The Jarell Group, which is headquartered in Birmingham, has finalised the takeover of jobs and recruitment firm KHS Personnel and its sister company Bridge Recruitment, a company statement said.

Both firms, which employ 17 people across their offices in Nottingham and York, will now become part of The Jarell Group, with the new owners retaining both brands and pledging to create more jobs.

James Cronin, group commercial director of The Jarell Group, said the acquisition of both firms, which were founded by managing director Kevin McCormick in the 1990s, is part of the company’s strategic growth plans in the East Midlands and North Yorkshire regions.

He said: “We have worked closely with Kevin and his team over several months to conclude the acquisitions and I am delighted to get the deals across the line.

“We want to grow further into the East Midlands and Yorkshire, and ultimately add more jobs. Both firms are the perfect fit and expand our presence in Yorkshire alongside Qualtech Resourcing, our existing recruitment business in Dewsbury.”

Cronin confirmed that immediate investment would be made into the infrastructures of KHS Personnel and Bridge Recruitment, along with a focus on the development of their systems and processes. 

The deal is expected to create further jobs to boost The Jarell Group’s 150-strong workforce nationally going forward.

The Jarell Group has offices in Birmingham, London, Leeds and Walsall.

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