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Crew Mentors

Pharmaceutical Recruitment Agencies — REC-Backed Hires

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

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In the UK, scientific hiring can move pretty quickly. Crew Mentors gets pre-screened candidates in front of you — we've checked their skills, references and right-to-work status — and we've got you covered with a replacement guarantee on permanent placements. It's part of our Recruitment Agencies across the UK.

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Why Crew Mentors

We're a REC member, and we take our vetting process seriously — we check skills, references, and right-to-work status for every candidate. Plus, all permanent placements come with a replacement guarantee, so you're covered.

In scientific recruitment we vet for scientific qualifications, GMP/GLP training and right to work.

Who we place
Best Pharmaceutical Recruitment Agencies: Roles We Place

From specialists right through to team leads, we've got the scientific roles UK employers are actually after:

Laboratory TechnicianResearch ScientistQC AnalystRegulatory Affairs OfficerClinical Research AssociateProcess ChemistBioinformaticianQuality Assurance Specialist
Verified
Credentials & checks we verify for scientific
  • Science Council registration (RSci / CSci)
  • Relevant BSc/MSc/PhD qualification
  • GMP / GLP training
  • Right-to-work verification
  • Reference checks
Scientific hiring demand across the UK

Growth in life sciences, biotech and pharma R&D is driving demand for qualified lab and research staff.

Questions, answered
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 work?

They do, particularly for specialist or urgent roles, because the agency already has a vetted candidate pool to draw on.

Do recruitment agencies charge candidates?

No — reputable agencies are paid by the employer, not the candidate. Registering, being represented and being placed are free for jobseekers. Be wary of anyone asking candidates for placement fees.

How do recruitment agencies work in the UK?

UK agencies place permanent candidates and supply temp and contract workers; permanent placement is a licensing-exempt activity, with recruiters regulated by the Conduct Regulations 2003.

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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