Rose Bourke
Recruitment Executive Cumbria & The North EastConnect with Rose on LinkedIn Send Your CV
Rose Bourke is an Automotive Recruitment Specialist providing talent solutions for motor trade businesses in Cumbria and the North East. Working within our North East division since 2024, Rose connects skilled motor trade professionals with franchised car dealerships, commercial vehicle workshops and independent automotive businesses.
Key Takeaways
- Specialises in automotive placements across the North East and Cumbria.
- Re-established active hiring relationships with 75 dormant accounts in 2025.
- Brings 8.5 years of management experience and practical workshop understanding.
- Focuses on long-term staff retention and precise candidate matching.
- Operates in accordance with REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards.
Her approach prioritises long-term retention over quick placements. By conducting thorough career explorations for both candidates and clients, Rose ensures a mutually beneficial fit. In 2025, her commitment to personal engagement re-established active relationships with 75 previously dormant accounts throughout the Northeast. She provides practical advice on CVs and interviews, helping candidates secure motor trade jobs across the region.
Rose has a deep personal connection to the industry. Growing up with a father who worked as a mechanic for over 40 years, she developed a lifelong interest in motorsports and classic cars. This background gives her a practical understanding of workshop environments, from plant maintenance to accident repair.
When she is not matching motor trade job seekers with automotive vacancies in the North East, Rose is a local league netball player, a trainee umpire, and a regular attendee at motorsport events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
"This was my first time using a recruitment agency and Rose was fantastic. She talked me through my options and within 72 hours I had received a job offer. I can’t fault her support and would highly recommend her."
MOT Tester, Stockton
How to Contact Rose
Whether you're hiring or searching for your next motor trade role across the North East and Cumbria, Rose is here to help. Get in touch to discuss your requirements or send over your CV to start the conversation.