For Employers · Recruitment
Hire the people your business actually needs.
At Rutledge Recruitment, we understand that great people drive business success. Our experienced recruitment team delivers a responsive, local service across Northern Ireland, supporting permanent and temporary recruitment with access to a strong candidate network and trusted local expertise to help businesses grow with confidence.
How it works
A clear, four-step recruitment process.
Brief
We meet, in person or by phone, to understand the role, your team and the right fit.
Shortlist
We tap our local network and screen candidates, then send a tight shortlist within days.
Interview
We coordinate interviews, gather feedback and keep both sides moving at pace.
Place
We manage offer, references and onboarding, then check in once your hire has started.
What we cover
Permanent, temporary and contract.
One local team for every type of hire, from a single placement to ongoing workforce support.
Permanent
Long-term hires that fit your culture.
- Senior, mid and entry level
- Cultural and technical screening
- Offer and onboarding support
Temporary
Cover sickness, leave and seasonal peaks.
- Same-day and next-day starts
- Vetted, work-ready candidates
- Weekly payroll handled by us
Contract
Fixed-term hires for projects and growth.
- 3, 6 and 12 month contracts
- IR35 aware engagements
- Extension or perm conversion
Sectors
14 sectors, one local team.
From manufacturing to professional services, our branches build deep talent pools in the sectors that drive Northern Ireland.
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18 branches, end to end across NI.
A team member from your nearest branch knows your area, your sector and the people in it.
Why Rutledge
Six reasons NI employers stay with us.
REC member
Held to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Code of Professional Practice.
Local team
Based in your town, not a call centre. Real people who know your patch.
Named contact
One team member owns your account, from brief to placement and beyond.
UK GDPR compliant
Candidate data handled to UK GDPR standards, with Access NI checks where required.
Local response
Enquiries are routed directly to the team supporting your area.
35+ years in NI
Trusted since 1989, with deep relationships across employers and candidates.
In their own words
What our candidates say.
The recruitment team took the time to understand what type of job I was looking for and matched me with a role that suited me perfectly. I felt supported throughout, communication was excellent, and I always knew what was happening.
“Rutledge helped me find a job really quickly and kept me updated throughout the whole process.”
Rutledge candidate
“Within a few weeks I had interviews lined up and started a new role.”
Rutledge candidate
“Rutledge gave me confidence before my interview and helped me prepare properly. I got the job and couldn't be happier.”
Rutledge candidate
“I started in a temporary role which later became permanent. A great opportunity for me.”
Rutledge candidate
“They actually listened to what I wanted instead of just sending me random jobs.”
Rutledge candidate
Get in touch
Request a callback.
A team member from your nearest branch will review your requirements and contact you. No automated forms, no offshore call centres.
- Telephone
- 028 2568 9643
- Compliance
- REC Member · UK GDPR · RQIA
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