We’re in the people business

It all began over 10 years ago when James Kingston , Managing Director of Kingston Barnes had a vision.

After spending over a decade in construction recruitment he felt that there was a gap in the market for a consultancy that could set the new gold standard in recruitment.  In an industry where profits can compromise quality, customer service feels superficial and recruitment was seen as just a process he found himself asking “how or why isn’t there a way to deliver an exceptional service as well as an enjoyable experience that delivers on all fronts?”

In 2013, after spending 12 years in construction recruitment Kingston Barnes was launched. The mission was to create a company that was passionate about delivering the best recruitment in the market, offering an unrivalled experience across every part of the recruitment journey for both clients and candidates – going above & beyond.

Kingston Barnes is a recruitment consultancy specialising in the Construction & Property, 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 understand the importance of getting recruitment right for you and we’re passionate about delivering the perfect fit, whatever your recruitment needs.

Our Vision

To be the No1 recruiter to work with and No1 to work for.

Our Passion

Positively impacting the lives of the individuals and businesses we work with.

Our Values

Building lasting relationships founded on trust, integrity, and ethical processes.

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We’ve accomplished a lot since our launch in 2013.  We’re proud of what we’ve achieved but even more excited about our future.

Latest News

10 QUESTIONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER INTERVIEWER

To find the best employees possible, you must be the best interviewer possible.  Great interviewers ultimately hire the perfect candidate by making a conscious effort to get the most out of the interview process.  This not only strengthens your employers’ brand and...

KINGSTON BARNES TAKE ON TOUGH MUDDER

On Saturday 18th August, 7 of the Kingston Barnes team took part in the gruelling challenge that is Tough Mudder. "Tough Mudder is a 10-mile mud and obstacle course designed to drag you out of your comfort zone by testing your physical strength, stamina, and mental...

KINGSTON BARNES – THE GROWTH CONTINUES!

Kingston Barnes would like to introduce four new members of the Bristol team – Sam Holden, Tom Carter, George Coghlan and Theo Sacks. Theo has joined us from a construction recruitment background dealing with Residential Developers and Regional Contractors helping...

Specialising in the construction, technical engineering and logistics industries.

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