Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 / 20 Best Construction Recruitment Company 2026 Driven by more than two decades of experience, Paxton Personnel supports a thriving renewables and construction community by connecting talented professionals to rewarding opportunities in the local industry. The company has earned renown across numerous sectors for its straightforward, client-centric services, and is now being celebrated in the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026. We heard more from Founder Brian Paxton below. “No project is too big or too small. We source, screen, and deliver the skilled professionals you need to keep your project on track.” Based in Inverness, Paxton Personnel is a specialist construction, engineering, commercial, driving, and industrial recruiter predominantly serving clients across the north of Scotland. The company caters to clients ranging from SMEs to major accounts, leveraging a deep understanding of the landscape built through two decades of helping the right people find the right opportunities. Paxton Personnel was established in 2024 by Brian Paxton with the aid of the OSS Group, building on more than 20 years of personal experience. Brian’s professional pathway has been anything but the norm; he hails from the scenic town of Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, where he enjoyed an early career as a master craft baker. He honed an appreciation for precision and craftsmanship through this role, even baking bread for the Orient Express. Through the unexpected twists and turns of life, however, Brian found himself carving a new pathway into the construction and recruitment industry. Here, Brian’s competitive spirit and natural ability to connect with people truly flourished, sparking a passion that continues to drive his work today. Brian has been a driving force in the sector for the last two decades, building a reputation for reliability, outstanding service, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. Born from this journey, Paxton Personnel is now on a mission to become the first-choice recruitment partner for clients across the construction, engineering, commercial, driving, and industrial industries. Guided by its core values of putting both the client and candidate first and always selecting the right people for the right job, the company offers tailored candidate placement and temporary staffing solutions that meet a wide range of unique staffing needs. Paxton Personnel’s exceptional services rely heavily upon its trusting internal culture. Brian has been deliberately specific in selecting the right professionals to join his team, and recognises the instrumental role each member plays in the overall success of the company. Together, they embody Paxton Personnel’s promise of local expertise, client-centricity, transparency, dedication, and personalised service. “Michelle Buchanan, my Business Manager, has worked with me previously within the recruitment arena,” Brian told us. “As have Kirsty Mearns, Recruitment Manager for Driving and Industrial, and Claire Romeniuk, Recruitment Manager for White Collar. Conner Brown is our business support specialist; I have known Conner since he was a child and I am proud to be the Godfather of his daughter, Willow. Rounding off our team is our newest addition, Laura MacPherson, who has joined as a trainee Consultant.” With this standout team, Paxton Personnel is well-equipped to continue leading the recruitment field. At present, the heavy infrastructure sector is booming in the north of Scotland, which is impacting surrounding sectors in turn. Paxton Personnel has observed increased activity within its Driving and Industrial department, and is anticipating further demand from the road service industry as the colder months approach. Now, Paxton Personnel is preparing to support the 2026 winter roads programme, an endeavour headed by Kirsty Mearns in the Driving and Industrial department. At the same time, the company is also working on the ASTI Power and Distribution £3bn Project, steered by Michelle Buchanon and Claire Romeniuk. Finally, through the remainder of 2026 and beyond, Brian will retain his focus on undertaking major infrastructure projects throughout Scotland. Since its inception, Paxton Personnel has leveraged its unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities of its local industries to build lasting relationships based on trust and reliability. The company has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to clients and candidates alike, always prioritising a harmonious partnership over a fast, inaccurate solution. It is for this reason that Paxton Personnel has been recognised as the Best Construction Recruitment Company 2026. “I would like to thank the OSS Group for assisting me in starting the business, and for all their support and guidance in becoming an award-winning recruitment agency,” Brian told us as he reflected on Paxton Personnel’s success. “On a personal note, I would like to thank my team here at Paxton Personnel for their continued support and professionalism. It is very much appreciated!” Contact: Brian Paxton Company: Paxton Personnel LTD Web Address: www.paxtonpersonnel.co.uk AIM-Sep26266
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