Michael Burke, Director - Fircroft engineering
"Michael felt the experience he received at Cork Griffiths was "excellent" with his needs and objectives being very well met. He summarised the service by saying "very quick, very effective!"
Lisa ludlow, Director Corporate Accountancy Solutions
"We have used Cork Griffiths now for a number of years and have found them to be unique in their market, and with an exclusively corporate client base. Paul Griffiths demonstrates a superior understanding of how we work and will only offer relevant candidates with no time wasters. We have now used Cork Griffiths to recruit the majority of out team base and have been 100% happy both with the service from Paul and his team but also the candidates. We would not hesitate to recommend hm for both practice candidates and executive recruitment posts for our corporate clients."
Bill Simpson - Chairman, William Sinclair
"Bill Simpson recently used Cork Griffiths to assist in the recruitment of a Non Executive Director. Bill said about Cork Griffiths "Couldn't fault the service"
Huth Etheridge, NED - William Sinclair Holdings
"Hugh Etheridge has recently been appointed as NED at William Sinclair Holdings. Hugh found the experience of the service at Cork Griffiths to be very good as he was kept very well informed of progress throughout. He summarised the services as a whole as "excellent", commenting that there was "nothing that could be done to have improved the service"
Nick Barnes. Company Accountant - Salon Promotions
"Nick Barnes was recently appointed as Company Accountant for Salon Promotions, a hair care product distribution company in Lancashire. Nick has a mixed sales and accountancy background and this will enable him to get involved in more than just the accounts. Nick felt Cork Griffiths “understood his needs and met his objectives extremely well” . Additionally Nick commented that after just a short period in his new role he is already “enjoying going to work”. "
Brendan Carey, Business Manager - Sisters of Notre Dame
"Brendan is really enjoying his new position as Business Manger at the Sisters of Notre Dame, he commented “my needs and objectives were very well met, Cork Griffiths took time with me and I found the service very good and professional” Brendan continued to say he was very happy with his new role and with Cork Griffiths"
Aidan Towey, Managing Director Innovative Technology
""Innovative has recently used Paul Griffiths again to assist in making sure the company stays ahead of the game with the introduction of their own in-house recruitment website www.innovative-technology.co.uk/careers". Paul commented "It has been great to work together again to cement our relationship and to help the company continue to build on its very successful brand"."
David Knight, Chairman - Alfred H knight
"Alfred H Knight is a global company with offices is over 35 countries specialising in providing technical services in chemical analysis, inspection and mine support to the metals and minerals industry. As part of both our on-going recruitment needs as well as with our succession planning policy, we have engaged Cork Griffiths to assist in recruiting graduates on several occasions with successful results. We have also successfully engaged Cork Griffiths to assist in the recruitment for more senior positions overseas. Paul Griffiths’ personal attention to detail, understanding of our requirements and prompt and efficient service has been excellent throughout and we would certainly make use of their services in the future."
Brian Lloyd, Chairman of Active Industrial Services
"Active Industrial Services is a fast growing industrial parts supply and engineering services business. As part of our on-going recruitment needs as well as with our succession planning, we have engaged Cork Griffiths to assist in recruiting a number of senior level, management positions covering diverse functional areas including business development, commercial/operations, purchasing, engineering and maintenance/stores. Paul Griffiths' personal attention to detail, understanding of our requirements and prompt and efficient service has been excellent throughout and we are very keen to make use of their services in the future."
Sister Patricia O’Brien, Provincialate Moderator, Sisters of Notre Dame
"The Sisters of Notre Dame is a not for profit religious community established in the UK in 1845. The trust provides education and works amongst, and helps, the poorest and most abandoned people in the world. “Cork Griffiths provided an excellent professional and friendly service. Our needs were very well perceived. Having the selection process taken out of our hands was very important to us and Cork Griffiths very closely met our objectives especially in choice of candidates. The process was smooth and well organised. The candidates also felt very supported during the process”. "
Andrew Bellamy, MD of Primeserv Diesel UK
"A particular strength of Cork Griffiths was the speed that they helped us fill the positions. At the end of the day, the measure of the success is in the candidates recruited and in this particular case 4 excellent candidates were recruited. We would certainly use Cork Griffith again and recommend them to others"
Maggie Hutchinson, Director at Intercare Distribution Services Limited
"it was very professional, a smoothly run process, with a broad selection of candidates with very appropriate skills, knowledge and attitude, having Paul allocated to the whole process was particularly helpful"
Rob Curran, Associate Director, Navigant Consulting
"The service we received was excellent. There was a good understanding of client brief, job role, and likely candidate fit and the process worked well. The choice of candidates was appropriate and well aligned to our requirements and they found the right candidate in a quick timeframe. Our objectives were very well met. "
Colin Webb, Chief Executive Officer, Mobilis Healthcare
"I would have selected any one of three shortlisted candidates all of whom had a first class degree, were qualified accountants and MBA holders."
Jayne Clarke, Sales Director, Surgicare Ltd
"Cork Griffiths had previously quoted Surgicare for an alternative role and we were keen to come back and ask their assistance with recruiting Clinic Managers for us. They provided us with a well managed, simple process with good contact throughout. The requirements of Surgicare were well met with a good selection and broad range of candidates - I fully understood why all of them were put forward. I enjoyed having the selection process taken out of my hands and the whole process was pain free! The selected candidates are settling in to their new roles very well and I will ask Cork Griffiths to assist in our future recruitment plans."
Paul Griffiths, Chairman, The Monastery, Manchester
"The Monastery, Manchester is one of the area’s newest and most inspiring cultural, corporate and social venues and we were looking for an experienced Accountant. I had previously met Paul Griffiths from Cork Griffiths and when I approached him to see if he knew of a suitable person, he not only understood our requirements completely, but introduced us to an excellent candidate. Rachel has now joined the team and is already making a good impression. I was very pleased with the attention to detail Cork Griffiths offered and found the recruitment process well managed and focused. I am very grateful to Paul Griffiths for the generosity he has shown our charity. "
Luke Jones, Group Finance Director, Halo Group
"We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial furniture business. Cultural fit is imperative. We were seeking both a Finance Manager and Finance Assistant to augment our existing team. As a result of tight time pressures we put the positions out to a number of agencies. Cork Griffiths found both candidates with minimum fuss. The end result was impressive, but for me the knowledge and understanding of the candidates was critical in achieving this"
Paula Eccleston, Finance Manager, Marsh Finance
"Paula Eccleston heads up the finance and accounting function for Marsh Finance. She commented on how pleased she was with the service she received from Cork Griffiths, saying it was "exactly the type of role she was looking for. The service has been brilliant and I would have no hesitation in using Cork Griffiths again." Additionally, Paula commented on how smoothly the whole process had gone, with no problems whatsoever"
Dylan Thwaites, Managing Director, Latitude Ltd
"I am pleased to say that all five of the candidates you provided were superior in terms of preparation, understanding and background than the three sourced by the national agency. I believe your success was down to clearly understanding our requirements, both at a basic and strategic level. Your contact with the candidates clearly added value, in that all of them were enthused and positive and showed a thorough understanding of our requirements. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cork Griffiths to other companies"
Corrine Gorrie, Practice Manager, Calder Peel Carden Croft
"Cork Griffiths actually "walk the talk". They listened, they understood and they provided us with a shortlist of candidates which left us spoilt for choice. Cork Griffiths took the pain out of recruiting and are, indeed, refreshingly different."
Lesley Fraser, HR Manager, Kuit Steinart Levy
"Cork Griffiths understood our needs. Our objectives were met and we recruited an excellent candidate.We would use Cork Griffiths again."
John Waterhouse, Non-Executive Director, H C Slingsby plc
"At Cork Griffiths John worked closely with Paul Griffiths, with whom he hit it off straight away. We had a great chemistry and understanding between us immediately. Paul knew the type of role I was looking for and he was able to match my skills well when he suggested the Slingsby role."
Rick Shonfeld, Commercial Director, Tibard Ltd
"The service was excellent – a thorough process with daily updates on candidates and meeting times. The choice of candidates was more than satisfactory – it is difficult to find a manager with experience in our industry that hasn’t been lured away to an off-shore plant. Andrew is definitely what we need here in terms of approach, skill set and attitude towards his role. We will definitely use Cork Griffiths again"
Jon Minshaw, Managing Director, Demon Tweeks
"Over the past 5 years, we have used Cork Griffiths to source both a Finance Director and a Financial Controller. In both instances, we have been very pleased with the results – both candidates were sourced within the remit, with minimum fuss. The interview process was well organised and the resulting candidates have added value to our business"
Alan Horridge, CEO, Footie Chick
"Paul Griffiths at Cork griffiths was instrumental in introducing me to Footie Chick. My role is to help drive this exciting business forward through developing Footie Chick , the brand for women who play, watch or dream about football. "
Mark Molnar, Managing Director, VMI
"The service was excellent, very professional with a personal touch. They understood our needs very well – time was spent before the process started (search and advertising) to fully understand the person and the role requirements. Spot on in terms of meeting our objectives. They worked well to reduce the number of candidates I had to see and in the end I had a very good choice of candidates, with a good role and person fit."
Andrea Evison, Country Sales Manager, Cascade (UK) Ltd
"I was very impressed with the service Cork Griffiths offered, both Paul Griffiths and Judy Lees were very professional and helpful throughout my recruitment experience. My new role is living up to all expectations and I couldn't be happier! I would recommend Cork Griffiths and definitely use them again in the future."
Carl North, UK Sales Manager, Lankhorst Recycling
"From the start I was impressed with Cork Griffiths' professional approach to recruitment. I didn't feel pressurised at all, I felt that Paul Griffiths understood what I was looking for and he took time to assess my requirements. He listened to me and absorbed everything I told him. I am very pleased to be working at Lankhorst and the first few months have been very enjoyable."
Lindsay Hayward, Finance Manager, One World Leasing
"I was pleased with the service I received from everyone at Cork Griffiths. Through many years in temporary positions, my opinion of recruitment was quite low until I met Paul Griffiths. Paul listened to me and offered me roles which suited my criteria. I found everyone there professional but relaxed which was most reassuring."
Alistair Goodwin, Managing Director, Chem-Dry of Wirral & Deva
"Cork Griffiths understood our requirements and met our objectives very well. The candidate has settled in well with the team and is more than living up to expectations – we wonder how we did without her and the company is now progressing in leaps and bounds! It was a pleasure dealing with Cork Griffiths and we would use them again"
Simon Price, Management Accountant, Alfred H Knight
"The service I received from Cork Griffiths was excellent, they understood my objectives very well and accurately matched the role with my ideal. I was fully briefed on the client and the role prior to my interview, therefore enabling me to be well prepared. I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again."
Martin Sears, Human Resources Manager, Applabs Ltd
"I received a thorough and professional service from Cork Griffiths from start to finish. At initial interview Paul Griffiths quickly analysed my situation, aspirations and needs and I do not think they could have made any improvement on their very high quality service. The new role is progressing well and is entirely living up to expectations – I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again."
Bryan Ribbans, Sales Executive, J. R. Willoughby Ltd
"I felt Cork Griffiths understood my needs very well and met my objectives perfectly, their service was excellent – perfect in fact! I was put at ease about the company I was applying to and fully briefed on them and the role. My expectations of the company have been met fully and I hope to remain with them for a long period to grow the business. I would use Cork Griffiths again as I felt they provided an all round excellent service with a very personal and personable touch....and a nice cup of coffee too!!"
Simon White, Sales Professional, Image Telecom Solutions Ltd
"When I approached Cork Griffiths they presented me with an excellent choice of roles and met my requirements and objectives totally. The service they gave me was excellent and I felt there was nothing else they could possibly have done to make any improvement to this service. I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again"
Latitude Group Ltd
"Cork Griffiths provided Latitude with a high quality, professional service during the process of recruiting a Chief Technology Officer. Paul Griffiths met with us to ensure they worked to an accurate objective and speedily presented us with a selection of high quality candidates for interview, from which we found the perfect person for the position. I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again and recommend them to colleagues. Julie Moran, Finance Director, Latitude Group Ltd"
John Walters, Entrepreneur, Wheelwash Ltd
"Wheelwash looked for a small focused company to recruit a general manager. We found the personal approach throughout the process refreshing. The candidate provided was on brief and the interview and shortlist process well organized. The result was a candidate who is a good fit for the company and the success of this exercise has given us the confidence to use Cork Griffiths on a broader basis."
John Leaver, Finance Manager, Cottrills
"I had just registered with Cork Griffiths and felt my needs and objectives were met well – Paul Griffiths briefed me very well prior to my initial interview . The service was excellent and I cannot think of anything they could have done to improve this. Eight days after I met with Paul, I started my new role. I could not ask for much more than that! I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again – but hopefully not for a while!."
Carole Harker, Recruitment Manager, Innovative Technology
"When I first contacted Cork Griffiths, they responded positively to my requirements, they stood out from the rest and it didn't feel I was dealing with the usual run of the mill recruitment company. The overall service was extraordinary and there was a huge feeling of trust between us. I would definitely recommend Cork Griffiths as they stand out and are streets ahead."
Emma Anzani, Buyer, Grosvenor Garden Centre
"Cork Griffiths are the best recruitment consultancy I have dealt with and the service I received was completely different - it was excellent, personal and I was fully supported throughout. The tips I received prior to my interview were very helpful and I would definitely use Cork Griffiths again."
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