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Your Trusted Recruitment Partner Across Key Industries
At D R Newitt, we are a dedicated recruitment partner with a deep commitment to connecting talent with opportunity across a range of industries. Established in 2002, we pride ourselves on being a trusted name in the recruitment field, built on values of trust, determination, and growth. Our team is driven by a shared mission to foster long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, grounded in transparency and integrity.

We believe in working tirelessly to support our partners success, offering a service that is as professional as it is personal. Through our commitment to continuous growth, we strive to not only meet expectations but to exceed them, providing the highest calibre of recruitment solutions tailored to each individuals or organisations unique goals.
Services
Recruitment Executive Search Talent Sourcing Market Insights Candidate Matching Industry Specialisation Career Support
Details
  • Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
  • We have over 20 years of experience in specialist recruitment across multiple industries.
  • Our team provides tailored solutions aligned with business objectives and candidate aspirations.
  • We operate with transparency and integrity in all client and candidate interactions.
  • Our proactive sourcing strategies access a vast pool of passive candidates.
  • We offer market insights to help clients stay ahead of industry trends.
What people say
Top class service Successful hires Professional and approachable Seamless process Perfect role matching
Services
Recruitment
Our recruitment service specialises in matching businesses with professionals across food & drink, renewable energy, agriculture, and chemical manufacturing sectors. We combine industry expertise with a consultative approach to ensure alignment with organisational goals and candidate aspirations. Our process prioritises transparency and long-term relationship building.
Executive Search
We deliver discreet executive search solutions for senior-level roles, leveraging extensive networks to identify visionary leaders. Our targeted approach ensures candidates possess strategic capabilities to drive organisational growth. This service focuses on sectors where leadership quality directly impacts business success.
Talent Sourcing
Our proactive talent sourcing utilises cutting-edge technology to engage passive candidates in specialist industries. We build robust pipelines of qualified professionals through innovative strategies. This service addresses hard-to-fill roles by accessing candidates not actively seeking new opportunities.
Market Insights
We provide actionable market insights to help clients navigate industry trends in food & drink, renewable energy, and manufacturing. Our intelligence covers salary benchmarks, skill shortages, and sector developments. This service supports informed decision-making for strategic workforce planning.
Career Support
Our career support service offers personalised guidance to professionals seeking roles in specialist sectors. We provide CV optimisation, interview preparation, and market positioning advice. This service ensures candidates present their skills effectively to potential employers.
People
Stephanie Newitt
Managing Director
With over two decades in recruitment leadership, Stephanie drives strategic direction while maintaining focus on client relationships and industry innovation.
Ryan Flannigan
Business Director
Specialising in food & drink recruitment, Ryan combines sector expertise with a consultative approach to deliver successful candidate matches for clients.
Gareth Baerecke
Associate Director
Gareth provides dedicated recruitment solutions, focusing on understanding candidate aspirations and client business needs across multiple industries.
Forbes Gunn
Group Business Director
Forbes oversees strategic client partnerships, ensuring alignment between organisational goals and recruitment outcomes across specialist sectors.
Grant Thomson
Operations Director
Grant manages operational excellence, ensuring efficient processes that support both client service delivery and candidate experience.
Questions
What industries does D R Newitt specialise in?
We specialise in food & drink, renewable energy, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, and executive-level recruitment.
How do you match candidates with roles?
We combine industry expertise with consultative approaches to align candidate skills with client business objectives.
Do you offer executive search services?
Yes, we provide discreet executive search for senior roles across our specialist sectors.
What locations do you cover?
We operate from Edinburgh and Manchester, serving clients and candidates nationwide.
How do you support clients' hiring needs?
We offer tailored recruitment solutions including market insights, talent pipelines, and strategic candidate matching.