Recruitment Agency in Guildford & Surrey

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Hiring in Guildford? Your questions answered

Everything Surrey employers ask about working with a local recruitment agency — fees, timelines, sponsorship and sectors.

• What recruitment services does Gobblex offer employers in Guildford?
  We provide Surrey businesses with permanent and contract staffing across healthcare, IT, engineering, construction and hospitality. Services include role scoping and job specification, candidate sourcing and screening, shortlisting, interview coordination, reference and right-to-work checks, offer management and onboarding support — plus full sponsorship handling when you hire from overseas.
• How quickly can you fill roles for Surrey businesses?
  Most local permanent placements are shortlisted within 48 hours and filled in 2–4 weeks. For international sponsored roles the timeline extends to 8–16 weeks to allow for Certificate of Sponsorship issue and visa processing. We agree a clear service-level agreement with every Guildford employer so you always know what to expect.
• Can you sponsor visas for international hires we want to bring to Guildford?
  Yes. If your business does not yet hold a Home Office Skilled Worker sponsor licence, our consultants guide you through the licence application and then issue Certificates of Sponsorship for your chosen candidates. We handle the Health & Care Worker and Skilled Worker routes end-to-end, including IELTS verification, CoS assignment and visa support.
• What are your fees for employers in Surrey?
  Placement fees are contingency-based — you only pay when a candidate you hire starts work. Fees are a percentage of the starting salary and are agreed upfront in writing with no hidden charges. Candidate-facing services (CV advice, IELTS preparation, relocation support) are never charged to applicants, keeping your talent pipeline fair and compliant.
• Where is your Guildford office and can we meet in person?
  Our office is at 54 Shepherds Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9RZ. Surrey employers are welcome to book an on-site consultation to discuss hiring plans, sponsorship, and a tailored recruitment strategy. Call +44 7426 924354 or email info@gobblex.co.uk to arrange a visit.
• Which industries do you recruit for in the Surrey area?
  We supply permanent and contract staff to Guildford and Surrey employers in healthcare (nurses, carers, senior carers), IT and digital (software engineers, data engineers, support), engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), construction (site managers, trades), and hospitality (chefs, supervisors, front-of-house). Each sector is handled by a dedicated consultant.