Below is a small selection of recent candidate testimonials:

Zest Solutions handled and dealt with me as an individual and I always felt that the right role was being looked at for me.
Fantastic support from preparation and encouragement before interviews was given. Everything was handled exceptionally well and exceeded my expectations. Zest were supportive and thorough. I would recommend Zest because of the professional nature and high standard of service I was given.
Development Technologist – Zest Solutions Candidate

The service from Zest was exceptional and I couldn’t fault it. Zest were approachable which put me at ease and I also felt very confident going into the interviews because of the information provided by them.
Production Team Leader – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions let me know about jobs that completely fulfilled what I was looking for. They were always available when I called and answered any queries that I had. Was kept in the loop with any updates about my application. Always had a good sense of humour. Zest Solutions found me a job that really suited me and organised it quickly.
Food Technologist – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions offered lots of support and advice in preparation for interview and assessment days. They showed empathy towards my previous work commitments and situation, integrity and good levels of communication. I didn’t feel that the consultant was putting me forward for a position that would not benefit me or the onward business. Zest is a credible name within recruiting. Levels of communication were measured- there were quick courtesy calls with updates and a real in-depth knowledge of the placement throughout. Good feedback levels communicated back (good or bad) Zest is a credible name within recruiting.
Manufacturing Leader – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions are excellent at finding appropriate roles for a person, and will help the candidate as much as possible in any way they can in order to achieve their goals. I was helped tremendously with how to answer interview questions in an appropriate way. This was great help as interview answers is not my strong point. I feel that everything was up to a great standard, so I would not change anything. They were very helpful, enthusiastic, positive, and very quick with getting and giving feedback. Their way of working was good just the way it was.
Technical Coordinator – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions treat candidates as individual, maintain contact at regular intervals. They have a totally professional but informal approach. In my experience far superior to any other recruitment agency dealt with, and ultimately they found my placement. Zest is professional, supportive, proactive and very approachable. Absolutely 100% and without hesitation I would recommend Zest.
Production Supervisor – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions understand the requirements of the client and applicant – they tried very hard to understand what both myself and the client were looking for and because of this background research, both parties were able to make fast decisions. Zest was always responsive to queries and ensured that when appropriate, I knew what was going on. I enjoyed working with Zest and as the whole process from first interview confirmation to offer was just a matter of days, there is little room for improvement in the service that I received personally. I would have no hesitation in recommending Zest. My reasoning is simply because my experience has been pleasurable – professional, fast and efficient. Well done. The fact that you respond to enquiries and speak openly with the candidate to try and place the right candidate in the right role. As I understand it, other recruiters make less effort to understand the needs of both sides, submit details just to be the first to do so and often provide little or no feedback.
NPD Manager – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions finds the most appropriate job, showing understanding in what I wanted from a job. They prepare you well for interviews. I was sent for an interview I was capable of getting whereas other agencies just send you to any even if a lot more experience is required. I would definitely recommend Zest.
Concept Technologist – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest got to know me very well, we had an informal chat to find out what type of job I wanted and opportunities for the future. They were always keen to keep me up to date with information about any new roles and feedback from companies. Zest was available at convenient times during the evenings to make contact. Very persistent in helping me get an interview and also offered plenty of information with how to approach the interview situation. Zest Solutions were very helpful and the process was quick, only 3 weeks from initial contact to accepting a new job.
Technologist – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions provide brilliant service. A friendly and approachable team with impeccable telephone manner. I was always contacted and kept in the loop . Any questions I had were always answered and I was always made to feel at ease . Zest were always contactable and approachable and happy to help in any way. I have already passed on their contact details to friends looking for jobs as I was really pleased with them
QA Manager – Zest Solutions Candidate

The support I was given by Zest Solutions was great. I was always kept updated and always supported. The consultants were always friendly and went the extra mile, I could not fault the service at all
Zest were very professional, they seemed to know exactly what role would suit me and the step up I required in my career and what organisation and manager would provide that. I would definitely recommend Zest.
Senior HR Officer – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions keeps the candidate updated with the interview process, via email and phone, this is a very comforting thing when you worry about how you have done. Zest demonstrated tenacity, humour, friendliness and most of all professionalism. I would have no hesitation in using Zest again. The Consultants keep you in the loop at all times, which as a Candidate is very important, they actually call the back, arrange interviews and generally keep in contact.
Senior Quality Controller – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions ensured the correct fit to role from both the candidate and company’s perspective They provided a friendly efficient service with quick feedback and messages always being passed onto correct person. Zest were supportive – understanding what I wanted from a role and supporting through the interview stages. They had extensive knowledge of the role and company. Zest were recommended to me by friend who also had a positive and successful experience working with Zest to find the correct role for her. I felt that because Zest understood me and my motivations she was able to provide the right opportunity for me. Some recruitment agencies I have dealt with have been very pushy and have not considered my motivations. I felt that the ethos of Zest was to provide the correct candidates for the role from both the candidate and employer perspective. I would definitely recommend them .
Process Technician – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions were very friendly and easy to deal with. They were very quick on keeping me informed and also provided great feedback and useful pointers. Zest’s feedback and support were superb I would definitely recommend them.
QA Lab Technician – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions treat you like a human being, other agencies lacked that personal touch. Zest actually cared , they were reliable and good at communicating. Zest were the only agency who got to know me and what I wanted . Great service, keep up the good work.
Development Technician – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions actively searches and suggest roles for you, rather than wait for you to apply for the job and then getting in touch. Zest are far more proactive than any other recruitment agency I dealt with. Rang before and after interviews to make sure I was prepared & to ask how the interview went. Zest have a proactive approach, friendly consultants and actually listen to requirements. I have recommened Zest to other undergraduates.
Development Technologist – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions understood my background and listened to what I needed / wanted and gave good clear advice. Zest offer great job opportunities, fantastic support and advice and are very friendly and approachable. I was offered advice and support before an after interviews and the feedback from first interview was fully explained which certainly helped with second interview. Zest’s approachable attitude made me feel wanted and not just another number I would recommend Zest to everybody they have been fantastic from start to finish. Without Zest my new job wouldn’t have been possible.
Quality Supervisor – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions identify the best opportunities with respect to a candidate’s abilities and desires. They demonstrated integrity, dedication, patience and great interpersonal skills while assisting me with my job search. I also appreciated their candid communication regarding each and every opportunity presented, the process of evaluating my education, work history and position desired against appropriate job opportunities available. It was a very positive experience working with Zest . There was a genuine concern to place the proper candidate within the appropriate organization, I thoroughly enjoyed working with Zest Solutions and would not hesitate to recommend them .
Shift Manager – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions made sure I had all the information I needed and updated me on a regular basis. Zest were really professional and take genuine interest in their candidates and their potential new employers. Good understanding of the employer (how much they were looking to pay and how the role was changing) also interested in the candidate (asked about family, weekend etc) No improvement required. I was 100% happy with how Zest dealt with all my queries and issues for this placement. Zest are the only consultancy that have successful placed me on the last 2 occasions that I have been looking for a new challenge.
Agronomist – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions understands its candidate’s strengths and weakness. They are honest, articulate, professional and a pleasure to talk to. Zest is actually interested in giving the candidate feedback positive or negative after the interview. I would definitely use Zest again and also would recommend my friends and colleagues as they are a highly professional and motivated group of people .
Technical Assistant – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions provide friendly and open advice about the job and genuinely wants you get the job too. Felt more like dealing with an old friend then a company I enjoyed every moment of the process as it was clear and open. Good communication, extremely friendly, confident, good knowledge about the business and the people who work for them, Zest managed to make a daunting process easy to deal with and managed to make it enjoyable and fun to go through. Zest Solutions were friendly and open, and I felt I was being treated like an individual not as a person who is making up numbers, unlike some other agencies. The service from Zest has been excellent .
Technologist – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions provide clear communication providing full information and full background to the roles they put you forwards for as well as job profiles, allowing you to show/provide additional knowledge at interview. They make regular contact which is friendly and puts you at ease. They listened to the brief I gave and put me forwards for relevant positions as well as submit my CV for senior roles and selling my skills. Zest were extremely professional, courteous and polite, went the extra mile and took the effort and time to get to know me and my individual requirements as well as specifically targeting roles to suit me instead of putting me for just any role. Additionally, due to Zest’s exceptional rapport with their contact at the Clients they were able to provide more than just my CV, they spent time and effort detailing my strengths. I’d just like to thank Lukas specifically for all of the effort he personally put into securing a dream role for me.
Senior HR Office – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions were extremely trustworthy and true to their word. Zest gave regular updates and did not create any false illusions. A good and realistic approach to projects which matched me to the right job and not just any job. I guess you have a lot of clients but I really felt like I received a personal service. Zest do not phone up, promise the world and you never hear from them again Well done. In the future I will only put my CV with Zest .
Hygiene Manager – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions really got down to exactly what kind of job I wanted, gave me advice regarding which jobs would be better for me based on my circumstances and helped me at every stage of the recruitment process. Zest really care about what I wanted and not just about getting me in any old job. In addition to this they were friendly and very approachable, I felt I could trust them with my concerns and I think this resulted in a better working relationship. Zest could not have done any more to fulfil my expectations. I was enormously grateful for the help I received and cannot suggest any improvements – I have even recommended Zest to many of my friends. Zest Solutions were professional, always got back to me when they said; helpful, prepped me for each interview with examples of questions they may ask, examples of questions I could ask and other interview tips; motivating, helped me see what I had to offer and gave me confidence to go for what I wanted; organised; friendly; versatile. I found Zest Solutions fantastic..
Process Tech – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions are supportive, optimistic, enthusiastic , friendly and build personal relationships with candidates . Communication is excellent and even takes place outside of standard working hours. Zest have a very good understanding of the companies they are recruiting for and thoroughly prepare candidates for interviews with details which are very important, this certainly boost confidence . There is great support before and after interviews . Zest Solutions provide excellent customer service, respond quickly to queries and have a friendly approach .
Process Technologist – Zest Solution Candidate

Zest Solutions always returned my calls and arranged phone calls around my working hours as I requested, and any messages that were passed over to the office were always fed back. I was kept up to date each step of the way in regards to my application. The consultant was top class, very knowledgeable of the Client who was interviewing me so I knew that the place had been checked out and I wasn’t just being passed off. A long drawn out process from the client, but Zest were supportive and pushed back to get some answers for me. I dealt with another recruitment agency and I found them unprofessional as no one contacted back when messages were left, there was no one to one contact and nobody seemed to communicate with each other. I give Zest Solutions10/10, for their professional , supportive service. Zest are doing everything right, keep it up!
Technical Assistant – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions provided great communication and friendly service and also returned phone calls which other recruitment agencies don’t. Zest worked quickly to get me an interview, feedback and a new job. I would definitely recommend them.
Junior Buyer – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions were supportive, friendly and approachable. They stayed in touch and kept me informed of all developments, you actually felt as if they were doing something and you were important to them . Zest offered support in finding work as well as the interview itself . I registered with three other agencies and only Zest Solutions came up with a job .
Senior Process Technologist – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions have been excellent in keeping me up to date as to progress in regard to my application. I could not have asked for a more responsive and dedicated consultant. Alex was very professional, supportive and excellent to work with. I have found Zest to be a very professional consultancy. I was very impressed with the speed of response and the manner in which frequent updates as to assignment progress were provided. Keep up the good work. It has been a pleasure in dealing with such a dedicated team.
Senior Technical Manager – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest Solutions selected potential roles to match the candidates needs and expectations which was very refreshing , I have dealt with several agencies over the past few months and found these to be either bullish in their approach especially when you specify that you are not willing to relocate or travel great distances or have any other needs that make finding a position difficult. The time taken to get to know the candidate and their needs rather than the type of position I was looking for so all the positions I was offered were ones that I could relate to and go for. I also had one consultant that was dedicated to me rather than a team so was able to build a good rapport with her. Zest Solutions fully supported me throughout the process and by the time the interview came around I was briefed and ready to take on anything that could be thrown at me.
Nicola gave clear and concise information regarding any roles that she wanted to put me forward for allowing me to make decisions on whether or not I wanted to go for these. I also found Nicola very easy to get on with over the phone especially when giving and receiving any feedback this helped greatly in bringing my confidence levels up as I have been out of the interview game for several years so was not particularly confident before I spoke to her. Zest Solutions and Nicola fully supported me throughout the process and by the time the interview came around I was briefed and ready to take on anything that could be thrown at me. I felt the whole process was totally professional and was far above anything that any of the other recruitment agencies I have dealt with could offer.
QA Manager – Zest Solutions Manager

Zest Solutions provided clarity from day one of the process. Gareth was able to interpret the clients’ instructions accurately during a sensitive time. In this instance I do not believe anything else could have been done to better the service provided. A real understanding of the clients’ needs, compassion for the situation at the business and a passion for his role in pulling things together. In the few dealings I have had with Gareth, he has always displayed a good working knowledge of the client, their requirements and the people skills essential to fulfil the role. If my contact is representative of the business then I would recommend without hesitation.
Vibrancy, urgency and commitment are but a few of the qualities displayed during our dealings. Critically client feedback sets Zest apart from the rest. It is vital to candidates for obvious reasons and is a great talking point to your client customers to promote your business ( if placed )!
Interim Operations – Zest Solutions Candidate

It was a fantastic service provided by Zest Solutions. Lukas is awesome and the best ever consultant I have ever talked to, I would rate him even higher than 10. Zest Solutions provides consultants like Lukas who are so friendly, intelligent and concerned that they provide you with every sort of support from interview tips, travelling support, and most important moral support. Lukas is very knowledgeable person, very friendly, he knows what a client is looking for and what a job seeker is looking for exactly.  Nothing could have been done differently in my case. I am delighted with the service from Zest Solutions. Zest would be the only company I would be going to, if I am looking for job, because of the total customer experience which was great. Excellent service. Thanks.
Team Leader – Zest Solutions Candidate

I was kept informed of what was going on throughout the process – even if it was to say there was no movement. Communication skills were exceptional. , listening to what I had to say and then feeding back to client. I liked Gareth’s style – came across like nothing was a problem They placed me in a role and negotiated a better original package. Didn’t have to chase Gareth – He came to me.
Quality Manager – Zest Solutions Candidate

A definite 10 out of 10, everyone was really helpful, messages always got through and always got a call back Considering the length and complexity of the situation, the support was very good. A very personal service, made me feel valued and important. A one to one service, even though obviously busy, seemed to create all the time required plus that little bit more. Reassuring when required and gave good advice for interviews.
Manufacturing Line Leader – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest consultants go through every possible question with candidates that may be asked during interview. Zest’s service is better than other recruitment agencies. Friendly, polite, positive approach, professional. Nicola is brilliant, as she is friendly and goes through each and every thing before you go for interview.
Quality Auditor – Zest Solutions Candidate

Professional when needed and delivered information almost instantly Fast, professional & friendly My name was on record with them and THEY contacted me with vacancies as soon as they became open.
Quality Auditor – Zest Solutions Candidate

Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Always kept me informed at every point. Nicola was the most helpful and friendly consultant of all the other company’s I’ve dealt with. She always sounded like she was smiling and happy to help.
Quality Auditor – Zest Solutions Candidate

Everything was top class with Zest a very good agency to work with 10 out of 10. Good knowledge of the food industry, very good knowledge of clients and knew what employers are looking for regarding experience in job roles. Lukas had a very professional attitude , he was always there if I had any questions and was very prompt with answers to them. I would use Zest again in the future I believe they are one of the best agencies I have used and I would reccommend them to others.
Shift Manager – Zest Solutions Candidate

Everything was dealt with very professionally by someone that is obviously very good at his job. I was kept up to date with everything that was going on with my application and was well informed on arrangements for interviews etc. Lukas was very good at keeping me in the loop, giving feedback promptly, always being there if I needed a chat about anything that was going on with my application. Other recruitment agencies do not take the time out to actually find out about you.
Team Leader – Zest Solutions Candidate

Zest are great at coordinating between candidate and customer, guiding candidates through to make them able to get through interview. Alex was a good talker, supportive, good guide, good listener.
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