Trostan Dene connects Finance, Purchasing and Supply Chain professionals with new opportunities in the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry.

Supply Chain Director, Manufacturing, UK

I have always found Colin to be a pleasure to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable about the recruitment market and his knowledge of what a forward-thinking procurement department needs makes for a winning combination. Colin has a great understanding of people and quickly identifies individuals’ strengths and what they can bring to a team. He is not afraid to stand by his convictions on those candidates; I was surprised by how good they were and recruited as a result. I would not hesitate to use Colin’s skills again when recruiting.

Procurement Manager, Manufacturing, Lancashire

Colin is exceptionally professional and trustworthy. I first got to know Colin when I needed support recruiting a procurement specialist for my team and he delivered as promised. Recently Colin reached out to me on the reverse knowing my background and strengths he wanted to recommend me for a new role. Having experienced both sides of Colins services he is attentive throughout, he listens and supports. Colin is very open and honest and there is no pressure at any time which is fundamental when making key decisions such as moving careers and choosing the right candidate to join your team.

HR Director, Global Manufacturing, Derbyshire

Having struggled to find suitable candidates for a Financial Controller vacancy within our business, we finally and luckily engaged with Trostan Dene. Working with Trostan Dene was an extremely positive experience, managed well and professionally throughout the whole process and the recommended candidates were a real fit with our business and an absolute match to our brief! We, without hesitation, would recommend this company. Well done Trostan Dene!

Head of Finance, Global Manufacturing, Lancashire

Fantastic Service – targeted search and screening, prompt feedback and recruiters with determined mindset that listen and take on board requirements. We searched for 6 months for the right person and got sent CV’s that other recruiters just wanted a quick turnaround on, we wanted the right person and this recruiter delivers that, with efficiency and well managed precision. Only wish we had found them earlier, it would have saved us so much time.

Global Procurement Director, Manufacturing, Europe

Colin is a recruiter you can depend on to provide you with the best candidates. He is very well connected to some of the best Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals and as a result, has helped me fill roles in some difficult UK locations. He takes time to understand the business, and the core requirements of the role and make sure he understands a business’ core values before providing the right candidates.

Production Director, Manufacturing, Lancashire

Colin has supported me in filling a few different roles over recent years and has always delivered a high calibre of candidates that fit the brief. He pays particular attention to the profile of candidate required and is diligent in his research to find the right standard of person to match to role and business. Colin communicates well throughout the recruitment process and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Finance Director, Manufacturing, Lancashire

I have worked with Lucinda from both a candidate and employer point of view for a number of years and always found her to be very professional and an excellent recruiter.

From a candidate point of view, Lucinda is very friendly and approachable and understands my role requirements. She is always available for a call, whether there is news or not, and treats her candidates as human beings, not as a commodity.

Similarly, from an employer point of view, Lucinda ensures she fully understands the roles, the employer’s needs and always sends appropriate candidates for interview. I would highly recommend Lucinda whether you’re looking for a role as a candidate or looking to fill a role as an employer.

Finance Director, Multi-Sector experience, Lancashire

From the moment I had my first conversation with Lucinda, I knew that she was going to be able to help me in my new job search. Every step of the way, Lucinda was understanding, supportive and incredibly helpful. Her advice was clear, concise and always specific to the roles that I was interested in. At all times, she was highly professional as well being very friendly and a pleasure to work with. I have no doubt that all the assistance Lucinda gave me led to me being offered my preferred role. I cannot recommend her more highly. It’s a 5 star rating from me.

Group Managing Director, Manufacturing, Lancashire

Lucinda had a refreshing approach to recruitment. She spent a lot of time listening to what I REALLY wanted and only put forward candidates that met the brief; resulting in a swift and successful recruitment activity.

Group Finance Director, Manufacturing, Lancashire

Lucinda was really easy to work with, she was straight talking and to the point. Her advice was first rate and she understood her clients, and candidates, requirements perfectly. The most difficult piece of the senior recruitment process is the cultural “fit” element, Lucinda was very effective at this and in my case really helped with my decision making.

Group FD, Manufacturing, Lancashire

We have been incredibly impressed with your speed of response on a role we have been recruiting for 6 months. During this time, we received 1 CV, without any sort of relevant experience, hired them and they left within weeks. All 5 candidates you submitted, all within a week, had the business partnering experience I was looking for an you left me with a difficult decision – albeit a nice position to be in. It’s clear your industry focus is working, and we won’t be going anywhere else again.

Financial Controller, Manufacturing, Lancashire

Very pleased and grateful for the support provided by Lucinda and Arron when filling a number of roles in a challenging market. They spent time to get to know the business and what personalities, as well as skill sets, would work best. In addition to sending CVs they also provide their own insight on the candidates which added real value, with every candidate vetted beforehand. Lucinda and Arron stayed in contact with me throughout and made the process as efficient as possible. I would highly recommend them to all.