Tom Thacker
Senior Recruitment Executive Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & NorthamptonshireConnect on LinkedIn Send Your CV
Tom Thacker is a Senior Recruitment Executive at Perfect Placement, specialising in motor trade recruitment across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. With over two years of experience in the industry, Tom made an immediate impact, achieving a record-breaking first year placing over 65 candidates across his region.
Key Takeaways
- Regional Coverage: Supports motor trade recruitment across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
- Dealership Recruitment: Places candidates across workshop, showroom and bodyshop roles.
- Motor Trade Focus: Recruits for positions including Vehicle Technicians, Service Advisors, Car Sales Executives and Bodyshop staff.
- Relationship Driven: Focuses on understanding candidate goals and employer requirements to ensure the right long-term fit.
Holding a 2:1 degree in Business Management from York St. John University, Tom applies strong organisational skills to his daily work. He focuses primarily on sourcing candidates for vehicle technician jobs, while also managing vacancies for Service Advisors, Sales Executives, and Bodyshop personnel.
His working style centres on building strong rapport. By actively listening to a candidate's current workplace issues, he helps them map out realistic career options. This structured process ensures a strong candidate fit, which reduces staff turnover for his clients and allows for quick, decisive action when filling urgent vacancies.
Outside of sourcing candidates for motor trade jobs, Tom is a dedicated Norwich City fan and plays centre midfield for a local football team. He also spends his weekends playing darts, golf, and padel. Having previously lived in Germany, he is currently attempting to relearn the language, returning to the country as often as his schedule allows.
"Tom was excellent from the start. He listened to what I was looking for and quickly arranged interviews with dealerships that suited me. The whole process was smooth and within a week I had secured a great new role. I’d highly recommend him."
Car Sales Executive, Northampton
Contact Tom
Whether you're hiring or searching for your next motor trade role across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire or Northamptonshire, Tom is here to help. Get in touch to discuss your requirements or send over your CV to start the conversation.