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Liam Buffenbarger is a Managing Recruitment Consultant at Perfect Placement UK with 12 years of experience in the motor trade. Leading a specialist team covering London, Surrey, and West Sussex, Liam averages over 250 successful placements annually across car dealerships, Parts Factors, and independent garages.

Key Takeaways:

• Regional Reputation: A long-standing recruiter across North Kent, South East London, South West London, Surrey and West London, with many in the motor trade already familiar with Liam’s work.
• Proven Experience: Brings over 12 years of dedicated automotive recruitment experience across the South East motor trade.
• Full Motor Trade Coverage: Recruits across the full spectrum of roles, from HGV Technicians and workshop staff through to senior management.
• Consistent Results: Delivers a high volume of successful placements each year by maintaining strong relationships with both candidates and employers.

Before moving into recruitment, Liam built his commercial foundation working in insurance accounts for Aviva and Marsh. Today, he recruits across a wide range of automotive roles, from senior management and sales professionals to parts advisors, service advisors, vehicle technicians, and HGV mechanics. His broad understanding of how dealerships, accident repair centres and independent garages operate allows him to match candidates to businesses where they can genuinely succeed. This practical industry insight helps ensure both employers and jobseekers find the right long-term fit.

Liam manages a highly active automotive recruitment desk, supported by his colleagues Alex Perrin and Darwin Manship. He approaches recruitment with high energy and a firm belief that the process should be personal rather than transactional. By taking the time to understand the unique background of every candidate and client, Liam maintains strong customer retention and satisfaction rates.

Outside of the office, Liam spends his time playing sports and coaching local teams. He brings this same positive, coaching mindset to his daily work, operating on the principle that recruitment is always better done with a smile.

"Liam was very helpful and supportive throughout the process. He has a great eye for the right roles and kept in touch regularly. Highly recommended."

HGV Technician, Crawley

How to contact Liam Buffenbarger

Working across North Kent, South East London, South West London, Surrey and West London for over a decade, Liam is a familiar name to many in the local motor trade. If you're recruiting or considering your next career move, get in touch to see how he can help.