Where success begins

Manufacturing successful partnerships

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What we do

Theo James are a specialist talent provider in Manufacturing and Engineering.

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Simplifying all your recruitment

Utilise our advanced software, designed to help you save time, manage workflows and make the right choices.

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TJ Partnerships

Your recruitment. Our expertise.

Perfect for dramatically reducing the cost on multiple hires; either for a project or spread over an agreed time frame.

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Features

  • Full dedicated account management


  • Bespoke landing page on TJ website
  • Marketing support and social media posting



  • Access to dedicated team of specialist consultants and tech suite
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TJ Executive

Your Trusted Partner in Executive Search

Our Process:

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Features

  • Consultation – Defining your ideal leader.


  • Targeted Search – Mapping, referrals & headhunting.
  • Screening – Rigorous vetting for the perfect fit.


  • Selection – Insights on top candidates.


  • Offer & Onboarding – Seamless hiring support.
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TJ Contracting

Your blueprint for growth.

When you want to appoint to a unique position, or one that is strategically important.

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Features

  • Pre-vetted, fully compliant contractors



  • Expert guidance on IR35 compliance


  • No upfront costs—pay as you go
  • Flexible solution for project work, sickness cover, or interim staffing needs



  • Experience supporting contracts across FMCG, Defence, Automotive, and other sectors
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When I joined Dyer we had a scattergun approach to recruitment. We used many agencies, different rates, temp to perm contracts, spent a fortune on fees and a high employee turnover rate ... Read more

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Group HR Manager

"We used the retainer service from Theo James for a senior position in the business, as we needed a quick recruitment of a high quality candidate. The service we received was fantasti ... Read more

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Specialist sectors

From the start of your career to the end, we can find placements that help you progress and make the most of your working week.

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FMCG Recruitment
Automotive Recruitment
Heavy Industry Recruitment
Food and Drink Manufacturing Recruitment
Electrical / Electronics Recruitment
Subsea / Renewables Recruitment
Others Recruitment
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Chemicals / Pharmaceutical Recruitment
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Aerospace Recruitment
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Automotive Recruitment

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Aerospace Recruitment

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FMCG Recruitment

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Heavy Industry Recruitment

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Food and Drink Manufacturing Recruitment

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Electrical / Electronics Recruitment

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Chemical / Pharmaceutical Recruitment

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Subsea / Renewables Recruitment

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Others Recruitment

our disciplines

Matching the best talent to your recruitment needs

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Leadership & Senior Exec Appointments

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Design & Engineering

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Leadership & Senior Exec Appointments

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Design & Engineering

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Supply Chains & Logistics

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Greenify your new hires

Offset The Carbon Emissions Of Your Hire For 12 Months

Theo James is deeply committed to behaving in an ethical and sustainable way, and we take full ownership of the unavoidable environmental impact our business creates. That’s why we greenify.


We greenify our business through certified carbon credits that compensate for our greenhouse gas emissions. And for clients who share our commitment to positive climate action, we offer them the ability to greenify their new hires.


Let’s build a Greener workforce - for more info on creating a sustainable hiring process.

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12.7 tonnes of certified nature-based carbon credits
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8 trees planted
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34kg of plastic waste recovered and repurposed

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