At E3 Recruitment, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our partnerships with industry bodies, educational institutions, and specialist organisations enable us to stay ahead of sector developments, support our clients more effectively, and create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of talent. These relationships are a key part of how we deliver informed, future-focused recruitment solutions.

Industry Partners

MAKE UK

MAKE UK support manufacturing and engineering in the UK and EU including providing support and training to businesses. They help to foster enterprise and innovation in the manufacturing industry, keeping businesses safe, compliant and future focused.

Made in Group

Made in Group

E3R is the only recruitment patron of the Made in Group, a collaboration of Made in Yorkshire and Made in the Midlands. The network has more than 500 members and is driven by regular steering and focus groups to ensure manufacturers are connected and informed, and advise on continued improvements within the industry.

CATCH

E3R is an exclusive partner of leading trade association CATCH, an industry led partnership which supports the engineering, process, energy and renewable industries in the Humber region. CATCH merged with YCF and offers a skills provision with full programme of accredited courses and a £12 million training facility.

CIA

Chemical Industries Association

E3 Recruitment are proud to have partnered with the Chemical Industries Association, the leading trade association representing chemical and pharmaceutical businesses throughout the UK. Our mission is to make the UK the location of choice for chemical and pharmaceutical business growth.

Our companies drive innovation and deliver real advantage to high value downstream industries and society. Working alongside member companies to build a broad understanding of our industry’s economic distribution.

Mineral Products Association

Mineral Products Association

E3R is a member of the Mineral Products Association, a trade association for precast concrete manufacturers and members of the supply chain, representing the industry and raising standards in health and safety and sustainability, whilst developing technical projects.

MPBA

E3R is an associate member of the Modular & Portable Building Association, the voice of the modular industry. The MPBA play a key role in connecting all sectors of the industry together and is the single recognised voice for promoting and marketing all members and associate members high-quality products and services.

E3 Recruitment Partners with ALP

ALP

Being an ethical food recruiter, E3R is a member of ALP, which stands for the Association of Labour Provider which is a specialist trade association promoting responsible recruitment and good practice when supplying the workforce to the food processing, agricultural and wider consumer goods supply chain and has a significant impact on government and regulatory policy.

CKMA

E3R is proud to be a sponsor of the CKMA, a membership group of manufacturing businesses centred on a key manufacturing cluster of small and medium sized manufacturing firms in and around West Yorkshire.

E3 Recruitment are proud partners and part of The Enginuity Alliance

Enginuity

E3 Recruitment is a proud member of the Enginuity Alliance, a network dedicated to advancing engineering skills and innovation across the UK. Through this partnership, we collaborate with industry leaders to address the evolving demands of the engineering sector, ensuring our clients and candidates are equipped for success.

West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services

E3R is proud to support West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services by taking part in and promoting networking events that bring together manufacturers across the region. We also collaborate on key initiatives such as National Manufacturing Day, working together to raise the profile of UK manufacturing and support industry engagement at a local level.

Outreach Initiatives

Leeds Manufacturing Festival

E3R is a proud sponsor of Leeds Manufacturing Festival, an initiative that brings together manufacturers, educators, and young people to highlight the wide range of careers available in the sector. We actively support the festival’s mission to promote apprenticeships, showcase local innovation, and bridge the gap between education and industry through events, workshops, and employer engagement.

Bradford Manufacturing Weeks

E3R has proudly supported Bradford Manufacturing Weeks for several years, working alongside local businesses and education providers to give students real insight into the world of manufacturing. Through site visits, talks, and interactive sessions, the initiative helps young people explore career pathways, develop employability skills, and connect with future opportunities across the region’s manufacturing landscape.

British Forces Resettlement Service

E3R is a partner of the British Forces Resettlement Service (BFRS) which supports the Armed Forces Community by working with companies across the UK that are looking to hire, re-train, and offer career advice to the Armed Forces Community via National Employment & Careers Fairs, Company Recruitment Days and online services.

Education Partners

Leeds City College

E3R has worked in close partnership with Leeds City College for over four years, supporting its School of Engineering & Manufacturing through careers showcases, student workshops, and curriculum development. In collaboration with local manufacturers, we’ve helped redesign engineering pathways to better align with industry needs. Our team also supports students preparing to enter the workforce by offering CV writing guidance, interview coaching, and valuable insights into the world of work.

UTC Leeds

E3R proudly supports UTC Leeds through a range of activities including skills panels, T Level placements, and mock interview sessions. We continue to champion their work in developing the advanced engineering and manufacturing talent of the future.

Leeds Beckett University

E3R is proud to partner with Leeds Beckett University, promoting their business support, leadership, and student placement programmes to our clients. We help raise awareness of opportunities such as Help to Grow, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and the West Yorkshire Business Boost.

University of Huddersfield

E3R has worked closely with the University of Huddersfield to deliver live project briefs, giving students real-world experience across engineering and recruitment. Founded in Huddersfield ourselves, supporting our local university is a key part of our commitment to regional development and skills growth.

University of Bradford

Through our partnership with Bradford Manufacturing Weeks, E3R worked alongside the University of Bradford to engage over 2,000 students, showcasing the career opportunities within manufacturing and helping inspire the next generation of industry professionals.

Connolly Centre of Modern Construction

E3R is proud to be a partner of The Bedford College Group’s new Connolly Centre of Modern Construction (CCMC) Training Centre based at Bedford College, which offers students training for the future of the Construction Industry focusing on ‘offsite’.

Behavioural and Psychometric Assessment Partners

Informed Assessments

Informed Assessment

In partnership with E3 Recruitment, Informed Assessment Ltd provides expert practitioners who are well-versed in various assessment styles. They offer a comprehensive range of online and traditional psychometric assessment services, which include assessment advice, setup, candidate management, coordination, result interpretation, and candidate feedback. To deliver these services, they draw upon carefully selected high-quality exercises from reputable sources such as SHL, Saville Assessment, Hogan Assessment, and PSI.

Whether E3 Recruitment clients need to conduct a small or large number of assessments, Informed Assessment Ltd is committed to delivering best-in-class support, objective and independent advice, and a prompt and responsive approach to addressing their assessment needs.

Gartner

Gartner, formally CEB, offer a range of assessments which improve hiring outcomes and achieve business objectives by identifying and selecting the best-quality candidates using proven tools, assessments and tailored services.

PSI

PSI are at the forefront in behavioural assessment and development. They make a measurable difference to business performance by using behavioural assessment to recruit and select great talent into every job and developing leadership behaviours that enhance business results.

Saville Assessment - Willis Towers Watson

Saville Assessment

Saville Assessment enhance the recruitment process with their industry-leading psychometric tests, personality assessments, and aptitude and ability tests, which effectively measure and develop talent, equipping organisations to improve how they hire, build and lead their talent.

Recruitment, Employment and Industry Partners

TEAM

TEAM

As a member of TEAM, E3R is able to work with a network of over 500 independent agencies throughout the UK. This enables us to offer an enhanced service to clients with access to a larger selection of qualified candidates from the TEAM network as well as coverage in all recruitment sectors and legal advice and legislation updates for the UK and internationally.

E3 Recruitment is awarded the Responsible Recruitment Toolkit Business Partner Award

Responsible Recruitment Toolkit Business Partner

The Responsible Recruitment Toolkit stands as a globally recognised, not-for-profit program with a central mission to promote ethical and professional recruitment and labour supply practices. These practices benefit workers, recruiters, and clients alike. The rigorous benchmarks established by the RRT align comprehensively with relevant international human and labour rights legislation, reaffirming our dedication to the highest recruitment standards.

FCSA Partner of E3 Recruitment

FCSA

E3 Recruitment is proud to partner with the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA), an industry leader in promoting the highest standards of compliance and ethical practices in recruitment. As an FCSA Recruitment Partner, we uphold rigorous standards across our supply chain, ensuring our clients benefit from trusted, compliant workforce solutions.

Institute of Recruiters

Institute of Recruiters

is a UK based international professional body for both recruiters and human resources professionals. It provides best practice guidance, training, education and networking to all recruiters – agency, in-house recruiters and HR teams providing services with the common goal of an efficient, seamless processes.

ACAS

ACAS

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service provides free and impartial information and advice on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law. This enables E3R to position and advise our clients on new legislation and policy changes improving employee and employer relations.

REC

REC represents recruiters and provides legal, compliance and business support that helps drive up standards and empowers recruiters. REC celebrates the recruitment industry and the individuals involved that help make it a contributor of £39 billion to the UK economy.

British Forces Resettlement Service

British Forces Resettlement Service

E3R is a partner of the British Forces Resettlement Service (BFRS) which supports the Armed Forces Community by working with companies across the UK that are looking to hire, re-train, and offer career advice to the Armed Forces Community via National Employment & Careers Fairs, Company Recruitment Days and online services.

Employee Development and Wellbeing

West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter

West Yorkshire Combined Authority Fair Work Charter

E3R are proud to have the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Fair Worker Charter status. The charter has been designed for employers of all sizes and across all sectors, to promote and recognise the positive impact of fair work on business and their people.

Fair work can involve good pay, fair and flexible working conditions, as well as greater wellbeing, diversity, and social mobility within the workplace. The fair work charter status will assist us in developing our people, boosting performace and productivity.

WorldHost

Delivering outstanding customer service is a key priority for E3R, which is why all employees have been trained by the WorldHost Customer Service Programme – the most prestigious customer service training offered.

Able Futures

Here at E3R we take the wellbeing of our employees and agency staff very seriously, which is why we work with Able Futures which gives our employees and agency staff access to first-class work mental health support services, delivered by qualified health care professionals.

AXA PPP

E3R offers all its employees AXA PPP which includes a number of health and wellbeing benefits. This includes access to a network of over 250 hospitals and almost 400 scanning centres, and also Dental and Optical cashback cover.

 
 

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