Do you need recruitment support?

A quick, industry-specific check to help you decide whether you can hire in-house, need light support, or would benefit from a recruitment partner.

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Choose the options that best reflect your current hiring situation. You’ll get a balanced recommendation — it won’t always default to “use a recruiter”.

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Note: This tool provides guidance, not a guarantee. If you’re hiring for regulated, safety-critical, or specialist roles, consider professional support even if your score is moderate.

Client

We take pride in providing a client-focused recruitment service tailored to the unique needs of your business. As a trusted Dover recruitment agency working with companies across Kent, our flexible and responsive approach to permanent recruitment is designed to help you secure the right people to support growth, stability and long-term success.

By handling the full recruitment process – from understanding your requirements to sourcing, screening and presenting high-quality candidates – we remove the pressure from your internal teams and save you valuable time. With extensive experience in permanent recruitment for manufacturing, engineering and skilled roles, combined with strong local market knowledge, PSM Recruitment delivers dependable hiring solutions built around your business. You’re not just in good hands – you’re working with experienced recruitment professionals who understand what your organisation needs to move forward with confidence.

Our Expertise

With over 20 years’ experience working across a diverse range of industries, PSM Recruitment supports businesses throughout Dover and Kent with tailored permanent recruitment solutions. Our approach is built on a deep understanding of both client and candidate needs, strong local market knowledge, and a long-standing commitment to honesty, hard work and integrity. Through years of hands-on experience, we have developed specialist insight, established networks and sector-specific expertise that enable us to deliver consistently high-quality recruitment outcomes across our core industries.

Automotive / Science

Service Technicians
Vehicles Mechanics
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Body Shop Technician
Laboratory Technicians
Medical Devices Experts
Quality Assurance

Finance & Accounts

Accountant
Accounts Assistant
Auditors
Financial Analyst
Credit Controller
Bookkeepers
Payroll Specialist
Accounts payable

Human Resources

HR Managers
HR Consultant
HR Coordinator
Employee Relations Specialist
Training and Development Officers
Recruitment Consultants

Hospitality & Social Care

Head chef.
Sous Chef
Hospitality Managers
Events Coordinator
Front Desk Receptionist
Food & Beverage Manager
Kitchen Porters
Care Assistant
Residential Support Worker
Care Coordinator
Housing Support Worker

Industrial & Manufacturing

Warehouse Management
Machine / CNC Operators
Quality Control Inspectors
Production Managers
Line Leaders
Procurement Specialist
Supply Chain Manager
Production / Demand Planner
Site Security Officers
Facilities Manager
Manufacturing Technician

IT & Insurance

It Support
Software Engineers
Claim Handlers
Insurance Adjusters

Logistics, Customs, Transport

Customs Clearance
Transport Operations Managers
Logistics Coordinator
Freight Forwarders
Freight Sales Executive
Import & Export Specialist
Shipping Administrator
Transport Planner

Office / Customer Service / Legal

Receptionist
PA / EA
Administrator
Call Centre
Customer Service Representative
Legal Secretary
Compliance Officer

SALES and Marketing

Business Development Executive
Sales Consultants
Filed Sales
Digital Marketers
B2B Sales
Content Creator

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Why Choose Us

Recruitment is our core expertise. With years of hands-on experience managing permanent recruitment across Dover and Kent, we bring practical insight to every vacancy we handle. When you partner with PSM Recruitment, you work with recruiters who understand how businesses operate, how teams are built, and what it takes to secure the right long-term talent.

We stay closely connected to the local recruitment market, monitoring Kent salary trends, sector demand, hiring challenges and competitor activity. This market awareness allows us to advise accurately on role availability, candidate expectations and current recruitment conditions across key industries, including manufacturing, engineering and skilled professional roles.

We take the time to understand your business, your objectives and your hiring requirements. Whether you need support refining a job specification, insight into how competitive your role is, or guidance on what the market is offering, we provide clear, honest advice throughout the process. By managing the entire recruitment journey – from search and screening through to placement – we reduce hiring pressure, save you time and allow you to focus on running your business with confidence.