
Our teams at TLP are experts in the field of manufacturing; not only gaining expertise from navigating our clients and candidates through the challenges of recruitment and career development over the last 24 years, but many of our TLP specialists have industry experience themselves. They have worked for the industry they now support and represent!
Introduction to the manufacturing and engineering sector.
No matter the industry, skilled workers are always required to fulfil roles in manufacturing and engineering in both permanent and contract vacancies. From food to pharmaceuticals, automotive to textiles..
Engineering and manufacturing is one of the UK's broadest sectors. They are desperately seeking new talent for the future. 5.5 million people work in engineering in the UK alone, accounting for 18% of all UK employment.
Production Assistant, Quality Control, Packaging Technologist, Manufacturing/Production Supervisor/Manager
Design Engineer, electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, CNC Operator, Welder, Fabricator, Pipe Fitter, Maintenance Manager, Laser Cutter, HGV Technician, HGV Fitter, Workshop Manager...
* These roles are purely representative of the types of roles we recruit, non exhaustive. For a career discussion, get in touch with your local team….

Meet Our Sector Consultants

Gemma Stoner
Regional Business Manager East Anglia, Kent, & Surrey regions

Gemma Stoner
Regional Business Manager East Anglia, Kent, & Surrey regions
Gemma gained her early work life experience within the freight and manufacturing industries, working a number of roles across operations, sales and customer services.
She joined TLP Recruitment in 2014 and over that time has progressed to Consultant, Senior Consultant, Business Manager, UK Business Development Manager, and most recently Regional Business Manager, managing our operations in Kent and Suffolk.
Gemma is a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Recruitment & Employment Confederation and also supports and runs the events for the CILT diversity champions, Women in Logistics.

Avi Mann
Regional Manager Midlands

Avi Mann
Regional Manager Midlands
Avi began her career with a leading FMCG distributor, later moving to a well-known retailer where she held logistics and inventory management roles.
After forging a successful operational career in logistics, Avi then made the move into recruitment, building herself a solid reputation within the manufacturing/own account sectors and gaining valuable experience that enabled her to take the next steps in her career.
As our Business Partner, and Regional Manager for the TLP West Midlands operation, she has impeccable credentials and unparalleled knowledge. You will find her thorough, direct, pragmatic, straightforward, knowledgeable, constructive and confidential in her approach and conduct.
Avi is a regular attendee at local networking and industry events. She is also passionate about encouraging new talent into the world of logistics and will take time out of her hectic schedule to attend local schools to support students who want to know more about the industry.
Outside of work, Avi has an active family and social life. One of her passions is regularly attending a Bhangra dance class. Avi can really bust some moves!

Samantha Stanley
Regional Business Manager Southampton/Hampshire & surrounding areas

Samantha Stanley
Regional Business Manager Southampton/Hampshire & surrounding areas
Sam is our Regional Business Manager for Hampshire and the surrounding regions.
She has a wealth of recruitment experience gained from her own driving and industrial recruitment business and more recently from running a successful permanent recruitment desk.

Jack Moore
Regional Recruitment Consultant

Jack Moore
Regional Recruitment Consultant
Jack joined TLP in 2023 as a Trainee Consultant and has quickly progressed in his career, now working as our Regional Recruitment Specialist within the Midlands region. He delivers exceptional service to our clients and candidates for both permanent and temporary recruitment requirements. Jack is based out of our head office in Droitwich Spa.
Before joining TLP, Jack worked in finance and accountancy, building experience and honing his skills in stakeholder management.
In addition to his commitment to progressing his career in recruitment, Jack enjoys his downtime, regularly taking holidays abroad and cherishing quality family time.
Interesting fact: Jack is a triplet!

Tanya Rees
Senior Recruitment Consultant (Permanent Recruitment)

Tanya Rees
Senior Recruitment Consultant (Permanent Recruitment)
Meet Tanya Rees, the latest member of the TLP Recruitment Team!
Tanya joins us as Senior Recruitment Consultant and brings experience across recruitment, sales and account management. She will be heading up the permanent recruitment for our East Anglia, Kent and Surrey regions.
Tanya began her career in media and advertising, where she had the exciting opportunity to travel the world while working closely with her clients. Nine years ago, she accidentally fell into the world of recruitment and has never looked back.
With four years of experience specialising in the Shipping and Logistics industry, Tanya prides herself in building lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike and is looking forward to expanding that network even further as part of the TLP team.
Outside of work, Tanya is passionate about photography and enjoys exploring the world of natural wines and gin (though not at the same time!). She is also dedicated to supporting charities close to her heart, having taken part in unique fundraising efforts like parachute jumps and wing walks.

Luke Grimason
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Luke Grimason
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Meet Luke, the latest member of the TLP Recruitment Team!
Luke joins us as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, bringing a wealth of experience in recruitment, sales and account management. He has successfully recruited for a wide range of roles across the transport and logistics industry and, more recently, for head office and support positions.
Based in our Poole office, Luke will be partnering with clients and candidates across Dorset and the South West.
Outside of work, Luke is passionate about sports. He describes himself as a bit of a gym junkie, and when he’s not playing football, he enjoys supporting his team, Nottingham Forest.