Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Recruitment Solutions
Established in 2015, Adepto Technical Recruitment is a specialist engineering, manufacturing, and scientific recruitment consultancy serving global Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Highly Regulated Markets. Our team of directors brings over 70 years of combined experience, offering tailored recruitment solutions including permanent staff, contract resources, and global Managed Service Provider (MSP)/Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) models. We prioritise deep sector knowledge, integrity, and compliance, managing supply chain operations across 20+ countries.Our client-centric approach ensures agile, scalable workforce solutions, supported by dedicated compliance and payrolling specialists. With a focus on innovation and ethical practices, we partner with blue-chip and SME manufacturers to deliver best-in-class talent acquisition. Our EMEA footprint and expertise in security-cleared environments further enhance our ability to meet complex recruitment challenges.
Services
Permanent Staff Recruitment
Contract Resource Provision
MSP/RPO Solutions
Sector-Specific Recruitment
Candidate Management
Compliance and Payrolling
Workforce Planning
Diversity & Inclusion Programs
IR35 & Employment Law Advice
Apprenticeship & Graduate Hiring
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of recruitment expertise in engineering and technical sectors.
- Our team specialises in Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Highly Regulated Industries.
- We provide compliance and payrolling services across 20+ countries.
- Our directors lead tailored MSP/RPO solutions for global clients.
- We maintain a candidate pool built over two decades in technical recruitment.
Services
Permanent Staff Recruitment
We specialise in sourcing permanent engineering, manufacturing, and scientific professionals for global clients. Our process combines deep sector knowledge with rigorous candidate vetting to ensure long-term placements. Clients benefit from reduced hiring time and access to a curated talent pool.
Contract Resource Provision
Our contract recruitment services deliver skilled professionals for short-term projects in regulated industries. We manage compliance, payroll, and onboarding, enabling clients to maintain flexibility without compromising quality or regulatory adherence.
MSP/RPO Solutions
We provide end-to-end Managed Service Provider and Recruitment Process Outsourcing models tailored to EMEA and global markets. This includes vendor management, cost optimisation, and compliance frameworks to streamline talent acquisition at scale.
Sector-Specific Recruitment
Our expertise spans Chemicals, Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, and Highly Regulated Industries. Dedicated consultants with technical backgrounds ensure precise matching of candidates to sector-specific requirements and client needs.
Compliance and Payrolling
We ensure adherence to employment laws and tax regulations across 20+ countries. Services include right-to-work checks, payroll management, and audit-ready documentation to mitigate risks for international hiring.
People
Nick Bradley
Co-Owner
With 30+ years in recruitment, Nick co-founded Adepto in 2015 after leading global firms. His expertise in Electrical & Control Engineering drives strategic talent solutions for regulated sectors.
Lee Knowles
Director
A chemical engineering specialist, Lee has built Adepto's sector credibility since 2015. His 20-year candidate network supports permanent, contract, and headhunting assignments across regulated industries.
Robert Collier
Director
Robert specialises in mechanical engineering recruitment, leading retained assignments and bespoke solutions. He joined Adepto in 2016, leveraging 13 years of recruitment experience in chemicals and pharma sectors.
David Arnold
Director
David leads Life Science recruitment, focusing on Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) roles. His technical background and industry network have made Adepto a partner of choice since 2016.
Questions
What sectors does Adepto specialise in?
We focus on Chemicals, Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, and Highly Regulated Industries like Oil & Gas and Nuclear.
Do you operate outside the UK?
Yes, we provide recruitment solutions across EMEA, the USA, and globally through compliance frameworks in 20+ countries.
What recruitment models do you offer?
We provide contingent, retained, and global MSP/RPO models tailored to permanent, contract, and project-based hiring needs.
How do you ensure compliance?
Our dedicated specialists manage payroll, right-to-work checks, and audit-ready documentation across all jurisdictions.
Can you handle niche technical roles?
Yes, our consultants specialise in disciplines like CQV Engineering, Bioprocessing, and Functional Safety for hard-to-fill positions.
