Hunter Selection is the UK’s leading recruitment service for Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Technology.
We pride ourselves on our national reach and local focus. Our team of first-class recruitment specialists are spread over four regional offices giving us a local depth-of-knowledge that’s the envy of our rivals.
Russell Smith and Nick Stovold started Hunter Selection from the humble surroundings of a small loft office with one phone line – taking it in turns to make phone calls! Russell was an experienced Managing Director of a nationwide recruitment and training organisation, keen to build a business with all the values and beliefs that had made him successful. And Nick was looking for his next competitive challenge following his successes as a cricketer.
The marketplace responded positively to our professional and open approach and we quickly outgrew the loft and moved to the magnificent surroundings of Leigh Court. Very soon we had begun recruiting for ourselves. 2007 saw the opening of our Cardiff office, headed up by Richard Davies who joined the business as a top performer in Engineering Recruitment.
With plenty of hard work and perseverance, we continued to grow, and we opened a Coventry office in 2010, and a Stafford office in 2015.
At Hunter Selection, we have steered a course through many tough economic times and made sure that we were ready each time to take full advantage of the upturn. Through these times we have stuck by our staff and continued to advertise and invest. It’s at times like these that teamwork, loyalty, and tenacity really matter.
Within our head office in Bristol we now have dedicated specialist teams in Technology, Service, and Facilities, Fire & Security in addition to Engineering & Manufacturing teams in all offices.
We have grown purely through organic growth; every person started where you will start and have developed with us by creating long-term client relationships and new divisions & teams – there are no restrictions on how you can develop and progress with Hunter Selection – why not join our successful team?
Supporting and investing in our people to do their best through the thick and thin is of upmost priority to us, this has never faltered, when you come onboard you will join a full induction programme with plenty of support from management, senior colleagues and a mentor for the first 3 months.
Daily team meetings, 1-2-1s and appraisals are all part of making sure you are involved and have frequent opportunities to ask questions and tell us your thoughts.
Training is always varied and blended to ensure it suits everyone’s learning preferences, this would include; online, ongoing on-the-job training and coaching, classroom training courses and practical training are available throughout your career with Hunter Selection and are ran in teams and at a national level.
We also offer tailored training programmes to support our colleague’s wider careers, we have a management team who are ILM qualified in Management & Leadership and others with Mental Health qualifications.
To ensure you are supported in your development as you progress we want you to be able to do the best for your clients so we have a Customer Relationship Manager to ensure we are customer centric in everything we do and support you in delivering the best service for our clients and candidates.
We encourage self-development so will always welcome your ideas on additional training you would value.
Our employees stay and build their careers with us because of our ethos, values, and the careers we offer.
Our vision for company growth stems from these values and we are very privileged that as your career progresses with us you are able to join our Employee Benefit Trust which truly enhances the investment and pride from our employees into our future growth
In keeping with our values, we offer an Early career sabbatical giving our employees the opportunity to undertake meaningful and life affirming experiences outside of work. The chance to travel, experience different cultural experiences or to work on charitable/community-based projects is something that we encourage and is recognised as part personal and professional development.
We have fully qualified Mental Health first aiders in addition to First Aiders and believe in creating inclusive working environments across our offices where everyone feels welcome and that they belong.
APSCo Member Committed to Diversity
We love to play hard too…
We actively participate in community, business and charity events supporting and sponsoring a wide range of activities.
Senior Consultant – Cardiff
“Recruitment gave me an opportunity to develop my skills and progress my career, I stay at Hunter as my career is developing into Management which is exactly what I was looking for.
Hunter Selection is a brilliant company, offer progression and development, look after their employee’s, very flexible with working life balance.
I enjoy the rewards of doing well in recruitment, the commission allows me to live a better life.”
Engineering & Manufacturing Consultant- South
“I found out about recruitment through my friend who felt I’d enjoy it and put me in touch with Hunter Selection. The excitement of the role and how close we are as a team is what makes me stay. On top of this the company is very supportive and all about helping us grow.
It’s a great place to work, especially being in the office surrounded by everyone. There is always a really good atmosphere and although the job can be really tough / challenging we always have something to laugh about. 😊”
Regional Manager – Coventry
“I knew I wanted a commercial, sales-based role once I left University. I knew recruitment was fast paced, competitive and highly rewarding and I could thrive in this type of environment. I moved into the industry and loved it from day one.
I enjoy working alongside ambitious like-minded people and we have a fantastic culture. The business is always striving to improve, and it encourages you to step out of your comfort zone, supporting you, allowing you to flourish. There is a clear determination to grow the business and promote internally giving a great career platform for everyone.
I like the morals and integrity of the business. Hunter Selection is a people-based business and the employees are always treated with upmost respect. I have always received a lot of support, training and encouragement from management which has allowed me to be successful and develop a very rewarding career.”
Engineering & Manufacturing Consultant – Stafford
“I chose recruitment because it provides a fantastic opportunity in which to develop and progress within a short time frame, given hard work and perseverance. It really rewards people who are motivated by a day to day challenge and thrive off providing a high level of service to clients and candidates alike.
I chose to work for Hunter Selection because their ethics and values ring true with me…I continue to work for Hunter Selection because it has and continues to provide me with a great platform in which to grow, develop and achieve my optimum potential!”
Senior Consultant – South
“I chose recruitment as I knew I would be able to make a career for myself and become a specialist within an industry. It’s great to be given freedom to target areas and roles with some of the largest manufacturing companies across the South of England.
Working for Hunter Selection is both challenging and rewarding. Coming to Hunter Selection with no recruitment experience I was given all the tools, training and support needed to succeed. The Management team are all extremely supportive and encourages you to take risks that you will see the reward and benefits for.
I like that we have teams where we all work together instead of single desk, this enables you to learn quicker. We all have 360 knowledge and manage the process from start to finish.”
Consultant – Hunter Technology
“I chose recruitment as the potential earnings and clear opportunities on offer appealed to me and where I want to go with my career
Hunter Selection offers excellent career potential within a supportive and established environment. They give the correct amount of pressure to ensure you stay on top of your game but also allowing you to feel comfortable to approach the senior management team when help and guidance is needed.
I like how collaborative and close knit we are as a team. Everyone within the business is here to help you reach your career goals and improve your skills each and every day.”
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