We are delighted to announce the opening of our new Humber branch, marking a strategic expansion of our established presence across the UK’s key industrial regions. This latest development reflects our commitment to extending our specialised recruitment services while maintaining focus on our core industrial verticals.
The Humber region represents a vital industrial hub, employing 287,000 people across our core verticals of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial operations. While Cogent has built its reputation in these industries, the Humber branch presents exciting opportunities in emerging sectors. The region is rapidly expanding its ports and logistics capabilities through the international trade gateways of Hull, Grimsby and Immingham. Additionally, the Humber’s status as the UK’s leading offshore wind hub and its designation as a Zero Carbon Industrial Cluster creates significant opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
Our strategic presence in the Humber region positions us to support both established industries and emerging sectors, particularly as the area continues to attract significant investment in sustainable technologies and port infrastructure. This expansion allows us to better serve our existing clients while developing relationships with new partners in this dynamic market.
The new branch will be managed by Linzi Saunders and Rachel Austwick, whose combined expertise spans our traditional sectors and emerging specialisms.
Linzi Saunders | Business Manager
Linzi Saunders brings specialist expertise in industrial, commercial and renewables recruitment to Cogent Staffing Humber. Her relationship-driven approach has consistently delivered outstanding results for both clients and candidates, with a particular focus on building lasting professional partnerships. Her consultative style and deep understanding of recruitment requirements enable her to provide tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses in the region.
Rachel Austwick | Business Manager
Rachel Austwick leads Cogent Staffing Humber’s expansion into the ports and shipping sector. Her track record includes placements across all levels of industrial operations, achieving significant improvements in hiring efficiency and maintaining exceptional client retention rates. Her expertise in streamlining recruitment processes and building strong client relationships has consistently delivered value to organisations across sectors.
The Humber operation delivers Cogent Staffing’s comprehensive recruitment solutions across temporary, permanent and contract staffing within our established engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial verticals, while developing our capabilities in ports and logistics. Our approach combines deep sector knowledge with innovative recruitment methodologies to ensure we continue delivering the exceptional service our clients expect.
Sam Gaukroger, Managing Director of Cogent Staffing, commented:
"The Humber branch opening represents a key phase in our strategic growth plan, extending our specialised industrial recruitment services into this vital economic region while creating opportunities in new, complementary sectors. Linzi and Rachel's combined expertise positions us perfectly to support both existing and new clients in this important market. This expansion reinforces our commitment to providing specialised recruitment solutions in key industrial regions while maintaining our focus on quality and service excellence."
To learn more about Cogent Staffing Humber’s recruitment solutions, contact Linzi Saunders or Rachel Austwick at our Humber office by calling 01472 493 555, or via email at infohumber@cogentstaffing.co.uk.
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