Transport & logistics

Aspiring pilots can apply to join fully-funded training programme

Jet2.com has announced the launch of a fully-funded pilot training programme, giving up to 60 aspiring pilots the opportunity to fly for the airline without having to self-fund.

Your business 13 May 2025

Agency workers at UK’s well-known retailer told to stay at home

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ordered hundreds of agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Faststream Recruitment Group, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Oyster, Starfish Search, Sellick Partnership

Supplier, Your business 28 April 2025

Cheshire-headquartered Gap Personnel acquired by Rcapital

Cheshire-headquartered recruitment agency Gap Personnel has been acquired by Rcapital in a corporate carve-out.

FINANCIALS: Staffline results exceed market expectations

Recruitment group Staffline has announced a strong performance for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Associated British Ports names Parr new group HRD

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has appointed Rachael Parr (pictured) as its new group HR director.

Pertemps makes a splash recruiting for Northumbrian Water

UK-wide recruitment agency Pertemps has been awarded the managed service contract for Northumbrian Water.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 24-28 MARCH 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: ABP, City & Guilds Foundation, SkillTorch

Your business 26 March 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 24-28 MARCH 2025

This week’s new launches include: Ennis & Co Group, IC Resources

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 DECEMBER 2018

This week's appointments include: Adecco Group, Association of Recruitment Consultancies, CIPHR, Europcar Mobility, Heidrick & Struggles, Oyster Partnership, University of Glasgow’s HR Committee

Technology, In-house recruitment 10 December 2018

Fewer jobseekers as workers opt to stay put, finds Report on Jobs

High employment rates combined with a willingness among workers to stay put has resulted in fewer people looking for jobs.

Recruiter HOT 100: The HOT 10 Technical recruiters

As part of Recruiter’s HOT 100 list of top-performing recruitment firms in the UK, today we look at the HOT 10 engineering/technical/science (Technical) recruiters.

HOT 100 6 December 2018

Furniture manufacturing jobs in Nottinghamshire

A Nottinghamshire furniture manufacturer is creating new jobs ahead of the busy Christmas and New Year period.

In-house recruitment 30 November 2018

Highland quayside investment gives boost to jobs in region

A multi-million-pound investment to develop a port in the Highlands of Scotland is expected to create around 140 jobs, and boost the energy and tourism sectors in the region.

In-house recruitment 26 November 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 26-30 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Beamery, Carter Wellington, CJUK, Expert360, Head Medical, Penrhyn International

Supplier, Temporary workforce 26 November 2018

JobsOutlook finds firms still confident despite long-term fears

While pessimism continues to reign among employers about long-term economic prospects for the UK economy, businesses are still seeking to grow headcount.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 19-23 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Encore Personnel, Linklaters

APPOINTMENTS: 19-23 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Bibby Financial Services, BIE Executives, Elevation Recruitment Group, Frontline Recruitment, Hasson Associates, Quanta Consultancy Services, Willis Towers Watson, ZRG

Supplier, Technology 19 November 2018

Addison Lee ruling puts employee status to the fore again

The issue of employee status and what it means to be a worker has hit the headlines once again following an employment appeal tribunal ruling on the status of drivers working for private hire taxi company Addison Lee.

Retailers join together to stop exploitation in textile industry

UK retailers John Lewis (pictured), M&S, New Look, NEXT, River Island and Shop Direct have signed up to a joint agreement aimed at combating labour exploitation in UK textiles manufacturing.

Bedroom specialist creates 100 jobs in Northampton

Bedroom delivery and installation company Keen & Able is creating 100 jobs in Northampton.

In-house recruitment 12 November 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: 10x Psychology, Airswift, Catapult, Front Talent, Morson Group, Oliver Sanderson Executive Search, OPERAM Managed Solutions, Tempo

Supplier, Temporary workforce 12 November 2018

TravelNest’s new Edinburgh operation creates 80 jobs

Edinburgh is to benefit from 80 new skilled jobs, thanks to travel technology SME TravelNest’s £7m investment to establish operations in Scotland’s capital city.

In-house recruitment 6 November 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 5-9 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Athona Recruitment, Autotech Recruit, Concept Resourcing, Harnham, HiBob, Optionis Group, PSR Solutions, Simply Jobs Board, The FIRM, Thorne & Wait, Ventula Consulting, ZRG Partners

APPOINTMENTS: 29 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Douglas Scott, ePayMe, Escape Recruitment Services, Hamlyn Williams, Nigel Wright Group, TeamJobs, VMAGROUP

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