About Us

Our Heritage

Our focus has always been manufacturing and engineering within the U.K and we can proudly stand by our commitment to the market places we serve.

Kinetic was founded in 1983 at a time when flexible working was becoming established, enabling businesses to manage their workforces in line with their production cycles.

We have unrivalled knowledge of our ever-changing customer needs supported by the highest quality processes, service delivery and experienced loyal recruitment consultants.

High quality service delivery is recognised by industry ISO 9001 British quality standards, British Quality foundation awards for customer service and our Recruitment and Employment Confederation member status.

Who we are

Our Values are at the heart of everything we do

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Responsibility

as an employee-owned business, we all take responsibility for its performance

Transparency

we act with honesty and integrity

Compassion

we care about ourselves and our customers

Resilience

we have a positive can-do attitude

Reliability

we do what we say

Pride

we are proud of what we do, and we are good at it

Our People

Our people are the heart of our business, and to emphasise the importance of the collective, Kinetic plc became an Employee Owned business in April 2018. Shareholding was transferred to the Kinetic Employee Ownership Trust for the benefit of all employees.

This has achieved the goals of preserving the long-term independence of the company and recognising the commitment of all employees by enabling a share in the profits of the company.

Our Beliefs

We are passionate about people, it’s our job! We are proud of our longevity with our customers our candidates and our loyal staff.

Our heritage, strong values and employee ownership are fundamental to Kinetics’ ongoing success and we continue to innovate with our customers to deliver the highest quality service.

We work together. We are stronger as a team.
We all play a part in building our company’s success.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Kinetic are committed to operating in an ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible manner.

Our core values highlight our commitment to responsible and ethical business practices - being compassionate and transparent with pride in the service we deliver.

Our REC membership, ISO9001 accreditation and GLAA licence are reassurance of our inclusion of equity, diversity and corporate social responsibility in our recruitment processes.

We actively encourage good practice in areas that will directly and indirectly affect the environment and implement sustainable practices throughout our operations.

We are proud of our efforts for charitable causes and raising awareness. Cure Parkinson’s is our charity of choice, and we regularly promote awareness of their work and participate in events to raise money to help their cause.

Compliance

In an ever-changing regulatory landscape, compliance is a fundamental requirement for our customers.

Our high-quality service delivery is recognised by our accreditations including ISO 9001 British quality standards. Our policies and procedures ensure we are flexible to the needs of all individuals with whom we work.

When working with Kinetic Recruitment Services you can have confidence that our recruitment solutions will adhere to all legislative requirements, including but not limited to:

• Employment Agencies Act and The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• The Working Time Regulations
• The Agency Workers Regulations
• Gangmaster’s Licensing Act
• Asylum and Immigration Act
• Equality Act
• Finance Bill

Affiliations, Memberships and Accreditations

Meet The Team

Ben Sandell

Recruitment Consultant

Ben has been with Kinetic since November 2011 and works as a Managing Consultant from our North East office..
In 2013 Ben secured one of the largest accounts in Kinetic securing a 4-year project with Siemens, supplying over 250 temporary workers. In January 2017 Ben was promoted to Managing Consultant.
Ben has a love for travel after working in the industry before joining Kinetic and was able to visit many destinations that many could only dream of!

Sharon Stockbridge

Quality Manager & HS Advisor

Sharon has worked for Kinetic for over 30 years on 2 separate occasions sandwiched between with a period travelling and working in Cyprus in the 1990's.
Starting as a Recruitment Consultant in Stockport, she has fulfilled a number of roles which makes her a critical part of our support function and she is always on hand to provide knowledge and advice.
Sharon is an avid reader and loves her time spent travelling.

Billy Watkinson

24Hour Support Manager

Billy has been with Kinetic since 1998 and manages our 24 Hour Support Service.
The 24 hour service starts every weekday evening from 5pm until 8.30am and all weekend.
Billy ensures our clients are never short staffed and his team are available throughout the evening, night and weekend to meet all their recruitment requirements.
Outside of work, Billy is an passionate Manchester city fan and season ticket holder.

Joanna Heseltine

Managing Director

Joanna joined Kinetic in June 1994 as a Recruitment Consultant in Manchester and worked her way to become our Managing Director in 2022.
Nowadays you’ll find Jo based at our Gateshead office and is still happy to roll her sleeves up assisting the recruiters.
Jo’s passions include skiing, Take That and the mighty magpies, holding a season ticket to St James’ Park.

Karin Haney

Managing Consultant

Karin joined Kinetic in February 2013.
Karin admits that she would love to be Claudia Winkleman or Sarah Millican in another life!
Karin believes as Managing Consultant for the Manchester Industrial team her focus is to mentor and support consultants in the delivery of a high-quality service.

Steve Taggart

Business Development Director

Steve joined Kinetic in September 1994 as a Recruitment Consultant in Manchester and worked his way to become our Business Development Director in 2022.
Steve’s previous experience includes nine years in the Royal Navy where he was employed as an NCO.
Steve says “It is reassuring to know that the Kinetic team has the capability to respond within their area of specialism and have the solutions, technology and robust processes needed to support our clients and candidates”

What is it like to work at Kinetic?

Working at Kinetic Recruitment Services is exciting and dynamic. Hard work and consistent performance is rewarded through a competitive salary, fabulous benefits and continual professional development.

Staff retention is key to our success. Employees are far more likely to stay with their employer if they are happy and treated well. Kinetic can proudly state that our staff retention has remained around 95% for the last 10 years.

Our Managing Director has been with the company since 1994, and she isn’t even the longest servicing member of Kinetic Recruitment Services! People stay with Kinetic because of our culture and values, in some respects we are like a big family.

Kinetic genuinely care for the growth and development of the business and the employee owners who drive it.

Rewards and Benefits

As an employee owner you are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, with the flexibility you may need from time to time.

Just some of the rewards and benefits Kinetic will give you are:

Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn from an uncapped bonus scheme

33 days holiday including bank holidays

An extra day’s holiday after each years service to a maximum of 38 days including bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Length of service recognition

Hybrid working arrangements

Incentive competitions

Team/company social events

Wellbeing allowance

Plus, many more that are available throughout your career with Kinetic Recruitment Services

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Learning and Development

Our induction and training program has been developed to ensure you have all the skills you require for your role at Kinetic Recruitment Services.

Alongside the vital on-the job training, all of our recruitment staff are also given the opportunity to complete one of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation apprenticeships to enhance their skills and knowledge of the recruitment industry.

You are provided with mentoring and operational support throughout your career by many of our long-standing employees, and ongoing development plans are reviewed annually to ensure you fulfil your potential.

Is a career at Kinetic for you?

Has your current position become routine? Are you looking for a new challenge? Your career takes up a large part of your daily life so it's important to explore potential opportunities.

At Kinetic, we just may have the perfect job for you that is both demanding and rewarding!

We understand the importance of employing people who seek out new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth, and in return we seek to create a great environment for our employees to work in - an environment with an open and honest culture where everyone is encouraged to achieve their career aspirations and goals.

Kinetic recruit for many manufacturing, engineering and technical organisations placing candidates into temporary and permanent positions.

Long term customer retention and low staff turnover of consultants trained in their specialist markets enables us to be recognised as a key partner for recruitment of manufacturing, engineering and technical candidates.

If you feel you have what it takes to work within recruitment and wish to be considered for a position, please send your CV to [email protected]