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Barbara Pataki

Recruitment SpecialistSpecialising in Hospitality

With a deep-seated passion for assisting individuals in finding their ideal job roles, Barbara brings a unique perspective to the recruitment process, grounded in her extensive experience in housekeeping and other fields. Her approach is rooted in the belief that a significant portion of our lives is spent at work, hence, matching candidates with the perfect opportunities is not just a job, but a calling.

Transitioning from hands-on roles to recruiting, Barbara has gained invaluable insights from both sides of the employment spectrum, enabling her to better understand and meet the needs of both clients and candidates.

Outside of work, Barbara's enthusiasm for the gym and online gaming keeps her energized and connected with the latest trends and communities.

To contact Barbara call: 01223 931867

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Picker Packer - Royal Papworth

Cambridge£12.21 per hour

Picker Packer – Hospitality Location: Papworth Hospital Pay: £12.21 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday FULL TIME + occasionally weekend work required Contract: Temporary to permanent after 8 weeks Ou...

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Housekeeper

Cambridge£12.21 - £13 per hour

Housekeeper – Flexible Shifts Available Location: Cambridge Pay: £12.21 – £13.00 per hour (depending on experience) Contract Type: Temporary Are you an experienced Housekeeper looking for flexible ...

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I can genuinely say it was an absolute pleasure working with the recruitment consultant who contacted me from Select. He was professional, articulate and a phenomenal communicator, something of which I have noticed most recruitment consultants nowadays lack. He was able to secure me a phenomenal role and I would be more than happy to work with him again and would highly recommend him and the company as a whole.
Daniel Attiyah, 5* Google Review

I have recently completed a contract with Select, and the team have been a pleasure to work with! The staff were very responsive, friendly, supportive, and helpful at the agency, and I really enjoyed my time working with them. The whole experience ran very smoothly, the staff were well organised and processed my paperwork and pay efficiently. Great service, would recommend!
Anna Dunn, 5* Google Review

I was looking for a job and Andy contacted me as he saw my CV online. A few days later he had gotten me an interview. Sent me a very detailed email about the company I interviewed for and also called me a few times to make sure I had all the info I needed and that I felt confident! I passed the first interview, but the second interview was postponed and before it happened I was offered a position somewhere else. I would like to thank Andy for all his time and help and definitely recommend him and Select Appointments.
Marina Martinez, 5* Google Review

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