SDW Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency for the shipping, freight forwarding, supply chain and logistics industries. They have over 15 years of experience in the industry and aim to understand both client and candidate needs to make successful matches. They provide a professional service through candidate interviews, communication with clients and candidates, and ensuring candidates meet requirements. They have received positive testimonials praising their industry knowledge, service, and ability to source suitable candidates.

1. “Our mission is to be the trusted recruitment partner of choice to both clients
and candidates, focusing on understanding the needs of both our clients
business and those of our candidates, delivering a consultative solution to
ensure the future success of their businesses and future careers. This will be
achieved though quality of service, innovation & capability with pride.”

2. Welcome to SDW Recruitment
Shipping, Forwarding, Supply Chain & Logistics Recruitment Specialists
SDW Recruitment is one of the leading recruitment specialists to the shipping, freight
forwarding, supply chain & logistics industries in the UK and we are expanding our reach
overseas. SDW was established in 2002 and our team possess more than 50 years
combined experience & knowledge gained form working within the shipping & forwarding
industry. We pride ourselves on always delivering a proactive, professional & high quality
service to both our clients & candidates.
Some of our clients include:

3. Company Profile
Since SDW Recruitment commenced trading in 2002, SDW Recruitment has established itself within the
industry as one of the major providers of experienced shipping, forwarding, supply chain and logistics
personnel throughout the UK.
We have established an excellent working relationship with the majority of shipping lines, freight forwarders
and supply chain solution providers, both in the UK and globally, plus we work directly with many
manufacturers and importers & exporters. Our dedicated team possess more than 50 years combined
experience & knowledge gained form working within the shipping & forwarding industry. We pride
ourselves on always delivering a proactive, professional & high quality service to both our clients &
candidates.
We believe to-date that our success so far has been achieved because of a number of key factors such as:
•The high calibre of our candidates
•Our extensive understanding of the shipping industry
•Our personal service
•Constant communication with our candidates
•Our determination and dedication to fill vacant positions
•Our genuine interest in our clients and the positions we are trying to fill
•Our competitive fee structure
At SDW we aim to build long term valued relationships with both our clients and candidates.

4. Why us?
SDW Recruitment is a professional and ethical recruiter, committed to offering the highest level of service
to our clients and building long-term relationships. We are pleased to boast that a significant proportion of
our business is generated from recommendations & repeat business.
If you are looking for the ideal candidate to fill your vacancy, the SDW Recruitment service is tailored to
your requirements. You only pay for results and you make no financial commitment until you are entirely
satisfied that we have found the right person for your job and then you are protected by our scaling rebate
commitment for a period of up to 12 weeks.
To discuss any recruitment requirements you may have, please call the Southampton office on
023 8033 6633 or email info@sdwrecruitment.co.uk or our Felixstowe office on 01394 330003

5. Recruitment Process
When you register your vacancy with SDW Recruitment, we will identify your full requirements, including
the specific experience needed, any specialist system / software knowledge required for the role, plus get a
good feel for your company and working environment.
With SDW Recruitment we tell you the truth! If we have no one at the time registered with us who has the
experience and qualities you require, we will tell you, we won't just send you any CV, we only introduce
candidates who are up to the standard, and have the relevant experience you require.
SDW Recruitment aim to interview all of our candidates personally, before forwarding their applications to
clients. If for any reason, for example geographic location, we are unable to interview the candidate face to
face, we will hold an in-depth telephone interview.
All CVs will be forwarded to you for your perusal, we will not arrange any further introductions until we
receive your go ahead. Once you have informed us of any candidates you wish to interview we will arrange
all the details with the candidate on your behalf, ensuring the candidate is fully prepared, for example
providing them with your website address, and as much information as possible regarding your company
and the position they are applying for.
Our aim is to provide an outstanding and quality driven service, helping both client and candidate make
informed decisions and to simplify the complete recruitment process.

6. Database / Advertising &
Selection
We have a large database of active candidates, which has been developed through a combination of word
of mouth referrals, media and powerful web based marketing, so we are ideally placed to assist you with
your vacancy from the moment you make contact with us, and in most cases be able to provide you with
an instant shortlist of up to 5 candidates that meet your requirement.
In addition to our extensive internal database, candidates will be generated from a variety of sources
including on-line advertisements, Web-based marketing, industry specific job boards / media, social
networks and recommendations through our strong network.

7. Additional Services
Salary Guidance
SDW Recruitment is constantly in communication with the industry, registering thousands of candidates a
year so we are ideally placed to offer our advice and guidance on salary levels and trends. We are of
course, also in constant contact with companies from the large top 4 through to smaller SMEs, so we know
better than anyone what the market is paying for similar roles.
Short Term Contracts / Temps
As part of our commitment to our clients we have identified the need for some of our customers to engage
candidates on a temporary basis to cover busy periods, holiday / sickness cover, or to assist in short term
projects, realizing that most of these type of enquiries are urgent and that you will need someone to start
almost immediately.
If your business ever has a need to engage a temporary candidate with the relevant shipping / forwarding /
logistics experience, we can assist in a number of ways.
Interview Facilities
We appreciate that sometimes it can be difficult to hold interviews at your offices for whatever reason, or in
a public place, so in order to ensure complete confidentiality SDW can offer interview facilities at their
offices in Southampton.

8. Testimonials
We have been utilising the services of SDW Recruitment since their inception in 2002. Having worked with
numerous competitors of theirs over the years, SDW are now our sole service provider in the area of
recruitment. The knowledge & professionalism that SDW consistently demonstrate is unsurpassed. This,
along with SDW's ability to understand our requirements & tailor themselves to our needs, combines to
create an overall level of service which no competitor has been able to get close to matching. I look
forward to continuing this relationship in to the future.
Branch Manager – Allport Ltd
UTi have utilised the services of SDW for almost 10 years now, in which time they have never failed to
deliver an excellent service. SDW has a great understanding of the freight industry and the Consultants
take the time not only to understand the role we are recruiting for but to get a good feel for our company
and values. SDW ensures the suitability of all the candidates they present, and makes sure they meet our
requirements. UTi look forward to working with SDW again in the future.
Director – UTi Worldwide Southampton
SDW Recruitment has an excellent understanding of the shipping industry, and provide a professional
service, putting forward suitable applications of pre-interviewed candidates, who have the relevant
experience we look for. SDW provides an extensive candidate profile with each application, in which is
very helpful when selecting candidates for interview. SDW offers a very high level of customer service and
they never fail to deliver.
Director – Toll Global Forwarding

9. MOL have utilised the services of SDW for many years now and they have just successfully filled a role
that was proving very difficult to source candidates with the specific experience we required. SDW
came in to our organisation and met the key personnel recruiting for the role, understood our
requirements & company ethos fully and went to work, keeping us informed on all progress at all
times. SDW only presented high calibre candidates who met our specific requirements in terms of
experience, all of whom had been fully qualified and presented to us in an informative manner. We
look forward to continuing our relationship with SDW whenever a need to recruit key personnel
presents itself.
HR Manager MOL (Europe) Ltd
I have used SDW Recruitment for a number of years, since it's inception I believe. SDW are my first call
when sourcing suitable candidates. Having worked in an operational role himself, Steve fully
understands how diverse roles can be in this sector, and most importantly understands the
terminology associated with the industry (very rare amongst recruitment agencies) therefore only
submitting candidates with the suitable background for the relevant position. Local knowledge is also
invaluable -It only takes a quick call.
Operations Manager – DHL Global Forwarding
Thank you for all your help over the last 4 months, from finding us a suitable candidate to being flexible
about the contract terms. I am very happy with the way you have dealt with this from day one, and
will not hesitate to use you again.
Supply Chain Manager EMEAR & APR – Leading Global Petroleum Company

10. Contact us
SDW Recruitment Ltd (Head Office)
Unit 14, Freemantle Business Centre t: 023 8033 6633
Millbrook Road East e: info@sdwrecruitment.co.uk
Southampton
SO15 1JR
Felixstowe / Ipswich Office
Jock Bindloss F.I.C.S. t: 01394 330003
e: info@sdwrecruitment.co.uk
www.sdwrecruitment.co.uk