Temporary | Contract | Permanent Recruitment
Recruitment Agencies in Durham
Recruitment Direct UK supplies temporary, contract and permanent staff to employers throughout Durham and the wider County Durham area. Most candidates we place in Durham travel from within 12 miles.
The Durham Employment Market
Areas we cover around Durham
Durham, the surrounding commercial and residential areas.
Recruitment Sectors in Durham
We supply temporary, contract and permanent staff across every sector below in Durham.
Civil Engineering
Site engineers · Setting-out engineers · Machine operators · Forepersons
Civil Engineering recruitmentEngineering
Mechanical engineers · Electrical engineers · Maintenance engineers · CAD technicians
Engineering recruitmentRenewable Energy
Wind-energy technicians · Solar-energy personnel · Electrical engineers · Project managers
Renewable Energy recruitmentFacilities Management
Facilities managers · Maintenance technicians · Cleaners · Caretakers
Facilities Management recruitmentLogistics
HGV drivers · Warehouse operatives · Forklift drivers · Transport planners
Logistics recruitmentEducation
Teachers · Classroom assistants · Learning-support staff · Cover supervisors
Education recruitmentIT & Technology
Software developers · IT-support engineers · Data analysts · Systems administrators
IT & Technology recruitmentCommercial & Office
Administrators · Receptionists · Customer-service advisers · Payroll staff
Commercial & Office recruitmentTemporary, Contract and Permanent Recruitment in Durham
Temporary
Cover for absence, seasonal peaks and short-notice demand in Durham, often starting within 24 hours.
Contract
Fixed-term and project personnel for defined assignments across County Durham.
Permanent
Screened, referenced permanent hires for employers in Durham, from operatives to management.
Why Employers in Durham Choose Us
- Supplying staff since 2006
- 24/7 AI-supported applicant screening
- Right to Work and compliance checks on every candidate
- Constructionline Gold, Cyber Essentials, ISO 9001, REC member
- High-volume capability for project and site starts
- Consultant-reviewed CVs, not automated CV dumps
Durham Recruitment FAQs
Which sectors do you recruit for in Durham?
Recruitment Direct UK recruits across 11 sectors in Durham and the wider County Durham area. We cover all 11 sectors in Durham.
How quickly can you supply temporary staff in Durham?
We operate 24/7 with AI-supported applicant screening, so sourcing for Durham vacancies starts as soon as requirements are confirmed. Candidates local to Durham can often start within 24 hours.
Where do candidates placed in Durham travel from?
Most travel from within 12 miles, including Durham and the surrounding commercial and residential areas.
Do you supply permanent staff in Durham?
Yes. We recruit permanent employees across every sector in Durham, from operational and skilled trades through to technical, professional and management appointments. All candidates are Right to Work checked and compliance screened before submission.
Is Recruitment Direct UK a local agency to Durham?
Recruitment Direct UK has supplied staff since 2006 from our office in Linlithgow, West Lothian, with nationwide coverage. Durham is serviced with dedicated consultant support and a local candidate pool across County Durham.
Need Staff in Durham?
Tell us the roles you need filled and our team will begin sourcing screened temporary, contract or permanent candidates.
