Welcome to AKA Recruitment.

Experts in Automotive, Logistics & Commercial recruitment since 2001. Efficient, effective and enjoyable – we get the job done.

About AKA Recruitment

Since 2001, AKA Automotive Recruitment has become one of the UK’s leading recruitment providers across the automotive industry, UK wide. We are fully set up to deliver both permanent and temporary workforce to our clients, be it prestige dealerships or our local garages.

 

AKA Commercial Recruitment’s division deals with all aspects of commercial and office recruitment. We appreciate the pressures on your business so aim to take the hassle out of securing the talent you need to move your operation forward. We give you the reassurance of having a dedicated recruitment partner working alongside you while at the same time saving you time and money.

 

AKA Logistics Recruitment has a fantastic track record in securing logistics talent, representing global brands and advising on recruitment strategies. With an innate understanding of the dynamic challenges facing the sector, we have the capabilities to find professional and managerial-level candidates for your business.

Our Industries & Sectors

Delivering exceptional talent to our clients across the automotive and logistics markets.

Automotive

Automotive

AKA Recruitment are proud to be specialists within the automotive industry. Having built up our expertise for over 20 years, we are able to support all positions from Sales through to Service.

Industrial

Industrial & Logistics

Many of our clients are reliant on candidates within the industrial and logistics sector. We are proud to work with experienced, willing and passionate industrial candidates who provide strong support for business needs.

Commercial and Office Based Roles

Commercial & Office Based

We support businesses with knowledgeable and proficient office staff who have a range of skills and industry expertise. From Administrative to Accounts, we work with both experienced and developing candidates.

Why Choose AKA Recruitment

We deliver!

Nationwide Reach

Headquartered in Wakefield, but with our recruitment teams distributed throughout the United Kingdom, we support flagship and independent businesses throughout the United Kingdom with the most complex of recruitment challenges.

Reliable Partner

Have you been let down by another recruitment agency? AKA takes pride in offering an effective operation focused around the quality of our candidates. Contact us today for more information on how we can help!

15,000+ Candidates

20 years in trading, over 15,000 candidates registered and hand coded on our databases. We take a proactive approach to ensuring that our candidates are kept up to date with the latest vacancies and are supported throughout their careers.

97% Would Recommend!

We have consistently delivered above our 95% minimum satisfaction levels with our clients over the last two decades. Currently we sit at 97% which is something we are extremely proud of, and 24% higher than the UK average!

Industry Leaders

For over 20 years, AKA has been considered one of the most effective recruitment partners in the UK, providing exceptional service and true recruitment expertise to client partners throughout the United Kingdom.

Flexible Terms

We understand that businesses have been through difficult times in recent years. Our flexible terms, including the option of a 12 month rebate and flexible payment terms, gives you the peace of mind you deserve.

What they say about us

Want to see your testimonial featured on our website? Contact apply@a-ka.co.uk

  • "I cannot tell you how easy this process was with AKA and Ryan Michell. It literally took no more than 7 days from meeting to gaining a very suitable candidate, after using many recruitment companies previously who took weeks/months to even get back to me with no joy."

    Brook Miller

  • "Stefan and his team are first class. Highly recommended to all!"

    Adam Shaw

  • "After an initial site visit to discuss our requirements and a full understanding of our brief Jamie exceeded my expectations and went the extra mile to find a suitable candidate."

    Keith Warrilow

  • "I wasn’t happy at my old job so I applied for a job through AKA Recruitment and within an hour or two Stefan called me. He really came through and got me a job the very next day and I can honestly say I love it there the environment is amazing and so full of energy. I would 100% recommend anyone to go to this company!"

    Brandon Smith

  • "Jamie has been extremely helpful throughout the entire recruitment process. She is very professional, friendly and always happy to answer any questions I’ve had. Highly recommend her"

    Andrei Oenea

  • "The whole process was so easy and efficient!"

    Derek Dixon

Our Blog

Our latest news and insights

We spoke to Chris Higgins at Formula 1 to find out about his experience in the automotive industry......

October 19, 2023

We spoke to new starter, Brittany about her role as a Resourcer at AKA Recruitment......

August 8, 2023

Do you think you’re being “quiet fired”? Check out our blog post on the 5 Signs You’re Being Quiet Fired to find out. Employers may try a variety of methods from false promotion promises to ov...

May 4, 2023

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May 4, 2023

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March 16, 2023

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March 2, 2023

Digital Marketing Assistant, Ellie, has been with us for a whole year! We caught up with her to find out how her first year has been......

February 16, 2023

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February 15, 2023

If you are used to completing job applications via online forms, you may be surprised to learn that sending job applications via email is still quite common. When hiring managers are being snowed unde...

January 19, 2023

A Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring the products/services provided by an organisation are fit for purpose, legally compliant and meet customer requirements. You will produce data reporting o...

January 4, 2023

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November 28, 2022

So you’ve read through all of the applications and narrowed your choice down to a handful of candidates. What you need now are interview questions that dig deeper into what you need to know in order...

November 17, 2022

A Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the best quality goods and/or services for an organisation at the most competitive price. You will source suppliers, negotiate contract...

November 16, 2022

A Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the continuous running of equipment and machinery in industrial and/or commercial settings. Working with other professionals, you'll improve facilities, reduc...

November 16, 2022

A Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for promoting a positive health and safety culture in the workplace by planning, implementing and monitoring policies. Here are the signs you’d make a good...

November 9, 2022

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November 4, 2022

Congratulations, Thomas, who has won AKA Recruitment’s Worker of the Month! Thomas has joined the business and hit the ground running! He is willing to learn and listen to the team around him an...

November 4, 2022

KPIs are important because they encourage you to focus on your most important business goals and measurably work towards them. So how do you design effective KPIs?...

November 1, 2022

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, monitoring and optimising the manufacturing process to be as efficient as possible. Here are the signs you’d make a good manufacturing engineer...

October 21, 2022

Half of candidates that resign receive a counter-offer from their employer. What should you do if this happens to you?...

October 20, 2022

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October 18, 2022

Want some conversation starters that go beyond small talk and begin to build comradery with your new team?...

October 17, 2022

We spoke to new starter, Holly about her role as a Junior Automotive Consultant for Midlands at AKA Recruitment......

September 7, 2022

A Human Resources Officer is responsible for ensuring the workforce of an organisation is as effective as possible. You’ll help with recruitment and providing training and development opportunities ...

August 31, 2022

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August 30, 2022

A Business Development Manager is responsible for sourcing and negotiating new business opportunities. Here are the signs you’d make a good business development manager......

August 24, 2022

Here’s how to use the STAR technique to ensure your answers are structured and specific and can demonstrate the skills that make you the perfect candidate......

August 23, 2022

An Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to professionals. Administrators carry out a lot of word processing and communication to complete tasks. Here are the signs you’d...

August 17, 2022

A Supply Chain Manager is responsible for every stage of the production flow from purchasing raw materials to delivering the final product. Here are the signs you’d make a good supply chain manager....

August 11, 2022

So you’ve compared CVs and completed interviews and it’s come down to two amazing candidates: How do you choose? Here are the most important areas to consider when deciding between candidates......

August 10, 2022

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August 3, 2022

We’ve all heard that actions speak louder than words but did you know that the tiniest actions can influence how people perceive you? Here are our top body language hacks to foster trust with others...

August 2, 2022

So you’ve written a great application and been offered an interview, congratulations! Now you need to prepare your answers to the questions you most likely will be asked to ensure you’re presentin...

July 15, 2022

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July 12, 2022

Recruitment Consultant Jamie-Leigh has been with us for a whole year! We caught up with her to find out how her first year has been... ...

July 4, 2022

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June 29, 2022

A Customer Service Manager is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction with an organisation. Here are the signs you’d make a good customer service manager......

June 29, 2022

No matter your sector, industry or role, some core skills are consistently valued by employers and it’s a good idea to showcase examples of how you have demonstrated these abilities in your CV, appl...

June 22, 2022

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June 16, 2022

A Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative activities of a dealership. Here are the signs you’d make a good branch manager......

June 16, 2022

A Sales Executive is responsible for selling a company’s products and services to customers and businesses. As well as approaching potential customers, you’ll strive to gain repeat business by mai...

June 8, 2022

Congratulations, Paul Hallam, who has won AKA Recruitment’s Worker of the Month! ...

June 1, 2022

Nobody likes to be the bearer of bad news, but giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates after interview is actually one of the kindest things you can do; as long as you do it well. So how do you giv...

May 31, 2022

As with many things in life, the presentation of yourself and your ideas in the workplace is essential to standing out and engaging with others. So how do you get people to listen to you at work, whet...

May 26, 2022

It’s estimated that the average person is exposed to between 4000-100,000 media messages per day. So how can you cut through the noise and get through to your customers? The answer is all in the bra...

May 25, 2022

An accounting technician manages accounting tasks for a business including bookkeeping, invoicing, budgeting and tax. Here are the signs you’d make a good accounting technician......

May 24, 2022

As home-working becomes more and more common and technology increasingly ties us to work, a work-life balance has never been more elusive. Not striking this balance, however, can lead to mental and...

May 23, 2022

Particularly since the pandemic, many of us have been reflecting on all areas of life, including our careers. You might have asked yourself: Do I enjoy my job? Am I on track to my dream role?...

May 11, 2022

52 years after the Equal Pay Act made it illegal to pay men and women differently for the same work in the UK, on average, women still earn 10% less than men. So what can you do to close the gender pa...

May 10, 2022

Most of us spend around 40% of our waking hours at work and the workplace often comes with a lot of stress. To combat this stress, it’s important to first determine the main causes......

May 5, 2022

If you saw our blog post “How to Grow Your Network”, you’ll know how important it is to network, whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or content in your dream job. So how do you op...

May 4, 2022

Want to move your business forward? It starts with attracting the best talent. Here are our top tips on how to sell your company and vacancy to bring in top-quality candidates....

April 27, 2022

Finding your dream job can be a full-time job in itself. Luckily, it’s actually someone’s job to do that for you! ...

April 26, 2022

Recruiting can be a lengthy, difficult and costly process. It is also, however, integral to the success of your business. So what happens when it’s not done right? ...

April 22, 2022

Money can be difficult to talk about and so it’s understandable that so many people are reluctant to bring up the subject of a raise at work. Here’s why everyone should be negotiating their salary...

April 21, 2022

Starting a new job can be nerve-racking but it’s so important to make a good first impression. Make sure you slot into your new team and impress your line manager with our top tips to get off to the...

April 20, 2022

There are endless opportunities built on chance connections so it follows that the more connections you maintain, the more likely you are to come across opportunities......

April 14, 2022

Redundancy is tough. It knocks your confidence and unexpectedly disrupts your life. Here are our tips on how to bounce back after redundancy......

April 13, 2022

Now, more than ever, people are demanding flexibility, positive company culture and a work-life balance and if they can’t find these things at your company, there are now plenty of organisations tha...

April 6, 2022

Your CV is the first thing a prospective employer will see about you and if they like what they see, it gives them key examples to ask you to elaborate on in an interview. But what should you actually...

March 30, 2022

So it’s the end of your interview and you’ve answered all of the questions perfectly. The interviewer then asks you if you have any questions of your own. You answer “no” because that shows th...

March 30, 2022

If you read this and feel a pang of recognition, it might be time to reach out to your recruiter for a new opportunity. Here are our six signs it’s time to look for a new job......

March 24, 2022

We spoke to Senior Recruiter for the industrial and logistics sector, Stefan about his role at AKA Recruitment....

March 9, 2022

Job hunting can be uncertain, frustrating and arduous. Anxiety and stress are perfectly normal responses to this situation. On top of this, 2020 and 2021 have thrown enormous changes and challenges ou...

March 7, 2022

We spoke to our new starter, Ellie about her recent appointment as Digital Marketing Assistant at YourConsultancy Group....

March 7, 2022

We spoke to Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Jamie about a day in her life at AKA Recruitment....

March 2, 2022

No one can deny the excitement induced by a bank holiday weekend, but what if a 3 day weekend was a weekly reality?  Suggestions of a 4 day week have been bandied about since the 1960s but the debate...

February 25, 2022

We spoke to Senior Recruitment Consultant, Ryan Mitchell about a day in his life at AKA Recruitment....

February 23, 2022

So you’ve smashed the application and been invited for a video interview with an international employer. The age-old interview musts still apply but there are a few extra tips and tricks you NEED to...

January 28, 2022

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May 23, 2021

Interviews can be intimidating, and it’s completely normal to feel nervous before, as it can be a daunting experience. However, preparation is the key to having the best chance in your interview and...

October 26, 2020

Having the best possible CV you can is so important because it is your first and maybe only direct communication with a potential employer. A CV is seen as your 6 seconds to make an impression, as th...

October 16, 2020

Get Ready To Get Back On The Road! As we slowly return back to our ‘normal’ lives post lockdown, many of us still work from home or haven't gone out nearly half as much as we used to. Now what...

January 1, 2020

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