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Take the next step in your specialist career.
Bridgewater Professionals specialises in recruitment for the wholesale, distribution and manufacturing industries, placing skilled people at every level across the UK and Ireland. We connect your experience and ambition with businesses that can help you thrive.
18yr+
Recruiting in specialist sectors
600+
Employer partners across the UK
2k+
People placed into specialist roles
Why Bridgewater Professionals?
Specialist sectors.
Consultants who know them inside out.
For almost two decades, we’ve specialised in wholesale, distribution and manufacturing recruitment. That focus gives our consultants a genuine understanding of the industries they serve, the businesses within them and the career paths they offer.
We work with leading employers across electrical wholesale, builders merchanting, plumbing and heating, industrial distribution, and more — many of whom we’ve partnered with for years. As a result, we’re able to provide valuable insight into opportunities, company cultures and progression prospects, helping you make informed career decisions.
- Sector specialists with deep industry knowledge
- Long-standing relationships with leading employers across the UK and Ireland
- Access to opportunities not always advertised publicly
- Honest, realistic guidance on salary, progression and fit
- Discreet, confidential handling of every application
£42k
Average salary for professionals we place
94%
Of candidates still in role after 12 months
100+
Five-star reviews from happy candidates
The process
Helping you make
the right move.
We combine sector expertise, market insight and honest advice to help experienced professionals make confident career decisions.
01
Confidential Conversation
A private discussion with a sector specialist to understand your experience, career goals and what you’re looking for in your next role.
02
Exploring the Opportunity
We’ll talk you through the role, the business and the opportunity in detail, helping you decide whether it aligns with your experience, ambitions and career goals.
03
Interview Preparation
A detailed brief of the business, the people you’ll meet and the questions to expect, drawing on our expertise and experience working with the employer.
04
Offer & Decision
We’ll support you through the offer stage, providing guidance on salary, benefits and next steps so you can make an informed decision.
Sectors
Specialist roles
across our core sectors
We recruit across wholesale, distribution and manufacturing, from branch and office-based roles through to senior management appointments.
Electrical Wholesale
A specialist market we’ve supported for nearly two decades, working with leading wholesalers to recruit talent across sales, operations and leadership.
Builders Merchanting
Partnering with merchants of all sizes to recruit professionals who can drive performance, growth and customer relationships.
Plumbing & Heating
Supporting suppliers and distributors across the plumbing and heating sector with sales, management and technical appointments.
Manufacturing
Helping manufacturers attract and retain commercial, operational and technical talent at every level of the business.
Distribution
Recruiting experienced professionals for businesses that keep supply chains moving efficiently and profitably.
Sales & Commercial
Connecting ambitious sales and commercial professionals with opportunities to develop, lead and make an impact.
Candidate Stories
What our candidates say about working with us
“Huge thanks to my Consultant and the team at Bridgewater Resources UK. They helped me to secure the electrical wholesale job of my dreams. They were very welcoming and made me feel at ease from day one. I would thoroughly recommend anyone who’s looking for a career change or a new challenge to get in touch.”
Shaun
Business Manager
“As a young professional at the start of my career, Bridgewater helped me in obtaining my dream job. They understood what I wanted to do, where I wanted to be and guided me towards it. I am thoroughly enjoying my job and I am already progressing!”
David
Internal Salesperson
“Bridgewater helped me to find the right opportunity for me when I was going through a period of uncertainty in my professional life. The help and guidance I received from my consultant, coupled with a quick and smooth process, got me back on the right track.”
Andrew
Business Development Executive
Get started
Ready for your next move?
Whether you’re actively looking or simply exploring your options, send us your CV and we’ll consider you for suitable opportunities across our specialist sectors. If there’s no immediate fit, we’ll keep your details on file and contact you when relevant opportunities arise.
- Considered for current and future opportunities
- Specialist recruitment expertise in your sector
- Honest advice and market insight
- Your details handled in complete confidence
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