As a specialist commercial recruitment agency in Lake District, Adkins & Cheurfi excel at connecting talented individuals with commercial organisations across a wide range of sectors.
From administrative support to sales, marketing, and operational roles, our expertise ensures the right fit every time. We’re passionate about building teams that drive growth, efficiency, and success in today’s competitive marketplace.
We are a commercial recruitment agency serving the Lake District that employers turn to when a role needs filling properly the first time. Our experienced recruitment team works across Kendal, Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside and the wider Cumbria region, placing the right people into office, sales and finance positions with companies of every size.
From administration and customer service through to marketing, accountancy and operational management, our consultants know what a good match looks like. The Lake District supports one of the busiest visitor economies in the north of England, and the organisations behind it need commercial teams who can keep pace. That is where we come in.
Whether you need a permanent member of staff or flexible temporary cover, our recruitment services are built around finding people who fit your requirements, your team and your business.
Adkins & Cheurfi, with their extensive expertise in the hospitality recruitment sector, was approached by The Auckland Project for their hospitality recruitment needs, primarily due to their industry knowledge, reputation and successful track record.
Since 2016, Adkins & Cheurfi has been a trusted partner, providing comprehensive staffing solutions for the Bar & Restaurant on site and various events throughout the year.
Recognising the need for a reliable recruitment partner skilled in the education sector, the trust has engaged Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment since 2019 to supply hospitality staff.
We handle all aspects of commercial recruitment for you! – Adverts, interviews, background checks, references, along with headhunting and endless CV searches – so you can concentrate on what truly counts. It’s a genuine time-saver, isn’t it? Plus, with our vast network of industry experts, you can trust we’ll find your ideal match.
What are the costs involved?
Our pricing strategy is transparent and all-encompassing covering every aspect from advertising expenses to the meticulous candidate selection process. And here’s the cherry on top: our fee system is tied to our performance, so you only invest when we’ve secured the perfect fit for your needs.
Now, let’s talk peace of mind
What if things don’t quite fit? No worries! Our placements come with a 90-120 day money-back guarantee, giving you ample time to assess the match. We understand the importance of those initial impressions, which is why we stay in close communication during the probation period. Should any issues arise, we will be ready to swoop in and resolve them promptly.
We have a casual workforce of over 200 staff all primed and eager to step in and bridge any temporary commercial vacancies in your workforce — from general admin roles to sales and marketing positions.
Our dependable and seasoned team of agency staff stands ready to bolster your business during peak periods, provide coverage for sickness or lend and extra hand whenever required. Consider us your go-to support squad for all your commercial staffing needs to ensuring smooth operations and uninterrupted productivity.
Since day one, our top priority has been our candidates
At Adkins & Cheurfi, we place our workers front and centre, showing that joining us isn’t just a temporary fix, but a solid career move. We reciprocate their dedication by investing in enticing incentives, top-notch training, and continuously increasing hourly rates. This worker-first philosophy has led us to cultivate an extensive pool of dependable and skilled staff working across several industries.
What are the costs involved?
As an independent commercial recruitment agency, we steer clear of hefty overheads that could drive up costs. Our rates are tailored to prioritize our candidates’ take-home pay, pensions, and overall well-being, rather than solely focusing on our profit margins. Rest assured, our rates are highly competitive and customized to fit each client and role perfectly. Reach out today for a personalized consultation—you’ll see the difference!
Here at Excelsior Academy Newcastle, we have used Adkins & Cheurfi for over a year, they have supplied us with Catering, Caretakers & Admin staff. The service and response has been great from Chloe Churchill who has looked after us given us 100%, due to this, I have recommended the agency throughout the Laidlaw Trust Schools.
At Sunderland AFC, we are proud to have partnered with Adkins & Cheurfi since the start of 2024. They have supported our teams across Hospitality, Catering and Management, by providing both temporary support staff and several permanent positions. Adkins & Cheurfi staff are well trained, approachable, and always eager to assist our customers. There is a high level of professionalism from everyone that we interact with at Adkins & Cheurfi, which is testament to their hard work and strong leadership. We look forward to our continued relationship together.
Worked with Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment for over 6 years! I have a great relationship with the team, can’t recommend them enough. Started using them as a second supplier and now is our preferred supplier for all temp staff.
Advertising, screening, interviews, reference checks and headhunting are all handled by us, so your managers can stay focused on running the company. Our networks across Cumbria and Lancashire give us access to active jobseekers and passive candidates alike, including skilled people who are not openly job hunting but would move for the right opportunity.
Our permanent recruitment service gives employers access to a structured recruitment process designed to identify candidates who have the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role.
Our pricing is clear from the outset and covers every stage of the search, from the advert to the final offer. Fees are linked to results, so you only invest once we have placed the right person in your business.
We believe recruitment costs should be straightforward, which is why we discuss the details with you before beginning the search.
Every time we recruit permanent staff for a client, the placement carries a 90 to 120 day money-back guarantee. We stay in close contact through the probation period, and if a hire does not work out, the candidate is replaced or your fee returned.
Our approach is designed to make permanent recruitment as straightforward and low-risk as possible, while keeping the focus on finding the right long-term fit.
We hold a casual workforce of over 200 staff ready to cover holidays, sickness, seasonal peaks and longer assignments. Whether you need an administrator for a fortnight or a sales coordinator for six months, we can usually fill the gap within days. Plenty of our clients started with a single temporary booking and now treat us as their preferred supplier.
Through our temporary recruitment service, we provide flexible staffing solutions for businesses that need dependable commercial support without committing to a permanent hire.
Temporary work with us is a career route, not a stopgap. We invest in training, incentives and hourly rates that keep improving, which is why so many talented people stay on our books for years. That loyalty is the reason our clients get dependable staff rather than whoever happens to be free that week.
By putting our candidates first, we build a reliable temporary workforce that businesses can turn to when they need additional support quickly.
As an independent agency, we keep overheads low and build our rates around candidate take-home pay, pensions and wellbeing rather than margin alone. Charges are agreed per role and per client, and we are always glad to talk them through with you.
If you need commercial recruitment support in the Lake District, contact our recruitment team for a personal service and a straight answer on costs.
