The North East's recruitment desk for permanent hires.
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Newcastle & NE England
Newcastle & the North East

Permanent hiring for the North East, taken seriously.

Newcastle Recruitment is a regional recruitment partner for employers from the Tyne to the Tees. Properly briefed, properly vetted, single-consultant accountability from first call to first day.

  • Vetted, not just sourced
  • Shortlist in 5-7 days
  • Replacement guarantee
  • One direct consultant
5-7

Days to first shortlist

Most live briefs in the North East return a vetted shortlist within a working week.

12+

Sectors actively hiring

From engineering and logistics to office, finance and skilled trades across NE England.

1:1

Consultant per client

One named consultant from intake to start day, with day-7, 30 and 90 follow-ups built in.

North East
Tyne & Wear, Durham, Northumberland, Tees
12+
Sectors actively recruited each month
5-7 days
Average shortlist turnaround
1:1
One consultant per client, end to end
Sectors we cover

The disciplines that built the North East, and the ones building it now.

From the manufacturing belt around the A19 to the professional districts of central Newcastle and the logistics hubs along the A1, we place capable people who fit the team and stay long term.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Production engineers, maintenance leads, quality, machine operators and skilled assembly across NE manufacturing.

Logistics & Warehouse

Warehouse supervisors, FLT-licensed staff, transport planners and distribution operatives along the A1 / A19 corridor.

Construction & Trades

Site managers, project managers, quantity surveyors and qualified tradespeople.

Office & Administration

Office managers, EAs, receptionists, customer support and administrative coordinators.

Sales & Business Development

Account managers, BDMs, sales executives, commercial leads and key account specialists.

Finance & Accounting

Bookkeepers, finance managers, credit control, payroll, qualified and part-qualified accountants.

IT & Technology

Support engineers, sysadmins, software developers and project managers across the Newcastle tech corridor.

Hospitality & Catering

Venue managers, head chefs, sous chefs, FOH supervisors and catering operations leads.

Retail & Customer Service

Store managers, area managers, contact-centre supervisors and high-performing CS teams.

Driving & Transport

Fleet managers, transport planners, qualified drivers and licensed delivery teams.

HR & People Operations

HR business partners, ER specialists, learning & development and talent acquisition leads.

Skilled Trades

Electricians, plumbers, fabricators, mechanical fitters and certified maintenance teams.

Why employers stay with us

Hiring well shouldn't feel like a second job.

We exist to take that load. We brief properly, vet thoroughly, and stand behind the people we send.

One named consultant

You will not be passed around the desk. The consultant who takes your brief is the one who shortlists, briefs candidates, negotiates the offer, and follows up post-start.

5-7 day shortlist

Most live briefs receive their first qualified shortlist within a week. Urgent roles flagged on day one are prioritised across the desk.

Replacement guarantee

Every permanent placement carries a free replacement period. If a hire doesn't stick within the agreed window, we re-run the search at no charge.

Real North East knowledge

Active client and candidate networks across Tyne & Wear, County Durham, Northumberland and Tees Valley. We know the patch and the people on it.

Vetted, not just sourced

Right-to-work, references, qualifications, motivation, salary expectations, all checked before a CV reaches your desk. No noise.

Built for the long term

Our entire desk is geared around hires that stay, the brief, the vetting, the offer support, and the day-7 / 30 / 90 follow-ups, all built to keep the placement in seat.

How we work

From first call to first day, taken seriously.

A clear three-step process. No drawn-out kick-offs, no dropped balls.

1

The brief, properly

A 30-45 minute briefing call. We capture the role, the team, the must-haves, the deal-breakers, the salary band and the timeline. You get a written brief back to confirm.

2

Targeted shortlist

We approach our network and active candidates, vet, interview and rank. You receive a tight, qualified shortlist with our notes, salary expectations and availability.

3

Offer support and onboarding

We handle counter-offer pressure, notice-period coordination and start-date logistics, then check in on day 7, 30 and 90 to make sure the hire is working.

Locations served

Working with employers across the North East.

From Newcastle city centre to the Northumberland coast and the Tees Valley, we work with employers in towns and cities across all four NE counties.

Newcastle upon Tyne
Gateshead
Sunderland
South Shields
North Shields
Washington
Durham
Hartlepool
Stockton-on-Tees
Middlesbrough
Darlington
Cramlington
Blyth
Morpeth
Consett
Alnwick
Common questions

Questions employers ask before working with us.

How quickly can you deliver a shortlist?
Most permanent briefs receive their first shortlist within 5-7 working days. Senior or specialist briefs may take a fortnight, but we will tell you upfront. We never sit on a brief.
Do you only work in the North East?
Yes, the North East is our patch and where our networks are deepest. Tyne & Wear, County Durham, Northumberland and Tees Valley. For NE-headquartered clients hiring elsewhere in the UK, we will support nationwide briefs case by case.
Are your fees percentage-based?
For permanent placements, yes, we work on a percentage of first-year base salary. The exact rate depends on level and sector, and is agreed in writing before any candidate is introduced.
What does the replacement guarantee cover?
If a placed hire leaves or is dismissed within the agreed period, we will source a free replacement. The window is usually 8-12 weeks for most roles, longer for senior hires.
Can you support confidential searches?
Yes. For replacement-of-incumbent or sensitive pre-launch hires, we can run searches without naming the client to candidates until shortlist stage and use a generic JD in initial approaches. Tell us up front if confidentiality matters.
What information do you need to start a search?
A job description (or rough notes), salary band, start-date target, and one decision-maker we can speak to. We can build the rest of the brief on a 30-45 minute call.

Ready to take a brief off your desk?

Tell us the role, the urgency and the must-haves. We will be back within one working day with a clear plan and a fee quote.

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