Business Details
25 Years
experience
Construction Recruitment Specialists in Yorkshire & North West
Established in 2001, MTR is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to the construction industry, serving national, regional, and local companies across Yorkshire and the North West. Our founding directors began their careers in 1995, bringing decades of experience to shape a business focused on building long-term relationships with clients and candidates. We prioritise a thorough understanding of client needs and candidate aspirations, delivering a personal service through experienced consultants. Our expertise spans permanent and temporary placements across commercial and operational disciplines, supported by a commitment to compliance with all employment and HMRC legislation.With a team of seasoned professionals, we provide tailored recruitment solutions, including retained search services for senior or niche roles, ensuring confidentiality, speed, and rigorous candidate evaluation. Our approach combines market knowledge, proactive candidate engagement, and post-placement support to meet the evolving demands of the construction sector. We invest in training and development, evidenced by our support for apprenticeships, and maintain a reputation for reliability and industry-specific expertise. Our offices in Leeds and Bolton serve as hubs for connecting talent with opportunity, reflecting our deep-rooted presence in the regions we operate.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Retained Search
Contingency Recruitment
Apprenticeship Support
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in construction recruitment.
- Our consultants provide a personal service tailored to client and candidate needs.
- We ensure compliance with all employment and HMRC legislation.
- We offer retained search services for senior or niche construction roles.
- We support apprenticeships and invest in the development of recruitment professionals.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in placing candidates in permanent construction roles, from site managers to estimators. Our consultants leverage industry knowledge and networks to match skilled professionals with client needs. We conduct pre-interviews, reference checks, and coordinate the entire recruitment process to ensure seamless placements.
Temporary Staffing
Our temporary staffing solutions address short-term project needs or workload peaks. We supply vetted professionals with verified qualifications, ensuring compliance and reliability. Regular follow-ups guarantee continuity and satisfaction for both clients and candidates across operational and commercial disciplines.
Retained Search
For senior or niche roles, our retained search service offers exclusive, confidential recruitment. We target the full 100% of the market, including passive candidates, through rigorous research, candidate identification, and structured interviews to secure high-impact appointments tailored to client requirements.
Contingency Recruitment
This service utilises our database and targeted advertising to fill roles quickly. Ideal for active candidate pools, it combines market reach with efficient screening to deliver suitable candidates for immediate consideration without long-term commitments.
Apprenticeship Support
We support apprenticeships, including Recruitment Level 3 Consultant training. Our investment in trainees ensures a pipeline of skilled professionals, combining on-the-job experience with structured learning to meet future industry demands and workforce development goals.
People
Richard Mackertich
Recruitment Director
With 30 years of construction recruitment experience, Richard co-founded MTR in 2001. He specialises in temporary and permanent recruitment, leveraging his expertise to connect clients with top industry talent across the North of England.
Alex Massey
Recruitment Manager
Alex manages temporary construction recruitment in the North West, supplying professional staff to contractors. He focuses on operational and commercial roles, ensuring clients receive skilled candidates for short- or long-term contracts.
Chris Pyle
Recruitment Manager
Chris has over 20 years of experience in North West construction recruitment. He specialises in permanent commercial roles, including pre-construction, surveying, and planning, delivering tailored staffing solutions for clients.
Jamie Thatcher
Recruitment Consultant
Jamie handles permanent recruitment in Yorkshire, focusing on site managers, engineers, and quantity surveyors. He works with local and national contractors to place skilled professionals in key operational roles.
Katie Currie
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Katie completed her Recruitment Level 3 Consultant apprenticeship with MTR. She now supports permanent role placements in the North West, combining training with hands-on experience to deliver effective recruitment solutions.
Questions
What areas does MTR cover for construction recruitment?
MTR operates across Yorkshire and the North West, including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Rotherham, providing recruitment services for local, regional, and national construction firms.
What types of construction roles does MTR recruit for?
We recruit for permanent and temporary roles in commercial and operational disciplines, including site managers, estimators, surveyors, planners, and senior management positions.
How does MTR's retained search service work?
Our retained search targets senior or niche roles through exclusive partnerships, market research, and candidate engagement to ensure confidentiality and access to 100% of the talent pool.
Does MTR support apprenticeships?
Yes, we support Recruitment Level 3 Consultant apprenticeships, investing in trainees like Katie Currie and Lewis Mayo to develop future recruitment professionals.
How does MTR ensure compliance with employment laws?
We maintain full compliance with HMRC legislation and employment standards, conducting reference checks, verifying qualifications, and adhering to rigorous quality assurance procedures for all placements.
