The Best Connection

The Best Connection: temporary staffing agency with national coverage in the UK

The Best Connection is a British recruitment agency specialising in the provision of temporary workers. Founded in Birmingham in 1991 by Andrew Sweeney and Neil Yorke, the company began operations with a single branch in Tyseley, in the heart of the UK's industrial and automotive region. In its early years it turned over £0.6 million and continued to add branches: in 1998 it opened its tenth branch in Tamworth and by 2000 it had reached twenty.

With more than 35 years of experience, the company presents itself as one of the country's leading providers of temporary staffing solutions. Its network exceeds 80 branches, employs more than 700 people and has access to a pool of over 50,000 temporary workers. The company combines that national scale with the attention of a local team in each branch.

Sectors and roles covered

The Best Connection's activity is organised around a wide variety of sectors. These include agriculture & farming, aviation, care, catering & food preparation, cleaning & facilities management, commercial & office, driving, public sector, retail, supply chain & logistics, warehouse & production, and waste management & recycling.

The catalogue of vacancies published by the agency includes roles such as FLT Bendi Driver, Van Driver, Class 1 Night Driver, Class 2 Driver, 7.5t Driver, Assembly Operative and Shunter/Administrator. Vacancies are distributed across locations such as Redditch, Worcester, Malvern, Bolton, Basingstoke, Kidderminster and Birmingham, among others.

Services for businesses and candidates

For businesses, the agency offers workforce strategy, staffing solutions and access to specific industry sectors, with case studies and labour market insights. For candidates, the process begins with online or in-branch registration, followed by an interview with a local consultant, matching to nearby jobs, a quick start, weekly pay and ongoing support. The company also has its own portal for temporary workers.

Benefits for temporary workers

Temporary workers gain access to the Perks at Work platform after a four-week qualifying period. This programme includes discounts and benefits on shopping, groceries, travel and entertainment, as well as WOWPoints and wellbeing benefits. The app allows users to browse offers, track savings and access the Community Online Academy.

Structure and ownership

In 2024, The Best Connection Group became part of an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) within the SWS group. This ownership model gives employees a stake and a voice in the company, and reinforces accountability and long-term vision. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and is a member of Logistics UK, formerly known as the Freight Transport Association.

The Best Connection Group Limited operates as an appointed representative of Howden UK Brokers Limited, with FCA register number 307663. The company is registered in England and Wales with number 02600534 and its VAT number is GB 661 5422 47.

Community and workplace commitment

The company runs initiatives to support national charities and local communities through its branches, with fundraising activities, volunteering and awareness campaigns. Its equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) policy and its ESG strategy form part of the public information the company publishes.

Location and contact

Unit 1 Topaz, Topaz Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0GD