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Kingston Barnes

A Recruitment Consultancy specialising in:
👷🛕 Construction & Property
👷🏽‍♀️Engineering & Manufacturing
🚚 Logistics & Distribution
📍Bristol

Kingston Barnes is a recruitment consultancy specialising in the Construction, Manufacturing, Technical Engineering & Logistics industries. We provide market-leading permanent, temporary and contract recruitment services to our clients throughout the UK. To us, there’s no such thing as a standard off the shelf bit of recruitment. Every job seeker and every client looking to hire is unique. We unde

rstand the importance of getting recruitment right for you and we’re passionate about delivering the perfect fit, whatever your recruitment needs.

08/06/2026

"Difficult market?"

Or one of the biggest hiring opportunities we've seen in years?

The latest labour market data from the ONS suggests confidence is softening, vacancies are slowing, and many businesses are becoming more cautious.

But from where we're sitting at Kingston Barnes, markets like this often create opportunities for businesses willing to think long term.

While some organisations put hiring plans on hold, others are using this time to:

🟠 strengthen their teams
🟠 improve company culture
🟠 attract high quality talent
🟠 make strategic hires
🟠 focus on long term growth rather than short term reactions

We're already seeing some interesting trends across the sectors we recruit for:

🟠 more high calibre candidates entering the market
🟠 less job hopping
🟠 greater openness to career conversations
🟠 employers placing more value on attitude, adaptability and long term fit

One thing remains true regardless of market conditions:

Great people are always open to the right opportunity.

And historically, the businesses that continue investing in people during uncertain periods are often the ones leading the way when confidence returns.

How is your business adapting its hiring strategy in today's market?

ONS Labour Market Report:
https://www.ons.gov.uk/releases/uklabourmarketmay2026

05/06/2026

We are really pleased to share that Gabriela Buhai has been promoted to Trainee Account Manager 🎉

Gabriela has been brilliant since joining the KB Team, hard working, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile without being asked. She’s a real team player and consistently brings a great attitude to everything she does.

This promotion is very well deserved, and we are looking forward to seeing her develop further in her new role.

The whole Industrial and Driving team are absolutely over the moon to have you taking this next step with them 🧡

Congratulations Gabriela, and thank you for everything you do 👏

📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 325 2233
📍 Kingston House, 36 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

01/06/2026

The right people are the foundation of every successful business.

At Kingston Barnes, we understand just how important that is. We don’t just recruit for your business, we become an extension of it. Our focus is on finding the talent that will help your company grow and thrive long term.

Our reputation is built on delivering results, and the way we attract and engage top talent is what sets us apart.

With a consultative approach tailored to your needs, we work flexibly around your criteria and timescales to provide recruitment solutions that truly work for you.

Ready to grow your team with the right people? Get in touch with Kingston Barnes today.

Submit a vacancy now: https://kingstonbarnes.com/submit-a-vacancy/

👷 🏠 Construction & Property
🏗 🔧 Engineering & Manufacturing
🚛 📦 Logistics & Distribution

📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 325 2233
📍 Kingston House, 36 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

27/05/2026

We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Sinita Sermuksnyte to the Driving & Logistics team at Kingston Barnes! 🎉

Bringing over 10 years of industry experience, Sinita joins us with an incredible depth of knowledge and a proven track record in the driving and logistics space. Her expertise, energy, and passion for the sector make her a fantastic addition to our growing team.

We are looking forward to joining forces and working as a team. We will be completing lots of visits to both existing and new clients as well as dropping in goodies to local companies to introduce ourselves and see how we are able to help Logistics companies in the upcoming busy period!

It’s an exciting time for Kingston Barnes, and we’re confident Sinita will play a key role in what’s ahead as we continue to build and strengthen our offering.

Welcome to the KB Team, Sinita - we’re delighted to have you on board! 🚛

👷 🏠 Construction & Property
🏗 🔧 Engineering & Manufacturing
🚛 📦 Logistics & Distribution

📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 325 2233
📍 Kingston House, 36 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

22/05/2026

🚨 What do recruiters actually do all day?

Second up in our brand new social media series: “What do recruiters actually do all day?” Is Romana Bunda, Associate – Key Accounts & Delivery Manager on KB's Logistics and Supply team.

From early morning calls to solving last minute challenges, no two days in recruitment are ever the same… and Romana’s day is no different.

🟠 Start time: This is usually around 8:00am, although it may be slightly earlier when we are on call or have meetings/training sessions booked in.

🟠 First thing you do: Check emails, unpack my massive lunch bag, and have a cup of green tea.

🟠 How many calls/emails (roughly): I would say around 50–60 emails, and many more phone calls…

🟠 Busiest part of your day: Every day is different, although Mondays and Friday mornings tend to be the busiest.

🟠 Most unexpected moment recently: A sudden phone call from a client who had been ghosting me for the past eight months 😊

🟠 Favourite part of the job: All of them… although perhaps not payroll haha.

🟠 One thing people think recruiters do (but don’t): People often think we simply match a CV to a job and send it off straight away, when in reality there’s much more to it behind the scenes.

🟠 Biggest win lately: Team of the quarter!!

🟠 "Opportunities don’t happen. You create them." - Romana Bunda.

👷 🏠 Construction & Property
🏗 🔧 Engineering & Manufacturing
🚛 📦 Logistics & Distribution

📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 325 2233
📍 Kingston House, 36 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

19/05/2026

Good news from Kingston Barnes!

April officially became KB's strongest month ever for temporary recruitment, consistently supplying more than 250 temporary workers every week across Manufacturing, Logistics and Construction.

🟠 A huge congratulations to Molly Lumsden, who achieved her biggest month to date with an outstanding month. An incredible milestone and thoroughly deserved. Performance rewards came in the form of an Ultrahuman Ring AIR, which had been on the wishlist for breaking a personal record.

🟠 We were also delighted to welcome Sinita Sermuksnyte to the team. Bringing more than 10 years of industry experience, she is already making a strong impact alongside Molly within our growing Driving & Logistics division. Exciting times ahead for that side of the business.

🟠 A huge congratulations to Chris Hallum, who celebrated 9 years at Kingston Barnes this month. Chris has played a huge part in the KB journey and continues to be one of the most genuine people in the industry.

In recruitment, it’s easy to move straight onto the next target, the next challenge, or the next problem to solve. But taking a moment to recognise the wins is just as important.

👷 🏠 Construction & Property
🏗 🔧 Engineering & Manufacturing
🚛 📦 Logistics & Distribution

📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 325 2233
📍 Kingston House, 36 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

11/05/2026

We’re proud to share that we’re now a SafeRec Plus Agency 💚

In today’s regulatory environment, trust matters more than ever. Clients and contractors want more than promises. They want transparency, compliance, and confidence in the supply chain they work with.

A SafeRec Plus Agency is a recruitment company that uses extra checks and technology to make sure contractors are paid correctly and that everything is compliant with HMRC rules. It helps agencies keep a closer eye on their umbrella companies through things like payroll checks, tax verification, and financial monitoring. In simple terms, it gives clients and contractors more confidence that everything is being done properly, safely, and transparently.

That’s why becoming a SafeRec Plus Agency is such an important step for us.

SafeRec Plus gives us access to:

✔️ Real time payroll monitoring
✔️ RTI cross referencing
✔️ Financial stability checks
✔️ Ongoing supply chain oversight

For our clients, this means stronger oversight and protection.
For our contractors, it means added reassurance.
For us, it reflects our commitment to operating with genuine transparency across our supply chain.

👷 🏠 Construction & Property
🏗 🔧 Engineering & Manufacturing
🚛 📦 Logistics & Distribution

📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 325 2233
📍 Kingston House, 36 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

08/05/2026

Revolutionise your CV with Kingston Barnes

10–15 years ago: Simple lists of roles and responsibilities.

Now: TOTALLY different.

📊 2 in 3 reject CVs due to poor formatting
📊 76% of UK companies have seen AI-generated CVs

And the biggest shift…

📊 4 in 10 employers are moving away from CV-first hiring

At Kingston Barnes, we help our wonderful candidates craft state-of-the-art CVs and only put you forward for jobs where we know you'll shine!

If your CV hasn’t evolved, get in touch with Kingston Barnes today!

👷 🏠 Construction & Property
🏗 🔧 Engineering & Manufacturing
🚛 📦 Logistics & Distribution

📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 325 2233
📍 Kingston House, 36 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

01/05/2026

Our latest roles have just gone live, bringing a fresh wave of opportunity your way. It is time to leave old myths behind and see this as a sign that something positive could be just around the corner.

Whether you are ready to take the next step in your career or simply exploring what is available, now is the perfect moment to trust your instincts. The right role could be closer than you think, and it may lead to something truly rewarding.

Here are just some of our latest opportunities:

🟠 Maintenance Engineer - Bristol
🟠 Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer - Bristol
🟠 Project Support Administrator - Bristol
🟠 Electrician - Haydock, St. Helens (WA11)
🟠 Electricians Mate - Haydock, St. Helens (WA11)
🟠 Health & Safety Manager - Bristol
🟠 Field Service Technician - Farnborough
🟠 Mechanical Assembly Technician - Bristol
🟠 Electrical Maintenance Technician - Exeter

Plus so many more! Take a peek at our latest jobs here: https://latestjobs.kingstonbarnes.com/

👷 🏠 Construction & Property
🏗 🔧 Engineering & Manufacturing
🚛 📦 Logistics & Distribution

📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 325 2233
📍 Kingston House, 36 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

26/04/2026

🚨 What do recruiters actually do all day?

We’re kicking off our brand new series: “What do recruiters actually do all day?”

First up… meet Molly Lumsden – Associate, Head of Driving & Logistics & Client Development.

From early morning calls to last-minute problem solving, no two days in recruitment are ever the same… and Molly’s is no exception.

Here’s a sneak peek into her day:

🟠 Start time: I am on call so I check my phone and deal with any immediate issues around 7am, and then I get to the office for 8am - 8:30am
🟠 First thing you do: Make a cup of tea!! and then I will check everyone in and begin with any immediate advert response to fill immediate vacancies.
🟠 How many calls/emails (roughly): I have anywhere between 20 – 25 calls per day & 15 – 20 emails
🟠 Busiest part of your day: Usually first thing filling immediate vacancies and ensuring all candidates have arrived to their place of work, and filling vacancies that have come in on call.
🟠 Most unexpected moment recently: My MD proposing to me on a Friday morning with an Ultrahuman ring (as a present) for achieving a record month!
🟠 Favourite part of the job: Coming in and seeing my colleagues, catching up, working with great people who I enjoy being around.
🟠 One thing people think recruiters do (but don’t): Don’t communicate and hide away from issues, some might but I do not! I believe in full transparency and communicating the good and the bad to keep strong relationships.
🟠 Biggest win lately: Expanded work with one of my biggest clients, and now supporting other departments and sites which are growing.

"Recruitment is fast, unpredictable, and sometimes a bit chaotic… but that’s what makes it so good."

If you're looking for your dream role in Logistics and Supply, or need a passionate and dedicated employee, contact Molly today: [email protected]

👷 🏠 Construction & Property
🏗 🔧 Engineering & Manufacturing
🚛 📦 Logistics & Distribution

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36 Queen Square
Bristol
BS14QS

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm

Website

http://www.kingstonbarnes.com/

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