Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Recruitment Partner in Darlington
Established in 2000, R M S Recruitment & Hr Specialists (RMS) is a family-owned recruitment specialist delivering tailored employment solutions across the UK. With over 25 years of industry expertise, we provide national recruitment, payroll, and HR managed services designed to complement the entire employment cycle. Our team of 30+ CIPD and REC-certified professionals operates strategically located offices, offering clients close support, expert guidance, and scalable solutions that align with evolving business needs. We prioritise people-centric practices, acting as an extension of our clients' HR teams while maintaining a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability. Our strategic partnerships with leading organisations demonstrate a proven track record of reducing administrative burdens through structured recruitment processes and reporting tools.We actively bridge skills gaps by providing apprenticeship opportunities and skilled training programs, ensuring our clients remain competitive in dynamic markets. Our growth through recommendation underscores our commitment to exceptional service delivery, as evidenced by long-standing client relationships and testimonials highlighting our responsiveness, flexibility, and industry knowledge. With a vision to enrich lives through employment solutions, we maintain offices in key industrial hubs across the UK, combining local market understanding with national reach.
Services
Recruitment
Payroll
HR Managed Services
Apprenticeship Training
Strategic HR Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialist recruitment experience in key UK industries
- 30+ CIPD and REC-certified professionals with sector-specific expertise
- Proven track record of organic growth through client recommendation
- Integrated HR solutions reducing administrative burdens by 40%
- Strategic apprenticeship programs addressing industry skills gaps
Associations and certifications
- CIPD
- REC
- Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
What people say
Excellent service levels
Reliable candidates
Fantastic communication
Professional approach
Longstanding partnerships
Services
Recruitment
Specialist recruitment services connecting businesses with skilled professionals across automotive, engineering, and commercial sectors. Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates match both technical requirements and company culture. With 25 years' experience, we provide permanent, contract, and temporary placements tailored to evolving industry needs.
Payroll
Comprehensive payroll solutions ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations and timely payments. Our system handles complex calculations for permanent and temporary workers, reducing administrative burdens by 40%. Real-time reporting tools provide complete visibility over workforce costs and payment histories.
HR Managed Services
End-to-end HR management from recruitment to employee relations. Our on-site specialists integrate with client teams to deliver policy implementation, performance management, and compliance support. This strategic approach reduces operational costs while maintaining adherence to employment legislation and best practices.
Apprenticeship Training
Government-funded apprenticeship programs addressing sector-specific skills shortages. We match employers with trainees across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial fields. Our structured training pathways combine practical experience with formal qualifications, creating sustainable career progression opportunities for candidates and workforce stability for businesses.
Strategic HR Partnerships
Long-term HR strategy development aligned with business growth objectives. We conduct workforce analytics to identify skills gaps, implement succession planning, and optimise recruitment processes. This proactive approach ensures organisations maintain competitive advantage through effective talent management and organisational development.
Questions
What industries does RMS specialise in?
We focus on automotive, engineering, manufacturing, trades, and commercial sectors, with expertise in both permanent and temporary staffing solutions.
How does RMS ensure quality candidates?
Our rigorous vetting process includes skills assessments, reference checks, and cultural fit evaluations to ensure candidates meet technical and organisational requirements.
Can RMS handle nationwide recruitment?
Yes, with strategically located offices across the UK, we provide both local market knowledge and national coverage for all our recruitment needs.
What HR services does RMS offer?
We provide end-to-end HR solutions including payroll management, compliance support, employee relations, and strategic workforce planning tailored to business requirements.
How does RMS support skills development?
We deliver government-funded apprenticeship programs and skills training initiatives specifically designed to address sector-specific shortages in engineering and manufacturing.
What makes RMS different from other agencies?
Our 25+ years of specialist experience, CIPD-certified team, and client-centric approach with proven results through organic growth and recommendations set us apart.
Reviews (5)
K. K.
Dec 14, 2021
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Very, very, very BAD AGENCY.
NO RECOMMENDED FOR NOBODY!!!!! Take many for pension and don't PAY for NEST
UNPROFESSIONAL!!!!!Take all my many back(TAX) from HM Revenue when I stop working for this agency.I have big problem with HMRC.
NO RECOMMENDED FOR NOBODY!!!!! Take many for pension and don't PAY for NEST
UNPROFESSIONAL!!!!!Take all my many back(TAX) from HM Revenue when I stop working for this agency.I have big problem with HMRC.
David Willsden
Mar 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Good recruitment Angency pay always on time no hassle just do your job no problem what so ever excellent would highly recommend
Good recruitment Angency pay always on time no hassle just do your job no problem what so ever excellent would highly recommend
Jacqueline Cammock
Jan 21, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality
Worked for this agency at a factory in Peterlee. Hard working and good time keeping means nothing if 1 of the agency management team dislikes you. Not allowed to have an opinion. Management of factory wanted me back but no because of her. Badly managed.
Worked for this agency at a factory in Peterlee. Hard working and good time keeping means nothing if 1 of the agency management team dislikes you. Not allowed to have an opinion. Management of factory wanted me back but no because of her. Badly managed.
Edi Cruz
Sep 11, 2019
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Position, PDI/yard operative crewe
The HR is amazing, Nicky and Laura are amazing persons always available to help for any kind of doubts or problems that you might have
I'm quite happy to work with RMS
The HR is amazing, Nicky and Laura are amazing persons always available to help for any kind of doubts or problems that you might have
I'm quite happy to work with RMS
Rix
Aug 09, 2019
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Don't work for this agency they lied to me over the phone just to get me to the interview. In the interview then they be honest with you about what the job is like. By then you have spent money on fuel getting there and have committed your time getting there. So they know you would not be in a position to refuse the job. Even after accepting the job they planted a stooge to let them know what was going on. The stooge told them I was looking for a another job whilst working for them. So they used my weakness of not having a another job to go to and showed me power. Well I showed them power I quit
