Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Services in Blackburn
Cummins Mellor Recruitment has been connecting Lancashire employers with top talent for over 30 years. Established in 1990, we specialise in tailored recruitment solutions across sectors including customer service, finance, engineering, and management. Our family-run business combines deep local expertise with a national reach, offering services from self-service platforms to fully outsourced recruitment.We prioritise understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations, ensuring precise matches that drive long-term success. Our ISO 9001 certification and BIBA Family Business of the Year recognition underscore our commitment to quality and innovation.
Services
Recruitment Lite
Recruitment Core
Recruitment Plus
Temporary Recruitment
Sector-Specific Hiring
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of recruitment expertise in Lancashire's key industries
- Our ISO 9001 certification guarantees quality management standards
- Bespoke solutions from self-service platforms to full outsourcing
- Deep sector knowledge across finance, engineering, and management roles
- Family-run business with proven local and national recruitment success
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Personal approach
Sector expertise
30+ years experience
Bespoke solutions
Successful placements
Services
Recruitment Core
Our traditional recruitment solution manages your entire hiring process from job advert creation to candidate onboarding. We specialise in identifying top talent through market mapping and first-stage interviews, ensuring only pre-screened candidates reach your interview stage. This service suits businesses seeking permanent hires without managing recruitment logistics internally.
Recruitment Lite
Cost-effective platform for businesses maintaining in-house recruitment control. Features include job advert optimisation, centralised application management, and CV screening by qualified recruiters. Ideal for SMEs or HR teams requiring employer brand enhancement while managing hiring processes internally.
Recruitment Plus
Full-service outsourced recruitment under your employer brand. Includes bespoke strategy development, process mapping, and dedicated account management. Designed for growing businesses needing strategic recruitment support to overcome structural hiring challenges and improve retention rates.
Temporary Recruitment
Flexible temporary staffing solutions for short-term projects, maternity cover, and seasonal demands. Our database includes pre-vetted candidates across administration, sales, and management roles. We handle compliance, payroll, and right-to-work checks for hassle-free temporary placements.
Sector-Specific Hiring
Targeted recruitment across key sectors including finance, engineering, and customer service. Our consultants maintain industry-specific networks to source candidates with precise technical and cultural fit requirements. Available through all service tiers for both permanent and temporary roles.
People
Katie Mellor
Managing Director
Second-generation leader of this family business, Katie oversees strategic direction and operations. With a decade of experience in recruitment, she focuses on innovation and client relationships. Holds a degree in business management and champions women in leadership.
Andrew Gardner
Chief Commercial Officer
Driving commercial growth with 15+ years in recruitment leadership. Specialises in scaling operations and developing market strategies. Previously expanded regional recruitment networks before joining Cummins Mellor to lead national business development initiatives.
Charlotte Hunt
Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in matching candidates with SMEs across Lancashire. Focuses on administration and finance roles with a consultative approach. Regularly contributes to career development workshops and employer branding strategies for clients.
Amy Hutcheson
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Leading the sales and marketing recruitment division with 12 years' experience. Expert in identifying high-performing candidates for commission-based roles. Develops training programs for new consultants and maintains key client relationships.
Georgia Livesey
Recruitment Consultant
Focused on engineering and operations roles, Georgia builds long-term candidate relationships. Implements innovative sourcing techniques and manages temporary-to-permanent transitions. Recognised for exceptional client service in manufacturing sector recruitment.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide Recruitment Lite (self-service), Recruitment Core (traditional recruitment), Recruitment Plus (outsourced solutions), and Temporary Recruitment across multiple sectors.
How do your recruitment fees work?
Permanent recruitment fees range from 17.5–30% of the candidate's annual salary with a 6-week rebate period. Temporary recruitment charges include agreed hourly rates covering payroll and compliance.
Which industries do you specialise in?
We specialise in customer service, finance, engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and management roles across Lancashire and nationally.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we maintain ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems, ensuring consistent service excellence across all recruitment processes.
Can you help with urgent temporary staffing needs?
Our temporary recruitment service provides quick cover for absences, projects, and seasonal demands with pre-vetted candidates across multiple disciplines.
Do you offer recruitment strategy consultations?
Yes, our Recruitment Health Check provides tailored solutions including process mapping, strategy development, and implementation support for growing businesses.
