Recruiting across the East of England since 1999

Good work grows here.

Permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, from the warehouse floor to the boardroom. Local branches, backed by the strength of Hales Group.

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  • 27 years recruiting, since April 1999
  • 5 local branches you can walk into
  • 192 Google reviews, rated Excellent

Where do you want to go?

Two paths. One partner.

I’m hiring people

Tell us what good looks like and we’ll build the shortlist. Temporary cover at short notice, permanent hires, and confidential searches for senior roles.

  • Twelve specialist sectors under one roof
  • GLAA licensed, REC Corporate Member, Stronger Together Business Partner
  • A named consultant at your local branch

Why Hales

Our name is our promise.

Five values, one for every letter. They’re how we keep clients for years, and why candidates recommend us to their friends.

  • 1999 the year Hales Group began
  • 1,800+ people across the group, in care and recruitment
  • THEH0001 our gangmaster licence, on the Fair Work Agency register

Your journey with Hales is personal, whether you’re recruiting staff or starting a career. We take time to understand what you actually need, then go further than you asked.

  • Investors in People
  • ISO 9001 (cert. 205591)
  • REC Corporate Member
  • GLAA licensed (THEH0001)
  • Stronger Together Business Partner

Word of mouth, on record

Rated Excellent on Google. 192 reviews and counting.

“The team at Hales are truly fantastic. This was my first time working through an agency and I was a little hesitant, but from our first contact they eased any and all worries.”

Rosie C.Google review, July 2026

“Joining was quick and easy and they had me a job within 48 hours of signing that I really enjoy. I recommend joining them.”

Luke H.Google review, July 2026

“Hales have met those challenges on every occasion supplying our department with good operational staff with required skills. Their support, professionalism, and attention to detail are always a pleasure to work with.”

Richard TaylorGreene King Plc

Real people, five branches

The people who pick up the phone.

Twenty-five consultants, resourcers and administrators work from our five branches, and our Google reviews mention them by name. When you call, you talk to someone who knows your town.

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About thirty members of the Hales Jobs team smiling together under festoon lights on a covered terrace
The Hales Jobs team at a summer get-together, August 2024.

Good to know

Questions we hear every day.

Can’t see yours? Call your nearest branch and ask. A real person answers.

Do I have to pay to register with Hales Jobs?

No. Registering with us, and our help with your CV and interviews, is free for candidates. Our fees are paid by the employers we work with.

How do I register?

Send us your CV online, call your nearest branch or walk in. A consultant will talk you through the roles that suit you and what happens next.

Can you find me temporary work?

Yes. We fill temporary, temp to perm, contract, part-time and permanent roles. Every job on the board shows its pay, hours and location.

Which areas do you cover?

Our five branches in Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Letchworth, Lowestoft and Thetford recruit across Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

I need staff quickly. How fast can you help?

Tell us what you need and your local branch will call you back to talk it through. For urgent temporary cover, phone the branch directly.

What sectors do you recruit for?

Warehouse, factory and logistics, industrial, engineering, manufacturing, technical, administration, finance, customer service, HR, catering and cleaning.

Five branches, no call centre

Local enough to walk in. Big enough to deliver.

One conversation is all it takes

Tell us who you need, or what you’re after.

Two minutes now and a consultant from your nearest branch will call you back to talk it through.

  1. You tell us The role, the hours and when you need someone. Or the work you want.
  2. We call you A consultant who knows your town and your sector.
  3. We get to work A shortlist for you to meet, or interviews lined up for you.
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Let’s get to work.

One conversation is all it takes, with a consultant who knows your town, your sector and the people in it.

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