Telephone: 01829 730110

About us

Established in 2006, Dilectus are a highly successful supplier of professional permanent and contract recruitment services to industries such as Manufacturing, Information Technology and Engineering. With a flair for the technical but the experience and skills to recruit a wide range of roles, we adopt a friendly and consultative style.

Our clients in the UK and abroad range from exciting growing start-ups, through to some of the largest blue-chip companies in the world. We have some amazing success stories to showcase which have seen our candidates go on to achieve multiple promotions, as well as strong recommendations from a variety of hiring managers, HR managers and candidates.

Dilectus Group

Engineering is the art of organising and directing men and controlling the forces and materials of nature for the benefit of the human race.

Henry G. Stott, 1907

Henry Gordon Stott was a key figure in the design and construction of the power systems supplying New York City. He was also a firm believer in cooperation among engineers through the agency of engineering societies, and devoted much of his time to the welfare and development of these professional organisations.

At Dilectus we share Henry’s passion for engineering and technology, and recruit the people who deliver some of the most highly technical and cutting edge projects and products in world industry – from concept to delivery and everything in between.

Established in 2006, during the last 9 years of increasing success we have brought together a team offering unrivalled professionalism, experience and knowledge allied with a strong work ethic and desire to do whatever it takes to find the right people for our customers.

We pride ourselves in our ability to understand specific and often highly technical requirements and deliver outstanding results, and can do so consistently because of our resources. Our vast database of candidates allied to innovative use of cutting edge staffing technology and advanced social networking techniques enable us to consistently outperform our competitors.

We supply World Class people to World Class companies in the UK and across the globe, and our passion for what we do means our service is unsurpassed.

Area Engineer

SCA Hygiene

I submitted my CV into Dilectus after responding to an online advert on a well-known recruitment site, Leo then contacted me about a different role he was recruiting for as he thought my CV matched the companies requirements. Throughout the process Leo kept me informed continuously, as well as offering advice and reassurance when attending interviews. Leo was friendly and professional for the whole experience and proved to me that he is extremely knowledgeable as a recruiter. The most obvious thing to me about him was how different he was to most typical recruitment advisor’s, it didn’t seem to me that he was filling a vacancy, I believe he was genuinely trying his best to bring the two parties together as he saw a good match and had both of our best interests at heart.

I’m delighted that I had the pleasure in dealing with Leo, I would not hesitate recommending him to anyone with a vacancy to fill, or indeed someone looking to move on in their career.

Steve Frayne

Process Systems Manager (PSL)

Dilectus Recruitment Solutions have been a preferred supplier to us for a number of years with a consistently high level of candidates for a range of positions from design engineers to project managers. Their success rate has been extremely good due to their extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and our place within it, and the calibre of individuals we look to employ.

Bill Wiles

HR Director (Endeavour Interim Management)

Dilectus Recruitment Solutions work relentlessly to deliver a proactive recruitment service which generates high-quality candidates to meet the prevailing business needs. I would recommend them as an excellent choice of partner in any recruitment campaign.

Laura Jackson

HR Director (Cott Beverages UK)

I have worked with Dilectus Recruitment Solutions for two years now for managerial levels, I have been highly impressed with the communication and the understanding that the recruitment team have shown to the needs of my business, and have enjoyed working with them.

Pauline Lightfoot

HR Manager (Saffil)

Working with Dilectus Recruitment Solutions has been a very pleasant change to my previous experiences with recruitment agencies, and I would certainly recommend their services and will continue to use them in the future. CV’s were clear and concise, and when I met the candidates they came across well at interview, highlighting the time Dilectus Recruitment Solutions had spent briefing them. After using various agencies, it was a relief to find a company which offered such a personal and professional service.

George Williams

CIO at Greensill Capital

Greensill Capital is a fast-growing and award-winning FinTech. Leo (by way of Dilectus) has worked with us for several years during a period of rapid growth of our business, and was able to source a good number of staff , most of whom are still here (including me!). He developed a good understanding of our business and was able to provide us with some excellent candidates, and rarely, if ever, missed the mark. In an ocean of, what usually appears to be, mediocre recruitment agencies, Leo has been an oasis of competence.

Sharma Jampani

Software Development Manager at GREENSILL CAPITAL (UK) LIMITED

Leo has one of the best recruitment team I’ve ever dealt with. He is efficient, courteous, professional and helpful. I applied for a job advertised and within no time, Leo called me to talk about the role and have arranged for interview. He has updated me through out the process with regular feedback!I am really grateful to Leo for his diligence. I have dealt with their company for more than 2 years and never had any issues. Always reachable and helpful. As a prospective employee, expect Leo to be prompt and thorough in getting to the heart of your talents. “One word Bravo!” The team is very helpful!

Sean Dark

Senior Software Engineer - Java, Python and Machine Learning

Leo placed me with Greensill Capital in 2015, thereafter managed the contractual extentions, and ensured all invoices were paid accurately and promptly. He and his team were easily contactable, by email and phone, and always had the correct information at their fingertips. Why can’t other agencies manage this? I would definitely work with Leo and his team again, and would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone else.

Christophe Ciccardini

French Branch Director - Automation Line of Business at Leonardo

I received a phone call from Leo who wanted to see if I would be interested for a Sales Manager role in UK. After the first interview, it turned out that the company I now work for envisaged a bigger role for me. Without Leo’s guidance and coaching, brilliant feedback and updates on the progress of my application, it would not have happened. Thanks to him, I now work for a great company in a perfect role. He was very instrumentation in securing the position for me.

Pete Weaver

Operations Director at Paleus Group

Leo is one of the most detail-oriented and professional recruitment consultants I have ever encountered. As a candidate, I found Leo to be extremely responsive – he kept in contact regularly during the recruitment process providing updates on progress. He also provided very detailed coaching to help me with 2 interviews for a role which I was eventually offered. His approach is friendly and he understands the needs of candidates when they are looking for a new role. Overall, a first class service.

John Marshall

Technical Manager at OneSubsea (a Schlumberger Company)

Leo provided a 1st class professional recruitment service. On a personal level he has a wealth of knowledge coupled with a friendly engaging manner. I always felt he had my best interests at heart, and I particularly valued his advice.

Fast, High Quality Specialist Contractor Recruitment

With an extensive database of top end of market contract technical specialists, we can provide experts to fill short term gaps or deliver your key projects within a few days. The figures speak for themselves – our contractors have an extension rate of over 95%. Whether its software developers, specialist engineers, business analysts or programme managers we have the very best people for you.

Detailed Search and Selection Permanent Recruitment

With over 13 years’ experience of permanent recruitment for a wide range of companies and utilising a wide range of processes and techniques, we can fit our expertise and strong database of candidates with your way of doing things. We learn your culture and find the people who fit, using our extensive industry experience to quickly learn your environment, any technical requirements and the personality that are right for you.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services

If you want to outsource your recruitment to reduce costs, we can support you with a first class RPO service. As a boutique business with over 13 years experience, a great deal of our background has involved us being embedded with key clients for many years. We can administrate testing and work closely with line managers to support their needs, freeing up your HR team to do their jobs outside time consuming recruitment.

Gap Filling Temporary Recruitment

We can fill the gaps you need in the middle area of the market on a temporary basis for industries such as manufacturing – whether its CNC machinists or process operatives you need to cover absence or short term increases in workload for the site, we can deliver on a fixed term or pay-rolled basis. We provide these services for world leading names in the UK and offer a quick turnaround to a high standard.

Contact Us

Dilectus Recruitment Solutions
7 Portal Business Park
Eaton Lane, Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 9DL

t: 01829 730110

Dilectus Group

Dilectus have a passion for engineering and technology, and recruit the people who deliver some of the most highly technical and cutting edge projects and products in world industry.