Candidate Testimonials
Chris Tinklin - Project Manager
"Exceptionally pleased with Straco, a friendly and personal recruitment agency. Helped me fine tune my CV to…
Michael Gorman - Project Manager
"I first encountered Straco a couple of years ago when I was looking for a chance to move on from my employe…
Catherine Le Sueur - Retail Designer
"I recently contacted Straco recruitment to help find me a suitable role to push myself further up my career…
"I thought I'd take this opportunity to thank Sophie personally and the rest of the Straco team for your ser…
Darren Dougall - Project Manager
"I have recently had the pleasure and privilege of dealing with Rob and his team at Straco Recruitment. He o…
Olivia Cheung - Structural Designer
'Michael showed a very good knowledge of the companies within the packaging design industry and took this in…
Nicolas Batchelor – Development Designer
"I have had a good experience dealing with Straco, it was very pleasant and Michael was extremely helpful th…
"After becoming a little stale at my old position I put out a few feelers to test the reaction within the ne…
"I had been contacted by Jamie one afternoon regarding a possible vacancy within my industry. Although at th…
Edward Wood – POS Cardboard Engineer
"I would always recommend working with Straco Temping to my friends and colleagues. Very friendly, professi…
Russell Payne - Project Manager
"Simon is a fantastic recruiter and an absolute pleasure to work with.
I was placed with a perfect match…Paul Snowdon - Project Manager
"Very many thanks to you and your brilliant team (especially Lora) for looking after me and sorting me out. …
"Simon worked with me to place me with a client, his professionalism and communication skills along with his…
Glen Pritchard - Project Manager
"I found Straco Temping advertising for a short-term project management opportunity and, due to a last minut…
Matthew Stainthorpe - VM Project Manager
"Simon and his team were instrumental during my search for a new job. Finding me a brilliant company to work…
Soraya Kashefi - Senior Development Designer
"Having worked with Simon at Straco now on two of my job roles, I can safely say that Straco are great to wo…
Danny Dallas - UK Sales Manager
"Over the past 5 years Simon and his team at Straco have helped not once, but twice in securing two major po…
"Thank you Straco for all the help you gave me when I was looking for a new job, it was nice to have the sup…
Graeme Hill - Business Development Manager
"I have known Straco Recruitment and Rob for some time and always find their approach refreshing. They take …
Katie Brew - Production/Project Manager
"I was impressed by Simon at Straco's super speedy service and support every step of the way. From job spec …
"My experience with dealing with Straco Recruitment was very pleasant and extremely helpful.
From the ini…"Simon and Straco Recruitment have provided an excellent service for me when looking to find the right caree…
Elenor Finch - Creative Retail Designer
"Rob has been a fantastic help since I have been made redundant, he is friendly, professional, full of advic…
Zea Lloyd – Regional Project Manager
'With good communication and efficient response times I would highly recommend Simon & Straco Recruitment fo…
Emily Crowley - Conceptual Designer
"Everything here is just great. Thank you so much for finding me such a perfect job!!
Also i got your…Stefan Witton - Account Manager
"Responsive and thorough are two words I would use to describe Simon. His wealth of knowledge and contacts p…
Fiona Kelly - Logistic Support/ Project Assistant
“Simon and his team at Straco Recruitment were excellent at matching my transferable skills to place me in a…
"Dear Rob
Thanks to the professional manner and enthusiastic communication by you and Straco,I am …Mario Jackson - Design and Development Manager
"Rob has a true passion for recruitment. He has an in depth knowledge of POS/Retail Design, and a high level…
"Rob has a great awareness of the Retail Design/POS market and understands individuals and their strengths t…
Nick Paton - Sales Account Executive
"Simon is an excellent recruiter and always provides exceptional feedback and attention to detail. Coupled w…
Filipa Oliveira - Development Engineer
"Simon has been a pleasure to work with. As a recruiter, Simon supplies outstanding possibilities to choose …
Olivier Languille – Head of Operations
"Throughout the whole recruitment process, I have found Rob to be highly professional in his approach. Rob's…
Paula Snow - Structural POS Cardboard Engineer
"Simon is an outstanding recruiter who is extremely efficient and dedicated in his work. His goal-orientated…
"I contacted Straco when looking for a new challenge and to further my career in retail design with a forwar…
Julia Marlow - Business Development Manager
"I have used Straco on a number of occasions and have always been amazed at how easy they make the process o…
"All my dealings with Rob Fothergill from the outset of seeing the vacancy advertised were dealt with in an …
Martin Hawker - Technical Designer
"Simon, as a recruitment expert has found me a great contract position that I hope will go permanent in the …
"Straco has been absolutely brilliant in finding me a new role, I had plenty of interviews booked in which I…
David Piekut - Account Manager
"All is going well and I am really enjoying myself. Thanks so much for thinking outside of the box and putti…
Tom Phipps - Development Designer
"Rob managed to find myself work in a very short time scale with a professional and ideal company for my ski…
"Although I was currently employed I really wanted a position where I faced new challenges. When I contacte…
"Thank you to Julie, Simon and Rob for all your help looking for roles, you have been far superior to any of…
Seth Jackson - Project Manager
"I Just wanted to Thank you for all your hard work recently in finding me my new position, the role was well…
Michael Gorman - Project Manager
"When I decided to move on from my previous position I contacted Rob. He reacted extremely quickly and secur…
Charlie Carter - Fixture Development Manager
"Simon is a great guy to deal with and more than that, he and his team at Straco actually deliver fantastic …
James Sheehan - Business Development Manager
"Straco did a great job to set me up with a role at a great POS company, which I'm now working for - STI Group" …
"I have been fortunate enough to cross paths with Rob from Straco during my recent job search & have been ve…
Matt Thornton - Business Development Manager
"I have known Rob and Straco International for some time, I have always found them to be enthusiastic, profe…
David Glendinning - Senior Project Manager
"Simon called me on Friday, sorted me out with a interview on Monday, Job offer on Thursday what more can I …
Daniel Harrison - Print Operative
"Straco, thank you for all your hard work I have been amazed at how hands on you have been in getting my nam…
Simon Oakley - Estimator/Account Manager
"When it came to take the next step in my career I contacted Straco International, this was the first time I…
Steve Lister - Business Development Director
"I cannot recommend Simon & Straco Recruitment more highly.
I am a senior executive who found himself lo…Peter Graphic Communications Manager Sector Design
"Nicola has been, without a shadow of doubt, the best person of any recruitment agency I have ever dealt wit…
Jenny Woolcott - Creative Designer
"Nicola at Straco has been very thorough helping me find my a new position. She was very attentive at all ti…
Anthony Pitts - Project Manager
"Rob found my details on line, and paired me up with Anglo, who he knew would be looking for someone with my…
Kevin McFeat - Business Development Manager
"Straco are the most candidate /client aware recruitment agency I have ever had dealings with. The team are …
Richard Povey - Business Development Manager
"I don't normally submit reviews as I generally expect a good level of service, however I have found the ser…
Lee McDonnell - Project Manager
"I would highly recommend Straco to anybody looking for a new career, or a company looking for someone to ma…
Stephen Morris - Shop fitting Buyer
"Just a little thank you, I have been working with Simon and Rob at Straco International and have been impre…
Kim Dutfield - General Manager
"I have known Simon for a long time, we have kept in touch on and off over the years, recently he contacted …
Michelle - Business Development Manager
"I would definitely recommend your services.
Your company is one of the most friendly and efficient compa…Chris - Client Services Manager, Sector Design
"Simon is straight talking, quick and effective - simple, no-nonsense recruitment.....highly recommended."
…“I would highly recommend Simon and his company.
I worked with Simon earlier this year and from the initi…Rob - Business Development Manager, GES Group
“I would highly recommend Straco to any Client or Company. If you do have the pleasure of dealing with Strac…
"I have received excellent service from Nicola with whom I have dealt with regarding several different job r…
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you Simon for providing me with this chance and for sup…
Paul - Business Development Manager
“I have known Simon for a number of years and he has always been friendly, professional and able to understa…
"I have no hesitation in saying that working with Rob and Straco International over the last month has been …
"Simon is a great guy and very professional in what he does. He manages to put you in touch with the right r…
"A big thank you guys for helping me find the job that I needed to progress forward in life. I'm over the mo…
Adrian - Sales/Business Developer
"Straco were thoroughly professional throughout all communication and kept in regular contact and without do…
"I would like to offer my thanks for all your assistance during the placement with my new employers, you sho…
"Simons knowledge of the industry and analytical approach to recruitment allows him to place the right peopl…
Russel - Business Development Manager
"I have known Simon and his team for many years now, he is trustworthy, friendly and confidential, with in-d…
"Hi Simon
I have taken up a position with a new company, just wanted to drop you a line to say thank …"I would strongly recommend Simon and his company.
As we all know too many recruitment firms have li…Helena - Senior Projects Manager Coty
"Simon and his team opened up a fantastic opportunity to work with Coty, a global cosmetics and beauty compa…
"I have been dealing with Rob at Straco and have been impressed with their communication and outlook. Many a…
"I would recommend Straco to any of my contacts. They are a professional recruitment consultancy that offer …
"Rob provided excellent communication and accurate and detailed information relating to the job vacancy. He …
Michelle - Business Development Manager
"I would like to thank Rob and Simon for providing a fantastic service, not only did they put me forward for…
Ana Marie - Business Development Manager
"Hi Simon,
Just like to say thanks for all your help with my job search. You have remained positive a…Nick - Business Development Manager
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both & the team at Straco for your diligent efforts in p…
Leon - Business Development Manager
"I have just entered my second week in my new role and have been most impressed. With a great working envir…
"Simon Horseman is a great man with very good contacts within the design industry. With his excellent custom…
"Straco were great to work with, they found vacancies that were exactly what I was looking for and what were…
Christopher - Business Development Manager
"OK, This is going to sound like a lie but I swear every word is true. If you'd asked me to write down the s…
John - Business Development Manager
“Simon managed to find me a new position with the leading company in the market. The process was handled wit…
Lianne - Business Development Manager
" Simon and his team guided me though the difficult time of finding a good career move that suited my requir…
“Simon was my first port of call and it worked! Great service and a pleasure to work with.”
Paul…"The team at Straco International were not only extremely efficient and professional, they were also friendl…
"I really felt Straco and the team went above and beyond my expectations, as well as always having a profess…
“I have known Simon for a few years and have found him very easy to work with. Simon has a good understandin…
Rob - Business Development Mananger
"Straco provided an excellent service, very professional and helpful. I would recommend Straco International…
"I met Rob through Straco, I was impressed by Rob’s professional manor and had a great level of service. I w…
Jon - Business Development Manager
"The service I received from Rob at Straco was excellent. I was very impressed by Rob's knowledge of the Sho…
“Simon has been a brilliant and discreet whilst helping me look for a new position. His industry knowledge a…
Christina - Structural Designer
"The service I have received from Straco has been excellent.
I was set up with interviews at two co…Keith - Digital Sales Executive
"Nicola provided an excellent service in arranging my move to my present employer"
Top Qualities: Gr…"From initial contact, I have found Straco Recruitment very professional and helpful. The guys were very mot…
Jeremy - Business Development Manager
"Simon and the Team at Straco Recruitment are a breath of fresh air in the 'seedy' world of recruitment!
"Having secured a new position as Head of Sales through Straco International, I would like to recommend thei…
David - Business Development Manager
"I have known Straco for many years and we have kept in touch over those years even if I have not actively b…
"I highly recommend the service that Straco have provided to me in my search for a new role, unlike some oth…
"After meeting Simon and discussing my next career move, he found me the role and I was hired the week after…
"Working with Simon couldn't have been any easier. His helpful insight, advice and networking makes him a jo…
“Simon is an honest and up front recruiter, the likes of which are often hard to find in this industry. As a…
"Straco have been exceptional in presenting the most suitable vacancies pertaining to my experience, capabil…
"I am very happy to have renewed my acquaintance with Simon when I was looking for my next career opportunit…
"Many thanks to you and your team for your help over the past months in finding a position that is suitable,…
Ellen - Client Liaison Manager
"I am loving my new role a Client Liaison Manager. I 'fit ' in well with my colleagues, and find the role bo…
"I can't thank you guys enough for helping me find the job I was after, Simon was great helping me get the j…
“The Feedback from Straco was excellent; ensuring that I knew exactly what was happening every step of the w…
"Straco Recruitment= The REAL deal!"
"If you want a top notch recruitment service look no further. Yo…"Everything is going very well. I am happy and grateful to you and Nicola for the placement. If I ever nee…
“After working overseas for a year I came back to the UK where Simon/Straco managed to arranged several inte…
"Straco have been a great help in finding what will be a big step for me in my career."
"I received…“I am constantly recommending Straco International to other people with in the Industry – Straco always prov…
Charlotte - Business Development Manager
"Straco have been instrumental in finding me a new role and I couldn't thank you personally enough. I will …
"Straco Recruitment were very consistent and always kept in touch, they are one of the best Recruitment Comp…
"My dealings with Craig Jones at Straco International have been a pleasure from the word ‘go’.
His o…Katrina - Business Development Manager
"I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for all your hard work over the past few weeks. It mus…
"Straco International worked on my behalf to help me find suitable employment. They were excellent in the c…
Nigel - Business Development Manager
"It was a pleasure to work with Craig during my recent search for a new position. His detail oriented, affa…
A week after joing as a candidate I had received an offer and had a start date with another graphics company…
In less than two weeks, I went from being made redundant to finding a job at a top company. For this I thank…
Having been made redundant and wanting to stay within an industry I love, I was recommended to get in touch …
"I cannot emphasise how hard Nicola Cadman at Straco worked on my behalf to gain me interview opportunities.…
When Straco contacted me I felt they knew what they were about, they actually understood the information tha…
Maria - Business Development Manager
Straco were the only agency that seemed to act proactively in finding suitable positions for me to consider …
“I am so relieved to secure a position in these difficult times because it means I can keep my house and the…
"Having known Straco, for a number of years as a candidate, I can certainly recommend them over any other re…
