About Us

We are a family-owned independent recruitment agency, proudly serving local businesses in East Anglia and beyond since 1992. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation for providing a personalised, efficient service tailored to the unique needs of both employers and candidates. Our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality recruitment solutions.

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The Value of a Family-Owned & Family-Run Agency

As a family-owned and run agency, we offer a personal touch that larger agencies often can’t. Our team is genuinely invested in the success of both our clients and candidates, treating each hire with care and attention. Being family-run allows us to be versatile with solutions and build long-term relationships based on trust and understanding. We’re deeply connected to the local community in Essex and Suffolk, which helps us create tailored placements that truly fit.

Our approach ensures that clients get reliable, consistent support and candidates find roles that align with their long-term goals. We treat every job like we’re hiring for our own business.

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The Value of a Family-Owned & Family-Run Agency

What We Do

We’ve been serving East Anglia since 1992, with offices in Witham, Essex, and Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. We specialise in filling both permanent and temporary positions across six divisions: Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouse, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Office & Administration and Accountancy & Finance. Our experienced team handles every step of the hiring process in-house, providing a reliable and personal service. We focus on making lasting placements that align with both job requirements and company culture.

Our Offices

Witham, Essex Office

Prime Appointments Limited, Austin House, Newland St, Witham,  CM8 2BA

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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Office

St Andrews Castle, 33 St Andrew's Street S, Bury Saint Edmunds  IP33 3PH

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Meet Our Team

We’re here to help, whether you’re looking for a new job or the right hire. With experience across various industries, we’re ready to support you every step of the way. Get to know the people behind Prime Appointments!

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Inside Prime

Coming in to register or visit us soon? Take a look around our Witham office in this short video! We’ve created a welcoming space for our clients and candidates, making recruitment a positive, people-first experience for over 30 years.

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Our Values

We live by our values in everything we do, from how we work together to how we support employers and candidates.

Positivity We stay positive and solution-focused in everything we do.

Accountability We take responsibility for our actions and act professionally and respectfully at all times.

Teamwork We work together to achieve strong and reliable results.

Consistency We deliver a high standard of service, communication, and results.

Honesty We are open, fair, and always act with integrity.

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Supporting Alzheimer’s

We actively support the Alzheimer’s Society through fundraising efforts that are personal to us. Our co-founder Margaret was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at just 51, which drives our commitment to raising awareness and making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia. To date, we've raised over £250,000 towards this important cause. Discover more about our fundraising initiatives and how you can get involved.

Our Certifications & Partnerships

We're proud to be certified and partnered with organisations that support our work. From industry memberships to trusted business tools, these connections help us deliver the best service.

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Employers

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Why Hiring Support Staff for a Manufacturing Site Is Nothing Like Hiring for an Office

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