About Us

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.

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 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 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 joined Latitude in April 2024 and provides key support to the business and our clients on a wide range of permanent and temporary vacancies.

Lauren has been recruiting since 2016 and specialises in Industrial, manufacturing and commercial recruitment on a temp, temp to perm and contract basis.

Archie joined us as a trainee and is assisting our sales team with candidate sourcing.

Izzy joined us as a trainee and is assisting our sales team with candidate sourcing.