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Recruitment Agencies Portsmouth — Vetted Shortlist in 7 Days

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

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Finding the right recruitment agencies in Portsmouth can eat up heaps of your time. We've built a vetted network of recruitment agencies candidates and we place permanent, contract and temp roles to suit what you need. It's part of our Recruitment Agency across the UK.

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Why Crew Mentors

We're a REC member with structured candidate vetting — skills, references and right-to-work all checked. Permanent placements come with a replacement guarantee.

Inside the Portsmouth talent market

Portsmouth has a population around 214,321 and a labour force near 119,000.

Largest employing sectors
Health and social workEducationWholesale and retail tradeManufacturingAdministrative and support service activitiesInformation and communication
Major employment precincts
Lakeside North Harbour Business ParkTipner, Horsea Island and Port Solent (City Deal Sites)St James' Hospital and Langstone CampusCity Centre (including Gunwharf Quays)Dunsbury Park Industrial and Distribution Business ParkVoyager Park and Merlin Park Employment Zones

Source: ONS

Major projects driving hiring demand in Portsmouth
construction

Southsea Coastal Scheme

This £180M coastal defense project drives hiring demand for construction workers and engineers.

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construction

Hilsea Lido Renovation

Renovating this iconic pool drives hiring demand for construction workers and hospitality staff.

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energy

Sea Change Shore Power Project

Building shore power systems at the port drives hiring demand for engineering and technical roles.

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

For temp and contract staff, agencies charge an hourly rate that covers the worker's pay plus a margin for employment costs and service. We confirm the exact rate before the assignment starts.

Do recruitment agencies take a cut of your salary?

No — the agency's fee is paid by the employer and is separate from your salary. For permanent roles you receive your full agreed wage; the placement fee doesn't come out of it.

Do recruitment agencies work?

Used well, agencies save you time and surface candidates you wouldn't reach through advertising alone.

How do recruitment agencies work?

For employers we source and vet candidates; for jobseekers we match you to suitable roles and put you forward — at no cost to the candidate.

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.

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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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