Business Details
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Colchester
At Minerva Recruitment, we specialise in sourcing top talent across Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, and Driving sectors. Our dedicated team combines over 100 years of industry experience with a deep understanding of local and national markets to deliver tailored staffing solutions. We prioritise integrity, trust, and ambition, ensuring seamless matches between candidates and clients. Our consultants provide personalised support, from initial consultation to placement, while maintaining a commitment to professional excellence.With a focus on both temporary and permanent placements, we serve businesses and job seekers with equal dedication. Our approach blends traditional values with modern recruitment strategies to meet evolving industry demands. By fostering long-term relationships, we aim to empower careers and strengthen organisations across diverse sectors.
Services
Healthcare Recruitment
Commercial Recruitment
Industrial Recruitment
Driving Recruitment
Temporary Placements
Permanent Placements
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined recruitment experience across key sectors.
- Our consultants provide personalised support tailored to individual candidate and client needs.
- We specialise in matching skills and values for long-term placement success.
- We maintain a strong local presence with extensive national industry connections.
- Our holistic approach prioritises both qualifications and cultural fit for optimal results.
Services
Healthcare Recruitment
We specialise in placing skilled healthcare professionals in roles that enhance patient care. Our expertise covers all medical fields, including organisations requiring visa-sponsored staff. We conduct rigorous candidate assessments to ensure alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards. Our consultants maintain an extensive UK-wide database of qualified professionals.
Commercial Recruitment
We connect businesses with commercial talent ranging from junior to senior management roles. Our consultants focus on sectors like finance, marketing, and administration. With deep local knowledge and national reach, we match candidates' skills to organisational needs. We provide reference checks, DBS verification, and ongoing candidate support.
Industrial Recruitment
We supply qualified personnel for industrial and warehouse operations, including machine operators and logistics staff. Our consultants understand sector-specific challenges and maintain rigorous safety and efficiency standards. We offer tailored solutions for both short-term projects and permanent hires across manufacturing and distribution environments.
Driving Recruitment
We specialise in placing HGV drivers, forklift operators, and transport professionals. Our consultants ensure candidates meet all licensing and safety requirements. With over 15 years' experience in driving roles, we provide DVLA checks and ongoing driver support to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
Permanent Placements
We deliver permanent staffing solutions by thoroughly understanding client company culture and candidate career goals. Our process includes detailed interviews, skills assessments, and personality evaluations. We focus on long-term compatibility between employer and employee to reduce turnover and enhance workplace cohesion.
People
Liz Mullenger
Director
With over 30 years in recruitment, Liz established Minerva Recruitment after progressing from Junior Consultant to Director. She specialises in Industrial and Commercial sectors, leveraging extensive industry experience and team relationships to deliver exceptional service.
Josh Aubrey
Driving & Industrial Manager
Josh manages driving and industrial recruitment, combining sector expertise with marketing strategy. He focuses on matching candidates with organisational values while strengthening the company's market presence through targeted outreach initiatives.
Anna Easdown
Permanent Consultant
Anna brings over a decade of corporate recruitment experience, including roles at Michael Page and Fortnum & Mason. Fluent in Swedish and German, she specialises in placing international professionals in prestigious permanent positions across diverse industries.
Emma Brown
Healthcare Consultant
Emma has over 20 years' experience in healthcare recruitment, specialising in temporary placements. She focuses on building relationships with providers and candidates to address staffing shortages while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Helen Clark
Accounts Manager
Helen oversees financial operations with 30 years' experience in recruitment industry accounting. She manages the growing accounts department, ensuring financial processes align with the company's rapid expansion and regulatory requirements.
Questions
What sectors does Minerva Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, and Driving sectors.
Do you offer both temporary and permanent placements?
Yes, we provide tailored solutions for both temporary and permanent staffing needs.
How do you ensure quality candidate matches?
We conduct thorough interviews and assess both qualifications and cultural fit.
Are your services available outside Essex?
Yes, we operate nationally including Bristol, Liverpool, and Kent.
What support do you offer to job seekers?
We provide CV guidance, interview preparation, and flexible registration options.
Reviews (4)
Jason Bullrich
Sep 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
A great agency to work for. Prompt and efficient friendly service. Ive been with them for four months and everything is fine. Operations run smoothly and would recommend them to others.
A great agency to work for. Prompt and efficient friendly service. Ive been with them for four months and everything is fine. Operations run smoothly and would recommend them to others.
Jason Clewley
Sep 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Been working for LKA for just a month Amanda & Morgan have both been very professional & responsive. First time working for an agency but it has been good they have been able to keep me going with a job Im enjoying.
Been working for LKA for just a month Amanda & Morgan have both been very professional & responsive. First time working for an agency but it has been good they have been able to keep me going with a job Im enjoying.
Danso Appiah
Sep 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I have been working with LKA for temp HGV jobs . They are very helpful and efficient , in regards to getting you the jobs you want . Excellent personalities like Amanda and Morgan are very professional.
I have been working with LKA for temp HGV jobs . They are very helpful and efficient , in regards to getting you the jobs you want . Excellent personalities like Amanda and Morgan are very professional.
Kenneth McLaughlin
Mar 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I have worked for LKA almost a year now and must say its been the best, Amanda and Morgan have always kept me in work, always been professional and friendly, they make sure I have all the info I need, I have never had any problems at all with LKA or the staff. I would highly recommend joining LKA if your looking for work
I have worked for LKA almost a year now and must say its been the best, Amanda and Morgan have always kept me in work, always been professional and friendly, they make sure I have all the info I need, I have never had any problems at all with LKA or the staff. I would highly recommend joining LKA if your looking for work
