Meet The Team
Darren Everard
Managing Director
darren.everard@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Darren is the founder and managing director of Latitude Recruitment. Latitude was established in 2019 and was born out of a Read More
Helen Dos Santos
Principal Consultant – Southampton
Manufacturing | Engineering | Quality
helen.santos@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Helen is an experienced recruiter (starting her recruitment journey in 2003) who specialises in the placement of permanent engineering Read More
Kim Perry
Principal Consultant – Portsmouth
Manufacturing | Engineering | Quality
kim.perry@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Kim specialises in the placement of permanent engineering staff in the Havant, Waterlooville and Portsmouth areas. Kim is an expert Read More
Sydney Stroud
Senior Delivery Consultant – Temp & Contract
Manufacturing | Engineering
sydney.stroud@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Sydney joined Latitude in April 2024 and provides key support to the business and our clients on a wide range of permanent and Read More
Izzy Haines
Delivery Consultant
Manufacturing | Engineering | Quality
izzy.haines@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Izzy joined us in 2025 and assists our perm team by souring permanent engineers. Read More
Amanda Jones
HR & Business Partner
amanda.jones@latituderecruitment.co.uk
As HR & Business Partner, Amanda supports our people, our customers, and the day-to-day running of the business. With a strong Read More
Laureen Kitse
Resourcer – Temp & Contract
Manufacturing
laureen.kitse@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Laureen has recently joined us and specialises in the temporary manufacturing market. Read More
Archie Currall
Resourcer – Temp & Contract
Manufacturing
archie.currall@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Archie joined us in 2025 and specialises in the temporary manufacturing market. Read More
In The Community
Latitude Recruitment is a specialist engineering & manufacturing recruitment agency that is proud to support our local economy and community. We believe in fostering strong, supportive relationships with local organisations and initiatives. Our team actively participates in various community events and volunteer programs as we strive to make a positive difference to local people. Our dedication to community involvement is a core aspect of our values, reflecting our mission to not only connect talent with opportunities but also to support and uplift the communities where we live and work.
Local projects we sponsor include Warsash Wasps U18`s girls football team, Locks Heath Puma’s (men’s rugby team), Saints Foundation, Havant and Waterlooville FC
We also voluntarily support the careers programme at Barton Peveril College, Fareham College, South Hampshire College group.
Our Services
Industrial Manufacturing skills
Assembler | Mechanical Fitter | Welder | Machinist | CNC Machinist | Semi skilled operative | Production technicians | Electro mechanical assembly | Soldering / PCB assembly | Wiring | Stores /Warehouse | Forklift | Goods in & goods out
Engineering & Technical skills
Design engineer | Design manager | Project engineer | Project manager | Quality engineer | Quality manager | Production engineer | Production manager | H&S manager | Maintenance engineer | Maintenance manager | Stores manager
Senior Management & Search
Senior Production / manufacturing manager | Operations manager / Director | Managing director
Admin & Customer Service
Administrator | Customer service assistance | Customer service manager | HR administrator | Purchasing assistant | Purchasing manager
Industries We Supply Into
Automotive | Aerospace | Marine | General Engineering | HVAC | Electronics | Fire & Safety | Construction | FMCG |Rail | Precision engineering | Acoustics
Case Studies
Contact Us
Latitude Recruitment
Unit 15 Hedge End Business Centre
Botley Road
Hedge End
SO30 2AU