PLC Software Engineers, Control Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers, Safety Engineers, MES Engineers, Service & Commissioning Engineers, Electrical Engineers, EC&I Engineers, Automation Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers.
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Contract
Reviews
From candidate, placed in role
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
From client, filled vacancies
Andrew found me the team members I needed - it took us awhile to get the right people (the requirements were not easy) but we got there.
Services & Product Manager, Airports in Kingston upon Hull
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
Direct, straightforward, professional
Ken Natton, Software Engineer, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology in Bolton
From candidate, placed in role
Can not fault Andrew in any part.
Mick Lawson, Electrical Design Engineer, PLC. in Lancashire
From candidate, placed in role
My experience with Andy has been nothing but superb from start to finish and I really hope that we can work together in the future.
David Mavin, Head of Delivery, Consulting in Derbyshire
From candidate, placed in role
Great communication throughout, and provided a lot of really useful information for the role. Would recommend to anyone
Chris, Junior Systems Engineer, Engineering in Stafford
From candidate, placed in role
Andrew is an exceptional recruiter who stands out from the rest. Highly professional, knowledgeable, and an excellent communicator!
Ian, Controls Engineer, Engineering in York
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
Excellent communication skills, strong industry contacts, and extensive knowledge of the industry.
AR, Automation Engineer, Storage systems in Nuneaton
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From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
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
Reply from :
That's absolutely superb, thanks Shahzad.
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
It was a pleasure to work with Andrew,
clear, precise and thorough would be 3 words to best describe the experience.
Chris Jones, Principal Engineer, Engineering in Swadlincote
From candidate, placed in role
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.
Harry, Service Engineer, Hydraulics in Scunthorpe
From candidate, placed in role
Exceptional knowledge and great communication. Always at had for questions and always quick to reply. Would 100% recommend.
Michael, Maintenance Engineer, Food and drink in United Kingdom
From client, filled vacancies
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.
HR Manager, Engineering in Sheffield
From candidate, interviewed for role
Morad Khellafi, Field Service Engineer, Engineering in Leicester
From client, filled vacancies
Helped to fill vacancies for both Automation Team Lead and Controls Engineer
Engineering Manager, Engineering in Rochdale
From client, filled vacancies
Controls Manager, Engineering in Telford
From candidate, placed in role
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
From client, filled vacancies
Head of Sales, Manufacturing & Production in Leeds
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
This is the second job Andrew has secured me, and has been a pleasure throughout both processes.
Joel Spittlehouse, Senior Controls Engineer, Automation in Sheffield
From candidate, placed in role
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
From client, filled vacancies
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.
Operations Director, Engineering in Leeds
From client, filled vacancies
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.
EC&I Manager, Manufacturing in Sheffield
From client, filled vacancies
Retrofit & Upgrade Technology Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Heywood
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
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
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From candidate, submitted for role
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.
From client, filled vacancies
Head of Design, Manufacturing & Production in Keighley
From candidate, placed in role
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
From client, filled vacancies
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
From client, filled vacancies
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
From candidate, placed in role
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
From client, filled vacancies
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.
Service Manager, Engineering in Ilkley
From candidate, placed in role
Khawar, Project Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Warrington
From candidate, placed in role
He is the best recruiter I have come across, very honest and knowledgeable, and he spent time listening to me and answering any questions I had.
Arman Zare, Junior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing in United Kingdom
From candidate, placed in role
Excellent communication, very prompt replies. Absolutely on it. Found me an ideal job, set up the interview and handled it all professionally and smoothly
DJ, Controls Engineer, Engin in Huddersfield
From client, filled vacancies
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.
Engineering Manager, Mining in Rugby
From client, filled vacancies
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
From client, filled vacancies
Very professional and friendly, good turn around and understanding of requirements.
Service Manager, Hydraulic Systems, Manufacturing and Engineering in Leeds
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
Excellent all round communication and knowledge. Regular updates provided. Would recommend to anyone in the future
Danny, Electrical Engineering & Automation Team Leader, Engineering in Wigan
From candidate, placed in role
CJ, Service & Build Engineer, Engineering in Birmingham
From candidate, placed in role
Fantastic professional service.
Andy Lord, Service Engineer, Engineering in Salford
From candidate, placed in role
Great communication and assistance throughout helping me secure my new role.
Connor, Service Engineer, Engineering in Shipley
From candidate, placed in role
Kaitlin, Design Engineer, Engineering in Keighley
From candidate, placed in role
A very knowledgeable recruitment consultant, excellent communication and proactive approach
Gareth Price, Functional Safety Engineer, Automotive/Industrial in Woking
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From client, filled vacancies
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.
Projects Manager, Engineering in Stoke-on-Trent
From candidate, placed in role
Tim, Service Engineer, Hydraulic Engineering in West Midlands
From candidate, placed in role
Andrew has been brilliant throughout the whole recruitment process, always a prompt response with any queries and extremely organised with information required. Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. Thank you!
CB, Automation Engineer, Engineering in Wales
From client, filled vacancies
Andrew found me the team members I needed - it took us awhile to get the right people (the requirements were not easy) but we got there.
Services & Product Manager, Airports in Kingston upon Hull
From client, filled vacancies
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.
HR Manager, Engineering in Sheffield
From client, filled vacancies
Helped to fill vacancies for both Automation Team Lead and Controls Engineer
Engineering Manager, Engineering in Rochdale
From client, filled vacancies
Controls Manager, Engineering in Telford
From client, filled vacancies
Head of Sales, Manufacturing & Production in Leeds
From client, filled vacancies
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.
Operations Director, Engineering in Leeds
From client, filled vacancies
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.
EC&I Manager, Manufacturing in Sheffield
From client, filled vacancies
Retrofit & Upgrade Technology Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Heywood
From client, filled vacancies
Head of Design, Manufacturing & Production in Keighley
From client, filled vacancies
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
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From client, filled vacancies
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
From client, filled vacancies
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.
Service Manager, Engineering in Ilkley
From client, filled vacancies
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.
Engineering Manager, Mining in Rugby
From client, filled vacancies
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
From client, filled vacancies
Very professional and friendly, good turn around and understanding of requirements.
Service Manager, Hydraulic Systems, Manufacturing and Engineering in Leeds
From client, filled vacancies
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.
Projects Manager, Engineering in Stoke-on-Trent
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
Direct, straightforward, professional
Ken Natton, Software Engineer, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology in Bolton
From candidate, placed in role
Can not fault Andrew in any part.
Mick Lawson, Electrical Design Engineer, PLC. in Lancashire
From candidate, placed in role
My experience with Andy has been nothing but superb from start to finish and I really hope that we can work together in the future.
David Mavin, Head of Delivery, Consulting in Derbyshire
From candidate, placed in role
Great communication throughout, and provided a lot of really useful information for the role. Would recommend to anyone
Chris, Junior Systems Engineer, Engineering in Stafford
From candidate, placed in role
Andrew is an exceptional recruiter who stands out from the rest. Highly professional, knowledgeable, and an excellent communicator!
Ian, Controls Engineer, Engineering in York
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
Excellent communication skills, strong industry contacts, and extensive knowledge of the industry.
AR, Automation Engineer, Storage systems in Nuneaton
From candidate, placed in role
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
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From candidate, placed in role
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
Reply from :
That's absolutely superb, thanks Shahzad.
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
It was a pleasure to work with Andrew,
clear, precise and thorough would be 3 words to best describe the experience.
Chris Jones, Principal Engineer, Engineering in Swadlincote
From candidate, placed in role
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.
Harry, Service Engineer, Hydraulics in Scunthorpe
From candidate, placed in role
Exceptional knowledge and great communication. Always at had for questions and always quick to reply. Would 100% recommend.
Michael, Maintenance Engineer, Food and drink in United Kingdom
From candidate, interviewed for role
Morad Khellafi, Field Service Engineer, Engineering in Leicester
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
This is the second job Andrew has secured me, and has been a pleasure throughout both processes.
Joel Spittlehouse, Senior Controls Engineer, Automation in Sheffield
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, submitted for role
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.
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
Khawar, Project Manager, Manufacturing & Production in Warrington
From candidate, placed in role
He is the best recruiter I have come across, very honest and knowledgeable, and he spent time listening to me and answering any questions I had.
Arman Zare, Junior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing in United Kingdom
From candidate, placed in role
Excellent communication, very prompt replies. Absolutely on it. Found me an ideal job, set up the interview and handled it all professionally and smoothly
DJ, Controls Engineer, Engin in Huddersfield
From candidate, placed in role
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
From candidate, placed in role
Excellent all round communication and knowledge. Regular updates provided. Would recommend to anyone in the future
Danny, Electrical Engineering & Automation Team Leader, Engineering in Wigan
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From candidate, placed in role
CJ, Service & Build Engineer, Engineering in Birmingham
From candidate, placed in role
Fantastic professional service.
Andy Lord, Service Engineer, Engineering in Salford
From candidate, placed in role
Great communication and assistance throughout helping me secure my new role.
Connor, Service Engineer, Engineering in Shipley
From candidate, placed in role
Kaitlin, Design Engineer, Engineering in Keighley
From candidate, placed in role
A very knowledgeable recruitment consultant, excellent communication and proactive approach
Gareth Price, Functional Safety Engineer, Automotive/Industrial in Woking
From candidate, placed in role
Tim, Service Engineer, Hydraulic Engineering in West Midlands
From candidate, placed in role
Andrew has been brilliant throughout the whole recruitment process, always a prompt response with any queries and extremely organised with information required. Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. Thank you!
CB, Automation Engineer, Engineering in Wales
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Reply from :
That's absolutely superb, thanks Shahzad.