Our Partner Case Studies
One Point Recruitment
About One Point Recruitment
One Point Recruitment, operating as a partner to Key Selection Ltd, offers specialized recruitment services tailored to various industries in Grimsby.
Their focus spans Industrial, Technical, Commercial, and Executive search divisions, providing both onsite and branch placement solutions. Renowned for delivering flexible and permanent labor solutions at competitive rates, they prioritise client and employee satisfaction. Committed to compliance with evolving employment legislation, they aspire to global recognition as a leading talent solutions provider.
Upholding core values of integrity, transparency, collaboration, innovation, and excellence, they foster ethical and client-centric practices, driving positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
"I have 24 years of experience, primarily focusing on high-volume recruitment across multiple sectors on a national scale, often with on-site presence."
How long have you been in recruitment for?
"After 24 years working my way up at some of the biggest recruitment companies there was no other level than director or owner. I also had really bad burnout. I was working away from home constantly, 12 hour days. I ended up taking a year out with no intention of returning.
A random email to another EP director asking for contract work led to meeting Phil. After a very quick 4 hour conversation I realised what a golden nugget Phil was I decided to give it a go. In recruitment its very rare to meet someone so sincere and supportive, It just could never have been a no."
What made you decide to start your own recruitment business?
"Becoming as big as we are. I never once considered we would come anywhere near a 4 million turnover business. We are also operating in sectors I didn’t think possible. We are now in year 6 soon to be 7."
What has been your biggest highlight so far?
"Having an Equity Partnership is not for the faint of heart. It requires consistency and hard graft. I didn’t take a holiday for the first 2 years. What you put in is what you take out. If you are not afraid of hard work there isn’t a single negative I can think of."
What advice would you give to others who are thinking about starting up their own business?
"Fantastic. They really listen to what you need. In my case it was to be left alone to get on with building the business. They are as much on the phone as you need them. 24 years in this industry and this is the far happiest and content I have ever been. I am very grateful to them."
How has partnering with Key Selection Investments benefitted your business?
"For 17 years, I've been deeply involved in recruitment, helping people find the right jobs and companies find the right talent."
How long have you been in recruitment for?
"Starting my own business was something I always wanted to do, partially as I liked the idea of being able to apply my own ideas to recruitment but also the opportunity to build something great.
Meeting with Phil back in 2018 proved to be the deciding factor as he showed me a direction that would then allow me to carve an exciting path forwards. After this meeting, it was an easy decision."
What made you decide to start your own recruitment business?
"The biggest highlight for me was our company playing a key part in the Covid response. We were able at short notice to build up a flexible workforce of over 100 people to help in manufacturing an important product."
What has been your biggest highlight so far?
"Be resilient! We have had incredible times and really tough times. When things are great it can seem easy but fighting back from adversity is tough. With that said, partnering up with Key Selection has given me all of the support that I have needed both in the good and difficult time."
What advice would you give to others who are thinking about starting up their own business?
"I would answer this with 3 points;
• It gave me the opportunity to start, which I would have never had on my own at that time.
• It gave me the support at difficult times, which is more than I could have expected.
• It has provided me with an incredible network of incredible people, with a range of both crazy and exciting ideas, that has served to inspire and drive me forward."