Testimonials

Corrigan Bentley

 

Grant is a true professsional who achieves a high degree of success in placing the right people with the right organisations. He has helped me twice now in my search for a new role and has delivered an excellent match.

Not only is he knowledgeable about the companies that he represents, he is also keen to understand the nature of the person that he is placing. An absolute pleasure to work with and to know. 

Stephen Edwards - National Account Director at Lietcorp International

 

John is a very honest, trustworthy and direct person to work with and I found my time working with him at Corrigan Bentley a great learning curve in my career. He helped me enormously appreciate the value of ethical and professional courtesy.

Always prepared to go beyond the realms of his duties to help those around him, he is a stand-up guy who sets the standard that others in his line of work should be aiming for.

Graham Meeres - Business Development Manager at Chandlers Mini Brighton

 

John and his team at Corrigan Bentley kept an eye out and connected me with a great contract role. His conspicuous dedication and good folllow up have inspired confidence where so many fall short.John and his guys pay close attention to the details of the job and also on a personal level.

He and his guys have proven they care.

Get in touch and see what happens!

Lee Price - Product Design / Design Management

 

Grant is a true professional, his dogged determination, enthusiasm yet friendly and outgoing nature make him ideal for aiding anyone in attaining the position they want in the company they want.

He guides you through the process of getting your new career in a consultative and expert manner.

If I ever thought of chsnging career again I would employ him without hesitation.

Chris Swan, Key Account Manager Energy Services at Thorn Lighting

 

I have neen working with Grant King from Corrigan Bentley when setting up our international office in London. Besides providing great service and follow up, I have been especially impressed with the high quality of people Grant has brought to the table.

A key part of our staff was actually provided by Corrigan Bentley.  Grant's understanding and genuine interest of our needs and thereby screening of candidates saves time and money, something that is not always found in that profession.

I can recommend the services from Grant King and Corrigan Bentley.

Gorm Teichert, Executive Vice President International Sales at Lumenpulse Lighting Inc

 

After being approached by Corrigan Bentley, Grant was a pleasure to work with, expertly balancing the pressures associated with changing companies. Always professional and a great listener, Grant bucks the trend in this competitive job market.

I will gladly recommend any professional looking at expanding their career in Building Services to give Grant a call.

Matt Page - Sales Development Manager at OCG Lighting

 

Grant is by for one of the best recruitment agents I have ever had the fortune to work with. Not only was he very personable, friendly and upbeat, he was always there whenever I needed any assistance or had any questions.

I have, and will continue to recommend him to any friends I have that are looking for new employment.

Nadine Rey-Barry - Retail Channel Marketing Manager at Honeywell

 

Grant was instrumental in securing for me an exceptional new senior role. At all stages of the process, he ensured that he remained closely involved and also pro-active in resolving any minor issues as they arose. I could count on Grant at all times to provide me with the right information exactly when I needed it. Furthermore, Grant's feedback was extremely valuable during the recruitment process and his tenacious approach ensured that things moved along at a sufficient pace.

I can recommend Grant highly...

Iain Walsh - Senior Technical Sales Manager at Honeywell Aerospace

 

Working with Grant and the team at Corrigan Bentley was a great experience at a time when making a big career decision was very tough. Grant is extremely committed, approachable, honest and trustworthy. He has high energy, always positive and does everything in his power to deliver on his promises. I would not hesitate to work with him and the Corrigan Bentley team again.

Karen Whittingham - Marketing Director, Global Tracking at Honeywell

 

Grant's approach through the headhunting process was of the ultimate professional and I was very impressed by his ability and desire to keep me up to date all the way through the recruitment and selection cycle - particularly impressive was Grant's ability to enable the whole process over many weeks to a very satisfactory conclusion for all stakeholders I will now look to work with Grant as a client on future searches.

David Jones - VP Commercial EMEA at Dialight PLC

 

Hi John, I would like to thank you and Mike for the great support and professionalism Corrigan Bentley has shown in helping me find this new position. As you are aware looking for a top management position is sensitive and can be a complicated issue but you have handled it perfectly.

I would personally recommend Corrigan Bentley to anyone looking to find a new challenge. I will be in contact soon to help find new people to expand my team.

Richard Paddison, Retail Sales Director @ Havells Sylvania

 

Hello Guys, Thank you for your fantastic support and dedication throughout the decision making process for my new placement, each and every time I had a request you answered professionally, thoroughly and accurately, assisting in a successful pitch.

I would have no hesitation in recommending you to work with my colleagues and will certainly be in contact when needing support in the recruitment process.

Many thanks indeed.

Peter Copping, Business Development Manager

 

Hello Team, Many Thanks for sending the CVs over. I must say as usual all three CVs are excellent. Clearly you and your staff know our business and the level of candidate that will make the grade.

It is this type of service that sets Corrigan Bentley apart from the other agencies out there.

Well done indeed!

Scott Porter, Technical Service Manager (ECB) @ Serco European Agencies

 

It is important that the people we recruit into our business not only generate a return on their investment but represent our business culture, philosophy and ethics in the most positive manner particularly when facing the customer or the industry.

It is therefore important that we align our recruitment strategy to our business goals and choose a partner who can successfully represent our ambitions in the marketplace.

Corrigan Bentley have played a significant role in our business recruitment strategy in the UK for over five years now. It is clear they have an innate understanding of the construction market as a whole and have worked hard to gain a good appreciation of our business culture and our sourcing requirements.

The team at Corrigan Bentley have excellent relationships within the industry and are adept at selecting not just candidates that can effectively perform in the role but who have a good business fit and can quickly generate a return on our investment.

I would have no hesitation recommending Corrigan Bentley to prospective clients.

Catherine Connolly, Regional Business Director - UK & Ireland @ Honeywell ED&S

 

I have been working with Corrigan Bentley over the last four years on projects to appoint senior staff members to my teams in the areas of Sales, Marketing and Product Management.

In my experience the team have always worked professionally and with energy to present strong candidates. Their conscientious and thorough vetting has meant that the interview process is a positive and constructive one with no time wasted on weak or unsuitable interviewees.

Corrigan Bentley provided the excellent support I have needed in developing strong teams.

Pippa Wibberley, Commercial Director @ Glow-Worm

 

Having worked with the team at Corrigan Bentley on my recent personal career change, I can hand on heart recommend them to all companies who are looking for a truly professional organization to help them source talent. throughout my experience they remained professional, positive and balanced in their role representing both parties in the recruitment process.

My first screening interview with Ben Freeman was extremely challenging in that not only my business credentials were examined but also my personality and characteristics, this was later followed up by a 3 hour psychometric test. During the interview Ben and his colleague described in a clear precise manner with a little "selling" at the same time! I was also very impressed to see Ben in attendance for my first candidate interview.

The negotiation and presentation of the offer was honest, fair and speedy and Ben's support during a very traumatic resignation has been greatly appreciated. I very much look forward to starting my role and I wont hesitate to use Corrigan Bentley in any of my future recruitment activities.

Neil Webster, General Sales Manager UK & Ireland ABB

 

Dear Corrigan Bentley team, We are now approaching the second month of Neil Webster coming on board as MD designate of Tridonic UK Ltd. I wish to thank you for making the process to replace a person, who has been in the same position within the industry for nearly 40 years, remarkable simple.

The initial reduction of many applicants down to the 10 in the final selection was carried out with just one meeting between ourselves so cutting down complexity and consumption of management time.

The interviews of internal candidates were carried out sympathetically and with little disruption to the management team even though none of those candidates were suitable. During the interview process, chaired by Corrigan Bentley, it soon became clear that a candidate from within the industry would bring nothing new to the future development of Tridonic. By including outside of industry candidates a new dimension was introduced into the process.

Coming back to the appointment of Neil we are all comfortable that the correct decision was achieved and look forward to him joining the board in May. Many thanks again to you all at Corigan Bentley.

David Hawes, Managing Director @ Tridonc UK

 

Dear CB Team, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for finding me my dream job. It's almost a month since I started my new position at a new company and I can honestly say that I love every minute of it and have no regrets. The new role is proving to be an exciting challenge, and a great platform for continued career growth and progression.

Having worked for my former employer for 16 years, any move was going to be daunting and a big change. Thankfully the expert professional advice and guidance I received throughout the search and consultations put my mind at ease and made my decision making very easy.

I would definitely recommend Corrigan Bentley to anyone searching for that next career move. Again thank you for all of your help.

Michael Reeve Business Development Director @ Working Environments

 

Over the course of the last 10 years or so I have "worked with" more recruitment consultants than I care to remember.

In my opinion Corrigan Bentley are the best I have come across. Their integrity and professionalism aligned with their contacts and industry knowledge make them my first port of call in any given recruitment situation.

Roger Harold, SBU Director @ Havells Sylvania EMEA

 

I have worked with Corrigan Bentley for a number of years both during my time at Honeywell and more recently at Johnson Controls. I find Corrigan Bentley very thorough and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Industry knowledge, which is essential for me.

They have a great understanding of the challenges a company faces in finding the right talent and are very good at making recommendations when all other tactics have failed. I would have no hesitation in recommending Corrigan Bentley to anyone as a recruitment partner.

Sharon Coles, Talent Aquisition Specialist @ Johnson Controls

 

The team at Corrigan Bentley are very thoughtful and have a good understanding of the Lighting Industry and a lot of experience.

They are able to put a good short list of candidates together and do considerable up front work making my recruitment easier.

Peter Denny, Sales Director @ Thorn Lighting UK

 

Corrigan Bentley are reliable and professional, they stand out because of their dedicated approach and willingness to fully understand the requirements of the business and role before submitting candidates. They have excellent interpersonal skills and an outstanding knowledge of people within their business sectors.

I cannot recommend the energetic team at Corrigan Bentley enough.

Angela McGinlay, Branch Manager @ Daikin Air-conditioning UK

 

Corrigan Bentley are a little like Carlsberg...probably the best in recruitment in my opinion. They fully understand your needs and meet them.

I have had nothing but great advice from Them. I trust Corrigan Bentley to give me good guidance.

Alistair Barnes, Sales Manager @ Johnson Controls

 

Corrigan Bentley has a strong network within the industry and a flexible approach to meet client needs. Their attention to detail, ability to understand their customer's needs and translate this to find the best available candidates is excellent.

They understand with clear certainty how to service their clients, effectively manage multiple conflicting workload priorities and build the trust of candidates. I gladly provide an endorsement for Corrigan Bentley.

Ansah Shah @ Honeywell and Hudson Staffing UK

 

Corrigan Bentley have been excellent with fulfilling our requirements within Coopers over the past two years by supplying high calibre, experienced candidates for job roles as they arise.

The team are very well connected and well thought of in the industry. They have a very good understanding of what their clients truly want and need in their business.

Craig Meakin, International Sales Manager @ Coopers Lighting

 

Corrigan Bentley have been instrumental in concluding my search for a new role and fully engaging from start to finish and with a personable and friendly approach.

Their knowledge of the industry has been invaluable and I would not hesitate to approach them in the future.

Jon Payne, Pre-Sales Manager @ Tridonic UK

 

Corrigan Bentley contacted me regarding a career opportunity within a major lighting brand after finding my CV on line. The acted professionally and had a very good understanding of the lighting industry and assisted throughout my career transition.

I would rate Corrigan Bentley 10/10 for professionalism and as a business.

Russell Vanstone, European CSSD Manager @ Thorn Lighting

 

Hi Team CB! I hope you are all well. I just thought I would send you a quick email to say thank you. Again I cannot thank you enough for the assistance and professionalism provided by Corrigan Bentley.

Your service from start to finish has been exemplary and on a professional, knowledgeable, yet friendly level that far exceeds all other recruitment agencies I have dealt with. Nothing ever seems to be too much trouble to you and I was made to feel unique, never feeling that I am just one of many clients that you and your office deal with each day.

It was so refreshing to receive a prompt and professional service. I wish Corrigan Bentley every success as you deserve it.

Jyoti Mistry, Regional Sales Engineer @ Havells Sylvania

 

Corrigan Bentley assisted me in securing my latest position with Mitsubishi Electric. They really went the extra mile for me and were a pleasure to work with. They listened to what I was looking for and managed to secure me 4 interviews!

This was without doubt the best recruitment experience I've ever had and I would highly recommend the team at CB.

Shane Suter, Corporate Solutions Account Manager @ Mitsubishi Electric

 

Corrigan Bentley showed an uncanny insight into what their customer wanted and succeeded where others had failed.

Highly recommended..!

James Coulson, Global Channel and Communications Director @ Honeywell

 

Corrigan Bentley are the most knowledgeable and influential recruiter within the Building Services Industry. The service they provide to clients is second to none. Their strong relationship building skills have enabled them to work for a wide range of companies within their sectors, resulting in Corrigan Bentley being the most successful head-hunter in the game.

I would recommend the Corrigan Bentley team to any company who are looking to build a winning team. If you are wanting advice, professionalism and high calibre sales, technical or marketing candidates - look no further!

Tina Kelly, Lighting Division Recruitment Manager @ Philips UK

 

Thanks to the team at Corrigan Bentley for their assistance and advice in looking for a new role. It was managed in a highly professional manner and hence the result.

Highly recommended.

Dainius Simkus, Applications Engineer @ Lumenpulse

 

As I had just moved from France to the UK, the team at Corrigan Bentley quickly spotted my profile and positioned me in a job I would not have dared to apply for! They managed to make me aware of my skills and to improve my self-esteem.

I am now a happy Account Manager at Philips Lighting - seems to be a perfect match!

Myriam Allamel, Account Manager @ Philips Lighting

 

Corrigan Bentley are dedicated agents. They are efficient and will not waste your time. They are also very honest and genuine.

A very professional and friendly company that gives results.

Abul Azad, Specials Product Designer @ Whitecroft Lighting

 

I am delighted to have accepted this exciting new role and would like to thank you all for your support and guidance.

Your active and professional approach made all the difference to me and I would certainly recommend Corrigan Bentley to prospective candidates seeking a new sales role.

John Murdoch, Lighting Advisor @ Delta Light UK

 

“Whitecroft Lighting have been working with John Wood at Corrigan Bentley for a number of years. We have an excellent relationship and because of this are able to speak very freely but in total confidence. John knows our business and the culture which means, with his vast experience in the lighting recruitment sector, he is able to give me the best candidates first time and quickly knows who would not fit within our business.

Because of this knowledge John has placed more sales people with Whitecroft than with any other recruitment companies that the business uses and is first on our preferred suppliers list and has been for the last 3 years.”

Karen Turner, Whitecroft Lighting

 

Just wanted to write a quick email to extend my thanks to you and the team at Corrigan Bentley for an excellent job. I truly value the advice of professionals like you, who know the consulting field so well. Ian, I can't thank you enough for your willingness to help me launch this next phase of my career. I will be sure to keep you informed of my progress. And please do not hesitate to contact me if you think of any additional suggestions for expanding my network and establishing myself as an IT professional. Ian I just want to say you deserve the man of the year award!

All the best

Max Muyunda

 

Hi John,

I would like to pass on my thanks for your help and guidance in my gaining the Thorn role.  I have been in the position now for almost 3 months and am thoroughly enjoying it - I'm still very much on the sharpest part of the learning curve but life's no fun without the challenge!  I was very impressed both with Corrigan Bentley generally and with you personally for your professionalism, guidance and welcoming attitude and would (and have) gladly recommend Corrigan Bentley to those seeking management or senior positions.

Once again, thank you for all your help.  Best Regards

Joanne - Thorn

 

“Peter - I write to confirm that we will not be opening our European recruitment out to any other recruiters. The speed with which you have presented us with candidates has been exceptional. The caliber of the candidates has been exceptional. Many thanks Hector Coull, Operations Director, Acceleration

I am thrilled to inform you that I have just received confirmation of the position we have been working towards.I cannot thank you enough for creating this opportunity and for your tenacity in sourcing the right job and securing the introduction to Dehn UK. The excellent service you and the team at Corrigan Bentley has provided has proved invaluable to me at this time, and for that, I wish to offer you my whole hearted thanks.

Phil (Candidate)