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Thrive Group is a fast growing business building a national network of local recruitment teams backed up by industry-leading support services and consultancy.

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Thinking about the future of your business and its legacy?

If you are a recruitment business owner specialising in the essential services, or blue collar sectors then we are eager to hear from you.

Whether you are looking to take your business to the next level or are considering your exit plan but want to secure the future for your team, tell us your story and we would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about Thrive, the workforce people.

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Our services.

Services Wheel Workforce planning & advice Professional search Workforce recruitment & managed services

Our services.

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Recruitment

Across the Thrive network in the UK, our local teams are dedicated to securing the finest individuals for temporary assignments and permanent vacancies in opportunities across the essential sectors.

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Managed Services

For many clients we go beyond the tactical supply of temporary staff from week to week to offer a comprehensive one-stop-shop service delivering flexible, agile, custom designed, on-site workforce solutions across the UK.

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Workforce Planning & Advice

We go above and beyond just recruiting candidates by providing expert insight on a range of workforce aspects. If you join us we can help you deliver similar services to your clients.

Why join thrive?

Great support.

Joining Thrive Group means your business benefits from extensive back office support, including finance, marketing and IT, plus additional strategic services to offer clients, allowing your team to focus on what they do best, delivering a great service.

Career development.

Your team will benefit from a wider range of career development opportunities available across the network and your business will have access to a wider pool of talent to draw on as it grows.

Lasting legacy.

When considering their exit or a change of ownership today’s progressive business owners want more than just a good return. They want to ensure the colleagues, clients and business they leave, when they leave, will continue to flourish and grow; in fact, thrive.

"Joining Thrive Group has been hugely rewarding. It's been great knowing that we have the support of a national network whilst still keeping our local connections."

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"Joining Thrive Group has been hugely rewarding. It's been great knowing that we have the support of a national network whilst still keeping our local connections."

- Sam Rose, formerly Skills Direct, now Thrive Group.

Our office network.

​Our reach and number of offices across Britain continues to expand as new members join the Thrive Group. Find or contact our current offices here.

Thrive Bolton
Thrive Bolton
Thrive Oldham
Thrive Oldham
Thrive Shepton Mallet
Thrive Shepton Mallet
Thrive Skelmersdale
Thrive Skelmersdale
Thrive Swindon
Thrive Swindon
Thrive Trowbridge
Thrive Trowbridge
Thrive Wakefield
Thrive Wakefield
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Our clients.

Find out more about how we support clients with expert workforce recruitment, management and planning advice.

Our candidates.

Looking for your next role? Use our job search to find the right fit.

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Introducing...Thrive Bolton

​We’re delighted to welcome our newest branch, Thrive Bolton, to the team! With over 20 years’ experience, the team at Thrive Bolton (previously Staff UK) are based in the town centre, with an unrivalled reputation in the local area. From HGV drivers to food production operatives, warehouse staff to parcel sorters, Thrive Bolton are specialists in the Driving and Industrial industries, and work hard to fulfil roles for their ever-expanding portfolio of clients. Thrive Bolton is a fantastic addition to Thrive Group, strengthening our extensive network and supporting coverage of the entire North West region across a varied range of sectors and disciplines, for both temporary and permanent roles. Find out more about our newest branch here, and take a look at some of their fantastic candidate feedback below:"I cannot fault them. My coordinator is lovely, I am paid on time, and they are always helpful whenever I need support. Highly recommended, 10/10." - Richard“Fantastic since day one. Constant updates and communication, everything is done when it should be, and payslips and wages are always on time.” – Jonny“Joined on Friday, and in work on Monday. They are polite and very attentive, making sure you’re satisfied with the work they’ve given you and I couldn’t ask for more.” - CarlIf you're looking for your next role in the Bolton and surrounding Greater Manchester area, or are interested in becoming a Thrive Bolton employer, get in touch with the team on 01204 399 700.

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Introducing...Thrive Bolton image
Introducing...Thrive Bolton

​We’re delighted to welcome our newest branch, Thrive Bolton, to the team! With over 20 years’ experience, the team at Thrive Bolton (previously Staff UK) are based in the town centre, with an unrivalled reputation in the local area. From HGV drivers to food production operatives, warehouse staff to parcel sorters, Thrive Bolton are specialists in the Driving and Industrial industries, and work hard to fulfil roles for their ever-expanding portfolio of clients. Thrive Bolton is a fantastic addition to Thrive Group, strengthening our extensive network and supporting coverage of the entire North West region across a varied range of sectors and disciplines, for both temporary and permanent roles. Find out more about our newest branch here, and take a look at some of their fantastic candidate feedback below:"I cannot fault them. My coordinator is lovely, I am paid on time, and they are always helpful whenever I need support. Highly recommended, 10/10." - Richard“Fantastic since day one. Constant updates and communication, everything is done when it should be, and payslips and wages are always on time.” – Jonny“Joined on Friday, and in work on Monday. They are polite and very attentive, making sure you’re satisfied with the work they’ve given you and I couldn’t ask for more.” - CarlIf you're looking for your next role in the Bolton and surrounding Greater Manchester area, or are interested in becoming a Thrive Bolton employer, get in touch with the team on 01204 399 700.

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Mental Health in the Workplace – Your Role as the Employer, and Signs to Observe image
Mental Health in the Workplace – Your Role as the Employer, and Signs to Observe

While it might feel mental health is something we all talk more freely about in today’s society, it’s an escapable reality that in the workplace, many still feel unable to speak up. In fact, research released in recent weeks (Summer 2022) by Lifeworks, indicates that 91% of Britons believe people with mental health issues are treated differently at work.That being the case, no wonder so many ‘plough on’ and seek to mask their vulnerability. Regardless of whether it’s hidden or evident, employers do have a legal ‘duty of care’ toward their staff. According to ACAS, the employer must do all they can to ensure employee health and well-being is supported. Indeed, a mental health issue is considered by law to be a disability, and so managers must provide reasonable adjustments, and avoid discrimination. While not only signs of mental health frailty are overt, here are some areas employers should responsibly look for:-       Changes in behaviour and mood, particularly in terms of interaction with colleagues-       Reduction in productivity or focus on work tasks-       Increase in absence (citing sickness or other reasons)-       Lateness for starting work shifts-       Seeming tired, anxious, or withdrawn-       Significant increase in reliance on smoking, drinking or even stimulants like caffeine-       Changes in appetite  Of course not all of these apply to someone experiencing mental health issues, and indeed, other factors may be more notable if you know an employee particularly well. It’s often helpful to identify whether others have increasingly observed in passing to you, that they believe someone has ‘changed’ or become less sociable or more angry. What happens next can very much depend on how willing the individual is to have a conversation about how they are feeling. You may find that they are reluctant, given the fear of stigma. The priority as an employer is that you consider the following:-       Make it possible for an employee to come forward and have a private non-judgmental conversation with you-       Ensure your workplace culture is one which reiterates an awareness of and support surrounding, mental health matters-       Enable the individual to have a conversation with a person with whom they feel more comfortable (be that an external HR consultant, a different person of significance in the business, or a mental health advocate in the workplace)-       Be a good listener and refrain from probing too hard or asking for justification for the way the person feels-       Try to be solutions-focused, about how you will help the person move forwardIf you need more help with managing a staff member’s mental health experience and want to support their peers and colleagues at the same time, consider resources such as ACAS, Mind and material produced by the Department of Work and Pensions. To find other useful resources and tips to help your business thrive, see our latest blogs here: https://www.thrivegroup.co.uk/blog/tag/client  ​

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Riding the Storm – Savvy Ways to Save in the Cost of Living Crisis image
Riding the Storm – Savvy Ways to Save in the Cost of Living Crisis

If you’re starting to feel the squeeze of the cost of living already, you’re not alone. Take a read of our top tips for reducing your outlay and making your pay packet stretch further. Become a champion of ‘cashback’If you know you are an online spender, at least make it work ‘for’ you. Sign up for cashback sites like Quidco or TopCashback, and each time you make a purchase, you’ll get money back into your wallet for having carried out a transaction through their link. Downshift your supermarket shopWe all fall into the trap of buying the more superior brands we know and love. Make it a challenge to yourself to downshift at least one product per trip, from a brand to a supermarket own. You’ll be surprised how much you could save on goods you buy often – and you may not even notice the difference. Share the work commuteLook into car-sharing if you have to drive into the office regularly. You might know a colleague who lives on your route, or you can look up carsharing schemes in your neighbourhood. Reach for savings and debt adviceThere are numerous not-for-profit organisations out there, designed to support you in your hour of need. They can give advice on debt management, and support you managing your anxieties and stress levels. Try the likes of Citizens Advice, or find charities and not-for-profits in your region. Buddy up in your bid to saveBeing accountable in your bid to save, can be a huge benefit. Chat with friends about pooling savings for a particular purpose or regularly sharing tips and advice to help each other make it through challenging periods. Audit (and ditch) the Subscriptions and Sign-upsIt’s amazing how many direct debits we have on our bank accounts, many of which we forget about. Check whether you’re still paying for a membership or license you no longer need, and ask yourself if you really need 6 premium TV services. Rethink the Lunchtime LuxuriesSure, we all love a take-out coffee and a hot panini at lunchtime, but what if ditching those for homemade versions could save you close to £10 a day? That could mean as much as £50 in your pocket each week, and about £200 a month. Solve the Energy Excesses Small changes – big difference. Look at how many appliances you leave on standby, and learn to switch off at the socket instead. Minimise use of appliances like tumble dryers, and be savvy about how often you boil a full kettle, run a full bath, or even whether you’re leaving the water running while you brush your teeth! Find more advice and tips: https://www.thrivegroup.co.uk/blog/tag/candidate ​

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