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Driving the Future: How soft skills keep logistics moving forward

24 June, 2025

In this issue, A&S Recruitment’s Becky Crevald explains how in today’s fast-evolving job market, soft skills have become just as critical as technical know-how – if not more so. Becky…

Helping Neurodivergent Candidates to Thrive

28 May, 2025

Hiring the right people is critical to any business’s success, but for many employers, the conversation around inclusive hiring still overlooks one important group: neurodivergent candidates. A&S Recruitment’s Becky Crevald…

From Forklifts to Future Leaders: How School Leavers Can Stand Out in the Logistics Job Market

29 April, 2025

The logistics industry keeps Britain on the move. Over the last twenty years, A&S Recruitment has earned a reputation as one of the region’s leading recruitment agencies for candidates at…

Championing future talent and Strengthening the local community

24 March, 2025

A&S Recruitment has long been a pivotal player in the local employment landscape. Its reputation lies not just in its deep understanding of the logistics market and proven track record…

Boosting your employability in logistics: Top tips from A&S Recruitment

24 February, 2025

The logistics and shipping industry continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for job seekers at all levels. However, with competition for key roles increasing, standing out to employers has never…

20 Years of A&S Recruitment: A conversation with founder and MD, Amanda Harrold

21 January, 2025

As A&S Recruitment celebrates its 20th anniversary, Porttalk sits down with its founder and managing director, Amanda Harrold, to discuss two decades of success, challenges, and the ever-evolving world of…

Amanda Harrold’s Budget Reflections: Anticipating the Impact on Logistics Recruitment

23 October, 2024

With the Budget now just a week away (30th October), A&S Recruitment’s Amanda Harrold reflects on how announcements made by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves could impact the logistics…

What Makes A&S the ‘Go-to’ Recruitment Agency

30 July, 2024

“When we started, we aimed to go above and beyond to match candidates with vacancies perfectly. And I am happy to say that, almost twenty years on, we are still…

The importance of employee retention in today’s competitive job market

27 July, 2024

Employee retention has become a critical issue for businesses of all sizes, particularly in today’s highly competitive job market. While companies focus heavily on attracting top talent, they often overlook…