Prime Appointments

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34 Years

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Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in East Anglia

Established in 1992, we are a family-owned recruitment agency headquartered in Witham, Essex, with a second office in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Our team of specialist recruiters delivers tailored permanent and temporary staffing solutions across six key sectors: Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouse, Food & Beverage, Office & Administration, and Accountancy & Finance. With over three decades of experience, we combine deep local knowledge with industry-specific expertise to create lasting placements that align with both job requirements and company culture.

Our values of positivity, accountability, teamwork, consistency, and honesty underpin every interaction, ensuring reliable support for employers and meaningful career opportunities for candidates. As proud supporters of the Alzheimer's Society, having raised over 285,000 through our fundraising initiatives, we remain committed to making a positive impact in our community while maintaining a 95% client satisfaction rate based on Trustpilot reviews.

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Manufacturing Recruitment Engineering Recruitment Warehouse Recruitment Food & Beverage Recruitment Office Administration Recruitment Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Temporary Staffing Permanent Placements Local Recruitment Solutions Specialist Sector Recruitment

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Year established: 1992

Highlights and features

We offer over 30 years of personalised recruitment expertise in East Anglia
Our team delivers tailored placements across six specialist sectors
We support Alzheimer's Society through ongoing fundraising efforts
We maintain a 95% client satisfaction rate based on Trustpilot reviews
We provide industrial out-of-hours recruitment support for urgent staffing needs

What people say

Personalised recruitment approach Successful placements Dedicated team Supports Alzheimer's charity Trusted local agency

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Permanent Recruitment

We specialise in identifying and placing permanent candidates across multiple sectors. Our rigorous vetting process ensures long-term compatibility between employers' needs and candidates' skills. With dedicated recruiters in manufacturing, engineering, and office administration, we deliver lasting placements that strengthen organisational culture while advancing professionals' careers through tailored matching.

Temporary Recruitment

Our temporary recruitment solutions address short-term workforce requirements across production, logistics, and administrative roles. We maintain a ready pool of pre-vetted candidates for immediate deployment in sectors like food manufacturing and warehouse operations. This service provides businesses with flexible staffing options while offering candidates valuable work experience opportunities in East Anglia's key industries.

Engineering Recruitment

We connect engineering firms with qualified professionals for both temporary and permanent positions. Our specialist recruiters understand the technical requirements of roles ranging from CNC Machinists to Quantity Surveyors. With deep sector knowledge and established industry relationships, we match skilled engineers with opportunities that align with their expertise and career aspirations across East Anglia.

Manufacturing Recruitment

Our manufacturing recruitment service covers all levels from shop floor operatives to quality control specialists. We work with leading manufacturers in Essex and Suffolk to fill roles in food production, joinery, and general manufacturing. Our candidates undergo thorough assessments to ensure they meet the specific requirements of production environments while advancing their manufacturing careers.

Warehouse Recruitment

We provide skilled warehouse professionals for both temporary and permanent positions across East Anglia. Our candidates are trained in inventory management, order picking, and logistics operations. We serve major distribution centres and manufacturing facilities with operatives who understand the demands of fast-paced warehouse environments while supporting job seekers in building sustainable logistics careers.

Questions

What sectors do you specialise in?

We specialise in six key sectors: Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouse, Food & Beverage, Office & Administration, and Accountancy & Finance across Essex and Suffolk.

How long have you been in business?

We've been serving East Anglia since 1992, providing recruitment solutions for over 30 years from our offices in Witham and Bury St Edmunds.

Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?

Yes, we provide temporary recruitment services across multiple industries including production, logistics, and administrative roles throughout East Anglia.

How do you support the local community?

We actively support Alzheimer's Society through fundraising initiatives, having raised over £285,000 since 2018 through events and community engagement.

What makes you different from other agencies?

As a family-owned business, we offer a personal touch with specialist recruiters in each sector, combining local knowledge with industry-specific expertise for better placements.

Can you help with urgent staffing needs?

Yes, we provide industrial out-of-hours support for urgent recruitment requirements with our dedicated emergency contact number available 24/7.

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Kunle Eko Davies

Jan 01, 2022 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Its great to experience first class professional standard job sourcing relationship with prime appointments limited. They are with me every step from application stage through to interview and finally the offer. What more can I say than ' Thank you Ross Brown '

Jack Vickress

Nov 28, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
Katie at Prime Appointments was really helpful & professional when helping me secure my new job. Would recommend Prime as good agency & Katie as she was really helpful, professional and nice to deal with. If her manager can see this then I say give Katie a pay rise!!! :)

Sabina Pitis

Nov 13, 2021 Report

Prime Appointments helped me get the job that I wanted! Jack was really helpful, not only he had found and arrange the interviews but every single time he made sure to check on me If I was ready or If everything went alright. Eventually, due to his exceptional service I found and I got the job that I wanted. Prime Appointments are really committed to their job and clients and I totally recommend them!

Robert Cox

Sep 15, 2021 Report

Prime appointments found work for me within days of registration, which was needed as I had to find work urgently. The 3 month trial gave me the chance to knuckle down and stabilise my finances. They placed me appropriately in the right sort of company, and it's led to a permanent position...so it's all panned out really. They were professional, efficient and listened to the type of work I wanted, instead of just trying to place me anywhere. Should my circumstances ever change again, I would have no hesitation in recommending them for help.
Incidentally, I received my pay every week and on time

Matt Kennedy

Aug 19, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Cannot recommend Prime Appointments enough!!! Julia was absolutely wonderful to do deal with and so resourceful finding jobs so quickly!! WELL DONE JULIA!

Stuart Maynard

Jul 09, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
After dealing with Julia from prime appointments I found her to be very helpful in finding me a job and offering advice as best she could with what role to go for with my skills set, she was always polite and friendly and couldn't do enough to help me, I am ever so grateful to her and the team. highly recommended.