Temporary | Contract | Permanent Recruitment
Recruitment Agencies in Edinburgh
Recruitment Direct UK supplies temporary, contract and permanent staff to employers throughout Edinburgh and the wider the Lothians area. Most candidates we place in Edinburgh travel from within 12 miles.
The Edinburgh Employment Market
Areas we cover around Edinburgh
Edinburgh city centre, Leith, Newhaven, Portobello, Corstorphine, Gogar, South Gyle, Edinburgh Park, Craigmillar, Liberton, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Penicuik, Livingston, Broxburn, South Queensferry, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian.
Recruitment Sectors in Edinburgh
We supply temporary, contract and permanent staff across every sector below in Edinburgh.
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 Edinburgh
Temporary
Cover for absence, seasonal peaks and short-notice demand in Edinburgh, often starting within 24 hours.
Contract
Fixed-term and project personnel for defined assignments across the Lothians.
Permanent
Screened, referenced permanent hires for employers in Edinburgh, from operatives to management.
Why Employers in Edinburgh 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
Edinburgh Recruitment FAQs
Which sectors do you recruit for in Edinburgh?
Recruitment Direct UK recruits across 11 sectors in Edinburgh and the wider the Lothians area. We cover all 11 sectors in Edinburgh.
How quickly can you supply temporary staff in Edinburgh?
We operate 24/7 with AI-supported applicant screening, so sourcing for Edinburgh vacancies starts as soon as requirements are confirmed. Candidates local to Edinburgh can often start within 24 hours.
Where do candidates placed in Edinburgh travel from?
Most travel from within 12 miles, including Edinburgh city centre, Leith and Newhaven.
Do you supply permanent staff in Edinburgh?
Yes. We recruit permanent employees across every sector in Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh?
Recruitment Direct UK has supplied staff since 2006 from our office in Linlithgow, West Lothian, with nationwide coverage. Edinburgh is serviced with dedicated consultant support and a local candidate pool across the Lothians.
Need Staff in Edinburgh?
Tell us the roles you need filled and our team will begin sourcing screened temporary, contract or permanent candidates.
