Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in the UK
Established in 1988, Thorn Baker has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner across the UK. Our three specialist brandsThorn Baker Construction, Industrial Recruitment, and Facilities Managementdeliver tailored solutions for permanent and temporary roles. With decades of industry expertise, we combine local knowledge with national coverage, supported by innovative technology and a proven process that prioritises client and candidate needs. Our team of over 90 professionals operates from 10 regional offices, ensuring swift response times and deep sector understanding. We specialise in connecting businesses with skilled workers in construction, industrial, and facilities management sectors, maintaining a 97.8% candidate turnout rate.Our commitment to quality is reflected in accreditations and partnerships with leading industry bodies. By focusing on flexibility and expertise, we simplify recruitment challenges for clients while offering candidates rewarding career opportunities. Our 35-year heritage underscores our ability to adapt to evolving market demands, ensuring sustained success for both employers and job seekers.
Services
Construction Recruitment
Industrial Staffing
Facilities Management Hiring
Temporary Workers
Permanent Placements
Onsite Recruitment
Logistics Staffing
Food Production Recruitment
Maintenance Engineers
Cleaners
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of recruitment expertise in niche sectors.
- Our 97.8% candidate turnout rate ensures reliable workforce delivery.
- We combine local knowledge with national coverage through 10 regional offices.
- Our Proven Process guarantees efficient, tailored staffing solutions.
- We maintain 24/7 availability for urgent recruitment needs.
What people say
Quick response times
Skilled candidates
Excellent communication
Flexible solutions
Trusted partner
Services
Construction Recruitment
We specialise in sourcing skilled construction professionals for temporary and permanent roles. Our expertise covers site managers, joiners, and civil engineers, ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and 99.12% candidate supply rate.
Industrial Staffing
Our industrial recruitment services connect manufacturers with assemblers, warehouse operatives, and production staff. With 30+ years of sector experience, we address urgent staffing needs in logistics, food production, and automotive industries, maintaining 94% client retention.
Facilities Management Hiring
We provide cleaners, maintenance engineers, and helpdesk staff for commercial and residential properties. Our TalentMatch process ensures candidates meet stringent FM sector requirements, supporting clients with both routine and emergency staffing needs.
Onsite Recruitment
Our dedicated onsite teams manage large-scale industrial contracts, supplying over 1,700 temporary workers weekly. We specialise in rapid deployment for warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing sectors, achieving 100% client retention through tailored solutions.
Temporary Workers
We supply vetted temporary workers for immediate needs across construction, industrial, and FM sectors. Our 24/7 support ensures continuity during peak periods or emergencies, with a 97.8% candidate turnout rate guaranteeing reliability for clients.
People
Paul Jackman
CEO
Paul leads Thorn Baker's strategic direction, leveraging decades of recruitment industry experience. He oversees operations across three specialist brands, ensuring alignment with market demands while maintaining the company's core values of integrity and innovation.
Matthew Dann
Industrial and Group Director
Matthew directs industrial recruitment services, focusing on logistics and manufacturing sectors. With extensive sector knowledge, he develops client relationships and ensures delivery of high-quality staffing solutions tailored to evolving industry needs.
Rob Ford
Construction, FM and Group Director
Rob oversees construction and facilities management recruitment, driving growth through strategic partnerships. His expertise in matching skilled workers with complex projects ensures client satisfaction across residential and commercial sectors.
Iain Brown
Head of People Services
Iain manages HR operations, focusing on candidate experience and workforce development. He ensures compliance with employment standards while implementing initiatives to enhance staff retention and professional growth opportunities.
Laura Moore
Head of Marketing
Laura leads brand strategy and digital marketing initiatives. She develops campaigns to enhance Thorn Baker's market presence while communicating the group's expertise in specialist recruitment sectors to prospective clients and candidates.
Questions
What sectors does Thorn Baker recruit for?
We specialise in construction, industrial, and facilities management recruitment across the UK, covering roles from site managers to warehouse operatives.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we supply vetted temporary workers for urgent needs in logistics, food production, and construction sectors with 24/7 support.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our proven process enables same-day placements for critical roles, supported by a network of pre-vetted candidates across multiple industries.
Are your recruitment services nationwide?
Yes, we operate nationally with 10 regional offices, combining local market knowledge with nationwide coverage for all client locations.
What quality assurance measures do you have?
We maintain a 97.8% candidate turnout rate through rigorous vetting, with 94% of clients rating our service as excellent or good.
Can you handle large-scale staffing contracts?
Our onsite team manages contracts supplying over 1,700 temporary workers weekly, with 100% client retention in industrial sectors.
