Shaking Up Recruitment (Because Someone Had To)

Let’s be honest — recruitment has become a bit… meh. Bloated fees. Slow response times.

Salespeople posing as consultants. Placr Recruitment was born to do things differently — and, dare we say, better.

We’re not here to follow the rules. We’re here to rip up the tired playbook, toss the jargon, and put the people back into recruitment. Whether it’s one role or an entire team, our job is to get you the right person — without the pain.

And yes, we’re local. We’re cheeky. We’re loud. And we deliver. Welcome to Placr.

Built for Business, Not for Drama

We don’t believe recruitment should feel like a hostage negotiation. That’s why we’ve simplified our model and made it work for businesses of all sizes:

• One-off hires? We keep our rates lean — none of that 20–25% nonsense.

• Hiring in volume? Our retainer model is designed for companies who need steady hires without the circus.

• Trying us out? We’ve got a little treat for you — exclusive rates for Sussex Business Times readers and VAP members. Let’s chat.

We’re not trying to sell you a one-hit wonder. We want long-term partnerships. No BS, no inflated promises — just good people, good process, and good outcomes.

Generalists at Heart. Specialists When It Counts.

At Placr, we don’t limit ourselves to one niche. We’re generalists — and proudly so. Whether it’s sales, office, admin, creative, property, or tech, we’ve recruited for just about every industry you can think of (and a few you probably haven’t).

But we also know when to go all in.

We’ve recently brought on a specialist recruiter in trades, engineering, and construction — and they’re already elbows-deep placing contractors, site managers, field engineers, gas fitters, and more.

This isn’t fluffy recruitment. It’s fast-paced, boots-on-the-ground, sleeves-up graft. And we love it.

Whether you need someone to build it, fix it, wire it, weld it, or fit it — we’ve got you covered.

Yes, we’re proudly based in Brighton. But our network? It’s national. We’ve placed candidates from Newcastle to Newquay — and everywhere in between. Our approach is digital-first, human-always.

We use smart tech to streamline the boring stuff — but when it comes to people, we pick up the phone, we meet in person, and we actually give a damn.

Kindness in Chaos: Why Our Charity Partners Matter

At Placr, we believe in doing good — not just doing business.

We proudly support Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, helping sick children and their families across Sussex, and TogetherCo, tackling loneliness and social isolation in the local community.

Every placement helps us give a little more back. And as a company that lives and breathes people — we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Is It Time to Break Up with Your Current Recruiter?

Let’s be real: if your recruiter ghosted you, sent you irrelevant CVs, or is invoicing like they’re recruiting astronauts (not account managers) — time to switch?

We make it easy. We’ll take a proper brief. We’ll give honest feedback. And we’ll actually show up.

Our clients tell us we’re refreshing. Some say disruptive. A few call us their secret weapon (which we’re cool with — as long as we get results).

Hear It from Our Clients

“The best recruiter I’ve worked with in 20 years — honest, fast, and they actually understood the role.” – Client in Property Sector

“They filled 3 roles we’d been struggling with for months — and they did it in 2 weeks.” – Engineering Company, South Coast

“Cheeky, chatty, and bloody brilliant. We won’t use anyone else now.” – Creative Agency, Brighton

Ready to Shake Things Up?

Whether you’re hiring your first admin assistant or building out an entire sales team — we’d love to chat. We’ll bring the energy, the hustle, and the talent. You bring the tea and biscuits.

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www.placrrecruitment.co.uk