We are a bespoke manufacturing and engineering agency working in a broad number of industries and covering a vast number of specialisms and sectors on the South Coast. From our base in Hedge End we are brilliantly placed to serve the thriving regional market and believe passionately in adding value to both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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 passion to provide the south coast manufacturing & engineering market with the very best recruitment service. Darren has recruited in the manufacturing & engineering sector since 2003 and is actively involved in the day to day recruitment activities as well as the strategic vision for the company.
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 staff across the Southampton, Eastleigh, Romsey & Bournemouth areas. Helen has a wealth of experience in the automotive, aerospace and Industrial sectors.
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 in her market and has an excellent track record of building trusted relationships with her clients. She has been recruiting since 2011.
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 temporary vacancies.
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 background in both finance and HR, she brings a commercially focused yet people centred approach, ensuring operations, compliance and performance are fully aligned.
Archie Currall
Resourcer – Temp & Contract
Manufacturing
archie.currall@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Archie joined us in 2025 and specialises in the temporary manufacturing market
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.
Laureen Kitse
Resourcer – Temp & Contract
Manufacturing
laureen.kitse@latituderecruitment.co.uk
Laureen has recently joined us and specialises in the temporary manufacturing market.