You'll find our recruitment and design services team in the heart of Sunderland, with over 35 years’ experience supporting engineering and energy companies with temporary and permanent workforce solutions. Ideally located to contribute to planned investments across the region and net zero plans in the North East, they have built up a strong reputation for their service excellence and commitment to recruiting inclusively.
Our friendly team partner with clients every day delivering service excellence thanks to their expert local knowledge and the relationships they build.
Over the decades they've become a valuable support to their clients, who request collaboration with them both locally in Sunderland and the North East region, as well as across the UK. From helping to build a gigafactory to advancing life science and built environment sectors, their reputation is well respected.
From partnering with clients to identify ways to recruit diversely, supporting prison ex-offenders, and working with local educational establishments to champion women in engineering, our Sunderland team are passionate about levelling the playing field. Ensuring people from all walks of life benefit from the great work opportunities available in the region.
You’ll also find them supporting local charity initiatives through volunteering and mentoring, and getting creative to plan fundraising activities to drum up donations for causes that are close to their hearts.
It’s part of NRL’s culture that makes us a preferred recruitment partner for our clients – and something you’ll find across all our operations.
Whether you're looking to advance your career or diversify into a new sector, NRL has hundreds of vacancies.
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Whether you’re looking for temporary or permanent talent to join your workforce, our recruitment experts can help.
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