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Staffing Companies in Manchester: 400+ Active Firms (2026)
Staffing companies in Manchester supply temporary workers and labour services to employers across the surrounding metropolitan area.
Buying centres tend to sit with operations, HR, site managers and procurement rather than a single central buyer. Commercial and industrial clients use agencies for short-notice shift cover, absence backfill and seasonal demand; healthcare, hospitality and public-sector users add compliance checks, credentialing and rota management to the brief. Engagements range from small call-offs to preferred-supplier and managed labour agreements, with pricing tied to hourly pay rates, statutory costs and agency margin. Close matches understand temp payroll, worker screening, client-site supervision and the practical consequences of equal-treatment rights under the Agency Workers Regulations.
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Manchester has 491 active trading staffing companies, a sizeable local cohort rather than just a satellite of the national agency market. Reported employment totals 5,223 people, although staffing accounts can understate the economic footprint where temporary workers sit in payroll cost lines rather than conventional headcount disclosures. Nineteen firms report more than £5M turnover, so the revenue profile is weighted towards smaller agencies with a thinner layer of higher-volume operators. New formation remains visible too, with 159 firms incorporated since 2022, suggesting continuing entry around local client relationships and relatively low set-up barriers.
Agency work sits inside a rulebook that matters operationally, not just contractually. The Agency Workers Regulations give agency workers immediate access to hirer facilities and vacancy information, with equal treatment on pay and basic working conditions after the qualifying period in the same job. Enforcement responsibilities that previously sat with the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate now sit with the Fair Work Agency. Labour providers supplying workers into agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering or associated processing and packaging may also need gangmaster licensing, which makes end-client sector and worksite activity part of the compliance assessment.
Future competition appears likely to favour agencies that can document compliance, pay accuracy and worker communication without losing the local relationships that still drive much of the Manchester market. Generalist operators may find margin pressure hard to absorb where clients treat labour as interchangeable, while sector specialists can defend clearer service lines around screening, credentialing and shift fulfilment. Consolidation tends to follow larger client contracts and payroll scale, but the low-friction entry model means new local agencies should continue to appear. The resulting market is likely to remain fragmented, with a relatively thin layer of higher-turnover firms.
491
Active firms
2026
19
Above £5M turnover
Manchester cohort
159
Incorporated since 2022
newer firms
Key facts
About 3% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (19 of 491 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
32% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (159 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Agency workers receive access to hirer facilities and vacancy information from day 1 under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.
Equal treatment on pay and basic working conditions applies after a 12-week qualifying period in the same job.
Labour providers in agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering and associated processing and packaging may need a Fair Work Agency gangmaster’s licence under the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation estimated recruitment-sector GVA at £40.6 billion in 2024, down from £44.4 billion in 2023.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation estimated that 872,000 temporary or contract workers were on assignment on an average day in 2024, down 17.6% year on year.
Top Manchester staffing companies
1ST CALL BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services supplying vetted workers for schools, warehouses, factories, care homes, hotels and public sector organisations. Sources and places cleaners, caretakers,…
Serves schools, public-sector agencies and businesses needing vetted temporary or permanent staff, including warehouses, factories, care homes, hotels, hospitality operators and construction sites…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -10% CAGR over 3y
Location
CATERMATCH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides recruitment services for the hospitality sector, sourcing temporary and permanent staff including chefs, kitchen staff, front-of-house teams, and hospitality managers for restaurants,…
Serves hospitality and catering employers—restaurants, hotels, pubs, schools, nurseries, care homes, contract caterers, golf clubs and event venues—across Manchester, the North West and UK, plus…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
The Agency (Manchester) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies healthcare staff to care providers, recruiting and placing healthcare assistants and registered nurses. Operates a staffing agency that accepts applications from qualified and trainee care…
Serves healthcare providers in and around Greater Manchester needing healthcare assistants and registered nurses, while also targeting HCA applicants and experienced RGN/RMN nurses.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
DNG Production & Event Crew Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies stagehands and event crew for concerts, festivals and venues, supporting stage setup, rigging and live event operations. Also provides production advance, event safety advice, site…
Serves promoters, production suppliers, event organisers and venues in the live events and concert sector, including indoor venues and outdoor shows in Manchester, London and across the UK.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
MPR SITE SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and labour supply services for the construction, transport and logistics sectors, sourcing tradespeople, labourers and other site personnel for contractors and projects, and…
Serves construction, transport and logistics businesses across the UK that need site personnel, trades and labour, and also engages jobseekers seeking construction roles.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 57% CAGR over 4y
Location
Gibson Hollyhomes Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides recruitment services for employers and job seekers, placing candidates in roles across accounts and finance, legal, property, professional support, sales, customer service, and temporary…
Serves employers and jobseekers in Manchester, Leeds and nearby areas, spanning SMEs to 1,000+ staff operations across legal, property, accounts and finance, sales, customer service, professional…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -36% CAGR over 3y
Location
Unique Nursing Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies temporary and contract healthcare staff to hospitals, care providers and private clients, including registered general nurses, mental health nurses and support workers. Provides shift cover,…
Serves hospitals, private care providers and health and social care organisations needing registered nurses, mental health nurses and support workers for urgent shifts, ad hoc cover or block bookings.
Financial Health
StableStable · -6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Irlam Associates Group Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and workforce management services, including contingent hiring, temporary staffing, recruitment process outsourcing partnerships, and candidate screening. Supports businesses in…
Serves B2B employers needing permanent or temporary staff, particularly in aviation, logistics, warehousing, retail and related operational sectors, from single-vacancy hiring to larger workforce…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 40% CAGR over 4y
Location
CB Staffing Group Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services for temporary, permanent, and temp‑to‑perm roles. Sources and places workers in engineering, warehousing and logistics, construction, production, driving,…
Serves jobseekers and SMB employers needing temporary, permanent or temp-to-perm staff in warehousing, logistics, engineering, commercial, construction and trades across Staffordshire, the West…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 7% CAGR over 1y
Location
Time Recruitment Solutions Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services placing candidates in permanent, temporary, contract and part‑time roles across sectors including accounting, engineering, construction, healthcare, sales…
Sells to employers hiring permanent, temporary, contract and part-time staff, and to jobseekers. Serves clients and candidates across sectors including accounting, admin, call centre, construction,…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Provides healthcare staffing and recruitment services, supplying temporary and permanent nurses, healthcare assistants and support workers to NHS organisations, care homes and other healthcare…
Serves NHS, public-sector and private healthcare organisations across the UK that need temporary or permanent nurses, healthcare assistants and support workers, alongside individuals requiring…
Location
IN N OUTSOURCE LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides recruitment and workforce management services, sourcing contract and permanent staff for sectors including technology, engineering, defence, logistics, financial services and the public…
Serves UK employers and public sector bodies needing specialist talent, including technology and change teams, engineering firms, defence organisations, financial services, cyber security, logistics…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Careermakers Recruitment (UK) Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services, placing temporary and permanent workers for employers across sectors including industrial and warehouse, healthcare and social care, transport and…
Serves UK employers hiring temporary and permanent staff, plus jobseekers, across industrial and warehouse, healthcare and care, transport and logistics, construction, education, commercial, and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · -38% CAGR over 5y
Location
PLATINUM RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services connecting employers with candidates for permanent, contract and temporary roles. Specialises in sectors including accountancy and finance, administration,…
Serves employers and jobseekers, mainly around Greater Manchester and North West towns, across accountancy and finance, admin and office support, HR, contact centre and sales roles.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
MYRECRUIT LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides recruitment and temporary staffing services, connecting jobseekers with employers. Sources, screens and places workers for short and long‑term roles across multiple sectors, and supports…
Targets a mix of B2B employers and individual jobseekers, including companies using staffing agencies and workers seeking placements or contracted roles.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 17% CAGR over 2y
Location
CERTIFY STAFFING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services for construction, civil engineering, industrial, mechanical and electrical, and renewable energy sectors. Sources and places skilled trades and…
Serves construction, civil engineering, industrial, utilities, fit-out, housing, M&E and renewable energy employers, plus skilled contractors and candidates seeking permanent, temporary or contract…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 16% CAGR over 4y
Location
QUICKLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment services for the social work sector, placing professionals in temporary and permanent roles within children’s and adult social services. Sources agency staff and senior…
Serves UK local authorities and social services teams needing agency staff, alongside qualified social workers seeking children’s, adults’ and senior roles.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Allied & Clinical Recruitments Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides healthcare recruitment services supplying temporary and permanent nurses and clinical staff to NHS and private healthcare organisations. Manages shift bookings, candidate registration, and…
Serves NHS trusts and private healthcare providers across the UK needing temporary shift cover or permanent clinical staff, as well as nurses and healthcare professionals seeking placements.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 61% CAGR over 2y
Location
LINQ HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment services for healthcare and related sectors, placing temporary, interim, and permanent staff. Sources candidates for clinical roles, psychology and therapy positions, senior…
Serves employers and job seekers in clinical healthcare, psychology and therapies, senior appointments, corporate services and special educational needs, including private healthcare organisations…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 51% CAGR over 4y
Location
CAST UK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides specialist recruitment and talent acquisition services for employers and candidates across supply chain, logistics, transport, procurement, engineering and related sectors. Offers permanent,…
Serves employers hiring professionals in supply chain, logistics, transport, procurement, manufacturing, retail, ecommerce, FMCG, engineering, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace and public sector…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -18% CAGR over 2y
Location
Sellick Partnership Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides temporary and permanent recruitment services for professional services roles including legal, finance and accountancy, HR, technology, procurement, housing and actuarial. Sources candidates…
Sells to employers hiring professional staff across legal, finance, HR, technology, procurement, actuarial and executive roles, plus jobseekers and contractors. Serves public and private sector…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
MED HIVE RECRUITMENT LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides healthcare recruitment services, placing doctors, nurses and allied health professionals into permanent, locum and temporary roles. Sources and supplies medical staff to NHS and private…
Serves NHS and private healthcare employers across the UK, alongside doctors, nurses, HSS/AHPs and other healthcare professionals seeking permanent, locum or temporary roles.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 56% CAGR over 4y
Location
APPLICA RESOURCING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides recruitment and workforce services for energy and infrastructure projects, supplying contract and permanent engineers and technical specialists. Supports project staffing for sectors such as…
Serves energy transition businesses and projects globally, including renewable power, carbon capture, hydrogen, electrification and decarbonisation clients, plus technical contractors and candidates…
Financial Health
StableStable · -88% CAGR over 2y
Location
STERLING (UK) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services, supplying temporary warehouse labour and administrative support staff. Offers managed recruitment services, executive search, and consultancy to assess…
Serves UK businesses seeking recruitment support, especially warehouse and operations employers needing temporary labour, managed staffing, admin staff or executive hires, plus smaller businesses…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Portman Recruitment Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides recruitment services for qualified social workers and social care professionals, placing candidates in contract and permanent roles across adults’ services, children’s services and SEND.…
Serves qualified social workers and social care professionals seeking contract or permanent roles, alongside local authorities and care providers recruiting for Adults, Children’s Services and SEND…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -16% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides specialist recruitment and staffing services to companies, including freelance placement, staff augmentation, permanent recruitment and executive search, focusing on technology, advanced…
Serves employers and specialist professionals in technology, advanced engineering and energy, including electronics, automotive, life sciences, manufacturing, power and renewable energy sectors.
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
SEED HEALTHCARE SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides domiciliary care services and healthcare staffing. Recruits and supplies nurses, healthcare assistants, and support workers to care providers, and delivers home care including live-in,…
Serves UK healthcare providers needing temporary HCAs, support workers and nurses, alongside individuals and families seeking domiciliary, live-in, respite, overnight or hourly care for elderly or…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
Provides teacher recruitment and supply staffing services for schools, colleges and nurseries. Places supply teachers, teaching assistants, nursery nurses and cover supervisors in temporary and…
Serves schools, colleges and nurseries in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire, plus teachers and education support staff seeking supply placements.
Location
Strategic People Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and consultancy services focused on higher education institutions, specialising in IT, cloud technology, and business change roles. Sources candidates for permanent, contract,…
Serves higher education institutions needing IT, cloud technology and business change talent or consultancy support, and works with professionals seeking permanent, fixed-term or contract roles.
Financial Health
StableStable · -15% CAGR over 4y
Location
HOTT SOURCE LIMITED
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowProvides technology and IT recruitment services, sourcing candidates for permanent, contract, and temporary roles. Works with employers and job seekers to manage hiring processes, candidate…
Serves UK and US IT and technology employers, from start-up MSPs to major defence contractors, hiring permanent, contract and temporary talent; also engages technology job seekers.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Ben Aris Group Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services for the energy industry, sourcing candidates for specialised and hard‑to‑fill roles. Connects employers with engineers and technical professionals and…
Serves energy industry employers hiring for niche or hard-to-fill roles, alongside candidates seeking energy-sector jobs and career moves.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 28% CAGR over 5y
Location
NEO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides executive search and recruitment services for the construction and engineering sectors. Sources and places professionals for projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, data centres, life…
Serves B2B hiring teams and executives in construction and engineering, including built environment, renewable energy, mission-critical facilities, civil engineering, rail, life sciences,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 4y
Location
BRIGHTBOX GRP LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides on-demand technology talent and staff augmentation services, connecting organisations with pre-vetted digital, data, cloud and AI specialists. Offers flexible delivery models, project teams…
Serves scale-ups, enterprises, agencies, consultancies and government teams that need scalable digital, data, cloud and AI capability, including organisations managing complex delivery environments…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -62% CAGR over 5y
Location
Reliable Recruit (Services) Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowProvides recruitment and staffing services supplying temporary and permanent workers for warehouse, industrial, manufacturing, production, driving and logistics roles. Sources candidates, fills…
Serves B2B employers in Greater Manchester and Lancashire needing local temporary or permanent staff, especially warehouses, manufacturers, production sites, logistics, transport and driving…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
BROOKS & BROOKS RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services for the social care sector, placing support workers and related roles. Works with employers in social care, education and healthcare to source, screen and…
Serves social care, education and healthcare employers in Manchester and the North West that need staffing support, alongside jobseekers pursuing support worker and wider social care roles.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 55% CAGR over 4y
Location
Gel Recruitment Ltd.
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides recruitment services for employers and jobseekers, placing temporary and permanent staff across industrial, technical and professional sectors. Supports candidates with job searches and CV…
Serves employers seeking temporary or permanent staff and candidates looking for roles, with a focus on industrial, technical and professional sectors across the Rochdale area.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
The Manchester Stage Crew Company Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides event crew and labour support for live productions and venues, including loading and unloading equipment, stage setup, forklift operation, scaffolding, and backstage roles such as runners,…
Sells to event organisers, venues and live production teams needing crew support, including theatres, arenas and other event locations. Targets B2B buyers across Manchester and the North of England…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
FIRST VISION HEALTH CARE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies DBS-checked healthcare staff to hospitals, care homes, local authorities and private clients. Recruits and places nurses, support workers, social workers, carers, allied health professionals…
Serves healthcare and social care clients, including hospitals, care and residential homes, local authorities, charities, GP surgeries, and private domiciliary care clients in North West England and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 176% CAGR over 2y
Location
BPP CARE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides healthcare recruitment and staffing services for NHS and private providers, supplying nurses, carers and support staff. Also delivers domiciliary care and supported living services for…
Serves NHS and private healthcare providers, care homes and care managers needing healthcare staff, plus individuals and families seeking domiciliary care or supported living in and around…
Financial Health
StableStable · -25% CAGR over 4y
Location
AOSA CARE SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowSupplies temporary and permanent nursing and care staff to healthcare providers. Recruits and places registered nurses, healthcare assistants and support workers for care homes and other care…
Serves healthcare providers and care homes in North West England needing temporary or permanent nursing and care staff, especially residential and nursing services for elderly care.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Dbr Group Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and workforce supply services for the logistics, transport, and industrial sectors. Places HGV drivers, warehouse operatives, parcel sorters, and other temporary or contract…
Serves logistics, warehousing, food production and recycling employers, alongside jobseekers such as HGV/van drivers, warehouse operatives, parcel sorters, FLT drivers and supervisors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -42% CAGR over 4y
Location
BAMFORD CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services supplying temporary, contract and permanent workers to sectors including construction, industrial, engineering, food production and commercial office roles.…
Serves public and private sector employers in construction, industrial, engineering, food and commercial sectors, alongside jobseekers seeking temporary, contract or permanent roles in the North West…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -5% CAGR over 5y
Location
Nesi Professionals Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies temporary and permanent healthcare staff to health and social care organisations, including care homes, hospitals and community services. Recruits and places nurses, care assistants, support…
Serves health and social care organisations, including care and residential homes, semi-independent living facilities, charities, local authorities, private hospitals and GP surgeries, mainly in the…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 17% CAGR over 4y
Location
SALFORD SUPPLY DESK LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and supply staffing services for the education sector, specialising in placing primary school teachers, teaching assistants and SEN support staff into temporary and supply roles…
Serves primary schools, nurseries and SEN settings, alongside primary teachers and teaching assistants seeking supply roles, mainly across Salford, Bury, Leigh and Manchester.
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Active Resource (UK) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment and staffing services supplying temporary and contract workers to hospitality and service businesses. Sources, vets and manages staff including housekeepers, cleaners, kitchen…
Serves hotels, restaurants and other hospitality organisations needing short- or long-term staff, including housekeepers, kitchen staff, waiters, cleaners, concierge, maintenance and security workers.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Zen Care Solutions Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides healthcare staffing and care services, supplying temporary nurses, care assistants and support workers to hospitals and care facilities. Also delivers home care, live‑in care, respite care,…
Serves healthcare providers and care settings needing temporary or ongoing staffing, including hospitals and care facilities, and also individuals seeking home and specialist care. Targets…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
VALUE EDUCATION LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides education recruitment services, matching schools with teachers, teaching assistants, early years staff, and SEN support staff. Operates a job board and recruitment support for candidates…
Serves schools across Greater Manchester, including primary, secondary, SEN and SEMH settings, alongside teachers, teaching assistants, ECTs and education support staff seeking education roles.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 2y
Location
SIGMA CARE LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides home care and domestic cleaning services, including personal care, medication reminders, companionship and dementia support. Also supplies trained care staff to residential and nursing…
Serves individuals and families needing in-home care or domestic support in South Manchester, plus residential and nursing care homes across the North West needing short-notice care staff cover.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 3y
Location
HAP FLEXI LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides temporary staffing for events and venues, supplying workers for hospitality, stadiums, festivals, security, cleaning, promotions, market research, retail, warehouses, and contact centres.…
Serves B2B clients needing temporary, flexible staffing, including hospitality operators, stadiums, arenas, racecourses, festivals, events, security, cleaning, retail, promotions, market research,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 91% CAGR over 4y
Location
Daliad Holdings Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides event crew and labour support for live productions and venues, including loading and unloading equipment, stage setup, forklift operation, scaffolding, and support roles such as runners,…
Serves event organisers, production companies and live entertainment venues in Manchester and the North West, including theatres, arenas and other event locations.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Manchester staffing companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Manchester staffing firms earn by converting worker availability into chargeable client hours. Most carry sourcing, onboarding, screening, timesheet capture, payroll, invoicing and account management, then recover those costs through a charge rate agreed with each hirer. Temporary and contract supply typically uses a margin over pay, statutory employment costs and holiday accruals; permanent recruitment, where offered, usually uses a success fee tied to salary. Managed labour work adds more process, with branch teams coordinating rotas, attendance, replacements and reporting across client sites rather than simply sending CVs for approval.
Who they sell to
Customers are usually operations-led employers that need dependable cover for shifts, projects, absences or peaks in demand. In Manchester, typical buyers include site managers, HR managers, operations directors, finance teams and procurement leads, with health-and-safety and compliance roles involved where the worksite or worker credential matters. Small local call-offs can be won through direct branch relationships and fast response times. Larger arrangements tend to involve preferred-supplier lists, framework terms, rate cards, service levels and periodic reviews, so the sale is less about a single placement and more about reducing vacancy risk without losing control of labour cost.
What they buy
Most staffing agencies tend to spend on tools and services that reduce friction between candidate supply, client demand and payroll. Common categories include applicant tracking, CRM, candidate messaging, shift scheduling, timesheets, payroll, invoicing, right-to-work checking, credential management, compliance records and management reporting. Many also buy accountancy, employment law advice, insurance, invoice finance, recruitment marketing, job advertising, branch telephony and website support. Agencies supplying higher-volume shift labour usually care about speed, pay accuracy and candidate communication; specialist recruiters may spend more on search, assessment, client relationship management and content aimed at narrower talent pools.
Why and how to sell to them
Staffing buyers tend to evaluate vendors when workload starts to expose operational gaps: a new client win, branch opening, sector desk launch, payroll change, leadership hire, compliance review or cash-pressure point caused by paying workers before clients settle invoices. Useful outbound angles link the offer to fill rates, payroll accuracy, audit readiness, worker retention, gross margin visibility or faster dispute resolution. Messages usually land better when they recognise the trade-off agencies face: clients want flexible labour at controlled rates, while agencies still have to prove screening, availability, pay compliance and service consistency across many short-cycle transactions.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
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