Many industrial businesses — from manufacturing and production to logistics and engineering — rely heavily on temp staffing to stay operational.
Seasonal peaks, project work, sick cover, maternity/paternity leave, temp-to-perm pipelines — flexible agency supply is the heartbeat of operational resilience.
But if you’re a hirer today, your options have changed — and not always for the better.
The Rise (and Risks) of Umbrella-Driven Recruitment
Post-Brexit and post-COVID, the recruitment landscape exploded. Investor-backed agencies and thousands of new independents entered the market — often launched by experienced recruiters going solo.
But with that explosion came shortcuts.
Today, many agencies supplying minimum-wage temp workers are using umbrella companies to dodge proper employment responsibilities — especially paying Employer’s National Insurance (ENIC).
How can you tell?
- Charge rates that don’t add up.
- Temps paid through third-party payroll schemes.
- Zero clarity for the workers themselves.
It’s not just bad practice.
It’s risky — for candidates, for businesses, and for the long-term health of the industry.
And we won’t compete with it.
A Fragmented Market — and Falling Service Standards
Alongside these practices, the industry has become almost unrecognisable:
- Recruiters moving constantly between agencies.
- Startups appearing (and disappearing) almost overnight.
- Longstanding firms breaking up or selling out.
- Clients overwhelmed by options, underwhelmed by delivery.
All of this has led to a real drop in service quality — for both clients and candidates.
Our Position: Fighting Back with Stability, Credibility, and Compliance
At Your Recruiters, we’ve made a conscious decision:
We’re not racing to the bottom.
We’re here for the companies who want a recruitment partner — not just a supplier.
Our difference:
- PAYE only. No umbrella companies. Full ENIC. Always.
- Zero recruiter churn. The same people our clients and candidates meet — stay.
- Clarity and professionalism. Every conversation. Every process. Every payslip.
- Site knowledge and accountability. We don’t just fill bookings — we understand operations.
We’re not built for quick exits or flash-in-the-pan growth.
We’re built to last.
We Know the Sector. And We’re Here to Raise the Bar.
We work best with manufacturing, production, engineering, and logistics leaders who are serious about standards — because we are too.
If you’re frustrated by the drop in quality, the vague payroll setups, or the revolving door of recruiters — we should talk.
You don’t need another agency.
You need a partner with a plan, a team with staying power, and a service built on substance.
Michael Clapton
Michael has been a Recruitment Agency & Business Owner since 2008 and has over 20 years multi-sector industry experience. Michael’s role here is co-pilot for our talented recruiters. He drives candidate & client attraction & assessment strategies, leads on vacancy briefings, producing killer questions & bespoke assessments, personal brand & social content.
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Many industrial businesses — from manufacturing and production to logistics and engineering — rely heavily on temp staffing to stay operational.
Seasonal peaks, project work, sick cover, maternity/paternity leave, temp-to-perm pipelines — flexible agency supply is the heartbeat of operational resilience.
But if you’re a hirer today, your options have changed — and not always for the better.
The Rise (and Risks) of Umbrella-Driven Recruitment
Post-Brexit and post-COVID, the recruitment landscape exploded. Investor-backed agencies and thousands of new independents entered the market — often launched by experienced recruiters going solo.
But with that explosion came shortcuts.
Today, many agencies supplying minimum-wage temp workers are using umbrella companies to dodge proper employment responsibilities — especially paying Employer’s National Insurance (ENIC).
How can you tell?
- Charge rates that don’t add up.
- Temps paid through third-party payroll schemes.
- Zero clarity for the workers themselves.
It’s not just bad practice.
It’s risky — for candidates, for businesses, and for the long-term health of the industry.
And we won’t compete with it.
A Fragmented Market — and Falling Service Standards
Alongside these practices, the industry has become almost unrecognisable:
- Recruiters moving constantly between agencies.
- Startups appearing (and disappearing) almost overnight.
- Longstanding firms breaking up or selling out.
- Clients overwhelmed by options, underwhelmed by delivery.
All of this has led to a real drop in service quality — for both clients and candidates.
Our Position: Fighting Back with Stability, Credibility, and Compliance
At Your Recruiters, we’ve made a conscious decision:
We’re not racing to the bottom.
We’re here for the companies who want a recruitment partner — not just a supplier.
Our difference:
- PAYE only. No umbrella companies. Full ENIC. Always.
- Zero recruiter churn. The same people our clients and candidates meet — stay.
- Clarity and professionalism. Every conversation. Every process. Every payslip.
- Site knowledge and accountability. We don’t just fill bookings — we understand operations.
We’re not built for quick exits or flash-in-the-pan growth.
We’re built to last.
We Know the Sector. And We’re Here to Raise the Bar.
We work best with manufacturing, production, engineering, and logistics leaders who are serious about standards — because we are too.
If you’re frustrated by the drop in quality, the vague payroll setups, or the revolving door of recruiters — we should talk.
You don’t need another agency.
You need a partner with a plan, a team with staying power, and a service built on substance.
Michael Clapton
Michael has been a Recruitment Agency & Business Owner since 2008 and has over 20 years multi-sector industry experience. Michael’s role here is co-pilot for our talented recruiters. He drives candidate & client attraction & assessment strategies, leads on vacancy briefings, producing killer questions & bespoke assessments, personal brand & social content.