About Us
The Recruitment Company is a specialist recruitment and consultancy partner supporting organisations operating in complex, regulated, and mission critical environments. We work with clients across aviation, public sector, and logistics to deliver talent solutions that are structured, compliant, and built to perform at scale.
About Us
Our approach is grounded in experience, not theory. We combine recruitment expertise with real world operational knowledge to help organisations build teams that deliver results, whether for ongoing workforce needs or large scale projects.
TRC was established to provide a different standard of recruitment support. One that prioritises quality, transparency, and long term value over transactional hiring.
We operate as an extension of our clients’ businesses, taking the time to understand their structure, culture, and operational requirements. This enables us to deliver recruitment solutions that are aligned, consistent, and reliable, even in high pressure environments.
The values we live by
Our values guide how we work with clients, candidates, and partners. They shape every decision we make and ensure we deliver consistently high standards across every engagement.
Innovation
We continuously refine our recruitment and consultancy approach to meet the evolving needs of complex industries. By combining experience with new thinking, we deliver smarter, more efficient solutions that support long term success.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards in everything we do. From process and communication to delivery and outcomes, excellence is embedded at every stage of our work.
Results
We focus on outcomes that matter. Our structured, accountable approach ensures measurable results, reliable delivery, and long term value for the organisations and professionals we support.
Our Team
Joe Makinson
CEO & Founder
Sadiq Mohammed
Director
Matt Holmes
Director
Jacob Holmes
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Abhii Chotalia
Recruitment Consultant
Sophia mohammed
Marketing Manager
I had the pleasure of working with Joe and his team and can confidently say they are outstanding professionals in the recruitment field. Joe is knowledgeable and strategic, and deeply committed to understanding both the needs of clients and the aspirations of candidates. He is clearly passionate about what he does and goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful recruitment process. I highly recommend Joe — a true leader in his field.
Gurpreet Romana
Can’t recommend Joe enough. Communication is key, and he was in constant contact, really listening to our needs. We will certainly work with Joe again in the future and would recommend him to anyone.
Jamie Bourke
Thanks for helping Charlatte hire new team members, Joe. We are very satisfied with the focus and commitment you gave to our project.
Tim Rane
Joe has been a breath of fresh air to work with. It’s been a relief to receive regular candidate updates without having to chase. His communication has been fantastic, and he has consistently kept up with our pace and demands — which not many can. I would highly recommend working with him.
Izzy Arterton
Joe and his team have provided excellent recruitment support to both myself and my colleagues. From the outset, Joe demonstrated a strong understanding of our complex and previously hard-to-fill roles. We are delighted to work with him and would not hesitate to recommend Joe and his team.
Rachael Ahmed
I can confidently recommend Joe for sourcing and delivering talent. Throughout our work together, he consistently demonstrated that he is a dedicated and results-driven recruiter. Joe went above and beyond to ensure requirements were fully met, taking the time to understand specific role needs and candidate scope. As a result, he identified highly qualified candidates who were an excellent fit.
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Our sector focused approach ensures deep industry knowledge, faster hiring, and stronger long term outcomes for our partners.
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Joe Makinson on several specialized aviation roles, and the experience has been consistently positive. Throughout our engagement, Joe maintained a highly supportive and collaborative approach, working as a true partner rather than just a service provider. Communication was clear, timely, and professional, and they were always receptive to feedback, ensuring alignment with our organizational needs.
Jenny Mathai​​ Head of HR @ RAK Airport​