This year marks a proud milestone for FBR Recruitment as we celebrate 9 years in business. What began as a small venture set up by Tom Flood, Richard Barnes, and Mark Ritchie has grown into a trusted recruitment business built on strong values, long-term relationships, and a genuine commitment to doing things the right way.
Why FBR Recruitment Exists: Our Mission & Values
FBR Recruitment was founded with a clear purpose: to create a better recruitment experience for both clients and candidates. From the outset, the business set out to move away from the transactional, volume-led approach that often dominates the industry, replacing it with a service built on honesty, personal relationships, and quality over quantity.
Recruitment should be about people, not numbers. At FBR, we take the time to understand our clients’ businesses and our candidates’ goals, ensuring every placement is made with long-term success in mind. Nine years on, what hasn’t changed is our commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering a service people can trust.
How the Business Has Evolved
While our core values have remained the same, FBR Recruitment has continued to evolve and strengthen its offering. A key part of this evolution has been the development of a sector-specialist consultant model, ensuring that every consultant focuses on a defined area of the industry rather than working across multiple markets.
Each of our consultants now specialises in their own sector, building in-depth market knowledge, strong industry relationships, and a clear understanding of the specific challenges faced by both clients and candidates. This allows us to deliver a far more informed, tailored, and effective recruitment service.
We are proud to specialise within the construction industry, with dedicated consultants recruiting across:
- Trades and Labour
- Residential Developers
- Main Contractors
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical and Electrical
- Health and Safety
This specialist structure enables us to stay close to each market, provide accurate advice, and consistently deliver high-quality results.
Building a Strong Team
A major part of FBR Recruitment’s success has been the people behind the business. Over the years, we’ve grown our team and welcomed 12 exceptional employees, each bringing expertise and dedication to their specialist areas. Together, they have helped build the strong, collaborative, and knowledgeable team we are proud of today.
Giving Back to the Community
Giving back has become an important part of who we are. Two years ago, we launched our charity initiatives, and since then we have raised an impressive £7,765 through Charity of the Year fundraising, Wear It Pink days, Christmas Jumper days, and support for a variety of worthwhile causes. These initiatives reflect our belief that success should also be measured by the positive impact we make beyond the workplace.
Thank You to Our Clients and Candidates
We would not be celebrating this milestone without the continued trust and support of our clients and candidates. Your partnerships, loyalty, and recommendations have played a vital role in our journey, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has chosen to work with FBR Recruitment over the past nine years.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate 9 years of FBR Recruitment, we’re proud of how far we’ve come, from a business founded by three people with a shared vision, to a specialist recruitment business known for its expertise, integrity, and people-first approach. As we look ahead, we remain focused on growth, strengthening our specialist divisions, maintaining high standards, and continuing to make a positive difference. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to the next chapter of FBR Recruitment.
Work With Us
FBR Recruitment is a specialist construction recruitment agency supporting companies across the UK with high-quality staffing solutions. We work closely with construction businesses, developers, contractors, and consultancies to source skilled operatives and experienced professionals across all levels of the industry. With extensive market expertise and a consultative, people-first approach, we help employers secure the right talent, from trades and labour through to site management, commercial teams, and senior professionals. We understand the demands and time pressures of construction recruitment and tailor our services to meet each client’s specific needs, delivering reliable, long-term hiring solutions.
Explore our latest construction jobs, learn more about our recruitment services, or get in touch with our experienced consultants to find the skilled workforce your business needs to succeed.
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