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Crew Mentors

Recruitment Agencies Edinburgh — No Placement, No Fee

Vetted shortlist in 7 days — screened, referenced, 90-day guarantee.

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Hiring through recruitment agencies in Edinburgh can be pretty intense, honestly. That's where Crew Mentors comes in. We source, screen and shortlist vetted recruitment agencies candidates — whether you need permanent staff, contractors or temp workers — so you can fill your roles without all the headache. It's part of our Recruitment Agencies across the UK.

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Why Crew Mentors

Our difference: a real vetted candidate network, honest shortlists, and a replacement guarantee on permanent hires — no CV spam.

Inside the Edinburgh talent market

Edinburgh has a population around 530,680 and a labour force near 312,100.

Largest employing sectors
Human health and social workWholesale, retail and repairFinancial servicesEducationAccommodation and food servicesProfessional, scientific and technical activities
Major employment precincts
The Exchange DistrictNew TownLeithEdinburgh ParkSouth GyleQuartermile

Source: ONS

Major projects driving hiring demand in Edinburgh
construction

West Edinburgh Link

Major active travel construction project by Balfour Beatty drives hiring for engineers, laborers, and project managers.

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rail

Tram Extensions to South East Edinburgh

Planned tram line expansion drives hiring for civil engineers, track workers, and transit operations staff.

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housing

Redheughs Village

New residential development in Gogar drives hiring for construction teams, architects, and real estate agents.

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Questions, answered
How much do recruitment agencies charge per hour?

The hourly charge bundles the worker's pay with a margin for pension, National Insurance, insurance and our service — quoted up front per role.

What is a recruitment agency?

It's a business that sources and vets candidates on behalf of employers, filling permanent, temp and contract roles.

How much do recruitment agencies charge?

You pay a placement percentage for permanent roles or an hourly rate for contract staff, with no hidden fees.

Do recruitment agencies need a licence in the UK?

Permanent placement is a licensing-exempt activity in the UK — we lead with REC membership and structured candidate vetting (skills, references and right-to-work checks). Crew Mentors operates under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, enforced by the Fair Work Agency. Worker supply into regulated sectors (agriculture, horticulture, shellfish and associated food processing) is covered by a GLAA licence.

Licensed & Compliant
Recruitment licensing & compliance

Permanent placement is a licensing-exempt activity in the UK — we lead with REC membership and structured candidate vetting (skills, references and right-to-work checks). Crew Mentors operates under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, enforced by the Fair Work Agency. Worker supply into regulated sectors (agriculture, horticulture, shellfish and associated food processing) is covered by a GLAA licence.

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