Maritime & port recruitment
Hire great people.
Keep them on board.
It's how you get their attention, keep it and make them want you.
The numbers that matter.
Results that speak for themselves.
Retention
98%
of hires still in post after one year1
Fill rate
96%
of our vacancies filled1
Interview rate
95%
of recommended candidates invited to interview1
Why we're different
A partnership, not a transaction.
See how we find, attract and keep the people who keep ports and vessels moving.
Ports and vessels run on their people.
One empty role can hold everything up.
Recruitment built for the maritime world.
30+
years of maritime expertise
We know the roles, the people and the pressure on your operation.
We get to know you.
Your operation, your culture and who you really need. It may be different to what you first thought.
We find the right people.
Adverts that sell your story, plus direct headhunting for hard-to-find skills.
We test for the right fit.
Behavioural assessments, smart tech and real sector experience build your shortlist.
The right person, on time.
Placed in the role, on the timeline we agreed.
And they stay.
98% of our hires are still in post after a year.
Track record carried over from Advanced Talent Strategies.
Why we're different
Hire great people.
Keep them on board.
Why Puffin is the better way to hire. It starts with how we treat people.
30+ years at sea and ashore.
Our team brings more than 30 years of maritime experience. We know the roles, the language and the people.
Recruitment that looks like you.
Branded adverts, candidate packs and campaign collateral, crafted to a high standard so your role stands out.
Every CV, reviewed for you.
We review, sort and shortlist every application, saving you valuable time and effort.
Every applicant answered.
Everyone hears back, so they leave thinking well of you.
Robust assessment.
Behavioural assessments, advanced tech and real experience behind every shortlist.
You know why you're a brilliant place to work. Does everybody else?
Puffin specialises in recruitment and retention for the maritime and port sector. Behavioural assessments, advanced tech and good old-fashioned experience mean you hire the right person. We guarantee it.
Where we recruit.
What clients say.
“They are very thorough with pre-vetting and only promote candidates that truly meet the job requirements. They take a lot of stress out of recruitment for us, freeing up our time to focus on other areas.”
“With a clear and concise approach, they involve themselves in our business to understand us fully. The overall experience has been excellent, and they will be my first choice for future roles.”
“The team always goes the extra mile, and their knowledge of the recruitment landscape and our industry helps us find strong candidates. Communication is excellent and attention to detail is thorough.”
Ready to take your hiring to the next level?
Tell us about the role. We'll come back with a plan.
Get in touch.
Tell us about the role you're hiring for. We'll come back to you with a plan.