Temporary | Contract | Permanent Recruitment

    Recruitment Agencies in Sunderland

    Recruitment Direct UK supplies temporary, contract and permanent staff to employers throughout Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area. Most candidates we place in Sunderland travel from within 12 miles.

    The Sunderland Employment Market

    Areas we cover around Sunderland

    Sunderland, the surrounding commercial and residential areas.

    Recruitment Sectors in Sunderland

    We supply temporary, contract and permanent staff across every sector below in Sunderland.

    Construction

    CSCS labourers · Joiners · Groundworkers · Site managers

    Construction recruitment

    Civil Engineering

    Site engineers · Setting-out engineers · Machine operators · Forepersons

    Civil Engineering recruitment

    Engineering

    Mechanical engineers · Electrical engineers · Maintenance engineers · CAD technicians

    Engineering recruitment

    Renewable Energy

    Wind-energy technicians · Solar-energy personnel · Electrical engineers · Project managers

    Renewable Energy recruitment

    Facilities Management

    Facilities managers · Maintenance technicians · Cleaners · Caretakers

    Facilities Management recruitment

    Logistics

    HGV drivers · Warehouse operatives · Forklift drivers · Transport planners

    Logistics recruitment

    Healthcare

    Nurses · Healthcare assistants · Support workers · Care staff

    Healthcare recruitment

    Education

    Teachers · Classroom assistants · Learning-support staff · Cover supervisors

    Education recruitment

    IT & Technology

    Software developers · IT-support engineers · Data analysts · Systems administrators

    IT & Technology recruitment

    Commercial & Office

    Administrators · Receptionists · Customer-service advisers · Payroll staff

    Commercial & Office recruitment

    Hospitality

    Chefs · Kitchen assistants · Waiting staff · Housekeepers

    Hospitality recruitment

    Temporary, Contract and Permanent Recruitment in Sunderland

    Temporary

    Cover for absence, seasonal peaks and short-notice demand in Sunderland, often starting within 24 hours.

    Contract

    Fixed-term and project personnel for defined assignments across Tyne and Wear.

    Permanent

    Screened, referenced permanent hires for employers in Sunderland, from operatives to management.

    Why Employers in Sunderland 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

    Sunderland Recruitment FAQs

    Which sectors do you recruit for in Sunderland?

    Recruitment Direct UK recruits across 11 sectors in Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area. We cover all 11 sectors in Sunderland.

    How quickly can you supply temporary staff in Sunderland?

    We operate 24/7 with AI-supported applicant screening, so sourcing for Sunderland vacancies starts as soon as requirements are confirmed. Candidates local to Sunderland can often start within 24 hours.

    Where do candidates placed in Sunderland travel from?

    Most travel from within 12 miles, including Sunderland and the surrounding commercial and residential areas.

    Do you supply permanent staff in Sunderland?

    Yes. We recruit permanent employees across every sector in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland?

    Recruitment Direct UK has supplied staff since 2006 from our office in Linlithgow, West Lothian, with nationwide coverage. Sunderland is serviced with dedicated consultant support and a local candidate pool across Tyne and Wear.

    Need Staff in Sunderland?

    Tell us the roles you need filled and our team will begin sourcing screened temporary, contract or permanent candidates.

    Compliance, Quality & Security

    Recognised standards supporting consistent, compliant recruitment delivery.

    Constructionline Gold

    Gold Member

    1324569

    Cyber
    Essentials

    Certified

    4686a995

    ISO
    9001:2015

    Quality Management

    GB2006088

    REC
    Membership

    Corporate Member

    00207320

    Verified credentials. Transparent proof. Trusted delivery.