Commercial
Commercial and support roles play an essential part in maintaining the successful operations of companies in any industry; matching the best people to professional vacancies is key to ensuring the wheels of commerce keep on turning.
The right people make every difference. That’s why HR professionals and office managers across Portsmouth rely on Workshop Recruitment to supply talented office and commercial staff — individuals who bring capability, commitment and cultural alignment to your business. We’re not just filling roles; we’re helping you build teams that thrive.
In today’s fast-moving business environment, the strength of your support team can make all the difference. At Workshop Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting office-based professionals across HR, administration, finance, procurement and customer service — supplying top calibre individuals who not only meet the role requirements, but also integrate seamlessly into your culture and business goals.
Why businesses trust us
Specialist focus
Our dedicated Commercial division is structured to serve the full spectrum of support roles — from HR advisors and purchasing coordinators to customer service managers and finance assistants.
Insight-led recruitment
We draw on our deep knowledge of local markets (Hampshire, the South East and beyond) and our extensive candidate network to find the right person fast.
Tailored service
Whether you require permanent hires, contract or temporary support, our flexible approach ensures your business continuity and enables growth.
Quality and fit matter
We believe that beyond credentials, the right behaviours, mindset and cultural fit drive success. We assess these carefully and take pride in long-term placements, not short-term fills.
How we deliver value
- Understand your business: We partner with you to get under the skin of your organisation—goals, culture, structure, pain-points and the role profile.
- Target the market: We map talent in the area, engage both active and passive candidates, and bring you those who aren’t just job-hunting but career-seeking.
- Shortlist with rigour: We assess skills and attitude, presenting a polished shortlist of candidates who meet your criteria and align with your business values.
- Seamless onboarding & follow up: Once you’ve made your selection, we assist through offer-to-onboarding and keep in touch to ensure the hire integrates well and remains engaged.
Success stories
See how we’ve helped client organisations like yours build high-performing support teams.
Gemma Lighting and Workshop Recruitment: Local talent for local businesses
Gemma Lighting is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of exterior lighting with a wide-reaching and complex customer base, working directly with organisations and businesses, wholesalers, architects and consultants. Gemma Lighting is unique amongst its competitors, able to offer a tailored and complete process for outdoor lighting installation, from plotting the lighting and working out how many will be needed, to creating a design and manufacturing the lights.
Kenwood and Workshop Recruitment: A relationship built on trust
Kenwood is a kitchen appliances manufacturer, owned by De’Longhi, producing kitchen machines including mixers, kettles and food processors. Kenwood has a global presence and the Havant Headquarters is responsible for both its national and international operations.
Seldén Mast and Workshop Recruitment: A new way forward in recruitment
Seldén Mast is a world leading manufacturing company that specialises in aluminium and carbon sailing boat masts and deck hardware. The UK branch, based in Hampshire is proud to have made masts and rigs for dinghies, keelboats and yachts for the Olympics, World Championships, European Championships, and National Championships.
Find the right person for your job
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