Automotive Recruitment Specialist
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Who We are
Focused automotive recruitment with a practical approach
Flame Recruitment connects automotive professionals and employers across the UK. We recruit in both directions: finding candidates for an employer’s vacancy and finding suitable roles for a candidate. Technical recruitment is at the heart of our work, alongside regular appointments across sales, aftersales, parts and upper management. We support franchised dealerships, independent dealers and garages, bodyshops, HGV operators and commercial automotive businesses.
Katy Hamilton — Director & Owner
Katy brings 20 years of automotive recruitment experience and is the public face and voice of Flame. Her active working relationships extend across nearly all of the UK’s AM100 franchised dealer groups. That depth of experience helps her understand the realities of workshop, dealership and leadership roles, and guide informed conversations with candidates and employers.
Andrew — Systems & Business Improvement
A qualified systems analyst, Andrew continually looks for practical ways to improve Flame’s outreach, client relations and internal systems. His work supports a more organised recruitment service, helping the team connect relevant people and opportunities while keeping the human conversation at the centre.
A wider view of the UK automotive market
Our internal market database tracks 7,000+ active UK vacancies. These are vacancies across the market, not all Flame’s own advertised jobs. Where appropriate, we approach employers to explore a suitable opportunity for a candidate. Availability and an employer’s willingness to work with us must be confirmed for each opportunity.
From first approach to accepted offer in two days
In one recent placement, we approached a candidate, matched her to a suitable role, arranged an interview and supported an offer that she accepted — all within two days. The outcome brought together a happy new client and candidate, showing what a relevant match and responsive communication can achieve.
This is an individual example, not an average or a promised timescale. Each search depends on the role, candidate fit and interview availability. We keep both sides informed throughout.
A clear next step for candidates and employers
We discuss experience, qualifications, responsibilities, pay, hours and travel before moving a search forward. We speak with candidates before sharing their details with an employer. See how Flame recruits, find automotive jobs or talk to our team.
Why Choose Flame Recruitment?
Industry knowledge: we look beyond the job title to the work, team and expectations. A diagnostic technician, service advisor and workshop controller each need a different brief.
A focused search: tell us your location, essential skills, pay package and working pattern. We use those details to guide candidate conversations and shortlisting.
Candidate confidence: we will speak with you before sharing your details with an employer. Expect a conversation about what you want from your next move, not simply a list of vacancies.
Practical support: from the initial discussion through interviews and offers, we help both sides clarify requirements and next steps.
What candidates say on Google
4.7 out of 5 from 26 Google reviews — checked 12 October 2026 on the Flame Recruitment Google listing. Ratings and review counts may change.
“Super fast response time to any queries.” — Craig Williams. Read Craig’s Google review.
“understood my needs” — Adam Mctwenty. Read Adam’s Google review.
Find your next step with Flame
Find automotive jobs · Explore jobs on the map · Discuss hiring or your next move
New to the industry? Read our automotive careers, apprenticeships and training guide. Employers can explore our UK recruitment services and hiring advice.
Industry Expertise
Motor trade knowledge across
dealerships, bodyshops. workshops
and manufacturing roles.
Tailored Search
Recruitment support shaped
around the vacancy, location,
culture and long-term goals.
Quality Assurance
Candidate screening focused on
skill. attitude. reliability and
commercial fit
For Candidates
Career support, job search guidance and practical tools to help automotive professionals prepare for their next move.
For Employers
Permanent recruitment, executive search and shortlisting support for automotive teams that need the right people faster.