Meet the team to get a one to one service!

John Barnes

Recruitment Consultant

My name is John and I am a Recruitment Consultant at Kemp Recruitment. In this role I work on the retail side of our business managing national accounts, finding roles for candidates and sourcing new business. I have 5 years of experience in recruitment previously working in the Construction Industry before moving to Bournemouth and taking my current role at Kemp Recruitment. I appreciate the fast paced and ever-changing nature of recruitment. When not at work I enjoy spending time with friends, family and watching movies.

David Coyne

Senior Recruitment Consultant

My name is David, I am 28 years old and from London.

I started to run the Bus & Coach department at Kemp recruitment after moving to Bournemouth with my family.

I am very enthusiastic, hardworking, punctual, articulate, well-travelled, enjoy a good night out and am a pretty funny guy.

I have been in sales for the last 7 years ranging from selling holidays to selling supercars.

Favourite saying: It is what it is!

Interesting fact: They call me the midwife because I always deliver the sales. Did you know? Billy goats urinate on their own heads to smell more attractive to females.

Gary Felt

I have worked in the recruitment industry for my entire career and have always worked in an engineering environment.

Initially starting as a trainee in the construction sector in 2001 with Hays to “Serve my time” I moved into the Automotive sector in 2005. Since then I have worked across a variety of verticals within the industry to include Body Shop & Accident repair, Plant, Bus and Coach and I now find myself heading up a division that specialises in supplying staff to Commercial Vehicle Rental organisation’s and non-retail workshops across the UK.

Most of my spare time is taken up keeping my seven year old daughter busy, when I do get a moment to myself I enjoy following all forms of motor sport, particularly formula one and Moto GP.

Most used saying: Let’s get it done

Fun fact: Even though I am terrified of heights I will be doing a 12,000ft sky dive for charity

Matt Cosier

Recruitment Consultant

I moved to Bournemouth from Kent to study. I graduated Business Management at Bournemouth university. I liked the place, beach and people so I decided to stay. I am a recruitment consultant, I have a wealth of experience having worked in Sales, Marketing and Design. I started my recruitment career in IT recruitment. Outside of work I have a clothing business ‘Nocturnal Clothing’ and enjoy travelling, socialising and keeping fit.

Favourite saying: ‘Hello, Kemp recruitment’.

Fun fact: I know loads of them – did you know The largest snowflake ever recorded reportedly measured 15 inches across.

Jamie Hicken

Senior Consultant

I started my career working as a HGV Technician for Scania GB Ltd, I worked for Scania for five years, completing my apprenticeship and coming 2nd in the Apprentice of the Year Competition. I decided to move on from Scania to go Travelling.

On my travels I have visited Manchu Picchu in Peru, The Great wall of China, East & West Canada and I am about to go to Africa and white water raft down the Zambezi River.

My role at Kemp Recruitment has changed a lot since starting in 2013 as a Candidate Resourcer. I have now moved on to head up the Dealership Division covering the west side of the UK & Scotland.

Thomas Pounds

Hi my name is Tom, I have over 7 years’ experience in customer service ranging from optics to accident management and vehicle hire. I joined Kemp recruitment as a Candidate Resourcer and I thoroughly enjoy the role. I have previous experience in sourcing courtesy cars and find the role here similar in its satisfaction of finding people what they want.

Fun fact: Outside of work I enjoy spending time with friends and family and enjoying as many BBQ’s as possible throughout the summer. I also have my own band and love writing and playing music whenever I get the chance.

Jordan Shaw

Recruitment Consultant

I have been working in recruitment for the last year, quickly picking up the skills necessary to be successful. Prior to this, I have a background of electrical and telecoms sales, alongside obtaining a degree in Forensic Studies from the University of Winchester.

I am a confident and organised individual who always strives to provide excellent customer service to all clients and candidates.

I am a fan of Moto GP and a player of 5-a-side football, I also enjoy spending my time away from work socialising with friends.

Most overused saying: “I think its time for a coffee”

Fun Fact: I am a self-taught guitarist and have been playing for 11 years. “

Mark Kemp

Managing Director

Tel: 0330 440 2323

Mob: 07985 433463

Email: mark@kemprecruitment.com

I have over a decade of experience in recruitment for the commercial vehicle industry. I began my career too many years ago as a consultant in industrial recruitment before going on to establish a highly successful truck & bus division within a recruitment business.

My main passions in life are motorbikes, boxing and my two young children. Unfortunately I don’t get enough time to spend with my motorbike!!

I have a fantastic team and genuinely believe all the guys want to be here and have a true passion for the business. There isn't a day goes by that I don’t laugh out loud with some of the characters here in the office.

As the founder and Managing Director of Kemp Recruitment I oversee the day to day running of the business, supporting the team, overseeing the training and continuous development of staff and spearheading Kemps strategy to become market leader in the commercial vehicle recruitment industry in the UK. 

Most overused saying: Team work makes the dream work.

Fun Fact: I race motorbikes

Hannah Stroud

I am Hannah, I joined Kemp Recruitment as a candidate resourcer which I thoroughly enjoy, I am a very bubbly, outgoing & organised individual who enjoys going above and beyond the norm helping people. Before working in recruitment I achieved a Business Studies degree and worked for 8 years in the insurance industry.

I have developed strong communication skills along the way, I can stay focused and remain calm whilst working under pressure.

In my free time I enjoy fitness and socialising with my friends, I have travelled all around Australia, Asia, America and skied most of the European countries. I am adventurous and enjoy being outdoors and meeting new people every day.

Most overused saying: Straight in my basket

Fun Fact: I am an adrenaline junky

Emma Sawyer

Recruitment Consultant

I have been working in recruitment for nearly 3 years and joined Kemp Recruitment as a candidate consultant. I enjoy the fast pace of finding candidates a new challenge, can’t leave out how much I enjoy the banter in the office.  I spent 18 months in USA coaching football or as they call it soccer when I was a lot younger. Outside of work I like to spend time with family and friends, I like to stay fit by playing football, although it’s probably time to hang my boots up.

Lisa

Administration Manager

I am new to the recruitment world but have always worked in an office environment.  It’s a great team to be a part and there is never a quiet moment. Outside of work I am a Wife and mum of two which keeps me busy. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and I especially like watching the F1. I also love health and fitness so train regularly.

Favourite Saying: No pain no gain

Fun fact: I can run as fast backwards as I can forward.

Mark Matthews

Senior Consultant

I have worked in recruitment for over 5 years placing candidates in a wide range of Sectors including Transport, Logistics, Engineering, Security and Aviation. Prior to this I spent 11 years in the Royal Corps of Signals and the remainder of my time as a telecoms engineer. I enjoy working with candidates and clients alike and helping place the right person in the right role.

Originally from Southampton and now living in the New Forest with my partner and our children I enjoy travel having spent time in the Middle East, Europe, US and South Atlantic. In the last few years I have developed a keen interest in sailing and hope to gain my RYA accreditation in the next few years. To relax I like walking my dogs across the Forest and enjoying time with family and friends.

Matt Hoskins

Candidate Resourcer

I started working at Kemp in July 2018. I come primarily from a sales background but I also have a few years’ experience in customer service and account management. I wanted to get into recruitment as I was confident that the skills I’ve acquired over the years in my previous jobs would transfer well into this industry. My aim in the next year is to make the step up to becoming a recruitment consultant. I have a 3 year old daughter and I am a keen fisherman and a massive Southampton FC fan!

Fun Fact: Flamingos are born grey, it’s the food they eat which eventually turns them pink.

Thomas Kingsbury

Candidate Resourcer

I have lived in Dorset my whole life and have been very lucky to live so close to the beach one end of the county and the countryside on the other. My work background is Insurance sales, but I started my recruitment career with Kemp recruitment in 2017 as a Candidate resourcer which has been the best move I have made and thoroughly enjoy my job. My interests are mountain biking, Rugby and I am currently working towards Judo gradings.

Will Hooker

Prior to joining Kemp Recruitment I have held a variety of Financial and General Manager positions in Manufacturing and Service industries based in the UK, Europe, USA and Singapore. I have initially been brought on board to bring the Accounting and Payroll functions in house and ‘count the beans’ as the Company expands. I enjoy travelling, attending music concerts, all sports especially football and Rugby, reading, walking the dog, skiing and still play squash regularly. I also like spending time with the family and have three grown up children, either at or having just finished Uni, so the Bank of Dad is still open, just!

Claim to fame: Went to College with Eric Morecombe’s son

Favourite Saying: Carpe Diem – Seize the day

Niki Birrell

I am a retired Paralympic athlete who sailed for the british sailing team at 3 Olympic games and Won 2 bronze medals. When away from work I love spending time with my family and friends. I love watching and playing any form of sport and follow the F1 and Manchester City.

Most weekends I try and go out racing on my boat around Poole harbour.

Fun fact: I once tried to hug Princess Ann.