ABOUT MARSHALL HARMONY
A Specialist Recruitment Agency Built on Real Industry Relationships
Marshall Harmony is a specialist recruitment agency supporting engineering, manufacturing and commercially focused businesses across Shropshire, the West Midlands and throughout the UK.
We recruit technical professionals, commercial talent and senior leaders across engineering, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, sales, marketing, finance, HR and executive search.
What makes us different is simple. We take the time to understand the people, businesses and industries behind every appointment.

WHO WE ARE
Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial Recruitment With a More Personal Approach
Marshall Harmony was built around a simple belief: recruitment works better when people take the time to properly understand one another.
We do not take a job description, upload it to a job board and wait.
We ask questions. We learn how the business works, why the vacancy exists, what is happening within the team and what the right person needs to achieve once they join.
We take the same approach with candidates. A CV tells us about experience, but it does not always tell us what motivates someone, the environment they work best in or what they want from their next career move.
By understanding both sides properly, we can make introductions based on more than skills alone.
That approach has helped Marshall Harmony build long-standing recruitment partnerships across the West Midlands and UK, with some client relationships spanning up to 15 years.
92%
of vacancies filled
82%
of placed candidates still in role after 12 months
250+
candidates placed in the past three years
60%
of the candidates we speak to are not on the open market
2%
of every placement fee donated to Acorns Children’s Hospice
No upfront fees. No retainers.
Exclusive: one role, one recruiter
Founded in 2021, based in Ironbridge, Shropshire
Laura Davies: 26 years in recruitment
Built on trust
Why Do Businesses Work With Marshall Harmony Exclusively?
For many clients, Marshall Harmony is not one recruitment agency among several. We become their trusted recruitment partner.
Working exclusively gives us the opportunity to understand the business in far greater depth. We learn the culture, team dynamics, previous hires, challenges, future plans and the type of people most likely to succeed within the organisation.
That knowledge becomes more valuable with every appointment.
For employers, exclusive recruitment means a more focused search, stronger representation in the market and greater ownership from the recruiter managing the vacancy.
For candidates, it means speaking with someone who understands the employer well enough to give a clear and honest picture of the role, team and business.
It is one of the reasons so many Marshall Harmony client relationships extend far beyond a single hire.
“They have been our sole recruiter for a number of years and really supported our company growth during some pretty tough staff shortages.”
Michael Sheen, client, on Google
Our specialisms
What Sectors Does Marshall Harmony Recruit For?
Marshall Harmony provides specialist recruitment across the technical, operational and commercial functions that keep businesses moving.
Our core recruitment sectors include:
Spotlight
Executive Search
Confidential, targeted appointments at director and leadership level.
Spotlight
Logistics & Supply Chain
Planning, procurement, warehousing and distribution, beyond the factory gates.
Recruitment Expertise That Goes Beyond Job Titles
Good recruitment requires more than understanding a list of responsibilities.
Our consultants stay close to the industries they recruit for through professional networks, sector events, business communities and partnerships with organisations connected to engineering and manufacturing.
This involvement gives us a better understanding of the issues affecting employers, from specialist skills shortages and succession planning to leadership recruitment and competition for experienced talent.
It also helps us speak credibly with candidates about the businesses, markets and opportunities we represent.
The result is better informed conversations on both sides of the recruitment process..
OUR APPROACH
We Place People, Not CVs
At Marshall Harmony, we believe the right recruitment decision comes from understanding the person behind the experience.
For employers, that means looking beyond a checklist of skills to understand what the role needs to achieve, how the team operates and what kind of person will succeed in the environment.
For job seekers, it means taking the time to understand your experience, ambitions, motivations and what you want from your next move.
We provide honest information, practical interview preparation and clear communication throughout the recruitment process.
The goal is not simply to fill a vacancy. It is to make an appointment that continues to work long after the start date.
MEET THE TEAM
Specialist Recruiters Who Know Their Markets
Marshall Harmony is built around recruiters who take ownership of the sectors and services they know best.
Our team supports employers and candidates across engineering, manufacturing, commercial recruitment and executive search, combining specialist market knowledge with a personal, straightforward approach.
You will know who is managing your search, who is representing your business or career and who to contact when you need an update.
No faceless recruitment process. Just experienced consultants who are invested in getting it right.:
MORE THAN RECRUITMENT
Supporting Engineering, Manufacturing and Our Wider Community
Marshall Harmony’s involvement extends beyond individual vacancies.
We work with industry bodies, business communities, education partners and charitable organisations that support engineering, manufacturing, future talent and the wider communities around us.
Our relationships include organisations such as ALFED, Shropshire Chamber, University of Wolverhampton Racing, Women With Metal and Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Marshall Harmony also donates 2% from every successful placement to Acorns, with clients able to match the contribution if they choose.
This wider involvement helps us stay connected to the industries we recruit for while giving something back to the people and communities around us.
OUR VALUES
What Does “Placing People First” Mean?
Placing People First shapes how Marshall Harmony works with employers, job seekers, partners and one another.
It means being honest when a role is not right.
It means asking more questions before beginning a search.
It means giving useful feedback rather than disappearing after an interview.
And it means staying involved after an offer has been accepted.
We believe successful recruitment partnerships are built on communication, accountability, industry knowledge and trust.
That is why so many clients continue working with Marshall Harmony long after the first placement has been made.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Trusted by Employers and Job Seekers Across the West Midlands and UK
Clients and candidates regularly talk about the honesty, communication, preparation and personal support they receive from Marshall Harmony.
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Looking for a Recruitment Partner Who Understands Your Market?
Whether you are recruiting engineering and manufacturing talent, searching for a senior leader or considering your next career move, speak with a specialist recruiter who will take the time to understand what you need.















