Fantastic communication with all parties involved, active engagement even when the contract was in place and signed. Simple enrollment and timesheet process. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Tony, Commissioning Manager, Energy from Waste in North East England
Andrew has been great throughout the process. Great communication, updates, feedback and knowledge. A very stress free and smooth process. Would highly recommend.
ES, Electricial/Software Engineer, Engineering in Doncaster
I had a great experience working with Andrew. He was supportive, communicated clearly throughout the process, and took the time to be available throughout. He kept me updated at every stage, gave helpful advice before interviews, and successfully placed me in a role that was a great fit for my skills and experience. I really appreciated his professionalism and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a new opportunity
Ryan, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer in Manchester
Andrew was very good throughout the whole process. I had never gone through a recruiter before and was pleasantly surprised with Andrew, he was knowledgeable of my specific industry and was very personable. I would recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a job or employee.
Sam Crossland, Control Systems Engineer, Engineering in Sheffield
Andrew Longfellow
has been very helpful throughout from initial enquiry to job offer
He explained what employer is looking for skills candidate should have and he kept me in the loop throughout the process provided me with regular feedback from employer answer all my questions
Thank you Andrew for getting the job which I was looking for.
Shahzad Sheikh, Commissioning Engineer, Manufacturing in Haslingden
It was a pleasure working with Andrew. He was very professional and communicated clearly with me throughout the whole process keeping me well informed and updating me regularly. His guidance and support made the process smooth and stress free. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services
Paddy Colhoun, Service Engineer, Engineering in Keighley
Put me at ease straight away and very knowledgeable. Andrew made the whole process of changing my current roll, to finding my next adventure within hydraulics seem like a walk in the park.
Andrew is a highly competent and professional recruiter with excellent market knowledge who has supported us over the years in our Electrical and Controls recruitment. He has a strong understanding of our needs as a business and is consistently responsive and helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Andrew is an ideal recruiter. He was encouraging from the very beginning and I felt truly championed (as opposed to being just another potential candidate).
The communication was regular and left me feeling reassured throughout the stress of a job search.
Additionally, Andrew fought hard for me during the salary negotiations, and he successfully saw me receive a generous increase in base salary. In summary, a great recruiter to whom I feel very grateful as he has helped me vastly improve my quality of life. Thank you, truly.
Andy MACKINLAY-BROWN, Solutions Design Engineer, Engineering Automation in Chester
I found Andrew to be a great communicator and has good knowledge of the type of position that I was looking for. I would recommend Andrew without hesitation.
Lee, Director of Mechatronics, Industrial Machinery Supplier in Stoke-on-Trent
Real nice guy. Great commutation. Can’t help you enough. Has you the details for the role and first instance. More than happy to get information that you require.
Martin Douglas, Service Engineer, Hydraulics. in Northampton
Andrew has helped us fill a number of roles recently. Candidates have been of a good quality, supplies fewer candidates but all of a better quality, which helps us as the recruiter.
Having worked with Andrew over a number of years, I can vouch for his ability to work collaboratively and creatively on hard to fill roles. We think of Samuel Frank as a key recruitment partner integral to the success of our business in these challenging times.
I worked with Andrew Longfellow at Samuel Frank Associates as a candidate.
Andrew added value throughout the process and connected me to a new job opportunity aligned with my experience.
Communication stayed clear and timely. Interview guidance was practical and relevant and assisted in securing my next position.
I recommend Andrew to candidates seeking focused and professional recruitment support.
Nick, Business Development Manager, Engineering in Leeds
Completely transparent communication throughout the process. Helped me with resources and advice regarding this particular client who he'd worked with for a number of years and had an expert knowledge of.
Dan Brant, Senior Controls Engineer, Engineering in Wolverhampton
I couldn’t recommended Andrew enough. From the initial phone call all the way through the process, so professional, it has been a long process for the job application for the company advertising, but he kept following it through, had to go through three stages, with a few re-arrangements and Christmas delays. Andrew kept me fully informed at all times, regarding times of meetings, who to meet, if preparation was required. I was offered and accepted the job, but Andrew’s input didn’t stop there, he continued organising starting dates/times, what the itinerary would be for the first week, helping with forms that were required for the new company. So professional in his job, always happy to help, great communication even though I wasn’t the best at times during the process, but more anything such a nice bloke to deal with in every aspect of the process. Could not recommend highly enough.
Will Haworth, Service Engineer, Engineering in Greater Manchester
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That's fantastic feedback Will, thank you for taking time out to do it.
I had a fantastic experience working with Andrew from Samuel Frank Associates. From the very beginning, he was professional, approachable, and genuinely invested in finding the right role for me. Communication was clear and timely throughout the process, and he provided valuable advice that made the entire experience stress-free.
What stood out most was his understanding of my skills and career goals; he matched me with a position that fits perfectly. His support didn’t stop at placement; he checked in regularly to ensure everything was going smoothly. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated recruitment partner.
Keiron, Principal Engineer, Nuclear and Defence in Cornwall
Andrew has supported us over a number of years to assist us in the recruitment of niche engineering roles. I would not hesitate to recommend his service, attention to detail and professionalism.
HR Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Castleton
Andrew has help me gain employment, and also provided me with a service to fill vacancies within my company. Andrew provides an excellent service and high quality candidates to suit the roles required.
Maintenance Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Widnes
Andrew went out his way to provide me with all the information I needed to successfully obtain the role I wanted. He was extremely diligent and made sure he was always available if I had any questions.
Assistant Project Manager, Engineering in Stafford
I had the pleasure of working with Andrew during the recruitment process for a Service Engineer role.
I was impressed by both his professionalism and efficiency. From the outset, he demonstrated a clear understanding of the technical requirements and the skills needed for the position. His communication was great throughout.
He found us a highly qualified candidate who we successfully hired and who has already made a positive impact in the role.
I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone seeking a recruiter for this sector.
Excellent communication, very prompt replies. Absolutely on it. Found me an ideal job, set up the interview and handled it all professionally and smoothly
Andrew put forward a range of extremely strong candidates in a very timely manner. He was highly responsive compared with other recruitment agents we approached for the same role. Followed up well with our feedback to the candidates, as well as good return feedback for our recruitment process from the candidates. He was present throughout the process of getting CVs in right through to onboarding which was very helpful.
Working with Andrew has been a real breath of fresh air. From the outset he was a consummate professional and his communication throughout the process was second to none. Not only this, but he managed to fill our vacancy down to a tee in great time. I wouldn't hesitate in using his services again.
Engineering Control & Automation Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Harrogate
Andrew guided me through the whole recruitment process, offering advice, coaching and interview tips. He followed up with me after each interview, making sure I felt confident and was ready for the next step in the process. From start to finish, he was very professional and supportive. I would not have been able to do this without him!
Rob Whelan, Field Service Engineer, Automotive in Worcester
Andrew helped us fill two vacancies during 2025 so far - on both occasions all candidates put forward accurately matched our requirement. I would not hesitate in working with Andrew again in the future.
Andrew is a highly competent and professional recruiter with excellent market knowledge who has supported us over the years in our Electrical and Controls recruitment. He has a strong understanding of our needs as a business and is consistently responsive and helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Andrew has helped us fill a number of roles recently. Candidates have been of a good quality, supplies fewer candidates but all of a better quality, which helps us as the recruiter.
Having worked with Andrew over a number of years, I can vouch for his ability to work collaboratively and creatively on hard to fill roles. We think of Samuel Frank as a key recruitment partner integral to the success of our business in these challenging times.
Andrew has supported us over a number of years to assist us in the recruitment of niche engineering roles. I would not hesitate to recommend his service, attention to detail and professionalism.
HR Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Castleton
Andrew has help me gain employment, and also provided me with a service to fill vacancies within my company. Andrew provides an excellent service and high quality candidates to suit the roles required.
Maintenance Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Widnes
I had the pleasure of working with Andrew during the recruitment process for a Service Engineer role.
I was impressed by both his professionalism and efficiency. From the outset, he demonstrated a clear understanding of the technical requirements and the skills needed for the position. His communication was great throughout.
He found us a highly qualified candidate who we successfully hired and who has already made a positive impact in the role.
I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone seeking a recruiter for this sector.
Andrew put forward a range of extremely strong candidates in a very timely manner. He was highly responsive compared with other recruitment agents we approached for the same role. Followed up well with our feedback to the candidates, as well as good return feedback for our recruitment process from the candidates. He was present throughout the process of getting CVs in right through to onboarding which was very helpful.
Working with Andrew has been a real breath of fresh air. From the outset he was a consummate professional and his communication throughout the process was second to none. Not only this, but he managed to fill our vacancy down to a tee in great time. I wouldn't hesitate in using his services again.
Engineering Control & Automation Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Harrogate
Andrew helped us fill two vacancies during 2025 so far - on both occasions all candidates put forward accurately matched our requirement. I would not hesitate in working with Andrew again in the future.
Fantastic communication with all parties involved, active engagement even when the contract was in place and signed. Simple enrollment and timesheet process. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Tony, Commissioning Manager, Energy from Waste in North East England
Andrew has been great throughout the process. Great communication, updates, feedback and knowledge. A very stress free and smooth process. Would highly recommend.
ES, Electricial/Software Engineer, Engineering in Doncaster
I had a great experience working with Andrew. He was supportive, communicated clearly throughout the process, and took the time to be available throughout. He kept me updated at every stage, gave helpful advice before interviews, and successfully placed me in a role that was a great fit for my skills and experience. I really appreciated his professionalism and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a new opportunity
Ryan, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer in Manchester
Andrew was very good throughout the whole process. I had never gone through a recruiter before and was pleasantly surprised with Andrew, he was knowledgeable of my specific industry and was very personable. I would recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a job or employee.
Sam Crossland, Control Systems Engineer, Engineering in Sheffield
Andrew Longfellow
has been very helpful throughout from initial enquiry to job offer
He explained what employer is looking for skills candidate should have and he kept me in the loop throughout the process provided me with regular feedback from employer answer all my questions
Thank you Andrew for getting the job which I was looking for.
Shahzad Sheikh, Commissioning Engineer, Manufacturing in Haslingden
It was a pleasure working with Andrew. He was very professional and communicated clearly with me throughout the whole process keeping me well informed and updating me regularly. His guidance and support made the process smooth and stress free. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services
Paddy Colhoun, Service Engineer, Engineering in Keighley
Put me at ease straight away and very knowledgeable. Andrew made the whole process of changing my current roll, to finding my next adventure within hydraulics seem like a walk in the park.
Andrew is an ideal recruiter. He was encouraging from the very beginning and I felt truly championed (as opposed to being just another potential candidate).
The communication was regular and left me feeling reassured throughout the stress of a job search.
Additionally, Andrew fought hard for me during the salary negotiations, and he successfully saw me receive a generous increase in base salary. In summary, a great recruiter to whom I feel very grateful as he has helped me vastly improve my quality of life. Thank you, truly.
Andy MACKINLAY-BROWN, Solutions Design Engineer, Engineering Automation in Chester
I found Andrew to be a great communicator and has good knowledge of the type of position that I was looking for. I would recommend Andrew without hesitation.
Lee, Director of Mechatronics, Industrial Machinery Supplier in Stoke-on-Trent
Real nice guy. Great commutation. Can’t help you enough. Has you the details for the role and first instance. More than happy to get information that you require.
Martin Douglas, Service Engineer, Hydraulics. in Northampton
I worked with Andrew Longfellow at Samuel Frank Associates as a candidate.
Andrew added value throughout the process and connected me to a new job opportunity aligned with my experience.
Communication stayed clear and timely. Interview guidance was practical and relevant and assisted in securing my next position.
I recommend Andrew to candidates seeking focused and professional recruitment support.
Nick, Business Development Manager, Engineering in Leeds
Completely transparent communication throughout the process. Helped me with resources and advice regarding this particular client who he'd worked with for a number of years and had an expert knowledge of.
Dan Brant, Senior Controls Engineer, Engineering in Wolverhampton
I couldn’t recommended Andrew enough. From the initial phone call all the way through the process, so professional, it has been a long process for the job application for the company advertising, but he kept following it through, had to go through three stages, with a few re-arrangements and Christmas delays. Andrew kept me fully informed at all times, regarding times of meetings, who to meet, if preparation was required. I was offered and accepted the job, but Andrew’s input didn’t stop there, he continued organising starting dates/times, what the itinerary would be for the first week, helping with forms that were required for the new company. So professional in his job, always happy to help, great communication even though I wasn’t the best at times during the process, but more anything such a nice bloke to deal with in every aspect of the process. Could not recommend highly enough.
Will Haworth, Service Engineer, Engineering in Greater Manchester
Reply from :
That's fantastic feedback Will, thank you for taking time out to do it.
I had a fantastic experience working with Andrew from Samuel Frank Associates. From the very beginning, he was professional, approachable, and genuinely invested in finding the right role for me. Communication was clear and timely throughout the process, and he provided valuable advice that made the entire experience stress-free.
What stood out most was his understanding of my skills and career goals; he matched me with a position that fits perfectly. His support didn’t stop at placement; he checked in regularly to ensure everything was going smoothly. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated recruitment partner.
Keiron, Principal Engineer, Nuclear and Defence in Cornwall
Andrew went out his way to provide me with all the information I needed to successfully obtain the role I wanted. He was extremely diligent and made sure he was always available if I had any questions.
Assistant Project Manager, Engineering in Stafford
Excellent communication, very prompt replies. Absolutely on it. Found me an ideal job, set up the interview and handled it all professionally and smoothly
Andrew guided me through the whole recruitment process, offering advice, coaching and interview tips. He followed up with me after each interview, making sure I felt confident and was ready for the next step in the process. From start to finish, he was very professional and supportive. I would not have been able to do this without him!
Rob Whelan, Field Service Engineer, Automotive in Worcester
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That's absolutely superb, thanks Shahzad.