Business Details
16 Years
experience
Global Recruitment Solutions | The Sterling Choice
The Sterling Choice is a specialist recruitment agency connecting businesses with the right talent across engineering, agriculture, heavy industry, and consumer goods sectors. With over 15 years of experience, our team of passionate consultants and experienced leaders delivers agile, proactive solutions tailored to the evolving needs of global industries. We pride ourselves on challenging traditional recruitment models by combining deep sector expertise with a commitment to long-term partnerships. Our approach focuses on aligning talent strategy with business culture to drive transformation and sustainable growth.Backed by a track record of placing 4,000+ candidates and an 85% repeat business rate, we prioritise chemistry, clarity, and connection in every hire. Our global capability is strengthened by local market knowledge, ensuring we deliver candidates who not only meet specifications but also elevate teams. We work closely with clients to uncover opportunities, rethink recruitment strategies, and create lasting value through strategic talent acquisition.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Contract Recruitment
Executive Search
Payrolling Services
Talent Mapping
Interim Recruitment
Temp Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We implement a 7-step recruitment process with market research and due diligence
- Our team has deep expertise in engineering, FMCG, and energy sectors
- We guarantee 85% client retention through tailored talent strategies
- Our global network covers 250+ companies across multiple industries
- We focus on improving retention and reducing churn through cultural alignment
What people say
Trusted recruitment partner
Consistent delivery
Transparent and genuine
Incredible service
Professional approach
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Strategic permanent placements for global businesses seeking lasting talent solutions. Our consultants combine sector expertise with rigorous due diligence to identify candidates who align with technical requirements and company culture. With 15+ years of experience, we deliver hires that drive long-term business growth and transformation across engineering, agriculture, and consumer goods industries.
Executive Search
Targeted acquisition of senior leadership talent for high-impact roles. Our proven process has successfully filled executive positions like VP of FSQA in under 3 weeks, combining global reach with sector-specific insights to identify leaders who drive organisational success through strategic vision and technical expertise.
Talent Mapping
Strategic market analysis to identify current and future talent needs. Our data-driven approach provides actionable insights that align recruitment strategies with business objectives, helping organisations anticipate skills gaps and build resilient teams capable of navigating industry challenges and market shifts.
Contract Recruitment
Flexible interim solutions for immediate business needs across multiple sectors. Our network of pre-vetted professionals ensures rapid deployment while maintaining technical excellence, with 85% of clients returning for repeat engagements due to our consistent delivery of qualified, culture-fit contractors.
Payrolling Services
Streamlined payroll solutions for contractors and freelancers. Our service handles administrative complexities while maintaining compliance, allowing businesses to focus on core operations. This solution supports our commitment to delivering comprehensive recruitment services that address both talent acquisition and workforce management challenges.
People
Lukas Vanterpool
Co-Owner
Co-owner with extensive recruitment expertise, consistently delivering successful placements through a client-focused approach that combines sector knowledge with strategic talent acquisition.
James Cracknell
Head of Delivery USA
US delivery leader known for rapid, consistent recruitment results, leveraging deep industry connections and market insights to meet client needs efficiently and effectively.
Gareth Whyatt
Co-Owner
Co-founder committed to transparent, genuine client relationships, driving recruitment strategies that align with business objectives while maintaining high service standards.
Hannah Foreman
Operations Manager
Operations leader delivering exceptional service through efficient process management and client-focused solutions, ensuring smooth recruitment operations and timely candidate placements.
Dan Szymanski
Head of Delivery UK
UK delivery specialist with years of recruitment experience, providing tailored talent solutions that combine technical expertise with deep understanding of client business needs.
Questions
What industries does The Sterling Choice specialise in?
We specialise in engineering, agriculture, energy/renewables, consumer goods, and heavy industry sectors with deep technical expertise.
How quickly can you fill critical roles?
Our fastest placement was a VP of FSQA role filled in under 3 weeks, with most executive roles completed within 8 weeks.
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide permanent, contract, interim, and executive recruitment solutions alongside payrolling services and talent mapping strategies.
How do you ensure cultural fit with placements?
Our process aligns talent strategy with business culture through detailed analysis and market insights to create sustainable partnerships.
What makes your recruitment approach different?
We combine 15+ years of sector experience with a proactive model that challenges traditional recruitment through agile, client-focused solutions.
Reviews (5)
Jeanne Malene Tonon
Sep 18, 2020
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This is my second experience with Sterling choice, last year with Joe and this year with Hannahwhat to say? Excellent services and people that really cared about me and where I want to progress with my career. I will definitely keep in touch for a future assistance. High recommended
Sarah Storr
Dec 16, 2019
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The Sterling Choice are experts at what they do. In terms of finding me the right candidates; the guys listen to what is wanted, make sure the job spec is fully understood, and save me time and energy by only sending applicants who match what I'm looking for. From my personal experience in looking for jobs, The Sterling Choice team really try to find the role that meets my requirements and will be a good fit for me, rather than just pushing whatever jobs are on their books at the time. Regular check ins to see how things are going show that they are invested in their clients for the long term
Peter Traves
Nov 20, 2019
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The Stirling Choice are true professionals in the recruitment industry. I'm pleased to work with Lukas and the team both as an Interim Head of Technical and whilst sourcing permanent staff during my assignments. They take the time to understand the brief and come back with a small number of suitable candidates together with suitable advice.
Sean Anderson
Oct 30, 2019
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10 out of 10 - Excellent Service........ You know when you receive those annoying calls, where you haven't even looked at a job, yet someone thinks you fit the profile??? Well I got one of those, from a very polite and professional young lady called Annaliese, from a recruitment agency I'd previously not came across. After the usual of describing what I do & don't want in my next career move, I waited for the typical offer of several jobs that definitely fitted the "I don't want category"... Then after a short pause Annaliese threw me a curve ball.... Sean, I think I've got the job your looking
Sumair Khan
Sep 27, 2019
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Fantastic experience with Sterling Choice. Reliable, collaborative and constructive in approach. Brilliant in follow ups and keep you onboard.
