Baker Harding

Business Details

37 Years

experience

Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Leeds

Baker Harding is a recruitment agency specialising in connecting job seekers with employers in the commercial and industrial sectors. Established in 1989, we combine over 35 years of industry experience with a client-focused approach to deliver tailored staffing solutions. Our team of expert consultants prioritises integrity and understands the unique needs of both businesses and candidates. We pride ourselves on our proven track record of successful placements, supported by long-standing relationships and a reputation built on trust.

Our agile business model allows us to adapt to evolving market demands while maintaining a commitment to quality and personalised service. With offices in Leeds, we serve local, regional and national organisations across Yorkshire and beyond. Our success stems from listening to clients and candidates, ensuring we match the right talent with the right opportunity every time.

Services

Commercial Recruitment Industrial Recruitment Temporary Staffing Permanent Placements Career Support

Details

Year established: 1989

Highlights and features

We have over 35 years' experience in recruitment services
Our consultants offer bespoke, tailored staffing solutions
We specialise in commercial and industrial sector expertise
We operate with honesty, integrity and transparency
Our success comes from client and candidate recommendations

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Services

Commercial Recruitment

Specialist recruitment for office professionals in temporary and permanent roles across diverse industries. Our consultants match skilled candidates with commercial organisations, ensuring cultural fit and technical competence. We serve local, regional and national businesses seeking administrative, financial and managerial personnel.

Industrial Recruitment

Tailored staffing solutions for warehousing, production and distribution companies. We supply skilled and unskilled workers for temporary and permanent positions across Yorkshire. Our industry experts understand operational requirements and safety standards in manufacturing and logistics environments.

Temporary Staffing

Flexible workforce solutions for short-term business needs. We provide reliable temporary staff across commercial and industrial sectors, with 25+ years' experience matching skilled workers to evolving organisational demands while maintaining service quality.

Permanent Placements

Bespoke recruitment for long-term positions in businesses of all sizes. Our specialist team identifies candidates whose skills and values align with client organisations, focusing on cultural fit and career development potential for lasting employment relationships.

Career Support

Comprehensive guidance for job seekers including CV optimisation and interview preparation. Our career hub provides practical resources while consultants offer personalised support to help candidates achieve their professional goals through tailored job matching.

People

Elizabeth Navin-Jones

Co-Founder

Co-founder with extensive recruitment industry experience since 1989. Specialises in building long-term client relationships and understanding business needs to deliver effective staffing solutions across commercial sectors.

Margaret Earp

Co-Founder

Co-founder bringing decades of recruitment expertise to industrial sector staffing. Focuses on matching skilled workers with manufacturing and logistics companies while maintaining high service standards and candidate care.

Questions

What sectors does Baker Harding specialise in?

We specialise in commercial and industrial sectors, providing recruitment solutions for office professionals and production workers across Yorkshire and beyond.

How can I submit my CV for consideration?

You can upload your CV through our website or email it directly to our consultants. We welcome speculative applications and provide tailored career advice.

What makes Baker Harding different from other agencies?

Our personal approach, sector expertise and commitment to integrity set us apart. We focus on understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations for better matches.

Do you offer both temporary and permanent roles?

Yes, we provide both temporary staffing solutions and permanent placement services across commercial and industrial sectors with equal attention to quality.

How quickly can you fill a recruitment vacancy?

Our responsive service typically fills roles quickly through our established network, though timelines depend on specific requirements and market conditions for each position.

Are your services available outside Yorkshire?

While based in Yorkshire, we work with clients and candidates nationally, leveraging our expertise to deliver quality recruitment solutions across the UK.

Reviews (4)

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Michelle W.

May 24, 2021 Report

Baker Harding placed me in my present position, they are amazing and take genuine interest in their candidates. Highly recommended!

Nikki Ball

Apr 27, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Highly recommend Baker Harding, I started a 4 week temporary job that has since been extended a further two times. Very quick response when Ive needed anything. Payslip and pay have always been accurate and on time and excellent service provided by Beth. Thanks a lot

Evanya Parker

Oct 27, 2019 Report

Lovely ladies working there, seem to want to try their best for you but they do struggle to keep in touch! If they have the right job there, they will certainly put you forward to it. Baker Harding is better than any big recruitment business and they certainly treat you as a respected individual as opposed to an embarrassing dosser like some recruitment agencies do! Strongly recommend.

Liz Strangeway

Jun 26, 2019 Report

Scott, I have been with baker Harding 2 years and at the same company for over a period of 18 months. Always had work and would recommend baker Harding to anybody looking for part time or full time work.