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We’ve made the Recruiter HOT 100 again.It’s easy to celebrate moments like this on the surface… but if we’re honest, thi...
15/04/2026

We’ve made the Recruiter HOT 100 again.

It’s easy to celebrate moments like this on the surface… but if we’re honest, this one feels a bit different. - because it’s not been a smooth ride, the market has been tough, and a lot of businesses across recruitment have felt it - some haven’t made it through.

So being recognised in a year like this isn’t just a nice headline, it’s a reflection of resilience, and of teams who’ve grafted through the uncertainty - people doing the job properly when it mattered.

We’re proud, but more than that, we're grateful - to our teams, our clients, and our candidates who continue to trust us, even when the market isn’t making things easy.

Read the full story here 👇
https://obi41.nl/59fedx2y

Happy Easter from all of us at Thorn Baker Industrial🐣A day where chocolate for breakfast is completely acceptable… and ...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Thorn Baker Industrial🐣

A day where chocolate for breakfast is completely acceptable… and no one questions it.

However you’re spending it - slow, busy, or somewhere in between - we hope you enjoy it.

Anyone can say they’re “different”. Candidates will tell you if that’s actually true.This is what people we’ve placed ar...
03/04/2026

Anyone can say they’re “different”. Candidates will tell you if that’s actually true.

This is what people we’ve placed are saying right now.

We focus on:

✔ Keeping people working
✔ Being straight with them
✔ Putting them on sites we’d stand behind

No big promises. Just doing it properly.

If you’re fed up of being messed about, message us - we’ll do things differently: https://obi41.nl/3u5cj4et

Not all temp roles stay temporary…This week, three of our workers have officially gone from temp to perm and its a real ...
02/04/2026

Not all temp roles stay temporary…

This week, three of our workers have officially gone from temp to perm and its a real testament to the effort they’ve put in day in, day out - turning up, getting stuck in, and proving their value where it counts.

But it also says a lot about getting the match right from the start. Because when you place the right people into the right environment, this is what happens:

➡ They settle in
➡ They perform
➡ They get kept on

Big credit to our team for knowing what “right” looks like - and to our candidates for making the most of the opportunity - this is exactly what good recruitment should do.

If you’re looking for people who don’t just fill a gap, but genuinely add value - let’s talk.

And if you’re looking for an opportunity that actually fits your goals, not just “a job”, we’d love to help with that too - thornbaker.co.uk/contact-us

Overheard this week:“We’ll be fine for next week…” (FYI...they weren’t.)Sound familiar? We know Thursdays and Fridays ar...
02/04/2026

Overheard this week:
“We’ll be fine for next week…”

(FYI...they weren’t.)

Sound familiar? We know Thursdays and Fridays are when the cracks show:

✔️ Gaps in next week’s rota
✔️ People not coming back
✔️ Workload not slowing down

And suddenly Monday’s looking… risky.

That’s where we come in.

✔️ Tried & tested workers
✔️ Ready for next week
✔️ No scrambling last minute

If next week’s not as covered as you’d like - get in touch today - thornbaker.co.uk/contact-us

The best jobs aren’t always advertised.They’re already filled… by people we know we can rely on. The ones who: ✔ Turn up...
01/04/2026

The best jobs aren’t always advertised.

They’re already filled… by people we know we can rely on. The ones who:

✔ Turn up
✔ Get stuck in
✔ Get asked back

Sound like you?

We’ve got:

✔️ Warehousing roles
✔️ Production shifts
✔️ FLT opportunities

And most importantly - consistent work - no chasing. No guessing. No last-minute panic.

Ready to get booked in?

Message us today and we’ll match you with a role that actually works for you - thornbaker.co.uk/contact-us

Every warehouse has that group chat right now…“Anyone seen Dave?”“He said he’d be here for the 6am shift…”“Anyone got co...
31/03/2026

Every warehouse has that group chat right now…

“Anyone seen Dave?”
“He said he’d be here for the 6am shift…”
“Anyone got cover for tomorrow?”

Same story. Different site.

It’s not always a shortage of people, it’s a shortage of reliable people.

The ones who:

✔ Turn up on time
✔ Keep pace on the line
✔ Don’t leave you scrambling mid-shift

That’s the difference.

At Thorn Baker Industrial, we don’t just send CVs, we send people we’d back to show up on a cold early shift when everything’s against them.

Because right now? That’s what actually keeps things moving.

Want to know who we’ve got ready to go?

Drop us a message and we’ll send over availability - [email protected]

April’s about to make a few conversations… uncomfortable.👉 “Why have our labour costs gone up?”👉 “Are we still getting v...
30/03/2026

April’s about to make a few conversations… uncomfortable.

👉 “Why have our labour costs gone up?”
👉 “Are we still getting value for money?”
👉 “What are we actually paying for here?”

With the National Living Wage increase, rates are moving - and a lot of businesses are starting to properly question what sits behind them.

Because that charge rate It’s not just pay - and if you don’t fully understand what’s built into it… that’s where things can get murky.

Now more than ever, businesses need a clear handle on their labour supply chain.

What you should know:

✔ Who’s employing your workers
✔ What you’re actually paying for
✔ Where your risk sits (if any)

At Thorn Baker, compliance isn’t a bolt-on - it’s our badge of honour. It’s built into everything we do: straight, transparent service and real value for money.

If you want a quick sense-check, get in touch: thornbaker.co.uk/contact-us


You’re not just a number. Or at least, you shouldn’t be…Too many agencies treat warehouse and production staff like numb...
27/03/2026

You’re not just a number. Or at least, you shouldn’t be…

Too many agencies treat warehouse and production staff like numbers on a spreadsheet.

✅ Booked.
✅ Replaced.
✅ Forgotten.

That’s not how we work.

At Thorn Baker, we look after the people who keep operations moving - making sure you’re placed properly, paid correctly, and supported throughout.

Because if you’re putting in the work… you deserve the same back.

👉 Register with a team that actually backs you:
https://obi41.nl/ycxrtwdc

We’re looking for Class 2 (Cat C) drivers to start ASAP across local council contracts in:📍 Kimberley📍 Nottingham📍 Ilkes...
26/03/2026

We’re looking for Class 2 (Cat C) drivers to start ASAP across local council contracts in:

📍 Kimberley
📍 Nottingham
📍 Ilkeston

If you’ve done refuse work before, you’ll know the drill. If not, but you’re reliable and graft, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:
✅ Driving refuse/recycling vehicles (RCVs)
✅ Working as part of a crew to keep collections running

What you’ll need:
✔ Class 2 (Cat C) licence
✔ Valid CPC
✔ Digital tachograph card
✔ Happy with some physical work
✔ Reliable - sounds obvious, but it matters here

Bonus if you’ve got:
➕ Previous refuse or council experience
➕ Good knowledge of local routes

What you get:
✅ Ongoing, consistent work
✅ Local council contracts
✅ Immediate starts available
✅ Good rates of pay - up to £28 per hour

No long process. No messing about.

👉 If you’re available and ready to start, message Dan at [email protected] or call now on 07557 954 236 to discuss.

Big changes are coming into effect this April.From updates to the Employment Rights Act - including day-one SSP and expa...
26/03/2026

Big changes are coming into effect this April.

From updates to the Employment Rights Act - including day-one SSP and expanded worker protections - to new Joint & Several Liability (JSL) rules around umbrella companies… how your workforce is supplied and managed is under a lot more scrutiny.

Which is why most businesses we’re speaking to right now are asking the same thing:

“Are we exposed to this?”

And it’s a fair question - because JSL in particular means liability doesn’t always sit where you think it does, especially if umbrella companies are involved.

It’s not about panic, but it is about understanding how your workforce is structured.

We’ve put together a simple guide to what’s changing and what to look at:
👉 https://obi41.nl/2p9d32fe?

You’ve got everything lined up...Orders in.Lines ready.Deadlines locked in.Then Monday morning hits… and you’re short.An...
26/03/2026

You’ve got everything lined up...

Orders in.
Lines ready.
Deadlines locked in.

Then Monday morning hits… and you’re short.

And just like that, output drops, pressure builds, and the whole shift feels it.

We know that’s where things start to slip.

At Thorn Baker, we don’t just fill bookings - we supply people who actually turn up, ready to work - reliable, vetted, and used to fast-paced warehouse and production environments.

Because “should be there” doesn’t keep lines moving.

Don’t just hope for the best on Monday morning - ask who we’ve got available now, and make your Mondays a lot easier.

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