Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Gateshead
Westray Recruitment Consultants has been a trusted partner in recruitment since 1990, specialising in connecting businesses with exceptional talent across Professional, Technical & Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, and Business Support sectors. Our approach combines market-leading expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored solutions for clients and candidates alike. We prioritise quality over quantity, ensuring every placement aligns with organisational culture and individual career goals. With a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility, we pioneered the Westray Net Zero initiative to offset the environmental impact of new hires. Our services extend beyond recruitment to include outplacement support, consultancy, and the innovative Harrison Assessment tool for talent analysis.Headquartered in Gateshead with a satellite office in Stockton-On-Tees, we serve clients nationwide while maintaining a personal touch. Our team of dedicated professionals invests in continuous training to stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in emerging sectors like Electric Vehicles and Renewables. Recognised for our REC-audited standards, we combine ethical practices with a passion for transforming the recruitment landscape. By focusing on long-term relationships rather than transactional interactions, we have built a reputation for excellence that attracts both top-tier candidates and forward-thinking employers.
Services
Recruitment Solutions
Outplacement Services
Market Intelligence
Harrison Assessments
ESG Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of recruitment expertise across key UK industries
- Pioneers of Westray Net Zero, the UK's first carbon-offset recruitment solution
- REC-audited status ensuring compliance with recruitment industry standards
- Harrison Assessment tool for data-driven candidate suitability analysis
- Specialist knowledge in emerging sectors like Electric Vehicles and Renewables
Associations and certifications
- GLAA
Services
Recruitment Solutions
Westray Recruitment Consultants delivers tailored staffing solutions across four core sectors: Professional & Executive, Technical & Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, and Business Support. Our face-to-face candidate vetting ensures 90% of submitted CVs lead to interviews. We specialise in permanent, contract, and temporary placements, with particular expertise in emerging industries like Electric Vehicles and Renewables. Our market intelligence and long-standing client relationships enable precise matching of skills to organisational needs.
Outplacement Services
We provide compassionate outplacement support for businesses managing workforce changes. Our bespoke programmes include CV advice, job search training, and emotional support through redundancy processes. By combining practical tools with empathetic guidance, we help displaced employees transition to new roles while maintaining dignity. This service enhances employer branding and demonstrates corporate social responsibility during organisational restructuring.
Harrison Assessments
Our Harrison Assessment tool offers in-depth psychometric analysis to predict candidate suitability and development potential. This scientifically validated system evaluates work style, motivation, and behavioural patterns to create tailored training plans. By aligning individual traits with job requirements, we help businesses make data-driven hiring decisions and improve team dynamics through comprehensive talent insights.
Market Intelligence
We provide actionable market intelligence covering salary trends, sector developments, and competitive analysis. Our industry experts deliver tailored reports to inform recruitment strategies and business decisions. This intelligence helps clients position themselves competitively in talent acquisition while staying ahead of market shifts in sectors like FMCG, Ports, and Renewable Energy.
ESG Consultancy
Westray Net Zero offers carbon-offset recruitment solutions aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance principles. We help businesses enhance their ESG credentials through sustainable hiring practices and partnerships with verified climate projects. This service supports corporate responsibility goals while attracting environmentally conscious talent, creating a positive impact from the recruitment process onwards.
Questions
What sectors does Westray Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in Professional & Executive, Technical & Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing, and Business Support sectors, with growing expertise in Electric Vehicles and Renewables.
How does Westray ensure quality placements?
We conduct face-to-face candidate meetings, use Harrison Assessments for suitability analysis, and maintain deep industry knowledge to ensure 90% of submitted CVs lead to interviews.
What is Westray Net Zero?
Our Westray Net Zero initiative offsets the environmental impact of new hires through verified climate projects, helping clients meet ESG goals while recruiting sustainably.
Do you offer services beyond recruitment?
Yes, we provide outplacement support, market intelligence, and consultancy services to help businesses navigate workforce changes and industry trends.
Are your recruitment practices audited for quality?
Yes, we maintain REC-audited status, ensuring our recruitment practices meet the highest industry standards for compliance and ethical conduct.
Reviews (6)
Mark Debrick
Jan 04, 2022
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Contacted Sandra only days ago she got me interview very quickly start Monday thank you very much
Michael Franklin
Nov 20, 2021
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My partner Anna finds Sarah is very professional, helpful, cheerful, friendly. In her experience, Sarah makes every effort to place people in jobs that meet their preferences and resolves any issues that arise.
Klaudia Iwezulu
Nov 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I relocated to Newcastle in August, and by Sept 20th Westray found me a job, which I absolutely love.They listened to my needs, and they have been helpful. So thank you. I would like to personally thank Sarah Elliot purely because she has been there for me from the beginning and still remembers to checkup on me.
I relocated to Newcastle in August, and by Sept 20th Westray found me a job, which I absolutely love.They listened to my needs, and they have been helpful. So thank you. I would like to personally thank Sarah Elliot purely because she has been there for me from the beginning and still remembers to checkup on me.
Tom Hayes
Nov 04, 2021
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Charlotte has been a big help she rang me on a Friday and did I want to start on Monday and I absolutely love the job iand she also was going to help me with bus fare while problem with bank account got sorted so I can't speak any higher of her Nd westray
Aarron Gaston
Oct 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Spoke to sandra this morning and she got me into Salem Tube International Ltd at low Prudhoe thank you so much for your help
Spoke to sandra this morning and she got me into Salem Tube International Ltd at low Prudhoe thank you so much for your help
Yvonne Rutherford
Oct 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I would totally recommend using Westray. I would especially like to thank Sarah and Camille for helping me find a job really quickly that I love. After being in the same job for a lot of years, i was unsure where to start, they helped with this. So dont delay speak to Westray today.
I would totally recommend using Westray. I would especially like to thank Sarah and Camille for helping me find a job really quickly that I love. After being in the same job for a lot of years, i was unsure where to start, they helped with this. So dont delay speak to Westray today.
