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Meet The Team

What do you enjoy most about working for Konnect Recruit?

'We don’t have a board of faceless directors to please. We are on the frontline with all our consultants and have a much more personable approach. We have created a culture within the business where integrity and customer service are key.'

Grant Gunn, Director

​What's your biggest achievement at work?

'Having been in construction recruitment since 2003, I have gained an extensive insight into the South East market throughout the years. I am one of the most experienced (oldest!) trades and labour recruiters in the UK and am still very much in the thick of things! I am proud of the long standing relationships I have built and have not lost the desire to continue improving.'

Nick Grindley, South East Regional Director

What do you enjoy most about working for Konnect Recruit?

“I enjoy the fast-paced nature of trades and labour recruitment as well as working with a variety of people each day. It is rewarding to help our staff develop into successful consultants whilst also maintaining a hands-on approach with my clients.”​​

Sam Bestall, Group Director

What is your biggest goal?

'To successfully create, and grow, a South West region for Konnect Recruit. The Bristol office is now fully functional across different disciplines. In the next 5 years we have aggressive growth plans to open up new divisions and more offices to really put our footprint on Construction Recruitment within the UK.'

Chris Johnston, South West Regional Director

What do you enjoy most about working for Konnect Recruit?

'I always try and give 100% in everything I do and think this is a common value of everyone at Konnect, this makes an ambitious and hardworking team that I really enjoy being a part of.'

Sarah Ellyatt, Business Support Manager

What is your biggest goal?

'To contribute towards the Konnect vision and continue to take the business to the next level.  We’re not just here to make up the numbers, we have big plans and aspirations for Konnect Recruit.'

Chris Hayes, Group Finance Director

​What motivates you at work?

'I'm extremely passionate about building something unique, I also really enjoy teaching and helping to developing new team members. I love see someone you've trained start to do really well at their job.'

Steve Gearing, Director of Gearing Recruitment Services

What’s your biggest achievement at work?

'I'm really proud of how I have managed to returning to work after maternity leave, into a new role and hitting the ground running. It is great to have the support and flexibility of the company to help me achieve this.'

Jess Gunn, Learning & Development Manager

​What do you enjoy most about working for Konnect Recruit?

'Probably the clients we work with, we have some really good client relationships that I know the consultants and I take immense pride in them giving us that opportunity to partner up with them.'

Sean Caesar, Associate Director