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Top 25 Automotive operations recruiters based in the United Kingdom

Name: Automotive operations recruiters based in the United Kingdom
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026 574 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 574 automotive operations recruiters headquartered in the United Kingdom as of September 2026 and tracks 8,895 professional contacts across them, including 2,870 with verified work emails. London is the largest hub.

This list covers automotive operations recruiters headquartered in the United Kingdom, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 30, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 30, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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8,895Contacts tracked

2,870Verified emails

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The 25 largest automotive operations recruiters based in the United Kingdom

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 574 automotive operations recruiters based in the United Kingdom, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to automotive operations recruiters: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Keyloop	Partial evidence	Reading, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,294 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Nearly 50 years, automotive retail has run on Keyloop.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
2	Harwoods LTD	Indirect evidence	Pulborough, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	501-1,000	355 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Harwoods is a trusted retailer of new and used vehicles across Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey and Kent.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
3	Sinclair Group	Partial evidence	Bridgend, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	501-1,000	209 contacts →
	Partial evidence “We are proud to be Wales’ largest motor group and to represent a selection of the world’s most prestigious automotive brands: AUDI, BYD, CUPRA, GWM ORA, HYUNDAI, JAGUAR, LAND…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
4	Nifco UK Limited	Indirect evidence	Stockton-on-tees, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	501-1,000	207 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Nifco UK is an Eaglescliffe based car parts manufacturer.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
5	Contechs	Partial evidence	Basildon, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	501-1,000	159 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
6	Proactive Global	Indirect evidence	London, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	155 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Connecting the world's leading engineering and technical talent with organisations driving innovation in automation, manufacturing, and advanced technology.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
7	Ancaster Group	Indirect evidence	Bromley, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	142 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Since our first site opened in 1949, we have grown into one of the largest private motor groups in the South East covering West London, South London, Surrey and Kent, representing…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
8	Caffyns PLC	Partial evidence	Eastbourne, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	501-1,000	128 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded over 150 years ago, Caffyns has become one of the most dependable and reputable automotive dealership brands in the country.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
9	Toomey Motor Group	Indirect evidence	Basildon, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	123 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in 1929 by Joseph Toomey, the Dealership's across Essex in Southend, Basildon and Brentwood represent 14 brands: Vauxhall, Renault, Peugeot, Nissan, Citroen, Hyundai…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
10	Venatu Recruitment Group	Partial evidence	Doncaster, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	95 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Established in 2016, Venatu Recruitment Group specialises in five key divisions: Automotive, Engineering, Industrial, Professional, and Construction.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
11	Group 1 Volkswagen	Partial evidence	Maidstone, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	1,001-5,000	78 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Group 1 Volkswagen forms part of Group 1 Retail Limited, a leading international automotive retail company, partnering with many of the world’s best automotive brands and now with…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
12	Core Group	Indirect evidence	Winkfield, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	74 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Core Group are suppliers of comprehensive recruitment solutions; we have an extensive range of candidates registered on our unique database who can deliver the skill sets to match…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
13	AKKAR	Indirect evidence	Hove, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	72 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We are a recruitment, engineering consultancy & global mobility services organisation based in the UK, Europe, USA and UAE.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
14	Acorn Motor Group	Partial evidence	Burntwood, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	69 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Acorn Motor Group is an award-winning automotive group, established in 2019, with a growing presence across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Merseyside.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
15	Employment Solutions	Indirect evidence	Bury, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	69 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For over two decades, Employment Solutions has been matching qualified and forward-thinking candidates with some of the biggest engineering, manufacturing, and technology…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
16	Perfect Placement UK LTD	Partial evidence	Norwich, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	64 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Perfect Placement is the UK automotive industry’s leading specialist for recruitment solutions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
17	Kemp Recruitment	Indirect evidence	Bournemouth, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	64 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Kemp Recruitment Ltd – Commercial Vehicle Recruitment Specialists.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
18	Borgers Limited	Partial evidence	Shropshire, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	201-500	64 contacts →
	Partial evidence “BORGERS LIMITED is an Automotive company located in 30 HORTONWOOD TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE, United Kingdom.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
19	Pelican Engineering Company Sales Limited	Partial evidence	Castleford, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	51-200	59 contacts →
	Partial evidence “PELICAN ENGINEERING COMPANY (SALES), LIMITED is an automotive company.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
20	CLM Search	Indirect evidence	London, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	54 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At CLM, we connect industry-defining leadership talent with the companies driving transformation across Manufacturing, Energy, and Technology.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
21	24-7 Staffing Limited	Indirect evidence	Chippenham, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	54 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “24-7 Staffing was formed in 2004 in Chippenham, as an independently owned recruitment business, who passionately strive to deliver your ideal staffing solutions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
22	Mech Tech Professionals	Indirect evidence	Caerphilly, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	46 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We empower businesses by solving one of their biggest challenges: finding the right people.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
23	Autotech Recruit	Partial evidence	Milton Keynes, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	43 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Autotech Recruit specialises in providing experienced vehicle technicians, MOT testers, service advisors and parts advisors on a temporary or permanent basis to the automotive…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
24	Apex Recruitment Services	Strong evidence	Warwick, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	40 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Apex Recruitment Services is a niche recruiter to the Automotive and Engineering sectors, working with candidates and employers across the UK and Internationally.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026
25	Start People LTD	Indirect evidence	Durham/manchester, United KingdomHQ checked Sep 30, 2026	11-50	40 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Start People is a dynamic and innovative player in the recruitment sector, dedicated to connecting talented individuals with exceptional career opportunities.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 30, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: automotive operations recruiters. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names automotive operations recruiters.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of automotive operations recruiters, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name automotive operations recruiters. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Automotive operations recruiters based in the United Kingdom at a glance

As of Sep 30, 2026

32.3%Verified-email coverage

15.5Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

11.3%Largest-city concentration · London

Sep 30, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

391

11-50

127

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United Kingdom, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United Kingdom, over 574 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among automotive operations recruiters, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United Kingdom whose own description of what they do matches “automotive operations recruiters”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names automotive operations recruiters), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among automotive operations recruiters, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United Kingdom are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 2,870 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 30, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Automotive operations recruiters by metro

Automotive operations recruiters in London65

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names automotive operations recruiters, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many automotive operations recruiters are there based in the United Kingdom?

RevenueBase identified 574 automotive operations recruiters headquartered in the United Kingdom as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Keyloop, headquartered in Reading, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most automotive operations recruiters?

London leads with 65 headquartered companies, followed by Birmingham (18) and Manchester (16).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 2,870 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 574 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 30, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.