Meet the team
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- Driving & Logistics
- Food production & Manufacturing
- Industrial & Engineering
- Office & Commercial
- Warehouse & Distribution
Philip Ellson
Managing Director
Phil has worked in the recruitment industry since 2010, working for a leading driving recruitment agency as a Senior Consultant. Building on his success in the field, Phil made the decision to become the Managing Director of Multistaff in 2015. He uses his experience to provide a robust solutions tailored to fit each client.
John Sutton
Director
John joined Phil at Multistaff Recruitment solutions in March 2021 as a Director / Shareholder and has invested in the company with a mutual vision to expand the company’s services to a wider customer base.
Gail Ellson
Director
Gail is a professional and approachable individual with over 20 years’ experience in sales and management across a variety of sectors. Working within an outsourcer company for 10 years on behalf of various financial service and blue chip clients.
Chris Thomas
Branch Manager
Chris is a highly skilled recruitment professional with over 23 years of experience. He has built an extensive career within the recruitment sector which covers industrial, transport, commercial and health and social care. Chris has now worked for over a decade in recruitment management.
Sharon Meredith
Finance Manager
Also known as the ‘office rottweiler’, Sharon has over 35 years of experience in accounts since starting her career in banking. She has been working at a senior level in finance for over 20 years and has very wide expertise.
Peter Hadley
Senior Driving Consultant
Peter has worked in recruitment for over 15 years, forging relationships with both drivers and clients. He relishes the thrill of the chase in getting drivers out on the road and working as well as keeping regular clients happy.
Alex Price
Senior Driving Consultant
Alex has worked in the industry for 5 years, specialising in driving recruitment, supplying drivers to local haulage companies. Alex enjoys the fast paced nature of the sector and relishes the strong relationships that are built by working closely with both drivers and clients.
Sam Smith
Account & Payroll Assistant
Sam deals with all payroll and accounts and has been in finance now for over 10 years. She started aged 16 in her apprenticeship and is now working towards AAT Level 2 & 3 qualifications, supporting Julie in the payroll department.
Abbie McLeod
Perms Consultant
Abbie has been in recruitment for just over a year and loves her work. Starting in the engineering industry, she feels she has now found her feet in the commercial sector. Her favourite part of the role is that no two days are the same.
Simon Wright
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Simon has nearly a decade of experience as a recruitment consultant and has a proven track record of supplying a first-class service to business clients. He is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (AREC).
Jordan Stoddart
Business Development Manager
Jordan is an enthusiastic highly driven person who has been in recruitment for five years. Starting as a trainee and working up to business development manager, he is a ‘people person’ and loves creating new relationships. Previously he worked in distribution and logistics. Â
Caroline Davis
Perm Team Leader
Caroline has over 20 years of recruitment experience within the commercial sector.  She has covered all aspects of recruitment and her areas of expertise are managing client and candidate’s expectations and fulfilling those requirements.
Candidate screening process
Our screening process is designed to ensure that we find the right candidates for the job. We believe that the key to success is to match the right person with the right position, and that’s why we take a thorough and professional approach to our screening process.
At our company, we take pride in our thorough screening process and we are committed to finding the right candidates for the job. If you are interested in applying for one of our positions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We would be happy to discuss the process with you and answer any questions you may have.
Step one
The first step is a pre-screening phone interview, where we will discuss your experience, skills, and qualifications. This helps us to determine if you are a good fit for the position and if we should proceed with the next step.
Step two
Next, we will invite you for a face-to-face interview, where we can learn more about your work history and experience. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better, ask any questions we may have, and ensure that you are the right candidate for the job.
Step three
Once we have determined that you are a good fit, we will register you for the position. This involves completing all necessary paperwork and ensuring that all of your details are up-to-date and accurate.
Step four
We also take compliance very seriously, and we will conduct a thorough background check to ensure that you meet all necessary requirements. This includes license checks, right-to-work checks, share code checks, and reference checks.
Procedures and compliance
At our company, we take compliance and procedures seriously to ensure the highest quality service for our clients. Our MM Compliance software is a crucial tool that ensures we cannot place workers out to work without the correct Right to Work documentation, minimizing the risk of human administrative errors.
We are proud to have passed audits for the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) and Employment Agency Standards (EAS) in 2022, demonstrating our commitment to compliance. Additionally, we are GLA licensed and audited, meeting the industry standards for labor providers.
Our commitment to quality extends to our internal processes and procedures. We have developed policies and instructions for all major functions and key tasks in our business, which are available for all employees to view. This ensures that all staff members are aware of the procedures and processes that need to be followed to maintain excellence in service delivery.
Looking for work
Are you looking for a new challenge? A fresh start in a different industry?
Multistaff recruitment cares about its candidates. We will provide you with support throughout the process from start to finish and make sure we find a solution fit for you.
Looking for staff?
We can help you with that.
Our recruitment consultants are well versed in many industries, and we understand there’s no margin for error when selecting the right candidate for a role. Trust the experts.
Our current vacancies
We care about our candidates, so to give you a better idea of some of the specific roles within these different industries, we’ve compiled a collection of the typical roles we hire for. See if anything catches your eye.
Contact us
We believe in clear communication. If you’re interested in our services or have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our friendly team would be more than happy to help in finding a solution that will meet your needs.