We’ve always maintained that a vital part of our recruitment process is meeting candidates face-to-face – and even through a Pandemic, we’ve done everything we can to ensure we still do this! We’ve conducted interviews in person where possible, and where not, we’ve in interviewed via video call. However – as of Monday 12th April…

National Minimum & National Living Wage rates have increased today (April 1st), seeing a National Living Wage rise of 2.2% for those 23+ yrs, equivalent of more than £345 extra per year for someone working full-time. For the first time ever, National Living Wage has lowered the age threshold from 25 to 23 years old….

In honour of International Women’s Day 2021, we wanted to speak to some of our staff members about their experiences of being a woman and raising a family whilst pursuing and progressing a successful career. Samantha, our Worksop branch Manager, has been with Essential since 2013. She progressed to Senior Consultant in 2016, and took…

Congratulations to the 57 of our candidates who have gone perm from January to February this year. Here are 3 of our candidates who secured permanent contracts last month. Pictured below is Connor (Barnsley), Adrian (Barnsley) & Denise (Mansfield) with their certificates of permanent employment!     If you’re currently seeking employment take a look…

Join our online open days and speak 1-2-1 with our Mansfield consultants about their current vacancies and registering with us.   WEDNESDAY 24th @ 9am – 1pm Recruiting for Packers at Bunches in Newstead, Nottinghamshire. Speak with our consultant Ross. Take a look at their current vacancies: https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/company/bunches/ Click here to join the open day:…

With the uncertainty over the past year, it is hugely reassuring for us to be able to share all of the positive news we have as a company right now.   Our staff have continued to work super hard through the hardest and most testing of times, resulting in our turnover increasing 13.5% compared to…

Congratulations to Billy, one of our workers who has just received a permanent contract with one of our clients! Thank you for your hard work, it’s certainly paid off! Are you looking for work in the Mansfield area? Take a look at our Mansfield branch vacancies: https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/branch/mansfield/

You are now able to register with us from the comfort of your own home through our new online registration process, you can also manage your account via our app! If you would like to register with us please find your local branch and contact our team today: https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/contact-us/find-your-nearest-branch/

Our Chesterfield and Rotherham branch manager has decided to take part in Run the Month for Prostate Cancer UK (Marathon edition)!     He will be running 26.2 miles across January. He says: “I ran a marathon in 2009 and being a lot older and fatter than I used to be, attempting another one now…

Lockdown update: We still open for business!   As we mainly supply staff to warehouses and factories who are continuing to operate as usual, we are doing the same.   To our current workers: Please continue to go to work as usual unless instructed otherwise by an Essential Staff member or our client.   To…

QR Codes are HOT right now!  The Pandemic saw a huge increase in contactless technology last year, a movement that saw QR codes finally come out of the shadows and into the limelight. Although they’ve been around for a while, they were never a huge hit. One of the reasons for their new success is…

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are set to increase from April, meaning bigger salaries are inbound for thousands of workers.   The National Living Wage is set to rise by 2.2% in April 2021 – above the rate of inflation – resulting in around an extra £345 per year for full time…

Congratulations to Katarzyna who has successfully completed her Temporary to Permanent contract via our Mansfield office! She’s now enjoying the benefits of a permanent role. Thanks for being an awesome representative of our Mansfield branch Katarzyna, we wish you all the best of luck for the future! If you’re looking for work in the Mansfield…

On Monday 14th our Chesterfield & Mansfield branches received visits from 2 of our temp workers, gifting them with presents for Christmas! At our Chesterfield branch our worker Ionut spoiled them rotten for the second year running! He visited the office Monday morning in his full Santa suit with a dancing hat to deliver gifts……

As a business we’ve not had a bad year, all things considered. We made it through the first wave of the Pandemic relatively unscathed, with our team able to go home this Christmas, be with their families and enjoy the festivities. We appreciate this is not the case for everyone, and therefore wanted to make…

Today the Essential team took part in Christmas Jumper Day! Some of our staff entered a picture of themselves into our Facebook competition where we asked our Facebook followers to vote for their favourite Christmas outfit. The winning prize was a free lunch! Congratulations to our Mansfield Consultant Ross who won with 17 votes! Take…

Congratulations to our candidates at Rick Bestwick in Holmewood who have gained permanent contracts! Well done to Jackie Crowder, Sorin Rinja, Tudorel Neagu & Alex Artemjevs! Take a look at our current Rick Bestwick vacancies: https://bit.ly/2VNjBqI

Congratulations to our candidates at DMW Logistics who have secured permanent contracts Well done to Jason Dancy, Karl Denby, Kerry Haskey, Ricky Lilliman, Sarah Richards, Shane Cheetham, Stevie Wilson, Beata Bielecka, Macauley Mckeever & Rodney Harrison!

Our Barnsley office are holding an online open day for their Production Operative roles at Haywood & Padgett in Carlton, Barnsley. Speak to one of our Recruitment Consultants 1-2-1 about the role and register with us. The online open day is taking place on Friday 20th November @ 10am – 12pm. Click here to join…

Candidates working at DMW Logistics in Sutton in Ashfield carried out their shifts in pyjamas on Friday 13th November raising a whopping £170 for Children in Need!  

Our Worksop branch has moved into a new office! You can now find them at: The Turbine Coach Close Shireoaks Worksop S81 8AP They’re still available on the same number – 01909 478 800

Unexpected orders? Staff absences?  We get it. We supply thousands of candidates to businesses like yours who need a helping hand through their peak period. By allowing us to learn more about your business, we can scout the perfect candidates for your team.                        …

As trick or treating was firmly off the cards this year we ran a Facebook competition for our followers with a massive Halloween hamper full of goodies up for grabs! We received a whopping 837 entries on our Facebook post, however there could only be one winner…Congratulations to our winner Catherine Howell!! We hope you…

Our Mansfield branch are holding an online open day on Tues 3rd Nov between 10am – 3pm. Speak to one of our Recruitment Consultants 1-2-1 about their current vacancies and register with us. Click the link to join: https://tawk.to/chat/559d280571d2178736e7edfc/default/?$_tawk_sk=5b7a8cd4be577862c0b25666&$_tawk_tk=943e2a5eb0c1e79b5a7df5682aff851f&v=585   Our Mansfield branch are currently recruiting for: Baking Operatives, Tuxford Coldstore Operative, Clipstone Mansfield Factory…

Today we donated £500 to the Salvation Army to help them support victims of Modern Slavery. With the money they support victims by easing their transition to independent living. This could include things like a deposit and furniture for a new home, clothing for a job interview, a bike to get to work, school uniform…

We were contacted by ITV news who came to visit our Barnsley branch to interview them about unemployment levels in over 50’s. Unemployment in the over 50’s is at it’s highest level since the 1970’s and they wanted to know how a recruitment agency like ourselves could help over 50’s back into employment. The interview…

  Do you have friends or family that are looking for work? We have roles to start immediately, requiring no experience! See details of the roles here: Job Vacancies at Schoolblazer     Terms and Conditions: Referrer must tag their friend in our Facebook post to enter Referred candidates must work for us for two consecutive…

Due to a large increase in demand during their peak period, up to 130 Packers are required to commence immediately at DMW Logistics, for the run up to Christmas. Work is in their well established contract packing department, packing gift sets for well know retail outlets. We are looking for candidates with the attitude and…

62% of professionals value an agency more if they conduct face to face interviews rather than online applications.    We’ve always face-to-face interviewed our candidates. Firstly, we’re kinda old-school in that we love to put a face to a name, create a rapport with our applicants and be able to understand their needs and capabilities….

We’ve been busy getting our offices ready for candidates to safely visit us again! You can expect: – Social distancing – Regularly sanitised surfaces / communal areas / touch points – Well ventilated spaces (where possible) – Only one candidate at a time in the office   Looking to register with Essential? Click here to…

We are still operating as usual at Essential Recruitment, however we have implemented a few measures to help keep us, our staff and our clients safe. We are mainly working from home, but are still recruiting and managing our current workforce. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local office.    If you’re…

Lent officially ends today, the 9th April. For those who made sacrifices during this period, we’re sure you’ve found it tough, especially during lockdown! If you stuck to your promise, we praise you.   Our Marketing Manager, Emma gave up Facebook and Instagram for Lent. Here’s how she found it! “Natalie (Marketing Assistant) and I…

Essential Tips For Looking After Your Wellbeing   During this uncertain time when we are being told to stay at home where possible, many of us are concerned about our families well being as well as our own. Looking after your mental health is extremely important so that’s why we have put together 8 Essential…

In light of the Lockdown imposed by our government to tackle Covid-19, we’ve had to implement new tactics to ensure compliance with Employment Law when registering candidates. “The government has announced temporary adjustments to the way Right to Work checks can be conducted during the coronavirus pandemic. Checks can now be carried out online, by…

As a result of the impact from the Coronavirus, a lot of the population will now be working from home. For some modern professionals, this is nothing new and may be an easier adjustment than for those of us who find this a new domain. Staying motivated and focused whilst working from home can be…

So, we are in dark days and the panic is rising…..or is it? This is not to say that there isn’t an element of sadness and despair especially for those families who face serious illness and the loss of loved ones. Our thoughts are with those that are severely affected. In our business, for every…

In light of the recent updates from our Government regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) we have compiled the following advice for our Temporary workforce. Hygiene Care & preventative measures  Wash hands on a regular basis for at least 20 seconds, after eating food, visiting the toilet and on entering the workplace Use a hand sanitiser if available…

Last month we donated £100 to Gary, a local Vicar from Rotherham. Gary has recently ran his 2nd ever Marathon, Loch Ness 2019 on the 6th October. He had a knee injury when he ran his first marathon earlier this year (London, April) and was one of the last to complete in 7 hours 10…

This year’s Anti Slavery campaign received fantastic feedback from our internal staff members and clients – many of whom were astounded by the statistics surrounding Modern Day Slavery. Our consultants received their awareness packages –  infographics, Hi-Vis vests printed with the Modern Day Slavery helpline number and temporary anti-slavery day campaign tattoo’s purchased from the…