Forde Recruitment

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35 Years

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Emergency

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Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Sheffield

Forde Recruitment was established in 1991 with a mission to become everyone's most recommended recruitment agency. As a privately owned business based in Sheffield, we have built a national reputation for delivering high-volume staffing solutions to the automotive, logistics, industrial, and commercial sectors. Our ISO accreditation since 1995 and membership with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) reflect our commitment to quality and professionalism. We specialise in temporary, contract, and permanent placements, offering tailored recruitment services to blue-chip companies and SMEs.

Our core values of ethics, reliability, and client-focused service have solidified our position as a trusted partner in the recruitment industry. With over 30 years of experience, we continue to prioritise candidate care, client satisfaction, and long-term relationship-building. Our innovative Work Ready portal streamlines recruitment processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency while adapting to modern challenges like remote onboarding during the pandemic.

Services

Automotive Recruitment Logistics Staffing Industrial Recruitment Commercial Staffing Permanent Placements Work Ready Portal Temporary Staffing Recruitment Consultancy

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Year established: 1991

Highlights and features

We offer over 30 years of experience in specialist recruitment.
Our ISO and REC accreditations ensure quality and compliance.
We provide 24/7 support for urgent staffing requirements.
Our Work Ready portal streamlines digital onboarding and compliance.
We maintain long-standing relationships with blue-chip clients nationwide.

Associations and certifications

ISO
Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)

What people say

Paid on time Flexible hours Supportive staff Steady work Quick response

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Services

Automotive Recruitment

We specialise in supplying car delivery drivers, valeters, and technicians to the UK's largest automotive and car remarketing companies. With decades of sector-specific expertise, we ensure reliable staffing solutions for vehicle logistics and dealership operations. Our candidates undergo rigorous compliance checks to meet industry standards.

Logistics Staffing

Since 1991, we have provided HGV drivers and warehouse staff to food production, supermarket, and general haulage sectors. Our nationwide network ensures timely staffing for high-volume logistics operations. Our digital Work Ready platform streamlines compliance and availability tracking for efficient placements.

Industrial Recruitment

We recruit for diverse industrial roles across South Yorkshire, including plant operators, maintenance technicians, and production workers. Our local expertise and national reach enable rapid deployment of skilled personnel for both short-term and permanent positions in manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Commercial Staffing

We provide receptionists, administrators, accountants, and secretarial staff to businesses requiring flexible commercial support. Our candidates are vetted for professionalism and technical competence, ensuring seamless integration into office environments for temporary or permanent roles.

Work Ready Portal

Our bespoke Work Ready portal digitises recruitment processes, enabling nationwide candidate onboarding, compliance checks, and timesheet submissions. The system automates document verification, inductions, and payroll integration, reducing administrative burdens while maintaining strict client compliance requirements.

Questions

What sectors does Forde Recruitment specialise in?

We specialise in automotive, logistics, industrial, and commercial sectors, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions nationwide.

How does the Work Ready portal benefit candidates?

The Work Ready portal streamlines onboarding, compliance checks, and timesheet submissions via mobile devices, making availability updates and payments more efficient for workers.

Are there 24/7 support services available?

Yes, our team provides 24-hour emergency support for urgent staffing needs or candidate assistance outside regular office hours.

What compliance accreditations does Forde hold?

We maintain ISO accreditation since 1995 and are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Can I find permanent roles through Forde Recruitment?

Yes, we handle permanent placements in automotive, logistics, industrial, and commercial sectors, with many candidates transitioning to full-time roles.

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Shirley Linley

Jan 17, 2022 Report

Having been registered with Forde Recruitment for 5 years, I have found the team professional and extremely helpful in all of my dealings with the company. The implementation of the Tracktrans system was a bit touch and go at times, until the 'glitches' were resolved. And the team talked you through the set up, if you needed it. The system is an improvement on the old system of having to be telephoned each week to advise of your availability for work the following week. Also, the recording of vehicles moved, eliminating the paperwork. Working for an agency, I especially liked that I could choose

Chris Overend

Jan 07, 2022 Report

I joined Forde a couple of years before Covid-19 erupted and was impressed at their commitment to find me work and to keep me going. After a while I was fortunate to fall onto a full time contract job which I worked until the pandemic struck. On the run upto lockdown I always felt my health and safety were paramount. Even though working on a zero hours based contract, when furlough came along I started to receive mine for which I was so grateful. Forde kept in regular contact throughout and as soon as the lockdown ended I was back on to full time work. The one and only reason I left was due to

Paul Andrews

Dec 26, 2021 Report

I enjoyed working for FORDE Recruitment. The Staff were always so pleasant and helpful. In my Four year's working for them, the Staff so friendly, never once had any issue with them.The only reason I left, I was offered Full Time Employment. Best Regards, Paul Andrews .

Neil England

Nov 19, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I have worked for Forde Recruitments for a few weeks, and I found them highly professional. I have enjoyed my time working with them. Thank you.

Roger Cooper

Nov 18, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I have finished my last week with Forde and I can only commend them for the professionalism of all the staff employed. Thank you to everyone at Forde for your help you have given me over the last 7 months.

Bob Littler

Oct 17, 2021 Report

Having "USED" the Services of Various Agencies in my Previous Senior Management Roles ..having now become a RECEIVER of such services. I continue to be highly impressed by the professionalism ,empathy and ongoing support offered and indeed provided by the TEAM at FORDE RECRUITMENT LTD.... without hesitation I would recommend this Company as a proactive and responsive Trading Partner .

Peter Clements

Sep 17, 2021 Report

I worked on the BCA contract for about five years. It was zero hours but, in practise, work was available for about 80% of the time overall (excluding lockdown). During the first lockdown Forde organised for us to receive furlough money, which they had no obligation to do. We worked throughout the subsequent lockdowns.
Wages were always paid on time and with no mysterious "deductions" for admin fees etc., which some agencies charge. Similarly, the holiday pay was always paid correctly. Once allocated to a BCA team we worked through the Team Leader and Forde only got involved if there was a problem