Archie Lawson
Senior Recruitment Executive West MidlandsConnect with Archie on LinkedIn Send Your CV
Archie Lawson is a specialist Senior Automotive Recruitment Executive covering the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Walsall. With over three years of industry experience and a Level 3 Business Administrator Diploma, he connects motor trade employers with skilled candidates, having successfully managed over 50 placements in the last 12 months.
Key Takeaways
Archie Lawson is a West Midlands automotive recruitment specialist who matches motor trade professionals with franchised dealerships and independent garages. He uses a proprietary database of 100,000+ automotive professionals to source candidates across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, and West Bromwich.
- Region: West Midlands specialist covering Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, and West Bromwich.
- Career Progression: Built his recruitment career at Perfect Placement from apprentice to recruitment executive.
- Specialisms: Recruits for Vehicle Technicians, Service Advisors, MOT Testers, and Parts Specialists.
- Qualifications: Holds a Level 3 Business Administrator Diploma and Level 3 IT Diploma.
With over three years of experience in the sector, Archie progressed from a Business Administration Apprentice to a Recruitment Executive, gaining a Level 3 Business Administrator Diploma (certified by City & Guilds) along the way. This operational background ensures he understands the commercial realities of running a busy dealership or workshop. Specifically, he understands how technician shortages in Birmingham directly reduce workshop efficiency and daily profit margins.
In the past year, Archie registered more than 700 new candidates, demonstrating his ability to connect talent with opportunity at scale. He recruits for a broad spectrum of roles, including vehicle technician jobs, MOT testers, parts specialists, Roadside Assistance Technician roles, and service advisors. His client base ranges from franchised car dealerships and accident repair centres to independent garages and commercial vehicle suppliers.
Archie adopts a thorough working style, prioritising long-term retention over quick, unsuitable hires. He focuses on matching the specific culture of a business with the career goals of a candidate to ensure stability for both parties. Archie uses these specific sourcing methods to identify hard-to-find talent in the current market.
Outside of recruitment, Archie stays active through running and playing 5-a-side football, bringing a competitive energy to his professional work.
"Archie was outstanding from start to finish. Professional, knowledgeable, and always clear with communication. The whole process was smooth and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough."
Technician, Wednesbury
Contact Archie Lawson
If you are looking to hire staff or find new motor trade jobs in the West Midlands, contact Archie for expert guidance.