recruitment expertise in connecting engineering professionals with suitable opportunities across the southern UK regions.
Craig Barnes
Northern Recruitment Specialist
Based in Sheffield, Craig has built a strong reputation for delivering quality engineering candidates while maintaining open communication and meeting client commitments reliably.
Samantha Waites
Finance Sector Lead
As our accountancy specialist, Sam leverages sector knowledge to place finance professionals in roles ranging from junior positions to executive leadership across England.
Kyproulla Adair
FMCG Recruitment Expert
Kyp leads FMCG sector recruitment with specialist knowledge of retail and manufacturing roles, utilising industry experience to match candidates with permanent and interim opportunities.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and FMCG sectors with dedicated consultants in each area.
How do you match candidates with clients?
We conduct detailed interviews to understand both parties' needs before making tailored recommendations.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide temporary, contract, and permanent placements across all our specialist sectors.
How quickly can you fill a vacancy?
Our average placement time is 2-4 weeks depending on role complexity and candidate availability.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationally with offices in Coventry, Sheffield, and Uxbridge covering nationwide requirements.
How do you support candidates?
We offer CV preparation, interview coaching, and ongoing support throughout the job search process.
