Gi Group said the acquisition of Encore would allow the company to consolidate its position in the UK’s driving, industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Active for more than 20 years, Encore operates through 11 branches plus 22 managed service sites, offering temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, to clients across the UK.

“It was always my preference that should Encore be acquired it would be by a world-class recruitment leader in our sector, that shared our vision and cultural values, I am pleased to say this is very evident with Gi Group Holding,” said Pete Taylor, managing director of Encore Personnel.

Headquartered in Milan, and with more than 6,000 employees, Gi Group is active in more than 100 countries, due to its direct presence and strategic partnerships. Through its key brands, the company provides a suite of recruitment and HR solutions to more than 20,000 companies worldwide, generating revenues of €3.2bn (£2.79bn) and making it both the 5th largest recruitment and HR services company in Europe, and the 16th largest worldwide.

Gi Group Holding says it is committed to the creation of social and economic value for both employers and candidates alike. With a tagline of ‘More than Work’, the Group says its aims are two-fold: firstly, to ensure that employees experience enjoyable and life-changing work environments; and secondly, to enable a sustainable, streamlined and harmonious labour market for employers and employees alike – one that reflects the ever-changing needs of candidates and companies.

Established in 2001 and employing more than 200 staff, Encore Personnel has grown to become a £94m turnover agency, providing temporary and permanent jobs to the industrial, driving, energy, engineering, manufacturing, managed services, and professional services sectors. Ranked as one of the fastest-growth businesses in the UK (Sunday Times), it has been named in The London Stock Exchange Group’s prestigious ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ twice.

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