We're incredibly proud to announce that Perfect Placement has been named Recruitment Agency of the Year at the 2026 Car Dealer Power Awards, marking our 14th consecutive win in one of the Automotive industry's most respected supplier awards.

To receive this award once is a fantastic achievement. To receive it fourteen years in a row is something we are immensely proud of and will never take for granted.

Fourteen Consecutive Years of Recognition

The Car Dealer Power Awards recognise the suppliers that motor retailers believe provide the very best products and services to the UK Automotive industry.

That is what makes this award particularly meaningful to us. It reflects the experiences of the businesses we work alongside every day and the trust our clients continue to place in Perfect Placement when recruiting for their teams.

Winning Recruitment Agency of the Year for the fourteenth consecutive year is an achievement very few businesses can claim. However, it is not something we ever expect or assume.

Every year brings new challenges. The Automotive employment market continues to change, candidate expectations evolve and businesses face increasing pressure to find people with the right skills and experience.

To continue receiving this recognition year after year demonstrates the strength of the relationships our team has built and the consistent level of service they provide.

Our People Make Perfect Placement

This award belongs to every member of the Perfect Placement team.

It belongs to the people who speak with candidates, listen to what they want from their careers and help them find opportunities that genuinely suit them.

It belongs to the people who support our clients, take the time to understand their businesses and work tirelessly to find the right people for their teams.

It also belongs to everyone working behind the scenes to support our recruitment consultants, develop our technology, share our expertise and ensure we continue to provide the highest possible standard of service.

That caring, personal approach has been at the heart of Perfect Placement since we opened our doors in 2003. While recruitment technology has developed enormously during that time, meaningful conversations and strong relationships remain central to everything we do.

To every member of our team: thank you.

Thank you for your expertise, professionalism, resilience and commitment. Thank you for the care you show our clients and candidates every day. We could not be prouder of what we have achieved together.

Supporting the Automotive Industry Since 2003

For more than two decades, Perfect Placement has helped Automotive employers recruit talented people while supporting candidates as they take the next step in their careers. Over that time, we've helped more than 34,000 Automotive professionals find rewarding new opportunities, while building lasting partnerships with employers across the UK Automotive industry.

During that time, we have worked with businesses across every area of the UK Motor Trade, including franchised car dealerships, independent garages, commercial vehicle businesses, accident repair centres, leasing companies and specialist Automotive operations.

Our aim has remained the same throughout: to provide knowledgeable, honest and genuinely personal recruitment support.

We understand that recruitment is not simply about filling a vacancy. It is about helping a business strengthen its team and helping an individual make an important decision about their future.

That responsibility is something we take seriously, and we believe it is one of the reasons clients and candidates continue to return to Perfect Placement.

Combining Technology With a Human Approach

The way businesses recruit has changed considerably since Perfect Placement was founded, and we have continued to develop alongside the industry.

We are constantly exploring how better technology, recruitment automation and market data can help us work more efficiently and provide an even stronger service.

However, technology will never replace the human side of recruitment.

Speaking with people, understanding their circumstances, offering honest advice and building lasting relationships remain at the root of what we do. Our technology supports those conversations; it does not replace them.

Thank You to Our Clients and Candidates

We would also like to thank every client who continues to trust Perfect Placement with their recruitment.

Many of the Automotive businesses we support have worked with us for more than twenty years. We are incredibly grateful for those long-standing partnerships, as well as the opportunity to build new relationships with employers throughout the UK.

To every candidate who has trusted us to support their career, thank you. Whether we helped you secure your first Motor Trade position, supported you through a period of change or helped you take the next step in an established career, we are proud to have been part of your journey.

Finally, thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for Perfect Placement in the 2026 Car Dealer Power Awards.

Your recognition means an enormous amount to our entire team.

Looking Ahead

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 14th consecutive Car Dealer Power Award, but our attention remains firmly focused on what comes next.

We will continue investing in our people, developing our recruitment technology and sharing specialist insight that helps Automotive employers and professionals make informed decisions.

Most importantly, we will continue providing the personal, knowledgeable and caring service that has defined Perfect Placement since 2003.

About the Author

Ashley Camies
As Marketing & Automation Manager at Perfect Placement, Ashley Camies has 14 years of automotive recruitment experience. Since 2011, she has supported motor trade employers and candidates across the UK. She specialises in strengthening recruitment processes and candidate engagement, providing informed commentary on hiring trends and talent market strategy based on over a decade of sector insight.