Permanent Recruitment

Expert Permanent Recruitment for Your Next Big Hire. Secure your company’s future with candidates who fit, stay, and succeed.

As the North East’s oldest independent recruiter, we offer rigorous vetting and a partnership built on integrity, so your next permanent hire always adds long-term value.

Permanent recruitment can be demanding and time-consuming.
Sorting through countless CVs, coordinating multiple interviews, and the pressure of making the right hiring decision can quickly divert your focus from running your business, especially if you don’t have an in-house HR team to manage the process. Central removes these obstacles, streamlining your hiring to save you time and reduce risk.

Finding the right person for your business shouldn’t be left to chance. At Central, our specialist permanent recruitment team takes the stress out of those key hires, whether you’re expanding, filling a unique role, or searching for a candidate with a specific set of skills.

What you can expect

A Streamlined Process

Our team of recruitment experts works alongside sophisticated technology to connect you with candidates who truly fit your needs. You benefit from a streamlined process: we handle CV screening, initial interviews, and skills assessments, so your focus remains on choosing the candidate who best matches your goals. We offer fully tailored support, ensuring your next hire aligns with your company values and ambitions.

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No placement, No fee

You only pay once a successful placement is made, giving you confidence and flexibility. We also offer market insights on skills and salary trends, helping you recruit strategically for long-term value. Recent successes have seen us support clients through rapid expansions, providing reliable staff who drive business results without delay.

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Our Process

A Recruitment Process Built on Clarity, Success, and over 100 years combined Industry Expertise.

1. Initial consultation to understand your business and hiring requirements

2. Search leveraging our candidate database, targeted advertising, and sector networking

3. Our consultants interview and assess candidates to evaluate their skills, experience, and cultural fit.

4. Shortlisting of thoroughly vetted professionals

5. Support through offer negotiation and onboarding for a smooth transition

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Going Further

Alongside permanent recruitment, we provide support with temporary and contract roles, onboarding, compliance, training, time and attendance, and payroll.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Central find candidates for my permanent roles?

To find your ideal candidates, we employ a comprehensive approach. We leverage our vast candidate database, explore top job boards like Indeed, CV Library, Reed, and Totaljobs, and execute focused campaigns on social channels such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Additionally, we proactively headhunt to secure the best talent for your vacancies.

Whenever possible, we prefer to meet candidates face-to-face. However, recognising that remote work is now common, we provide video interviews for the initial screening stage. This flexible and convenient approach helps us assess candidates’ personalities and communication styles before progressing them to in-person interviews with you.

Do Central recruit for positions outside the North East of England?

Central recruits for a broad range of sectors and professions nationwide, not just within the North East. While our roots and core base remain in the North East, the agency has expanded its expertise and reach to cover the entire UK. This includes temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment services across diverse industries. Central’s comprehensive approach and extensive network ensure clients benefit from both local market knowledge and national coverage, delivering tailored recruitment solutions wherever needed in the UK.

This national capability allows Central to meet the recruitment needs of businesses across various regions while maintaining our commitment to quality, customer service, and relationship-driven principles.

What makes Central unique in supporting permanent recruitment solutions?

Unmatched experience: Over 45 years as the North East’s oldest independent recruitment agency, with a permanent recruitment team offering 100+ years of combined expertise.
Tailored, client-focused service: A dedicated industry expert as your single point of contact, backed by detailed business understanding and clear, consistent communication.
UK-wide coverage: Rooted in the North East but delivering permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment services nationwide.
Quality assured: ISO9001 certified and proud members of the REC and North East Chamber of Commerce, ensuring high standards and ethical practice.
Investment in people: Highly trained consultants with ongoing professional development, giving you access to skilled and knowledgeable specialists.
Results driven: Focus on delivering candidates who match both your required skills and company culture.
Transparent support: Regular updates, detailed management information, and full visibility throughout the recruitment process.