Manufacturing Recruitment & Staffing Solutions

Chris Mason is a Recruitment Manager overseeing the Warehouse and Food & Beverage divisions at Prime Appointments. He’s been with the company since 2010 and is part of the management team while still handling 360 recruitment duties.

Chris works with a range of clients across Essex, filling short-term, long-term, temp-to-perm, and permanent roles. He handles everything from advertising job openings and interviewing candidates to placing them in roles and supporting both candidates and clients through the recruitment process.

On the management side, Chris leads a team of three, ensuring daily operations run smoothly. He also works closely with the Senior Leadership Team to review and improve processes, as well as ensuring compliance is maintained, including GLAA for Food Manufacturing.

Chris is proud of his achievements at Prime, from his personal growth and the lasting relationships he’s built with clients (some of whom he’s worked with for 15 years!) to the successful launch and growth of the Industrial Permanent side of his division.

When asked about the most random fact he knows, Chris says: "It’s illegal to be in possession of a cow while drunk in Scotland!"

Alex Craig is a 360 Recruitment Consultant specialising in warehouse and manufacturing staffing across Essex. She manages the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to overseeing placements and ensuring client satisfaction. Whether it’s a last-minute temp booking or a long-term hire, Alex works quickly and efficiently to match the right people with the right roles.

She builds strong relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a great fit for every position. With a deep understanding of the industrial sector, Alex is committed to delivering recruitment solutions that meet the specific needs of businesses.

Alex is proud of how far she’s come in her career in such a short time, thanks to the support of a fantastic team who have helped her grow and learn along the way.

Known for her smile and positive attitude, she said that if her workday had a theme song, it would be “Happy” by Bruno Mars.

Brendan Barros-Crowe is a Recruitment Consultant specialising in the manufacturing sector across Suffolk. He recruits skilled professionals, including welders, CNC machinists, managers, production operatives, and warehouse staff. Brendan handles the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to managing compliance, negotiating contracts, and providing ongoing support after placements.

Brendan takes a personal approach to recruitment, meeting clients and candidates face-to-face whenever possible. These conversations allow him to build strong relationships and gain a deeper understanding of their needs, ensuring the best fit for everyone involved.

By sharing insights into salary benchmarks and industry trends, he helps businesses make informed hiring decisions while guiding individuals to roles that match their skills and career goals. Brendan is dedicated to making recruitment as seamless and effective as possible.

A proud moment for Brendan is successfully transitioning from healthcare to industrial recruitment. He quickly adapted to the sector, and his role has since expanded to include technical and engineering recruitment, managing both temporary and permanent positions.

If Brendan were to write a book about his life, it would be titled: "Be Right Back, Still Figuring It Out!"

Amy Lizzimore is a Recruitment Coordinator in our Warehouse and Manufacturing team. She plays a key role in supporting our consultants to find and secure the right candidates for a variety of industrial roles, whether temporary, temp-perm, or permanent.

Amy is responsible for screening applicants to assess their experience, ensuring they match the right roles based on their skills and career goals. She also coordinates face-to-face meetings with successful candidates at our Witham office, guiding them through the full registration process and making sure all compliance requirements, including Right to Work (RTW) checks, are completed.

Amy takes pride in identifying the ideal candidates for our consultants to speak with, ensuring that the process runs smoothly, and everyone is fully compliant.

A piece of advice Amy holds onto is: "You've only got one life, live it!"