Our team, your
future.

James is passionate recruiter renowned as an expert in construction recruitment.  In 2013, James set upon creating an agency that set the benchmark for market-leading recruitment and founded Kingston Barnes.  “I work with a fantastic team delivering our vision of becoming the best recruiter to work with and for.”

James Kingston – Managing Director

james@kingstonbarnes.com

Kat is the Office Manager for Kingston Barnes. Managing the Support team, she ensures that the business runs smoothly and efficiently.  Kat is the operational support for the business ensuring payroll, credit control, quality and compliance is always excellent.  Joining in 2017, Kat has been a pivotal part of the business and helped shape Kingston Barnes to achieve our business objectives and vision.

 

Kathryn Westwood – Operations and Finance Manager

kat@kingstonbarnes.com

Anna is one of our newest team members and will be joining the support team, working alongside Kat and Abi in helping to continue the smooth process of payroll and compliance. With over 10 years’ experience, Anna is aware of the importance of her role and is passionate about delivering above and beyond service. Anna is committed to growing both her personal abilities and Kingston Barnes as a whole

Anna Silverwell – Payroll Manager

anna@kingstonbarnes.com

Rachel is our Office Administrator, working alongside Kat and Anna. Rachel’s role includes supporting the whole business, contracts for new starters, first point of contact (answering phone calls 10-2), compliance, reporting, payroll support and managing job ads. Rachel ensures that the business runs as smooth as possible and is constantly achieving our vision and objectives.

Rachel EvansOffice Administrator

rachel@kingstonbarnes.com

Kate was the first person to join Kingston Barnes and is an expert in permanent recruitment for our construction team. With previous experience in the construction industry and 17 years working in recruitment, Kate enjoys recruiting for a wide variety of clients ranging from regional contractors, residential developers and specialist sub-contractors. Kate prides herself in knowing the sector inside out and offering a first-class service to both candidates and clients.

 

Kate Hallett – Associate Director & Head of Construction

kate@kingstonbarnes.com

Chris has over 20 years’ experience in the construction recruitment industry and manages the M&E sector at Kingston Barnes. Chris is a firm believer that honesty and excellent customer service are the fundamental aspects of what an agency should provide.  Chris works with a variety of Electrical & Mechanical contractors recruiting white- and blue-collar construction staff throughout the UK.

 

Chris Hallum –Associate – Head of Trades & Labour and M&E

chris.hallum@kingstonbarnes.com

Gemma will be heading the Construction Consulting Division for Kingston Barnes working alongside Kate. Her role includes problem solving, negotiation, planning and stakeholder management. Gemma will mainly be providing specialist knowledge to the client and candidate typically recruiting for Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor roles. Her passion and eagerness to learn ensures that she provides the best service.

 

Gemma Creed – Senior Consultant

gemma.creed@kingstonbarnes.com

Chris heads our FM & Building Services division. With over 20 years’ experience in the field and recruitment industry, Chris is passionate about delivering the perfect fit to his clients and candidates. Chris recruits for a variety of roles within facilities management & building services for total FM service providers, contractors and in-house FM teams.

 

Chris Poole- Head of Facilities Management & Building Services

chris.poole@kingstonbarnes.com

Ryan is our consultant for Facilities Management and Building Services. Working alongside Chris Poole, Ryan’s main objective is to form meaningful partnerships with candidates and clients. He leverages his extensive expertise and in-depth market knowledge to facilitate distinctive matches that makes individuals, companies, and industries flourish.

 

 

Ryan GuyConsultant

ryan@kingstonbarnes.com

Stan has joined our construction freelance team alongside Chris, specialising in supplying skilled trades and labour operatives across the region. Stan’s main objective is to continue to build sincere, long-lasting relationships with both candidates and clients. Aswell as upkeeping an honest and transparent approach to delivering on requests from customers.

 

 

 

Stan Pincott – Consultant

stan@kingstonbarnes.com

Justin is an experienced and passionate recruiter that heads up the Engineering & Manufacturing division at Kingston Barnes. He has 15 years’ experience partnering with SMEs to large multi-national businesses recruiting white collar engineering, manufacturing, technical and operational roles. Justin prides himself on delivering the best recruitment in the sector by offering a consultative, quality and knowledge-based service.

 

Justin Reynolds – Associate Director

justin@kingstonbarnes.com

Dan is a passionate recruiter who specialises in the Manufacturing sector. In 2017, Dan joined Kingston Barnes with a focus on recruiting engineering professionals for manufacturing clients within Automotive, Food, FMCG, Precision, Building Products and Electronic Devices.  Dan prides himself offering a consultative, client focussed service.

 

Dan Peace – Principal Consultant

dan@kingstonbarnes.com

Sam is a 180 Recruiter working at Kingston Barnes specialising in Engineering and Manufacturing. My role at Kingston Barnes consists of finding the best talent in the sector through various methods for our clients.  Sam prides himself on doing a job well and is all about the detail. Sam aims to offer an honest and quality service, and be the best Recruiter he can be.

 

Sam Bishop – Consultant

sam.bishop@kingstonbarnes.com

Josh is a Resourcer within the Engineering and Manufacturing team at Kingston Barnes. Josh’s responsibilities are to source the best talent across the Manufacturing industry and provide clients with high level workers. Josh strives to do the best job possible to source candidates for our clients, and aims to develop his recruitment skills with Kingston Barnes.

 

Josh Hoyle – Consultant

josh@kingstonbarnes.com

Joshua has recently made the leap into recruitment by joining KB this summer. Joshua is a resourcer in the Engineering and Manufacturing team. He is tasked with sourcing the best talent available nationwide and he always aims to always find the best candidates for the job.

 

Joshua Bedingfield – Resourcer

josh.bedingfield@kingstonbarnes.com

Milo is the newest team member in the Engineering & Manufacturing division and will be working as a Resourcer. Milo’s role involves resourcing the best talent within the Engineering and Manufacturing industries. He aims to provide honest, lucid and personal services to all parties involved. Milo focuses on making the right match the first time ensuring longevity and satisfaction.

Milo Aryes – Resourcer

milo@kingstonbarnes.com

Ben is our Senior Resourcer for the Engineering & Manufacturing team. His focus is making the right match the first-time ensuring longevity and satisfaction from my service. Ben’s specialities include: Recruitment of Technical and Engineering professionals from Technician and Engineer level to Senior Managers and Directors across all Engineering disciplines.

Ben Critchley – Resourcer

ben.critchley@kingstonbarnes.com

Gavin has worked in the fast paced industrial sector for over 15 years, and has built a wealth of knowledge through experience of working with large well know FMCG clients in the food, manufacturing and logistics industries. Gavin knows the demands our clients face and as team leader, ensures his team go the extra mile working together to deliver a fantastic service.

 

Gavin Greenwold – Associate Director / Head of Manufacturing & Logistics

gavin@kingstonbarnes.com

Romana started in recruitment within the FMCG sector for a worldwide food company based in Bristol. she has moved to the SME sector and started recruiting for Industrial roles in the South West for manufacturers, packaging and logistics providers.  Romana is a qualified HR manager passionate about employee retention and quality of labour force, recognising that the best team is one that feels valued and respected.

Romana Bunda – Senior Account Manager

romana@kingstonbarnes.com

Molly heads up our Driving sector within our fast-paced, high achieving Industrial division. Molly has been in recruitment for nearing 3 years and has learnt in this time how important it is to provide high quality customer service, creating strong relationships and trust with all clients and candidates. Molly is a very passionate recruiter and with her forward thinking and ambitious mindset she hopes continue to succeed and grow the Driving sector to its highest potential.

 

Molly Lumsden – Senior Consultant

molly@kingstonbarnes.com

Frankie has recently joined Kingston Barnes with over a years’ experience in the Industrial and Driving recruitment division. Frankie is a Trainee Consultant working alongside Molly in Kingston Barnes’ Driving sector, and believes truly in providing the best service for the client and candidate.

 

Frankie Stone – Trainee Account Manager

frankie@kingstonbarnes.com

Viv is one of our newest members to Kingston Barnes and has recently begun her career in recruitment. Viv is part of the logistics team where she will be helping to build strong long-lasting relationships with her clients. Along with her dedication and commitment to excellence, Viv is passionate about the industry and is hoping to help the logistic division thrive and grow.

Vivien Lorinc – Trainee Account Manager

vivien@kingstonbarnes.com

Operations & Support

James is passionate recruiter renowned as an expert in construction recruitment.  In 2013, James set upon creating an agency that set the benchmark for market-leading recruitment and founded Kingston Barnes.  “I work with a fantastic team delivering our vision of becoming the best recruiter to work with and for.”

James Kingston – Managing Director

james@kingstonbarnes.com

Kat is the Office Manager for Kingston Barnes. Managing the Support team, she ensures that the business runs smoothly and efficiently.  Kat is the operational support for the business ensuring payroll, credit control, quality and compliance is always excellent.  Joining in 2017, Kat has been a pivotal part of the business and helped shape Kingston Barnes to achieve our business objectives and vision.

 

Kathryn Westwood – Operations and Finance Manager

kat@kingstonbarnes.com

Anna is one of our newest team members and will be joining the support team, working alongside Kat and Abi in helping to continue the smooth process of payroll and compliance. With over 10 years’ experience, Anna is aware of the importance of her role and is passionate about delivering above and beyond service. Anna is committed to growing both her personal abilities and Kingston Barnes as a whole.

Anna SilverwellPayroll Manager

anna@kingstonbarnes.com

Rachel is our Office Administrator, working alongside Kat and Anna. Rachel’s role includes supporting the whole business, contracts for new starters, first point of contact (answering phone calls 10-2), compliance, reporting, payroll support and managing job ads. Rachel ensures that the business runs as smooth as possible and is constantly achieving our vision and objectives.

Rachel EvansOffice Administrator

rachel@kingstonbarnes.com

Construction & Property

Kate was the first person to join Kingston Barnes and is an expert in permanent recruitment for our construction team. With previous experience in the construction industry and 17 years working in recruitment, Kate enjoys recruiting for a wide variety of clients ranging from regional contractors, residential developers and specialist sub-contractors. Kate prides herself in knowing the sector inside out and offering a first-class service to both candidates and clients.

 

Kate Hallett – Associate Director & Head of Construction

kate@kingstonbarnes.com

Chris has over 20 years’ experience in the construction recruitment industry and manages the M&E sector at Kingston Barnes. Chris is a firm believer that honesty and excellent customer service are the fundamental aspects of what an agency should provide.  Chris works with a variety of Electrical & Mechanical contractors recruiting white- and blue-collar construction staff throughout the UK.

 

Chris Hallum – Associate – Head of Trades & Labour and M&E

chris.hallum@kingstonbarnes.com

Gemma will be heading the Construction Consulting Division for Kingston Barnes working alongside Kate. Her role includes problem solving, negotiation, planning and stakeholder management. Gemma will mainly be providing specialist knowledge to the client and candidate typically recruiting for Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor roles. Her passion and eagerness to learn ensures that she provides the best service.

 

Gemma Creed – Senior Consultant

gemma.creed@kingstonbarnes.com

Chris heads our FM & Building Services division. With over 20 years’ experience in the field and recruitment industry, Chris is passionate about delivering the perfect fit to his clients and candidates. Chris recruits for a variety of roles within facilities management & building services for total FM service providers, contractors and in-house FM teams.

 

Chris Poole- Head of Facilities Management & Building Services

chris.poole@kingstonbarnes.com

Ryan is our consultant for Facilities Management and Building Services. Working alongside Chris Poole, Ryan’s main objective is to form meaningful partnerships with candidates and clients. He leverages his extensive expertise and in-depth market knowledge to facilitate distinctive matches that makes individuals, companies, and industries flourish.

 

ryan@kingstonbarnes.com

Stan has joined our construction freelance team alongside Chris, specialising in supplying skilled trades and labour operatives across the region. Stan’s main objective is to continue to build sincere, long-lasting relationships with both candidates and clients. Aswell as upkeeping an honest and transparent approach to delivering on requests from customers.

 

 

stan@kingstonbarnes.com

Engineering & Manufacturing

Justin is an experienced and passionate recruiter that heads up the Engineering & Manufacturing division at Kingston Barnes. He has 15 years’ experience partnering with SMEs to large multi-national businesses recruiting white collar engineering, manufacturing, technical and operational roles. Justin prides himself on delivering the best recruitment in the sector by offering a consultative, quality and knowledge-based service.

 

Justin Reynolds – Associate Director

justin@kingstonbarnes.com

Dan is a passionate recruiter who specialises in the Manufacturing sector. In 2017, Dan joined Kingston Barnes with a focus on recruiting engineering professionals for manufacturing clients within Automotive, Food, FMCG, Precision, Building Products and Electronic Devices.  Dan prides himself offering a consultative, client focussed service.

 

Dan Peace – Principal Consultant

dan@kingstonbarnes.com

Sam is a 180 Recruiter working at Kingston Barnes specialising in Engineering and Manufacturing. My role at Kingston Barnes consists of finding the best talent in the sector through various methods for our clients.  Sam prides himself on doing a job well and is all about the detail. Sam aims to offer an honest and quality service, and be the best Recruiter he can be.

 

Sam Bishop – Consultant

sam.bishop@kingstonbarnes.com

Josh is a Resourcer within the Engineering and Manufacturing team at Kingston Barnes. Josh’s responsibilities are to source the best talent across the Manufacturing industry and provide clients with high level workers. Josh strives to do the best job possible to source candidates for our clients, and aims to develop his recruitment skills with Kingston Barnes.

 

Josh Hoyle – Consultant

josh@kingstonbarnes.com

Joshua has recently made the leap into recruitment by joining KB this summer. Joshua is a resourcer in the Engineering and Manufacturing team. He is tasked with sourcing the best talent available nationwide and he always aims to always find the best candidates for the job.

 

Joshua Bedingfield – Resourcer

josh.bedingfield@kingstonbarnes.com

Milo is the newest team member in the Engineering & Manufacturing division and will be working as a Resoucer. Milo’s role involves resourcing the best talent within the Engineering and Manufacturing industries. He aims to provide honest, lucid and personal services to all parties involved. Milo focuses on making the right match the first time ensuring longevity and satisfaction.

Milo Aryes – Resourcer

milo@kingstonbarnes.com

Ben is our Senior Resourcer for the Engineering & Manufacturing team. His focus is making the right match the first-time ensuring longevity and satisfaction from my service. Ben’s specialities include: Recruitment of Technical and Engineering professionals from Technician and Engineer level to Senior Managers and Directors across all Engineering disciplines.

Ben Critchley – Resourcer

ben.critchley@kingstonbarnes.com

Logistics & Supply (Industrial) 

Gavin has worked in the fast paced industrial sector for over 15 years, and has built a wealth of knowledge through experience of working with large well know FMCG clients in the food, manufacturing and logistics industries. Gavin knows the demands our clients face and as team leader, ensures his team go the extra mile working together to deliver a fantastic service.

 

Gavin Greenwold – Associate Director / Head of Manufacturing & Logistics

gavin@kingstonbarnes.com

Romana started in recruitment within the FMCG sector for a worldwide food company based in Bristol. she has moved to the SME sector and started recruiting for Industrial roles in the South West for manufacturers, packaging and logistics providers.  Romana is a qualified HR manager passionate about employee retention and quality of labour force, recognising that the best team is one that feels valued and respected.

Romana Bunda – Senior Account Manager

romana@kingstonbarnes.com

Molly heads up our Driving sector within our fast-paced, high achieving Industrial division. Molly has been in recruitment for nearing 3 years and has learnt in this time how important it is to provide high quality customer service, creating strong relationships and trust with all clients and candidates. Molly is a very passionate recruiter and with her forward thinking and ambitious mindset she hopes continue to succeed and grow the Driving sector to its highest potential.

 

Molly Lumsden – Senior Consultant

molly@kingstonbarnes.com

Frankie has recently joined Kingston Barnes with over a years’ experience in the Industrial and Driving recruitment division. Frankie is a Trainee Consultant working alongside Molly in Kingston Barnes’ Driving sector, and believes truly in providing the best service for the client and candidate.

 

Frankie Stone – Trainee Account Manager

frankie@kingstonbarnes.com

Viv is one of our newest members to Kingston Barnes and has recently begun her career in recruitment. Viv is part of the logistics team where she will be helping to build strong long-lasting relationships with her clients. Along with her dedication and commitment to excellence, Viv is passionate about the industry and is hoping to help the logistic division thrive and grow.

Vivien Lorinc – Trainee Account Manager

vivien@kingstonbarnes.com

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