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Every engagement written up the same way: the problem the client came with, what we proposed, what we did, and what changed. Testimonials sit alongside the work they came from.

Getting hard services engineers in place, ready for go-live
Mobilisation · Projects · Hard services

Building the hiring structure for a £30m commercial maintenance provider planning to treble
Recruitment · Consulting · Commercial strategy

Turning a loose set of contacts into a trusted recruitment partnership
Recruitment · Account management · FM providers

Scaling a £50m recruitment business by changing the operating model
Commercial strategy · Operating model · Mobilisation

Keeping the UK's Covid testing sites staffed, seven days a week
Recruitment · Mobilisation · Compliance
What clients say
Worked with, not sold to.
In the client's own words. All of them are on LinkedIn, where you can read the full list.
I would highly recommend Astrid for anyone looking for a recruiter who genuinely goes above and beyond. Astrid was instrumental in helping me secure my current role, taking the time to understand my experience, what I was looking for, and ensuring the opportunity was the right fit. What has really stood out is that the support has not stopped since I joined the business. Astrid has continued to work closely with me to help recruit into my team, understanding the type of people and skills we need and consistently providing a high quality service. It is rare to find a recruiter who builds a genuine relationship rather than simply filling vacancies. I would not hesitate to recommend Astrid to anyone looking for a professional, reliable and genuinely committed recruiter.
Working with Adrian at Branta has been a genuinely positive experience. He manages the recruitment process with professionalism and clarity from start to finish. Communication is always timely, transparent and proactive, which makes the entire process far smoother for us internally. He keeps momentum going, ensures candidates are fully briefed, and handles any challenges quickly. Compliance is another area where he adds real value: every candidate arrives with the correct documentation, right to work evidence and relevant qualifications clearly presented. His understanding of the hard services environment and his commitment to a well managed, compliant process have made a noticeable difference to our hiring outcomes.
I have known Adrian for a number of years and always found him to be engaging and extremely professional. From the outset he made it his business to fully understand our company, the culture within it and the types of individuals who would excel and add value in this environment. As our projects became larger and more complex and our procurement moved towards frameworks and PFI, Adrian and his knowledge of the marketplace made him our partner of choice, assisting with the development of our regional teams and ensuring we had the skills at all levels, including senior management, to deliver. As his own career developed he remained fully engaged with myself and senior management and ensured his team provided the same professionalism and knowledge that his own high standards demand.
I cannot recommend Astrid highly enough. They really take the time to get to know you and what you are looking for, which makes the whole process feel personal and supportive rather than transactional. What I value most is that Astrid genuinely cares about getting the right outcome for everyone involved, and that shines through in the way she works. With Astrid you feel like you are in safe hands: professional, approachable, and always going the extra mile. If you are looking for a recruiter who combines expertise with a truly personal touch, Astrid is the one to go to.
From the very beginning she was professional, approachable and incredibly proactive in finding roles that truly aligned with my requirements. Her communication was always clear and timely, and she provided comprehensive updates every step of the way, from interview to offer negotiations. Thanks to her efforts I have recruited a number of roles that have been a perfect fit for the business. I would not hesitate to work with her again in the future.
I have worked with Astrid for over 15 years and have always found her to be extremely professional, approachable and friendly. She has exceptional market knowledge, not only of candidates and clients, but also of the contracts and industries she operates in. Astrid is consistently willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best outcomes, and her dedication and commitment set her apart in the field.
I have known Astrid for at least five years and have always found her to be straightforward and easy to deal with. She has sourced a number of technical candidates for diverse roles such as gas engineers, steam boilerhouse technicians and cleaners as well as people for management roles. I would have no hesitation in recommending Astrid for further support for new employees.
Astrid has provided excellent candidates on every occasion I have had vacancies to fill, whether temporary or permanent. I recommend you give her the opportunity to support your business as she will not let you down.
Astrid always responds promptly and with a professional attitude to our requests for staff. She provides in a speedy manner candidates that meet our person specifications. Her proactive way of working ensures we are aware of the quality of staff available in a particular area at all times. She always provides a customer focused service.
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