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Martin Bane is a Senior Recruitment Consultant specialising in the UK motor trade. Managing recruitment across Kent, Hampshire, and Sussex, he solves difficult hiring challenges for automotive businesses. By evaluating technical competencies and cultural alignment, Martin reduces staff turnover and fills critical vacancies efficiently.

Key Takeaways

• Proven Track Record: Secured 678 total motor trade placements with a 78% candidate starter rate.
• Recent Performance: Successfully completed 54 automotive industry hires in the last 12 months.
• Regional Expertise: Manages dedicated recruitment across Kent, East Sussex, Hampshire, and West Sussex.
• Industry Recognition: Awarded Top Billing Senior Recruitment Consultant in January 2025.

Automotive Recruitment Experience

Automotive recruitment experience requires a deep understanding of workshop productivity and dealership operations. With over 10 years of experience in the automotive sector, Martin Bane manages recruitment across Kent, Hampshire, and Sussex. He manages this by supporting car dealerships, commercial vehicle centres, and independent garages, successfully placing candidates in roles ranging from vehicle technician jobs to senior management positions, including Dealer Principals and Service Directors.

Throughout his career, Martin has secured 678 total placements, including 54 successful hires last year. He maintains a 78% starter rate through an honest, consultative approach. Martin avoids unnecessary fluff, preferring to identify potential issues early and provide straightforward advice to clients and candidates. This direct method earned him the title of Top Billing Senior Recruitment Consultant for January 2025.

Before joining Perfect Placement, Martin graduated from the University of Brighton in 2015 with Upper Second Class Honours in Geography. He also gained experience within the hospitality industry, spending time on both sides of a bar; these days, he engages with hospitality roles more often as a customer.

Martin prides himself on his ability to provide the best customer service possible, treating everyone with equal respect and an opportunity to prove themselves. A warm, friendly, and respectful approach, paired with continuous Automotive Industry insight and adherence to Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) standards, enables him to find each candidate and client their perfect placement.

Martin matches candidates to roles by assessing technical qualifications against specific workshop requirements. Working with multi-national dealership groups and growing independent businesses, Martin ensures the right person fits the right role. He guides hiring managers and job seekers through the entire process, ensuring every motor trade job search results in a clear outcome. His focus remains on taking ownership of challenges and overcoming them quickly.

Personal interests outside the office keep Martin grounded and focused. Martin holds a BA in Geography from the University of Brighton and is a Norwich City FC season ticket holder of 25 years. He recently raised £5,369 for the mental health charity Mind through a 200-mile bike ride. When not playing Padel or maintaining a 370-day streak learning Italian, he supports the local arts community and looks after two marginally house-trained cats.

"Martin was great throughout the process. He helped me understand the roles I was applying for and even secured a little extra pay for the position. Thanks to his support, I landed a role I had been struggling to get."

Technician, Edenbridge

How to Contact Martin

Whether you're hiring or searching for your next role in the motor trade across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex or Hampshire, Martin is here to help. Get in touch to discuss your requirements or send over your CV to start the conversation.