What's your passion? Ours is looking after our team.
As a Carrington West employee you will be given control of your career.
We will help you achieve the success you deserve and support every step of your journey with us.
Excellence in People Management
We work with Investors in People - a community interest company that helps companies to make work better, and put people first - to examine every step of our processes, and become the best possible place to work with their guidance and expertise. Investors in People's accreditations are internationally recognised, and we're proud to work alongside them consistently to drive continuous improvement in everything we do. Our mission is to provide the best possible workplace for everyone, and to help us be the best versions of ourselves both professionally and personally.
We achieved double Investors in People Platinum.We won 'Best Culture' at the 2025 Investors in People Awards. | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
We're one of the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work'. | ![]() |
Don't just take our word for it! Read what our employees say. | ![]() |
We put people first.
Investors in Diversity Silver
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UK Employer of the Year
In 2022 - we were awarded UK Employer of the Year (Platinum 50-249) by Investors in People. Then, in 2023 we received the Award for Reward and Recognition , followed by the Best Culture Award in 2025. There's no better time to join us and find out why.
Is this the right team for me?
More than anything, we want you to be happy here - so we want you to know what working at Carrington West is like.
In this video, our team shares what they value most about working here.
![]() Award Winning L&D Programme | ![]() Get social - on us! | ![]() Uncapped Commission Scheme |
![]() Gold plated healthcare | ![]() 25 days holiday | ![]() Flexible working |
![]() Big biller club | ![]() Your best self | ![]() Easy access |
| Staff Stories | |
![]() | Cameron de Wit - Consultant to Award Winner | ![]() | Oliver Gooch - REC's Temporary Recruiter of the Year |
![]() | Blayne's Story - Consultant to Director of Highways, Rail and T&D | ![]() | Caitlyn's Story - Uni of Portsmouth |
![]() | Harriet's Story - Associate to Lead Consultant | ![]() | Nathan's Story |
![]() | Olivia's Story - Uni of Portsmouth | ![]() | Ilya's Story - Uni of Portsmouth to Principal Consultant |
![]() | Luke C's Story - REC's Highly Commended Temporary Recruiter of the Year After reaching his 10 year anniversary with us, Luke C sat down to share insights on the company's growth, changes over the years, and his evolving role. | ![]() ChatGPT said:Caitlyn joined Carrington West after university, quickly advancing and thriving through strong client relationships and team support. | Issi's Story - Studying Alongside a Full-Time Role |
![]() | Abby's Story - Apprentice to Deputy Team Leader | ![]() | Janna's Story - Proactivity = Promotion |
![]() | Luke B's Story Since joining just before the global pandemic in 2020, Luke has faced recruitment challenges and tough markets. He shares how he stays motivated and measures success. | ![]() | Chloe's Story Chloe joined us straight from uni, looking for a role that would suit her outgoing nature. Since joining our nuclear team, she has been promoted and found exactly that. |
Meet Weronika Lasocka, Talent Acquisition Lead at Carrington West
![]() | Weronika joined us in 2023 as our Talent Acquisiton Partner, and has since recruited over 50 amazing new people to join the business, gaining her a well-deserved promotion to Talent Acquisition Lead! In her role, she speaks to hundreds of potential candidates every week, and is responsible for sourcing the best and the brightest talent to join us at Carrington West. You can reach out to her via LinkedIn if you'd like to find out more about what it's like to work for us, and what we may have available for you. |
Your Journey With Us

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Carrington West News
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Learning & DevelopmentContinuous learning and career development is the key to our employees' success. | Equity, Diversity & InclusionCarrington West is committed to supporting the principle of equal opportunities. | Health & WellbeingLooking after the mental and physical health of our colleagues is a top priority. |
| SustainabilityAs a leader in our sector, we're committed to making a positive impact on the environment. | Our Company ValuesOur company values are important to us and define who we are, and the way we do business. | |
"Our goal is to create a culture and environment that enables everyone to be and do their best."
JAMES FERNANDES, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Interested in kickstarting your career in recruitment? Click below to view our live jobs!
Not sold yet? Here's a little taste of what life at Carrington West is like.
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2013 Shortlisted Best Newcomer - Global Recruiter Awards
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2013 Winner Best Start-Up - Business Excellence Awards
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2014 Finalist Best Small Business -Business Excellence Awards
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2014 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2014 Shortlisted Best New Agency - Recruiter Awards
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2015 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2016 Highly Commended - Best Temporary Consultant Blayne Cahill
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2016 Winner Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2017 Finalist Best Employer - Business Excellence Awards
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2017 Finalist Best Newcomer Ryan Williamson - IRP Awards
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2017 Shortlisted Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2017 Winner Best Temporary Consultant Blayne Cahill - IRP Awards
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2018 Finalist Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2018 No. 74 in the Recruiter HOT 100
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2018 Winner Best Medium/Large Business - Business News Awards
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2019 No. 72 in the Recruiter HOT 100
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2019 Shortlisted Best Newcomer Krishan Adams - IRP Award
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2019 Shortlisted Best Office Support - IRP Awards
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2019 Shortlisted Best Temporary Consultant Ilya Donets - IRP Award
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2019 Winner Best Company to Work For (under 50 people) - IRP Awards
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2019 Winner Employer of the Year - Business Excellence Awards
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2020 Shortlisted Best Engineering Recruitment Agency - Recruiter Awards
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2020 Shortlisted in Two Categories
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2020 Winner Best Learning & Development Programme (under 250)
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2021 - Highly Commended, Ryan Williamson
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2021 - Shortlisted in 2 Categories
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2021 - Shortlisted in 3 Categories
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2021 - Shortlisted in 4 Categories
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2021 Highly Commended Best Company to Work For (Over 50)
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2021 Highly Commended Temporary Recruiter of the Year - Ilya Donets
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2021 Ranked no. 78 in the top 100 recruitment agencies in the UK
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2021 Shortlisted in 3 Categories
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2021 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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2021 Winner Best Learning & Development Programme
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2022 Cameron De Wit - Temporary Consultant of the Year
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2022 Employee Engagement Award
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2022 Highly Commended - Best Company to Work for
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2022 In-House Training Award
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2022 Number 25 in the Recruiter Fast 50
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2022 Oliver Gooch - Temporary Consultant of the Year
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2022 Platinum Employer of the Year (50-249)
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2022 Shared Services Team of the Year
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2022 Shortlisted in 5 Categories
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2022 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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2022 Winner Large Company of the Year
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2022 Winner Training Programme of the Year
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2023 Emily Christmas - HR Person of the Year
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2023 Highly Commended - Best Employer Brand
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2023 Highly Commended Oliver Gooch - Best Temporary Consultant
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2023 Liam Shea- Best Newcomer in Temporary Recruitment
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2023 Number 34 in the Fast 50 List
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2023 People Development Business Award
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2023 Shortlisted in 3 categories
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2023 Shortlisted in 4 categories
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2023 Shortlisted in 8 categories
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2023 Top 10 Places to Work UK (Medium)
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2023 Winner Reward and Recognition Award
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2024 Finalist Employer of the Year
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2024 Highly Commended Luke Clifford - Temporary Recruiter of the Year
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2024 Number 61 in the Hot 100 List
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2024 Top 250 companies in the Solent
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2025 Best Management Services Business (Medium)
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2025 Nominated in 3 Categories
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2025 Number 32 in the Fast 50 List
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2025 Top 10 Places to Work (Medium)
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Best Culture Award
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Permanent Recruiter of the Year - Patrick Gray
REC Awards -
The News Advanced Apprentice of the Year - Morgan Rees










































