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Stagecoach Drivers Threaten Strike!

**UPDATE 13/10/2021 – STRIKE ACTION CANCELLED: READ MORE HERE   Stagecoach bus workers are threatening to strike in several parts of England including the South West, Yorkshire & the East Midlands on Monday 18th October   In the recent weeks the public have experienced disruptions to their daily commute with the ongoing driver shortage issue….


Griffith Offers Permanent Roles in Somercotes

Are you looking for a role that offers stability, training and lots of perks?! Griffith Foods could be the place where your career truly starts – and they just changed their roles to now offer permanent contracts, so if you’ve always been interested in the company but we’re dubious over temporary contracts, this is your…


Temp of the Month – September 2021

Congratulations to our September Temp of the Month winner Claire from Mansfield! Claire received amazing support from her friends & family, winning with an impressive 131 likes!  Read Claire’s nomination statement below:  “Claire deserves to be Temp of the Month as she works very hard and has little time off. She has recently moved departments…


World Vegetarian Day – Meet Our Meat Free Family

It’s World Vegetarian Day! Meet our meat free team   Favourite Veggie Dish: Salt and Pepper Butterbeans “I have been vegetarian since birth. My Mum saw a documentary on animal cruelty when she was pregnant with me, so raised me that way… 30 years later, it feels like it’s a habit that will probably stick!…


Farewell Furlough: What comes next?

Around 1.6million workers will be back on the job market today as Furlough ends.      Some employers will undoubtedly be letting staff go as they cannot afford to keep them without the support of scheme. Whilst we are praying that the end the scheme will result in an increased number of jobseekers on the…


Welcome to the team: Zana Subel

Meet Zana, one of the most recent additions to our Burton team!   Zana joined us almost a month ago, and has already dove straight into the deep end by managing our client account, PPS. This involves checking staff in for their shifts, booking them on to shifts, processing timesheets, KPI reporting and lots more!…


Travel disruption in the UK

Hundreds left stranded amid bus driver shortages       Has your daily commute been affected by the driver shortage? Covid, Brexit and a skills shortage in the UK have come together to cause heavy disruption to Britain’s Public Transport systems. The interruption has caused issues with our temporary workforce, who heavily rely on Public…


UK Faces worker shortage

As many as 500 roles are left unfilled across the Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire regions for Essential Recruitment’s client companies.        Issues with staff availability indicate a serious shortage of festive products including Christmas puddings, vegetables and gift sets. Supply chain issues in the UK caused by a combination of…


September Open Days

We’re holding various open days in the run up to October, with lots of roles available to suit a wide range of candidates. See more information below or keep up to date with our Facebook page.      21st – Rotherham and Mansfield 22nd – Mansfield and Burton (IVC Brunel Healthcare) 24th – Ripley  28th…


Welcome to the team: Emily Roberts

  Meet Emily, one of the most recent additions to our Barnsley team! We asked Emily how she got into the role: “Funnily enough I fell into the job by accident, I’d come to Essential looking for work and the job I had started just wasn’t for me. After speaking to the Branch Manager, Amy,…


Welcome to the team: Emma White

We recently welcomed Emma White into our Barnsley team as our newest Recruitment Consultant! We spoke to her to find out more about her experience so far. Emma wanted a new challenge that was completely out of her comfort zone to see if it was something she would enjoy and be able to apply herself…


We are hiring! Come and join team Essential at Ripley & Chesterfield

We are recruiting across our Chesterfield & Ripley branches, seeking positive outgoing individuals ready for a new challenge and looking to develop a long term career! This position is welcome to all whether you have previous recruitment experience or are new to the world of recruitment. At Essential we have 0ur own internal training academy…


Welcome to the team: Lauren Pitchford

We recently welcomed a new staff member into our Mansfield office – Lauren Pitchford! Lauren previously worked as a Customer Service Advisor for the BT Pension Scheme, but was looking for a career change. She says “Essential had so many opportunities and career progressions so it definitely made me want to apply”! In our Mansfield…


Temp of the Month – August 2021

Congratulations to our August Temp of the Month winner Joshua from Mansfield! With such a glowing nomination statement we can see why our Facebook followers voted you as the winner! Read Joshua’s nomination statement below: “Joshua is going through his training very well. All the time he is happy to help and never declined a…


Temp of the Month – July 2021

Congratulations to our July Temp of the Month Winner Luca from Chesterfield! He won with an amazing 89 votes! Read his nomination statement below: “Luca has shown an exemplary attitude in every task I’ve asked him to do. He’s enthusiastic and always keen to understand how we tackle problems. Some people would not show too…


Mansfield branch open days all week from 16th – 20th August!

Our Mansfield office are holding open days all week next week, recruiting for a different company each day! 10am – 3pm Badgemaster are recruiting Production Operatives and Warehouse Operatives at their Newstead site. Temp to perm positions. See all vacancies here https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/company/badgemaster/ Held at: Unit 6, Acorn Business Park, Mansfield NG18 1EX To book: Call…


New Staff Member Spotlight: Max Bates

Meet Max, the newest member of our Ripley team. Max has been with us for a few weeks now and is having a great time!   “I love talking to people” Max says.  “The office is very busy, there’s always something to do & I work with great team members” Max previously worked for cleaning…


Schutz Recruitment Open Day – 5th August 2021

OPEN DAY – Thursday 5th August 2021 We are holding an open day on the 5th August to help us recruit for Schutz in Worksop! Our staff members welcome you into our office to go through our job roles and to answer any questions people may have.   PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need to bring…


Long Eaton Recruitment Open Day – 11th August 2021

OPEN DAY – Wednesday 11th August 2021 We are holding an open day on the 11th August to help us recruit for companies in the Long Eaton area. Our staff members welcome you into our office to go through our job roles and to answer any questions people may have.     PLEASE NOTE: Candidates…


Ripley Recruitment Open Day – 4th August 2021

OPEN DAY – Wednesday 4th August 2021 We are holding an open day on the 4th August to help us recruit for companies in the Ripley area. Our staff members welcome you into our office to go through our job roles and to answer any questions people may have.   PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need…


New Staff Member Spotlight: Tom Willimett

We welcomed Tom into the Marketing team in May 2021, impressed with his Graphic Design skills and eye for creativity! Here’s what he has to say about working for Essential as a Marketing Assistant for the past two months:   What made you apply for the role at Essential Recruitment? “I know two people who…


Open Days for jobs at Paccor in Mansfield!

  Come and find out about opportunities at Paccor & register with us!   Dates: Thursday 22nd July 9am – 4pm Tuesday 27th July 9am – 4pm Unit 6, Acorn Business Park, Mansfield NG18 1EX   We’re working in partnership with Paccor, a company who manufacture packaging for all kinds of products including confectionary, dairy…


Welbilt Open Day – Friday 16th/Tuesday 20th July 2021

  We’re working in partnership with Welbilt UK to recruit for the following positions: Packing 6am – 3.30pm Mon to Thurs, OT on a Friday available Assembly 6am – 3.30pm Mon to Thurs, OT on a Friday available FLT Pivot / Counterbalance / Reach – 8.45am – 4.30pm Mon to Friday or rotating days/afters/nights  …


Welcome to the team: Nathan Shipsides

We recently welcomed our newest Recruitment Consultant, Nathan into our Chesterfield office! Nathan joins us after completing a placement year during university with Randstad Inhouse Services, where he worked as an Account Specialist within the recruitment industry. The role involved a lot of candidate screening, interviewing and facilitating assessment centres for perm positions, as well…


Sarah’s High Peak Trail Walk for Ashgate Hospicecare

  We donated £100 to Ashgate Hospicecare this month on behalf of our Financial Controller, Sarah Wadsworth.   Sarah is taking on the Ashgate Hospicecare High Peak Trail Walk to raise vital funds for the Hospice. She says “They need our support now more than ever, so please make a donation if you can on…


Charity of the Month: Flowerline’s Wales to Wellow

  We recently donated £100 to our client Flowerline, as our contacts Julian and Jo completed a sponsored 220 mile bike ride from Wales to Wellow. Their goal is to purchase equipment for the Nottingham Breast Institute, which they have successfully been doing for a number of years now. “Through cycling numerous long-distance routes and…


Temp of the Month – June 2021

This month we had 6 candidates in the running to be crowned Temp of the Month!   Congratulations to our winner Mark Steers from Mansfield!   Mark works at Premier Chocolate in Shirebrook and was nominated by his Factory Manager. He received great support from family and friends and won with an amazing 85 votes!…


Marley’s Golf Charity Day, July 2021

  Our client, Marley is holding their annual golf competition locally this year at Mickleover Golf Club on 22 July 2021. We offered a donation from our Charity Pot to help them with this worthwhile event – our staff donate money each week to participate in our ‘Dress Down Friday’s, which we then pass on…


King Mill’s Children’s Ward Fundraiser Donation

Gurbinder Baines, HR Manager at our client Hydro Extrusion UK Ltd, is raising funds for the children’s ward at Kings Mill Hospital in Sutton in Ashfield.   Gurbinder has arranged the fundraiser as she would like to donate new PS5’s & games to the children on the ward as a way of saying “a big…


Worksop Branch Open Day – Thursday 24th June

Thursday 24th June 10am – 3pm Location: The Turbine, Coach Cl, Shireoaks, Worksop S81 8AP *COVID Secure*     Calling all job seekers in the Worksop area!   Drop into our Worksop office on Thursday 24th June between 10am – 3pm for a chat with our team.   No need to book, just drop by!…


Managing your workforce during Euro 2020

Is your business prepared for the Euros?  With 26.5million UK viewers in 2018, you can expect 2020 to be even bigger as people look for something to celebrate after a tough and boring year. Will your business be making arrangements and preparations to ensure that productivity isn’t disrupted over the course of the competition?  …


Temp of the Month – May 2021

Congratulations to our May Temp of the Month winner Wesley!   Wesley had such a glowing nomination we can see why he received such amazing support!       This month it was head to head between two of our Barnsley candidates Wesley and Phil.   The results were so close with Wesley beating Phil…


Welcome to the team: Megan Lunn

Say hello to Megan, the newest member of our Barnsley team! Megan joins Branch Manager Amy, Senior Consultant Nicole, Recruitment Consultants Summer and Georgia and Resourcer Molly. She’s come in as a Resourcer, but is already working her way up to becoming a Recruitment Consultant – ‘Every day I am doing something different; I answer…


Book your place at our Barnsley branch open day!

Our Barnsley branch are holding an open day on Wednesday 9th June. Spaces are available all day from 8am – 5pm! Address: Queens Court, Unit 4b Business Centre, Regent St, Barnsley S70 2EG   Immediate starts available for: Machine Ops Cawthorne General Ops Cawthorne Fabrication Ops Cawthorne Machine Ops Town Centre Warehouse Town Centre Cold…


Welcome to the team: Matthew Cook

Matthew Cook has joined us as the newest member of our Chesterfield team, now working along side Branch Manager Rob, Senior Consultant Megan and Recruitment Consultants Dana and Chloe. He joins us after working as an Installation Project Co-Ordinator for another Chesterfield based company who manufacture and fit bespoke sensory rooms for people with both…


CPL Open Day 4/6/2021 – Worksop

We’re holding an open day for roles at CPL in Worksop on Friday 4th June! The open day will begin at 9am, and will be held at CPL Distribution – Worksop Depot (Address: Lawn Road Industrial Estate, Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop S81 9LB)   Roles available: Labourers Industrial Cleaners Single Forktruck Drivers Double Handler Forktruck Drivers…


Welcome to the team: Kelly Barthorpe

Welcome to the team, Kelly! Kelly has joined our Worksop team as a Recruitment Consultant, joining our Branch Manager Sam, Consultants Yasmin, Lucy and Leah, and Administrator Lisa – plus our Compliance Manager Lisa who resides in the Worksop office! The team moved into a new office in the Worksop Turbine Business Centre last year,…


Matthew Walker Open Day (Somercotes)

We’re holding an open day tomorrow in Somercotes! Are you interested in working for Griffith Foods? Earning up to £23,000 after 12 weeks 4 on 4 off shift pattern Onsite training given Career progression opportunities Certificate qualification in Basic Food Hygiene gained Want to come along? Remind yourself with our open day event page (don’t…


Worksop Recruitment Consultant Open Day

Recruitment Consultant Open Day – 27th May Have you ever considered a role in Recruitment?  Or maybe you have no idea what the role involves?  Most of our current consultants had no idea either… but our training academy sorted that out in no time!  If you’re free on Thursday 27th, pop into our Worksop office…


Our Mansfield branch are holding an Open Day!

Thursday 27th May Timeslots available: 9am/10am/11am/12pm/2pm/3pm Address: Unit 6, Acorn Business Park, Mansfield NG18 1EX   Are you seeking work in the Nottinghamshire area? Book an appointment to see our Mansfield consultants on the 27th May to discuss their current roles with you! We are recruiting for a wide range of roles: Assembly Operatives, Annesley…


Congratulations to our Consultant Megan on her recent promotion!

Congratulations to Megan from our Chesterfield office on her recent promotion to Senior Recruitment Consultant!   Megan started at Essential in 2016 as an Administrator with zero experience of the Recruitment Industry. Megan has progressed throughout out the company being promoted to Recruitment Resourcer in January 2017, Recruitment Consultant in January 2018 and now Senior…


Mental Health Week 2021

Every year we take part in Mental Health Week, providing different activities for our staff to participate in to help relieve stress and improve mental wellbeing. For Mental Health week we provided free fresh fruit for all of our offices. Eating a couple of portions of fruit every day has been shown to help reduce…


Recruiter Spotlight: Tom Bates

Meet Tom Bates, the manager of our Burton-on-Trent branch. Tom joined Essential Recruitment in 2015 as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant after completing an apprenticeship with another local agency. Prior to this experience, Tom wasn’t all that familiar with what a Recruitment agency did. His Mum had temped before so he had a rough idea, but…


Local business offers 10 new opportunities for Worksop residents

A local business, Jayplas is looking for candidates to fill 10 vacancies at their site in Worksop. Established since 1975, the company have been helping their customers to ‘close the loop’ by recycling their waste plastic material. This means that they: Help maximise returns by treating customers waste as a resource Enhance ‘zero-waste to land…


Dale Brook Clean Up 2021

On the 24th April, our Business Development Manager, Charlie Baker rallied up the residents of “The Paddocks” in Newton Solney for a clean-up campaign on Dale Brook and the public footpath. We wanted to contribute to this cause for a number of reasons. Firstly, Charlie has been with us for 7 years and we wanted…