EC&I Technical Manager (Nuclear)
Dan is a very professional recruiter. I was very impressed by the amount of communication and feedback Dan provided to me while I was being considered for a significant engineering management role.
This also carried on whilst undertaking this role.
Kensington have always paid on time, and had my contract extended by the end client in a proactive way so I can recommend him as one of the best recruiters I've ever had the pleasure to work with.
Trelleborg Applied Technology
Hi Dan
Just a quick note to say thank you for your support during our two recent recruitment campaigns.
The end results have exceeded expectations and are good from everyone's point of view.
Particular thanks for coming and helping at our site with second interviews where I was a bit stuck for assistance.
All the best for 2012
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TRELLEBORG APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Trelleborg CRP Limited
Trelleborg CRP Limited has undergone significant business growth in the two years for which I have been employed within the business. A significant aspect to that growth has been the requirement to recruit and retain critical key individuals in a range of, particularly, Design, Projects and Operationally focussed roles.
Kensington Consulting has been an excellent business partner in helping TCL to achieve the required standard of candidate in respect of the above roles. Kensington are acutely able to interpret our provided job profiles/specifications and allied to business like discussion regarding the principle features and requirements of the roles have been proficient in being able to source and offer for interview quality candidates.
Consequently, a number of Kensington candidates have been engaged by the Company and from my particular perspective I am pleased to record that the retention rate has been 100%, and which I think reflects greatly on the diligence of Kensington in managing both TCL and candidate requirements.
All assignments have been managed by Mr P Hodson and his team and in all instances have been handled promptly, professionally and with obvious enthusiasm to meet, and surpass, our expectation.
Whilst we do not engage in sole supplier arrangements with our Recruitment partners I have no hesitation in commenting that we regard Kensington as a robust business partner and believe that we will continue to work closely together in the future in achieving the anticipated business growth.
Yours sincerely
Human Resources Manager
Contitech
Contitech UK Ltd placed a permanent recruitment requirement with Kensingtons for the position of Engineering Manager. The service provided by Kensingtons was excellent. They took down a detailed specification from us, paying particular attention to our critical needs. Each candidate was interviewed by the Account Manager who provided us with a comprehensive CV and additional notes regarding each candidate put forward for the position. The shortlist was decided by Contitech upon which the Account Manager arranged all interviews and prepared each candidate. Each candidate shortlisted was of an excellent standard. Upon our final selection of the individual who was offered the position, Kensingtons communicated all of our necessary paperwork and the newly appointed Engineering Manager commenced employment with us promptly after selection.
Our experience in using Kensingtons as a recruitment specialist has been a very effective, professional and successful one and we would definitely contact them again with any future industrial recruitment requirements.
Systems Technician - FMCG
Thank you for your support over the years. I have always had a good relationship with you, but your assistance in filling my recent vacancy for Systems Technician was greatly appreciated. As ever you have saved countless hours on our behalf and only presented us with the most suitable candidates. It has been a pleasure to work with you, and your professionalism has always given me peace of mind and enabled me to continue in my daily duties whilst you search for the most suitable candidates
I look forward to working with you again soon
MPE
Thanks for your sterling efforts in the recruitment of the new Supervisor and Industrial Engineer, not forgetting the specialist purchasing contractor you also secured for us.
All are very good additions and should make a significant contribution to the developement and expansion of MPE in the years ahead.
The market was a tough place with intense competition for skilled people due mainly to welcome if not timely, expansion of JLR and its supporting suply chain.
Thanks for your efforts and professionalism.
Graham Watters
Manufacturing Manager
MPE Filters
Inventor Contractor
I just want to thank you and your team at Kensington Consulting for all their support during the past twelve months while working for Trelleborg Offshore UK Ltd.
It has been an invaluable experience for myself, gaining invaluable knowledge of Sub Sea solutions within the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry, one I hope to further in the future.
I would like to wish everyone at Kensington's a Merry Christmas and would have no hesitation working for yourselves in the future, Its been a pleasure and a Professional one at that!!
Many thanks for all your support.
Regards,
Shaun, Inventor Contractor
Project Engineer
My search for alternative employment lasted approximately three months, during which I made contact with in excess of fifty different recruitment companies. After an initial email or phone call, I rarely heard anything back from recruiters leaving me feeling disillusioned with the recruitment process. When Kensington Consulting contacted me about a position I took the initial phone call and expected the same. Instead I received a phone call the next day informing me of the company's interest in me. Throughout negotiations, my phone calls and emails were answered promptly and Phil always returned my messages. Before my interviews I received some incredibly helpful coaching sessions which prompted me to think of some good questions to use in interview and some good answers to competency based questions.
I cannot fault the recruitment service offered by Kensington Consulting and they have certainly stood out from any other recruitment company I have ever spoken to. A very professional service from start to finish with the focus firmly on going the extra mile in finding the right candidate for the client.
Thanks again,
Iain
Automotive Project Engineer
Morning Richard,
Thank you for the email from .......... Automotive UK.
Great news.
Just a quick note:-
In these difficult economic / employment times it is rare to encounter an agent / recruiter that "does what he says"
Every time you have said that you would either contact me or a prospective employer you have done just that.
Could I therefore take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work.
When individuals are looking for future employment, it is extremely satisfying when the consultant is as honest and helpful as you have been for me.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Kensingtons (you) to any individual to assist in the search for employment.
Thank you once again and I hope you have a good Christmas and New Year.
Best Regards
John - (Automotive Project Engineer)
Quality Engineer
Hi Gary
I just wanted to drop you a line with an update on my progress at the automotive precision component manufacturer. As you stated, the company is moving forward and trying to establish itself as a leading manufacturer. My role in the quality department is being developed and I can see a great future for me here. The work is diverse and exciting and I wanted to thank you for recommending me to the business. I also wanted to thank you for the time, effort and assistance you gave me during my interview stage. Your advice and guidance were key to my success and I believe your input had a bearing on the decision made by the managers. Please accept my sincere gratitude, it was a real pleasure to have you in my corner.
Kindest Regards
Martin.
Weir Minerals
I am pleased to write this testimonial for Kensington Consulting on behalf of Weir Minerals Europe Limited.
As a manufacturing business within the heavy engineering sector we have been fortunate over recent years to experience a sustained growth in the demand for our products and services leading to a proportionate requirement to increase our workforce. To support this growth it has been vital that we could source the right people, with the right skills, and at the right time. Kensington Consulting has proved to be a valued and reliable partner in achieving this goal.
We have found the consultants to be both very professional and knowledgeable in identifying and sourcing appropriate candidates to fill a wide variety of roles in many disciplines.
We look forward to continuing to work with Kensington's for our future recruitment needs.
Yours sincerely
For Weir Minerals Europe Limited
Kevin Hargreaves
Human Resource Manager
NSG Environmental
'NSG operate in the Nuclear Industry providing a consultancy and contracting service in waste management and decommissioning.
We have recently worked with Kensington to source successful candidates for two new senior appointments. They have dealt with our recruitment needs in a professional manner, endeavouring to understand our business, providing advice on the best way for us to recruit and providing quality people to satisfy our job requirements.
We look forward to working with Kensington again'
Sales Manager - Engineering
Dear Phillip I just wanted to let you know I have now completed my second week and I could not be happier. I want to thank you for your support and the time taken to prepare me for the presentation and interviews. I have dealt with many recruitment companies in recent times and would comment that your knowledge of your customer paid dividends for me. Without your help in preparation I am certain I would have found the whole process significantly more difficult. Thank you again.Yours sincerely
Mike Caldwell.
Airline Services
Sent: 06 September 2010 15:45
To: Gary Murrey
Our recent business requirement to source a professional candidate to Supervise the CNC machining area, with hands on setter, programming experience, has been efficiently co-ordinated via Kensington Consulting.
Gary displayed a high degree of technical knowledge in this field, which helped in identifying the skills and attributes we were seeking.
The candidates submitted for interview were pre-screened and proved to be of the calibre we required, making the selection process quicker and more effective.
The assignment has resulted in the selection of a quality candidate, who we look forward to working with in taking the business forward.
Kind Regards,
Head of Manufacturing
Airline Services Limited
Cascade Kenher
I have had experience of Phil and Kensington Consulting from both side of the fence. My first experiences were as a candidate where Phil placed me in a role and have been put forward for other roles when working as an Interim Manager. I always found Phil very easy to deal with and as a candidate I was kept very well informed of where all activities were up to. I also felt that I was being dealt with as a person as opposed to just another sale as many recruitment companies see their candidates. Due to my positive experiences as a candidate, when I had the opportunity to recruit a Senior manager to my current business, I had no hesitation in using Phil and Kensington. Again, my experience was only positive. From the initial brief, through the first screening interviews handled by Kensington, I was kept very well informed. The final selection for me to interview of 6 potential recruits were all of a high standard and an extremely good fit to the role, making my final selection very difficult - the perfect position to be in from my point of view. I would have no hesitation in recommending Phil's business to anyone recruiting and will use him again when the opportunity arises
Plant Manager - Cascade Kenher
Dennis Eagle
“Phillip has previously placed me on interim management assignments, he makes a genuine effort to satisfy customer & client & maintains a professional well balanced approach. He has high inegrity (unlike some) & takes the trouble to know his clients & build a relationship, supported by first class communication. He is equally proficient with permanent opportunities & provides honest & reliable feedback.”
June 11, 2009
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , High Integrity
Bob Young – Operations Manager
Chris Jones
I am writing to commend Kensington Consultants and namely your consultant Matthew Ackers. Having been made redundant in July 2009 from a Shift Managers job within the printing industry I had been marketing myself in an extremely competitive market. In February 2010 I approached Kensington Consultants as a preferred recruitment agency after they received a high commendation from a colleague of mine. Kensington was one of three agencies I engaged to network me and raise my profile amongst North West businesses.
This was the first time I had used recruitment agencies and found all three to be very professional. However Matthew demonstrated a professionalism that delivered a far more personal approach which I found extremely helpful. From our initial meeting it was clear Matthew had done his research on me and organisations that I would provide synergy with. Unlike the other agencies Matthew put together an action plan and an agreed time frame with regular updates. What impressed me most with Matthew was his sincerity and reliability in maintaining these regular updates and keeping me briefed on developments.
Within six weeks of our first meeting Matthew had introduced me to one of your clients and arranged an interview. This interview proved very fruitful and I was offered a choice of positions, either a Production Manager or Project Managers role. Unfortunately the client and I could not agree terms regardless of Matthews's best attempts at negotiating an amicable agreement. Throughout this period I continued to market myself and have been successful in securing a Shift Manager role through another agency.
During my eight months unemployment I have endured some very stressful months and have made approximately 320 job applications in that period. Through meeting Matthew and sensing his commitment to me and diligence to his clients he restored my self confidence that had taken quite a battering in the previous eight months. I feel that Matthews's conscientiousness should be brought to his manager's attention and acknowledged. I have thanked Matthew and would like to take this opportunity to thank Kensington Consultants whom I would highly recommend to colleagues and business alike.