Perfect Placement

Perfect Placement: specialist recruitment for the UK automotive sector

Perfect Placement is a recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to the UK automotive sector. Founded in 2003 by Lisa and Glenn Unstead, the company presents itself as the country's leading automotive recruiter and has accumulated more awards than any other agency specialising in the motor trade, according to its own communication. Its head office is in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, and from there it coordinates coverage extending to all regions of the United Kingdom.

A track record built on specialisation

The company was born with the aim of filling the gaps its founders identified in generalist recruitment applied to the motor trade. In 2005, rapid growth forced a move to its first premises designed specifically for the activity, which allowed it to consolidate its presence in the regions of southern England. Two years later, in 2007, the team moved into a 4,000 square foot recruitment centre, shaping the concept the company calls "Under One Roof": bringing all specialists together in one space to share candidate information and speed up the filling of vacancies. The firm stresses that this centralised model sets it apart from agencies organised as fragmented franchises. In 2009, its specialised approach already covered every region of the United Kingdom.

Sectors and types of client it serves

Perfect Placement works with a wide variety of businesses in the automotive sector. Among the client profiles it details are:

• Car dealerships
• Commercial vehicle dealerships
• Motorcycle dealerships
• Fast fit centres
• Accident repair centres
• Independent garages
• Parts factors
• Leasing and rental companies
• Automotive suppliers

Representative vacancies from the catalogue

The website shows a selection of job offers that illustrates the type of positions the agency handles. Among the featured examples are a Business Development Executive in Craigavon (Armagh), with a salary range of £37,000 to £60,000 per annum; a Service Receptionist in Knutsford (Cheshire), with a basic salary of £32,000 plus commission and a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends; a Commercial Vehicle Sales Manager in Glasgow, with a band of £36,253 to £55,823; an Electric Vehicle Technician in north-west London, with £40,000 to £55,000; and a SMART Repairer in Huddersfield (West Yorkshire), with a basic salary of £40,000 and 33 days of annual leave, among other benefits. These vacancies reflect the diversity of profiles the agency covers, from sales and management positions to technicians specialising in electric vehicles and bodywork repair.

A team dedicated by geographical area

The company has a team of automotive recruitment consultants and support staff larger than that of any other agency in the sector, according to its own presentation. Each consultant specialises in a specific geographical area, which allows the firm to apply local knowledge and established relationships with clients in each region. The structure includes directors, managing consultants, senior consultants, recruitment executives and a candidate attraction team, as well as marketing, automation and finance roles. The company also has an apprenticeship programme to bring in new recruiters.

Resources for candidates and companies

Perfect Placement offers candidates the possibility of uploading their CV, requesting a free CV assessment and subscribing to job alerts. For companies, it enables the posting of vacancies and access to recruitment services. The site includes a blog with guidance articles on the automotive job market, with topics such as interview preparation, comparing offers beyond salary, candidate retention and hiring qualified electric vehicle technicians.

Corporate details

Perfect Placement UK Ltd operates under company number 04923920 and VAT number 824 7845 03, registered in England and Wales. The company warns that all telephone calls, incoming and outgoing, are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.

Location and contact

Nautilus House, 10 Central Avenue, St Andrews Business Park, Norwich, Norfolk NR7 0HR · Phone: 01603 701 077 · Email: admin@perfectplacement.co.uk