Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Solutions in Portsmouth
Founded in 1988, Workshop Recruitment is a Portsmouth-based specialist recruitment agency serving manufacturing, engineering, commercial, and construction sectors. With over 35 years of industry expertise, we combine deep sector knowledge with a client-centric approach to deliver tailored staffing solutions. Our team of consultants brings more than 100 combined years of recruitment experience, ensuring precise candidate-job matching. We prioritise long-term relationships through transparent communication and dedicated account management. Our divisions specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract placements across five key industries.The founding directors remain actively involved, maintaining hands-on oversight of operations. We focus on aligning organisational cultures with candidate capabilities to ensure lasting employment success. Our proven methodology streamlines recruitment challenges while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. With a reputation built on trust and reliability, we serve both local and national clients across the UK. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives innovation in talent acquisition strategies.
Services
Manufacturing Recruitment
Engineering Recruitment
Commercial Recruitment
Construction Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years' experience in manufacturing sector recruitment
- Dedicated consultants with specialist division expertise
- Proven process for matching candidates with organisational culture
- Nationwide reach with local market knowledge in Hampshire
- Longstanding client relationships maintained through consistent service
What people say
Smooth process
Excellent communication
Supportive consultants
Quick placements
Professional service
Services
Manufacturing Recruitment
Our manufacturing division specialises in placing skilled workers across all levels from machine operators to quality control specialists. With 25+ years' industry experience, we understand the unique requirements of production environments. We match candidates with specific technical capabilities to roles in assembly, logistics, and inventory management.
Engineering Recruitment
We provide engineering professionals for roles ranging from CNC setters to design engineers across multiple disciplines. Our consultants maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving technical requirements in electronics, maintenance, and mechanical fields. We ensure candidates possess both formal qualifications and practical experience.
Commercial Recruitment
Our commercial division places professionals in finance, HR, administration, and customer service roles. We focus on matching candidates' soft skills with organisational culture while verifying technical competencies. This includes placements in accounting, procurement, and sales support positions.
Construction Recruitment
We supply construction professionals for roles from basic labouring to skilled trades. Our expertise covers both temporary and permanent placements across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. We maintain rigorous safety compliance checks for all construction candidates.
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary recruitment service provides flexible workforce solutions for short-term needs. We maintain a database of pre-vetted candidates available for immediate deployment. This includes both skilled and general labour positions across all our specialist sectors.
People
Colin Walker
Financial Director
Workshop's longest-serving employee with financial and operational oversight, combining strategic management with client account responsibilities.
Peter Hunt
Commercial Director
Leads commercial and marketing divisions, leveraging extensive recruitment experience to ensure high-quality service delivery across all business areas.
Daimion Eastley
Engineering Director
Specialist in technical recruitment with expertise spanning from basic trades to advanced engineering roles across multiple industries.
Rachel Wardle
Head of Business Development
Focuses on expanding client relationships through strategic business development and marketing initiatives across all recruitment sectors.
Clare Sayers
Divisional Manager
Manages industrial recruitment operations, combining team leadership with direct client management for major accounts.
Questions
What sectors does Workshop Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in manufacturing, engineering, commercial, and construction sectors with nationwide coverage.
How does Workshop Recruitment match candidates to roles?
We combine technical skills assessment with cultural fit evaluation to ensure lasting employment success.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide temporary and contract staffing across all our specialist sectors with quick deployment.
Are your recruitment services available outside Hampshire?
We operate nationwide while maintaining local market expertise in the Hampshire region.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct rigorous vetting including skills verification, reference checks, and compliance documentation.
What makes Workshop Recruitment different?
Our combination of sector specialism, long-term client relationships, and cultural matching expertise sets us apart.
Reviews (5)
Lily Kopacz
Aug 21, 2021
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I am very happy with my experience with Workshop Recruitment. They have found my CV online and offered me a temporary job that lead to a permanent position. Communication with the agency was easy, all payments on time, genuinely no problems at all. A special thank you to Pete from Workshop for all the support and finding me a job that suits my needs. All the best for the future.
Callum
Aug 10, 2021
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Would not recommend. Signed up, and still didn't hear anything back 3 weeks later! Despite them saying they will be in contact, at the same time, seeing similar jobs to which I've done in the past, advertised on indeed! Just can't understand it, they got hold of me and asked me to register! Weird..
Guy Jemoth
Aug 09, 2021
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Bradley from Workshop Recruitment was brilliant throughout the process in finding me employment. Everything was handled by him and communication was great throughout. If you are looking for a reliable recruitment team to help secure you work, this is the service for you!
Ralph Ogbuagu
Aug 01, 2021
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The team at Workshop Recruitment have been not just professional from the beginning till now, they have been so supportive all the way in my workplace. From the interview, placement and follow up I highly recommend Workshop Recruitment to give you hassle free experience.
Local Marks Fishing
Jul 31, 2021
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I'd like to thank workshop recruitment for finding me a job so quickly. After loosing my previous job due to the covids impact on industry I found myself at WRs door. They literally found me a job that day and I've been employed there since. You guys are great and your willingness to find long term work for others expels the myth that recruitment agencies are no good. Well done again and Thankyou.
