Helpful insights from our experts

Based in the heart of Norfolk, TNP specialises in producing free range and organic chickens and turkeys to the very highest standards. Starting with just 12 Christmas turkeys grown on a traditional free range, corn fed system, their tiny operation was an immediate success. Over the years the business has continued to expand, so that today major retailers, world famous restaurants and other blue chip firms are among its impressive list of customers.

Recruiting Workers Requiring Temporary Work Visas

We are one of only two agencies nationally to be granted the licence to recruit overseas workers under the Seasonal Worker visa route, a temporary visa for the poultry industry. Our team work tirelessly to ensure the process is smooth, and those coming to the UK for seasonal work in the poultry industry need not worry about the stress and complexities of the visa process.

RE Recruitment can support Seasonal Workers with:

• The visa application form itself
• Selecting the right role for their skillset
• Transport
• Accommodation
• Compliance with all legislation
• Protection against Modern Slavery

TNP remains as true to its roots now as when it was founded – with the emphasis still firmly on producing free range chickens and turkeys to the highest possible welfare standards. These welfare standards apply to the entire workforce too, in an industry that places huge demand on its workforce during peak season. RE Recruitment aligns with the same views of delivering service to the highest possible standards, which makes the working relationship a successful and trusted one.

“We have worked with RE Recruitment for several years and have consistently received an excellent service. They support us with temporary workers throughout the year and, during peak periods, have successfully facilitated 200+ visa workers, including accommodation and transport solutions.

Their account management team is reliable, responsive, and quick to resolve any issues as they arise. RE Recruitment provide end-to-end support and have been a trusted partner in helping us meet operational demands year after year.”

Karina Large, HR Business Partner, Traditional Norfolk Poultry

Founded in 1985 by Peter and Sue Coleman and later joined by son James, the current Managing Director, in 1998, Creedy Carver has specialised in producing the finest Free Range Duck and Chicken for over 30 years with a reputation for great flavour and a high meat yield. The concept is the same now as it has always been, to produce great tasting poultry with a huge emphasis on bird welfare and sustainable farming.

Recruiting in a Highly Regulated Industry

The poultry sector, part of the overarching food production and livestock industry, is highly regulated. Poultry in particular, is subject to seasonal peaks, where the workforce requires a significant boost. This is often carried out with the use of temporary workers, supplied by an agency.

RE Recruitment are one of just two UK agencies by the British government to supply UK businesses with seasonal workers under the poultry seasonal worker scheme. If you are looking to find staff please use the link below.RE Recruitment can provide:

• Food production operatives
• Pickers & packers
• Field workers
• Administration professionals
• General labour staff
• Site team leaders & managers

We are proud to have a network of longstanding repeat clients, like Creedy Carver, who recognise our commitment to delivering the best standards in synergy with their values.

“The support and service I have received from Mark and the rest of the team since day one has been second to none, particularly Cristian who has gone above and beyond to help me settle our seasonal workers in. The rest of the team, especially Emilia, are on the ball with their due diligence, paperwork requests, systems and I trust in them all that everything is done the way it should be; this is a great comfort to me. I also find the communication I receive from them to be excellent.

I am so very glad that we reached out to them and very much look forward to continuing this superb working relationship we have into the future. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of these.”

Michelle Weeks, HR Manager, Creedy Carver

It’s Valentine’s Day and we’re feeling the love at RE Recruitment! We asked each of the Professional Services team to tell us what they loved the most about their job, and their responses didn’t disappoint! Warning – this blog contains lots of warm fuzzy feelings!

Every single one of them said that they loved their team. This is something that often surprises people, when we say that our highly competitive, results-driven, everyone-wants-to-be-the-best team of recruiters love working collaboratively! But whilst everyone is competitive, we all understand that collectively, our shared wins push us all further forward. And we genuinely all get along really well, socialising outside of work, with genuine friendships formed.

Charlotte, our ‘glue’ of the team who keeps everything running smoothly, loves our open and honest communication structure. No one bottles anything up, we are upfront with one another, and if someone is struggling, we all rally to help. Equally, if someone’s having a storming month and doing brilliantly, we all celebrate their achievements.

Jill, who is an avid early bird, really loves the flexibility within the business. Whilst Rachael hates functioning before 8am, Jill likes to start her day at the crack of dawn, get on and do a solid couple of hours before most of the others have started their work day, and then claim back an hour or so in her garden on a sunny afternoon. Having had some major surgeries on her hand and wrist, she really valued the flexibility and support she was given when she was unable to travel to the office during recovery, so she could still work even if she wasn’t in the office as much as she’d have liked.

Elliott said he loves that he can proudly state his employer, knowing the reputation (that he strives to uphold) of RE Recruitment is one of the strongest in the area. It’s important to him to be representing the best brands, both in fashion and professionally. “Working for a reputable brand like RE is great because we know we’ve got the strong reputation behind us, but it also encourages us to always bring our A-game, as we have that reputation to uphold!”

Rachael works on a part-time basis for RE Recruitment, as she has a child with additional needs, and she has always valued the inclusive atmosphere she finds in the business. She says there is nowhere she would rather work, and when she’s faced challenges in managing her work/parenting life balance, she’s felt supported and encouraged at every step.

Kieran, who only joined the business in early 2026, loves the excitement and fast paced nature of temp recruitment. He’s working extremely hard to get his team ready for Cheltenham Festival and has thrown himself into his new role with gusto! Watch this space for more updates from him as he settles into his role further.

The leader of the pack, Abi, who manages the Professional Services team has great pride in the group of recruiters she has got around her. “I am lucky enough to have a team that I enjoy spending time with. They’re not only brilliant at their jobs, but they’re people I want to socialise with!”. This is even handier, because Abi is often organising charitable events like quiz nights, and she can really put the fun into fundraising when she’s surrounded by her team!

We’re not just saying this because it’s Valentine’s, or because it’s the sort of thing you’re supposed to say about your job; we all genuinely love what we do! Don’t you?

Love what you do, or change it. That’s our motto. If you don’t, call us, we can help.

New Year, New Job? Statistically, January is one of the busiest times of year for a recruiter. Following a Christmas break, far too much indulgence and a return to the office in the dark and cold winter weather, many employees find themselves considering if it’s time for a change.

We’ve probably all been there. Be honest, did you spot an email in the final few days before Christmas and think ‘that’s a January task’? Do you now regret this, and curse past-you for being so silly?! But that’s a problem you created yourself, not because of your workplace.
Consider your options and have a rational think about what you do and don’t like about your role if you’re getting stuck in the ‘New Year Funk’. Our team at RE Recruitment are the first to jump at opportunities to take on new candidates, but we are also careful to discuss motivations with them. Someone who’s looking to make a move without having fully thought about it is a far riskier candidate than someone who’s weighed up the pros, cons and everything in between before making up their mind.

At RE, we take time to go through a candidate’s CV and get to know them when we do an initial registration call. We can help you to decode the way you’re feeling, learn what you’re really good at, and areas you would like to improve, and have an open, honest chat with you about your motivations for change.

Think of us as consultants…oh, wait, that is what we are! When you’re talking to us about a role that’s been advertised, or going through your CV, there is no right or wrong answer. We’re here to talk to you and help you to find the right role for you, with the right company. If we simply bashed candidates across to clients because they looked right on paper, our success rates wouldn’t be anywhere near what we’re proud to shout about. We want to know that when we introduce a candidate to a client, both parties feel like this is the right move. The missing piece of the puzzle if you will.

So, when you talk to one of the Professional Services team to discuss an exciting role you’ve seen, or because you’re ready to start looking for your next role, be completely honest! We can guarantee there’s someone in our team who’s been there, done that, or has worked with someone who has, and we don’t judge. We know our clients as if we are part of their team, so we can cut through the facades on both sides and ensure we’re matching up the right people, at the right time. Or the wrong time; sometimes a candidate will be just so right for a company, we will speak to our clients and work out ways to manage a move that benefits both parties, even if they’re not actively recruiting at the time!

Give it a week, have a proper think about your motivations if you’re feeling unhappy in your role, and if you still can’t shake the ‘nope, it’s time to make a move’, give us a call and let us help you to make 2026 your most successful year to date!

Ho hoho, it’s Christmas time! The Professional Services team have been extremely good boys and girls, and all think they deserve to be on the nice list this year. What’s on our Christmas wish list, you ask? Read on…

We think AI will continue to feature heavily in the recruitment world, and we’re embracing it, whilst keeping it at arm’s length. There are lots of trends we enjoy getting on board with, and it can be a useful tool to search for the top talent, but ultimately, we would keep personal connections high up on our wish list. We work in an industry that is all about people and strongly believe that a good old-fashioned conversation can achieve a lot. Chalk us down for a voucher for a coffee and a catch up please.

At RE Recruitment, upskilling and continued professional development is extremely important. We’d like to continue our memberships with training providers and make sure our team are all at the peak of their potential. Ultimately, this benefits not only us, but all of our clients, who have industry-leading experts to work on their behalf.
Social activities are an important part of keeping our team a unified team. We have been to escape rooms (smashed it), competitive social darts (some of us smashed it), crazy golf and more in 2025 and had some great ‘down time’. Why is this important to our clients though? Well, a happy cohesive team works well together. Our team all strive to be the best, and there is friendly competition between us, but team building and social activities keep us unified and we all understand that we can help one another to achieve bigger successes together. So, we’ll take a membership pass to an activity centre please!

Going big on a wish here; we’d like a crystal ball! We’d love to know what the economy’s going to do so we can make sure we tailor our services to the ever-changing needs of clients in this sometimes challenging climate. We appreciate this one is tricky, so we’ll continue keeping up to date with news and whitepapers as part of our day-to-day anyway, just in case.

But it would be nice.

Flexible working is still very much a normal part of the modern-day workspace, yet we find ourselves all gravitating back into the office more and more often. Please can we have some new office chairs, because we’re spending more time in the office than working remotely now, and it’d be nice to refresh the place.
A really fancy coffee machine for the shared kitchen wouldn’t go amiss either, although we do have a well-equipped kitchen and Starbucks across the road. It is Christmas though, so we might as well ask!

What would you put on your dream Christmas wish list? If you’re looking for additions to your workforce, do please share your wish list with us, as we’ll happily don our elf suits and work our long stripey socks off to deliver you what you’re dreaming of. We don’t gift wrap though; that’s probably a bit too far, but perhaps we can stick a bow on a CV to stay festive! Share your wishes with us at commercial@rerecruitment.co.uk.

November has brought us cosy crackling fireplaces, cooler winds blowing the last of the leaves from the trees, and we are all enjoying snuggling down into cosy season. Many of us have attended firework displays and the team in the office were discussing the different types of firework you get. Of course, we then related this to our work experiences, so let’s delve into the box of fireworks, and what to expect from them.

The Big Bang – This is your finale. The one with the big impact. This is a candidate who might feel hard to manage, but when directed in the right way, they produce spectacular effects. Make sure you acknowledge the potential and appreciate the firepower in this container. Handle it carefully, and don’t leave it unsupervised for too long to get the best out of it!

The Catherine Wheel – There’s at least one in every box of fireworks. Solid, people-pleasing and reliable. It’s a bit of a given it’ll produce results, but if you don’t nail it down properly, you might find yourself surprised when it suddenly flies off elsewhere. Don’t take these for granted if you want to keep them in your display.

The Fizzy One – Quiet, and unassuming, but a lot of people’s favourites. Never wins employee of the month because it doesn’t shout loud enough, but it’s quietly adored by many, and doesn’t need recognition. It knows it’s good and will deliver results, and that’s enough. You want plenty of these in your box of fireworks!

Pop-Pop-Pow – Makes a lot of noise, but doesn’t really deliver much. Full marks for confidence, but you’ll need to spend some time adding some more substance to this firework to get the best out of it. Easy enough to handle, so a good opportunity to grow this into more of a showstopper in your kit.

The One That Got Wet – Something has happened to this firework. It’s not good. And it’s not the firework’s fault someone dropped a bucket of water on it. There is no guarantee this one will produce results, but there is always potential to spend time drying it out, and undoing some of the negatives. It might be the brightest in the sky, but you have to be patient,

and prepared with a back up in case it’s too badly damaged. If you can repair it though, it’ll be an achievement to be proud of.

The Sparkler! – Fun, user-friendly, but can still be dangerous if mishandled. These are an entry-level firework, with potential to be built upon and, really, can go in any direction dependent on how they’re managed!

Now of course, this is all just a bit of fun, and we are making stark generalisations to have a bit of a laugh, however we do acknowledge the fact that we are matching potentially powerful ‘fireworks’ with ‘handlers’. The biggest thing we want to avoid is dampening anyone’s sparkle, which is why we take our roles as Recruitment Consultants very seriously. If you’re looking for a Sparkler or a Big Bang, give us a shout. We would love to help you create the perfect blend for a showstopping performance.

As it’s spooky season, we are all enjoying a bit of trick or treating around the office here at RE Recruitment. But it’s not all jokes, pranks and sweeties in the recruitment world! We have been thinking about the tricks and treats of our industry, so read on to find out about the most common tricks and treats – and how they can sometimes be both!

TRICK – Recruiters charge extortionate fees. Actually, a reputable recruiter charges a fee they can justify. If you think it’s a trick, ask for a breakdown of the costs. Any recruitment consultant who knows their worth will be happy to explain how the cost of their services is justified, and break it down to you as a client, demonstrating your ROI on the service.

TREAT – Recruiters save me time. If you break down the cost of your recruitment fee, as above, you can see clearly the cost of your own saved time, which you can then use to generate income for your business. Think about how many hours you could utilise on profit-making tasks, whilst an expert in their field advertises your role, sifts through the stacks of CVs sent in, carries out initial screenings and interviews. What you get, is the treat; a validated shortlist of candidates who fit the bill both in terms of skill and experience, and also team fit.

TRICK – I’ve been ghosted! Sadly, this is something that is becoming all too common in today’s world. Again, work with a reputable recruiter, and instantly, the problem is off your plate! Should this happen, it’s the recruiter’s responsibility to work to rectify, but as recruiters maintain strong relationships with their active candidates, they invest the time and effort to reduce this occurrence wherever possible.

TREAT – The perfect candidate has landed on my doorstep! Now, this might not always be a treat, if the timing is not right, but if you have a strong relationship with your recruitment partner, they will be able to identify instantly a candidate who is the right fit for your team. What they can also do, if you have a strong and open relationship, is work with you to manage the transition to allow you to snap up the best talent when the opportunity arises. Don’t be afraid to have regular scheduled calls with your recruiter, even if you’re not actively recruiting at the time, to keep them abreast of your needs.

TRICK – Aaargh! My star team member has resigned! This is an easy one to rectify if you have a strong recruitment partner. If you’ve suddenly got a gap that needs filling, use a tried and tested temp! This usually then moves in one of two ways forward. Either the temp becomes such an integral part of the team, they transition into a permanent role, or you utilise a ‘professional temp’, who bridges the gap for a few weeks whilst your recruiter sources you a shortlist of top candidates to interview, and ultimately hire.

Trick or treating, recruitment style! In the same way as a trick or treat bag of goodies is a real mix, the melting pot (or should it be the cauldron given it’s Halloween!?) of people is always a wild variety. And that’s exactly why we all love what we do at RE Recruitment. No two days are ever the same, and we thrive on that. Contact us to discuss how we can turn any of your recruitment tricks into treats… we promise we’re not scary!

Developed on the back of continued innovation, development and customer support, Poeton Industries is now the UK’s leading independent surface treatment expert, with over 120 years of experience. Founded in 1898 by Arthur Thomas Poeton in the Tower Hill area of Bristol, the current chairman, Anthony Poeton, is the fourth generation of the Poeton family to be involved with the business.

Recruiting for Specialist Roles in a Heritage Business

The RE Recruitment team have found highly skilled, agile workers who not only meet the technical and skill criteria but also are engaged and the right team fit. Accreditations are key – if not already achieved, in progress, or with the potential to work towards, it’s an important part of professional growth in this industry. Even at entry level roles, successful candidates will have ambition to grow, develop and care about the work they are carrying out.

RE Recruitment have sourced candidates including:

• Skilled Technical Operatives
• Lab Assistants
• Commercial Operations
• Designers
• Factory Floor Team

From humble beginnings of enamel plating bicycle components, to processing key components during the war-time, overseas ventures, and the development of advanced problem-solving composite coatings, Poeton Industries has always been at the forefront of surface engineering innovation. Leading research and development facilities, expert engineers, and the latest coating technology ensures they continue to provide the most innovative solution to their clients, and they expect the same from their recruitment partner.

“We’ve worked with Jill and the RE Professional Services Team for over 20 years. As a leading industry specialist with over 120 years of experience, it’s important to us that we work with trusted partners who have the same levels of specialism and deep-rooted knowledge.

RE Recruitment source candidates for us across our Gloucester and Cardiff sites, where quality standards and attention to detail are key. This related to what we deliver for our clients, and we have come to expect RE Recruitment to deliver the same high standards to us. We are pioneers of innovation, always needing to keep our finger on the pulse of the latest developments and trends. This is also a company value that RE mirrors, keeping their team of consultants constantly upskilled and able to share updates and industry knowledge with us where relevant.”

Danielle Cull, Group HR Manager, Poeton Industries

When Chani Martin set up M&M, she did so with a vision to personalise the promotional product market. A business that has grown organically into an international supplier of promotional merchandise, offering time saving solutions to busy marketing teams.

Recruiting for a Growing Business

Having been with M&M on their growth journey since their inception, selecting the right candidate to fit into the small team is of vital importance as a recruitment partner. A little like baking a cake, the recipe blend for a small team needs to be just right for it to rise successfully!

By carrying out thorough candidate registrations, getting to know the individuals behind the CVs, the best personality fit, with the right skill set, can be selected to join our client’s team. Through finding the right person for the role, the business continues to experience growth, which brings increased workload and requirement to repeat the process to add another team member again!

There are many areas to consider when recruiting:

• Qualifications
• Experience
• Transferrable Skills
• Personality Fit
• Individual Drivers of Success
• Motivations

By taking the time to learn in detail about both our candidates and our clients, RE Recruitment lengthens the process initially, but offers much better return on investment with solid, stable candidates who remain with the team on a long-term basis.

Take for example, Mary, who RE Recruitment placed into an Apprenticeship with M&M. She successfully completed her course, then continued her professional growth into a Marketing role with them. She now single-handedly runs the marketing operation for the business; a function that has contributed massively to business growth!

“We knew we needed to add to the team but wanted someone who would grow with the business, as we weren’t quite ready to take an experienced professional. When Abi introduced us to Mary, we knew we’d found a real gem.

She’s developed a whole host of skills through her apprenticeship that are now used daily in her role with M&M. It wasn’t about the skills, it was about finding the right person for us, and by understanding our business objectives and our team structure, we were matched with just the right candidate! I don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to RE Recruitment when I’m in need of an extra pair of hands, be that temp cover or a permanent hire.”

Chani Martin, Owner M&M

Hope for Tomorrow is a UK charity that launched the world’s first Mobile Cancer Care Unit in 2007.

The charity works in partnership with the NHS to provide mobile chemotherapy units, reducing travel stress and hospital waiting times for cancer patients by bringing care into the heart of their communities.

Recruiting in the Third Sector

Working for a nonprofit is something people either dream to do, or never even consider. Our challenge as a trusted recruitment partner is to locate the right people who may have never considered venturing into the world of charity and open their eyes to the opportunities available to them.

The sector operates in largely the same way as all other industries; if anything, charities have to operate under a closer scrutiny than most, given that they work largely with donations and grants. But at the crux of it, it’s a business, and that business requires staff across:

• Finance
• Business Development and Marketing
• Administration
• Customer Service
• Operational Management
• C-Suite Executive Positions

In becoming an extension of their team, RE Recruitment fully immerse themselves in their client’s business, understanding the team dynamics and giving them the ability to select candidates who they know will ‘fit’. In such a people-oriented and emotive sector, this is so important to keep operations running smoothly, especially when operational subject matter can be sensitive.

We look for people who care, perhaps even having had direct experience of using the service offered by Hope for Tomorrow, and transferrable skills that can flourish in the charity sector when nurtured in the right way. A large proportion of our recruited candidates come from outside the sector. Many never leave the sector afterwards, even if they do move on to another charity after a few years!

Having an understanding and close relationship with Hope for Tomorrow, sometimes Abi will simply know a candidate is too good to miss and will speculatively send over a CV to make sure the opportunity doesn’t pass the candidate or the client by. Effectively, Hope for Tomorrow have head hunters at their beck and call, but they don’t pay over the odds for this service; it’s just part and parcel of what we would call a solid working relationship!

“I have been using Abi for many years now. RE Recruitment are my recruiter of choice for many different roles within the breadth of the charity. The approach they use is to fully understand your organisation and its people, then to match this with candidates with the appropriate skills for the role you are trying to fill. There is always a personal touch when working together which makes recruitment feel less daunting, advice on the next steps and the ability to listen and hear when necessary. Together with this is Abi’s personal enthusiasm to get you the right person which is both infectious and reassuring.”

Tina Seymour CEO HFT