Essential Recruitment are delighted to donate £100 to our Chesterfield client Wayne, as he takes on an incredible 24 hour challenge to raise funds for Bluebell Wood.
Essential Recruitment are delighted to donate £100 to our Barnsley client Nigel, as he takes on an incredible challenge for charity.
20 years of supporting employers and job seekers across South Yorkshire and the Midlands
We’re excited to announce that we’ve moved into our brand-new Head Office in Chesterfield
Congratulations to our winner Anthony! It was a close one at times but Anthony took the lead!
We are working in partnership with Crestchic, supporting with various industrial roles at their Burton site.
For years, a constant frustration felt by job seekers has been seeing their ideal job, only to discover there’s no indication of what it pays.
If you’re feeling hesitant about hiring permanently right now, you’re not alone…
Our perm consultant Charlie was onsite to see hundreds queue up from 5:30am for a Spud Man jacket potato.
Congratulations to our winner Oliver! Oliver took the lead with a massive 127 votes!
We have been working in partnership with Trelleborg Polyurethane Products since 2019, supporting the production department at their Retford site.
Essential supports the 26th World Scout Jamboree We recently donated to Aleksander, the son of our contact at PPS in Uttoxeter. Aleksander is an Explorer Scout from Burton, Staffordshire, currently fundraising to attend the 26th World Scout Jamboree, which will will take place on Sobieszewo Island in Gdańsk, Poland, from July 30th to August 8th…
Do job titles matter? You’re hiring, right? You’ve spent time putting together a great job description, thinking about the salary, benefits, and experience required… but how much thought have you given to the job title? It might seem like a small detail, but it can have a huge impact on how many applications you…
Most employers think of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) as something that only applies to websites. (If they think about it at all!) In reality, every job advert you post is competing in a search engine too. Whether you’re advertising on Google, Indeed, LinkedIn or your own careers page, candidates are searching using keywords. If…
Congratulations to our winner Jordan! It was a close call but Jordan just stepped ahead to take the lead – well done Jordan! Candidate Name: JordanBranch: Worksop Nomination statement: “Jordan has worked above and beyond what is expected of anyone from the day he joined us and continues to show a great work ethic and…
The Summer Surge Is Coming… And It’s Not Just the Weather For many businesses, it means a sharp increase in demand – and pressure on workforces to keep up. From staycations and sporting events to DIY projects and food trends, multiple sectors are set to experience significant peaks over the coming months. The challenge? Meeting…
A Big Thank You to Everyone Who Donated to our Burton YMCA Foodbank Collection During May, we invited local businesses and our Essential staff members to collect essential food and toiletry items for the Burton YMCA, that can be bundled into emergency food parcels. Overall, we collected 9 bags of food donations, and made a…
It’s that time of the year again… The sun’s out, calendars are filling up… and the out of office replies are about to start rolling in. But the question is – how much of your workforce will be heading for a summer break? In 2026 we’re a Staycation Nation Despite rising fuel prices, holidays aren’t…
Congratulations to our winner Erika! Erika has come out on top with an incredible 104 votes!! A huge well done Erika, you should be really proud of yourself! Keep up the fab work. Candidate Name: ErikaBranch: Worksop Nomination Statement: “A huge congratulations to Erika, our Vernacare Hero of the Month nominee . Erika has been…
Industrial recruitment isn’t just about filling shifts — it’s about keeping production moving, meeting deadlines and protecting your reputation. When a line stops or a shift is short, the impact is immediate. That’s why businesses across the Midlands and South Yorkshire rely on Essential Recruitment for fast, reliable and work‑ready industrial staff. From urgent same‑day…
Local expertise is one of the biggest advantages an employer gains when partnering with Essential Recruitment. With branches across the Midlands and South Yorkshire – including Burton-on-Trent, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Worksop and J27 Nottingham – we’re embedded in the communities we serve. This gives us a level of insight, speed and accuracy that national agencies…
At Essential Recruitment, we’re proud to be supporting the incredible work of the Burton YMCA Food Bank – and we’re inviting local businesses and community members to join us in making a real difference. The Food Bank provides vital support to individuals and families across Burton who are facing hardship. With 2,225 emergency food parcels…
We often see jobs that pay the national living/minimum wage advertising an hourly rate, but have you ever wondered what your annual salary would be? Here’s a breakdown of what you’d be earning… The below salaries are based on the National Living Wage for 21+ years, with the standard full time working hours…
“It’s Coming Home” But will your employees stay at home? Google searches for “reasons to call in sick at work” rose by 54% during the England vs Belgium World Cup match in 2018 34.2 million Brits admit to skipping work or responsibilities to watch sporting events. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon and…
AI is making it’s stance within the recruitment industry, with more and more recruiters and employers choosing to stream their hiring process through the technology. In this blog, we’ll unpack the ethical questions surrounding AI and challenge the role it plays in today’s business landscape. Here’s what we’ll be diving into: What happens to the…
Congratulations to our winner Leighton! Leighton smashed the competition with an incredible 108 votes – well done, and keep up the brilliant work 🙂 Name: Leighton Branch: Chesterfield Nomination Statement: “We have nominated Leighton for Hero of the Month as he is extremely hardworking and very reliable. He’s been brilliant!” Huge well done to our…
The cost to employ someone has got more expensive. Recent increases in the living and minimum wage, plus changes to statutory sick pay and other compliance costs are putting extra financial pressure on employers. Traditional approaches of a fixed permanent workforce may strain your cash flow and limit your flexibility – especially if you have…
Two of our team laced up their trainers to go the distance for Anti-Slavery International This year, we were lucky to receive two more charity places on the London Landmarks Half Marathon. On the 12th April, our Operations Director Lauren and Barnsley Branch Manager Summer completed the 13 mile run in our capital city, raising…
Congratulations to our winner Collins! Well done Collins – keep up the brilliant work! Name: Collins Branch: Burton Nomination Statement: “I would like to recognise Collins for his outstanding work ethic in production. His performance this week has been exemplary. He consistently supports his team, not only by excelling in his own role, but also…
Congratulations to our winner… Huge congratulations to our Heroes of the Month – Kristian and James!! They received a huge 97 votes across Facebook & LinkedIn – well done guys!!!! You should be super proud! Name: Kristian and James Branch: Junction 27 Nomination Statement: “Both Kristian and James have been nominated as they are extremely…
From April 2026, major changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) under the Employment Rights Act will fundamentally alter how sickness absence impacts employers. While the intention is to create fairer access to sick pay, could absence become more frequent? And more expensive? What is changing? Day-one entitlement: SSP will be payable from the first day…
Major Legal Changes on the Horizon! The Employment Rights Bill has become law, formally agreed to make the Bill into an Act of Parliament. The employment law changes in this Act will take place over a 2 year period, with most changes happening in 2026 and 2027*, including: *Some of these changes are still going…
Congratulations to our winner McGill! Massive well done McGill, keep up the great work – you should be really proud of yourself! Name: McGillBranch: Doncaster Nomination Statement:“We have nominated McGill for his excellent attendance and always going above and beyond. He gives his all to the job and has never let us down!” Huge well…
Congratulations to our winner Rachel! Rachel beat the competition with an amazing 190 votes! Huge well done Rachel, keep up the brilliant work 🙂 Name: Rachel Riley Branch: Worksop Nomination Statement: “Rachel has only been with us for such a short amount of time but in that time shes got on cracking with our…
Unemployment in Nottingham is rising – but what does that really mean for local employers? UK unemployment has risen to 5% – but what does that really look like locally? National figures only tell part of the story. When we look closer at our key recruiting areas, the picture changes – with higher unemployment rates…
Can you afford NOT to use an agency? A lot of companies will prefer not to use a third party to help with their recruitment needs due to the perceived costs, and of course! We all want to save time and money! However, handling the recruitment process internally may not always save you money. Let’s…
Congratulations to our November Hero of the Month winner Steve! Huge well done to Steve – our November Hero of the Month!! Steve has beat the competition with 75 votes (across Facebook & LinkedIn), and with such an amazing nomination statement we can see why! Well done Steve, you should be really proud of yourself…
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced in her Autumn Budget that the National Living Wage from April 1st 2025 will increase to £12.71 per hour. The new rate will see a 4.1% increase on the living wage, rising 50p per hour from £12.21 per hour. The Government has advised that this is to ensure the…
Millions are searching, but can you find the right one? According to StandOut CV, 9.8 million employed people are actively looking for work every day in the UK. With that many jobseekers, you’d think employers would have their pick, so why is it constantly a challenge to find the right candidate? What’s really going on…
Are you thinking of hiring Warehouse Staff in the Goole area in the near or distant future? We’ve delved into the labour market to bring you the stats that you need to know before you’ve even started writing your job advert. For example: Did you know the average salary for a Warehouse Operative in…
At Essential Recruitment we’re committed to supporting the communities we work in – which is why we’re delighted to once again sponsor the Burton Albion Community Trust Holiday Football Camp! These holiday camps are an incredible opportunity for local children to stay active during school breaks. Perfect for players of all abilities, the camps combine…
Congratulations to our October Hero of the Month winner Callum! Well deserved, Callum! After reading such a glowing nomination statement, we couldn’t agree more! Name: Callum Branch: Barnsley Nomination Statement: “We would like to nominate Callum as our HOTM, since joining he has never been hesitant to get stuck in, tackling every job no…
New recent figures from the Office for National Statistics show that tens of thousands of working age people in Doncaster are ‘economically inactive’. Doncaster Free Press have reported that, from year to June, 46,649 working-age people in Doncaster were economically inactive. At 24.8%, Doncaster’s economically inactive are higher than the average across Yorkshire and The…
Our annual awards night was held on the 11th October and brought all the glitz and glamour we have come to expect from recent years! We hosted our event at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield, with entertainment provided by The Fun Experts – including Dance Mats, a selfie mirror and a Mario Kart station! As…
MODERN SLAVERY STILL EXISTS IN 2025 What have we been up to? During Anti-Slavery Week (13th–19th October 2025), we’ve been onsite with some of our GLAA clients, including Griffith Foods, IVC Brunel Healthcare and PPS, delivering delicious goodies alongside important information about the signs of modern slavery. For context, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)…
2025 In April this year our Operations Managers Rob and Lauren took on the challenge of the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Anti Slavery International: Raising over £1700! 2025/2026 Our Compliance Officer Frankie and Training & Development Director Lisa have signed up for a fitness challenge fundraiser, to reach 80km, throughout October in order to…
In 2024, over 19,125 potential victims of modern slavery in the UK were referred to the authorities. 31% of all of these were children Most common forms of slavery in the UK: Sources: Anti-Slavery International / UK Government Read about recent cases of modern slavery in the UK:
Congratulations to our September Hero of the Month winner Mac! Huge congratulations Mac! Keep up the brilliant work – we hope you enjoy your prize 🙂 Name: Mac Branch: Burton Nomination Statement: “Mac has been working for us for a few months and has fit in straight away. He always goes above and beyond in…
Congratulations to our August Hero of the Month winner Brandon! Well done Brandon – very well deserved! Name: Brandon Branch: Ilkeston Nomination Statement: “I would like to nominate Brandon for Hero of the Month. Since joining us on 23/06/2025, Brandon has proved his worth within the alumina department. He came with some experience but not…
We recently welcomed Molly to the Chesterfield / Mansfield team – and the marketing team were eager to grab her for a chat! Here’s what they found out after a quick grilling 5 minute interview… What made you apply for the role at Essential Recruitment? “I applied to Essential because I was ready to build a career,…
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