The director of a Hull recruitment agency who started his career as a teenage apprentice has celebrated 20 years at the firm.
Adam Barnes, 38, began his career at Prestige Recruitment working as an apprentice, supporting a small industrial team.
Mr Barnes quickly rose through the ranks at the business, based in Bowlalley Lane, and moved into a transport management role.
In 2014, he became regional manager at the agency, and three years later was promoted again to his current role as director.
Mr Barnes has now celebrated two decades of work at Prestige Recruitment, having joined the firm just five years after its foundation.
He said: “I am extremely proud of my career within Prestige and even prouder to be part of its success.
“I started out as just a teenager with little experience and I have relished every challenge along the way. I have dedicated my career to the business and my team, loyalty is a real buzz-word for us all and I am passionate about the services and expertise that we provide.
“I am a big part of where Prestige is today and Prestige has become a large part of me.”
Based out of the firm’s head office in Bowlalley Lane in Hull city centre, Adam has seen many changes in the industry and has enjoyed keeping ahead of the game to ensure the firm’s continued success.
“This industry is ever evolving and we constantly have to move fast to keep ahead of the changes in employment law and the changing recruitment landscape,” he said.
“I am delighted to be a part of the last 20 years and now into the future for Prestige Recruitment.”
Prestige Recruitment opened its doors for business in 1992.
The award-winning agency’s head office remains in the city centre of Hull, with additional offices across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and East Anglia.
Prestige Recruitment specialises in a wide range of sectors including industrial & manufacturing, transport & warehousing, food manufacturing & processing, construction & engineering, NHS & public sector, healthcare and business support.
The business also provides on-site management services to clients across the UK.
Nigel Stabler, managing director at Prestige, said: “I am delighted to have watched Adam’s career grow from strength to strength.
“To celebrate 20 years in the business is a real landmark for any employee and I thank Adam for his loyalty and commitment.
“He is an extremely valuable assets to the leadership team and real proof that investment into home-grown talent reaps success. Congratulations Adam.”
