Andy File Associates, Your Trusted Recruitment Partner

For Employers

Recruit with confidence

An honest, open and friendly approach to permanent, temporary and contract recruitment.

What we do

Our approach

We work closely with you to create a clear, informative and detailed job specification tailored to your needs, then find candidates who match both the skills and the culture of your business.

Why choose us

Key differentiators

Experienced consultants

You deal with seasoned consultants who know your sector and market, not a junior-heavy team learning on the job.

Honest, transparent approach

Straight, honest advice at every stage. It's one of our core values, and a big part of why clients keep coming back.

Quality over quantity, saving you time

A short, carefully matched shortlist rather than a stack of CVs, so you spend less time sifting and more time hiring.

Flexibility as an independent agency

We recruit everything from Managing Director to Labourer, so you don't need to juggle multiple agency specialists.

Flexible hiring

Temporary, fixed-term, interim & temp-to-perm

We know that recruitment needs can change quickly, and businesses often require flexible hiring solutions to keep pace. Whether you need short-term cover, an experienced interim or fixed-term contractor, additional support during peak periods, or a temp-to-perm arrangement, we can provide access to high-calibre professionals exactly when you need them.

Through our extensive talent network and rigorous screening process, we quickly identify skilled candidates who can make an immediate impact. For organisations considering a permanent hire, our temp-to-perm solution offers the opportunity to assess a candidate's skills and performance before making a long-term commitment.

Temporary cover

Short-term and seasonal staff to cover absence, busy periods and projects — ready to hit the ground running.

Fixed-term contracts

Skilled people for a defined period — maternity cover, funded projects or seasonal demand.

Interim specialists

Experienced professionals for project-based or transitional roles, available at short notice.

Temp-to-perm

Try before you commit — assess a candidate on assignment, then make the role permanent when it's right.

Need flexible cover? Talk to us

Andy explains our fees

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Working with us

Simple, transparent fees

No surprises. A single, one-off fee based on the starting salary, agreed up front.

Up to £39,999

15%

one-off fee

£40,000 – £59,999

17.5%

one-off fee

£60,000 and above

20%

one-off fee

Work it out

Fee calculator

Enter a starting salary to see the one-off fee for a permanent placement.

Your one-off fee

£4,200

15% of £28,000 — the rate for Up to £39,999 salaries.

Indicative for permanent placements — your exact fee is agreed up front. Temporary and contract rates differ.

≤£39,999 → 15% · £40,000 – £59,999 → 17.5% · £60,000 and above → 20%

Testimonials

Success stories

Real reviews from a selection of our clients who have chosen us as their Trusted Recruitment Partner.

A fast, responsive service, with candidates who are a great skills and culture match.
Sarah Mitchell
HR Director, Stauff
Sarah Mitchell

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