PropRec People Midlands & Staffordshire

The people behind manufacturing, distribution and engineering.

For manufacturers, distributors and engineering firms of every size across the West Midlands and Staffordshire, we find the specialist, technical and senior people who keep them moving.

Contingent and retainedMidlands focus, UK reachSpecialist to board level
A male and a female business leader shaking hands outside a modern commercial building
Brief to shortlist
<5 days
Typical, on our desk
125+ yrs
Combined recruitment experience
See the reviews
500+
Placements made
See the roles
<5 days
To a shortlist
How it works
24/5
Resource model
How it works
Who we work with

Whatever your size or stage, one specialist partner.

A specialist on your doorstep, with a candidate network we have already built across the region.

Light-industrial and manufacturing units in the Midlands at sunset

Our clients

We work with owner-managed businesses, growing independents and established groups across the West Midlands and Staffordshire, often all three at once. We recruit for every level, from specialist professionals and technical experts to senior leaders and board-level appointments.

Sutton ColdfieldBirminghamLichfieldTamworthWest MidlandsStaffordshire

Placements you can ask about

Over 500 placements across manufacturing, engineering and our wider specialisms, spanning support functions through to board-level leadership.

Hiring managers who have used us

Read what clients say about working with us, in their own words.

Read the reviews

A shortlist inside five days

From brief to a short list of qualified candidates, measured on every search.

See how a search runs
Our sectors

Three sectors, one local specialist.

Whether you make it, move it or engineer it, we recruit the people behind it.

A buyer checking a tray of machined components against a tablet in a manufacturer's stockroom
Sector

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Specialist recruitment for manufacturers and their supply chains across the region.

An operations manager with a tablet looking along pallet racking in a distribution warehouse
Sector

Distribution

Specialist recruitment for distributors and logistics-led businesses across the Midlands.

Two engineers studying a technical drawing at a workbench in a fabrication workshop
Sector

Engineering

Specialist and technical recruitment for engineering firms and fabricators.

Roles we fill

Six functions, one specialist desk.

Manufacturers, distributors and engineering firms in the Midlands and beyond, served by desks we already run.

16Years’ experience in recruitment across the manufacturing, engineering and distribution sectorsLeah Jones, PropRec People

Leadership

CEO, COO, CSO, CTO, CPO

Part of Senior Appointments

Operations

Production Managers, Project Managers

New Operations desk

Supply Chain and Procurement

Buyers, Planners, Supply Chain Managers, Product Managers

Part of Procurement

Finance

Cost and Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Purchase and Sales Ledger

Part of Finance & Accounting

People

Head of HR, HR Directors, HR Business Partners, Site HR Managers, HR Admin, Talent Acquisition

Part of HR & Talent

Technical Sales and Customer Service

Technical Sales Engineers, Account Managers and Customer Service

Part of Marketing & Sales
How it works

From brief to shortlist in days.

One call to agree the role and the approach. Then a search that you can follow at every stage.

A recruitment consultant and a plant manager talking through a hire across a meeting room table
1
Step 1

Talent Strategy Call

We learn the role, the team and the budget, and agree whether contingent or retained fits.

2
Step 2

Search and shortlist

We source and screen, then send you qualified candidates, typically in under five days.

3
Step 3

Interviews

We prepare candidates, arrange interviews and keep both sides updated at every stage.

4
Step 4

Offer and follow-up

We help you through the offer and stay in touch once your new hire starts.

Free, monthly

The manufacturing hiring and salary snapshot.

  • Which manufacturing, distribution and engineering roles are in demand
  • What those roles are paying across the Midlands and Staffordshire
  • Where candidates are scarce, so you can plan ahead

We only use your details to send the snapshot.

Client & candidate reviews

Rated excellent by the people we work with.

5.0
Average across 300+ reviews
Client · Featured

A Trusted Recruitment Partner for Over a Decade

MD
Managing DirectorSpecialist Manufacturing & Engineering Business, Birmingham

“We have worked with Leah Jones for over ten years, and throughout that time she has consistently demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our business, our industry, and the people we need to succeed.”

Read the full testimonial

Most recently, Leah has supported us with a series of key appointments across the business. Every candidate appointed through this process is performing extremely well, which reflects not only the quality of Leah’s recruitment process but also her ability to understand the requirements of a role beyond the job description itself.

What sets Leah apart is the depth of knowledge she brings to the manufacturing and engineering sectors. She takes the time to understand our business, our culture, and our longer-term objectives, visiting us in person to discuss vacancies and ensuring she has a clear understanding of what we need before introducing candidates. Her approach is thorough and considered; the candidates she presents are well matched to the role, and she takes the time to interview and assess them before putting them forward.

Leah is also a trusted adviser. Her honesty and understanding of the wide recruitment market are invaluable to us. She provides a realistic and well-informed perspective, helping us understand what is achievable in the market and advising us on the best approach to attracting the right people.

Perhaps the greatest testament to her work is the longevity of her placements. Leah has introduced people to our business who are still with us more than ten years later. That level of retention speaks volumes about her understanding of both the client and the candidate, and her commitment to getting the right fit from the outset.

Leah offers far more than a traditional recruitment service. She brings industry expertise, integrity, sound commercial judgement, and a genuine commitment to understanding the businesses she supports. We have complete confidence in her advice and the quality of her work, and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to any manufacturing or engineering business looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and trusted recruitment partner.

Working with Chris at PropRec has been a really positive and supportive experience from initial contact to final securing of the right person for the role.
JR
James RigbyChairman, SCC
When hiring, they listened carefully to our needs and introduced candidates who were a great fit for our team. When I became a candidate, they provided fantastic support, regular updates, and valuable advice throughout the process.
AM
Andy M.Aug 2026
Chris and team are professional, personable and slick on execution. Knowledgeable on the market and supportive through the recruitment process. Highly recommend as a recruitment partner.
S
SteveAug 2026
Katy and Chris provide an excellent service, I didn’t just feel like a number. The communication was excellent and they were both extremely helpful, friendly and professional.
M
MichelleNot your average agent
She is one of the most thorough recruiters I have ever worked with, properly working through my experience and ensuring my new role was the right fit not just for me but for the company too.
AM
Annie M.Mar 2026
She was professional, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right opportunity rather than just filling a role. Communication was always excellent, and she kept me updated throughout the entire process.
S
SadieMay 2026
Leah Jones from PropRec has been excellent to work with and I would not hesitate in highly recommending her. She has been responsive, informative and genuinely a pleasure to work with.
HM
Heidi M.Candidate
Her communication was excellent throughout the whole process. She kept me updated at every stage, answered my questions quickly, and made sure I felt confident going into the interview.
OR
Olivia R.Mar 2026
Get in touch

Let’s get things moving.

What do you need? A hard-to-find specialist? Support with your next hire? Or a fresh opportunity? Whatever brings you here, we’d like to hear about it. Choose the relevant tab to get started.

Visit
Masonic Hall, 9 Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1TJ

Everything you share is treated in confidence. See our privacy policy.