Jacob Thomas Associates

Jacob Thomas Associates is a premium recruitment and business management company based in Leicestershire, operating to ISO 9001:2015 standards. Founded in 2007 by Nick and Michelle Rawlins, the company provides temporary and permanent personnel solutions underpinned by quality, investment and innovation. With over 80 years of combined industry experience across the leadership team, Jacob Thomas Associates delivers bespoke recruitment drives tailored to client needs, understanding company culture and values to ensure seamless workforce integration. The company is committed to the highest industry standards, with over 90% of consultants trained and accredited through the British Institute of Recruiters (BIoR).

Jacob Thomas Associates specialises across three core sectors. The Technical team has built a strong reputation as preferred recruiters to a diverse portfolio of engineering customers throughout the Midlands and UK. The Industrial division offers bespoke selection and recruitment processes including media, face-to-face and fully managed site induction for manufacturing and distribution businesses. The Commercial team understands the pressures of business operations and focuses on identifying staff who seamlessly fit organisational culture, offering flexible competent solutions to workforce requirements.

The company operates from its head office in Blaby, Leicester, serving clients across the Midlands and throughout the UK. Jacob Thomas Associates differentiates itself through consistent consultant relationships, responsive service, and genuine investment in both employee development and community support. The company maintains a loyal, homegrown team and operates 24/7 availability for clients. Their commitment extends beyond recruitment into giving back to local charities and communities, reflecting the values established at inception and reinforced through fifteen years of continuous growth.