Testimonials

I wanted to Thank Val & Emma after I was let go from my job on the Monday I contacted Val Tuesday, meet with her Wednesday and by the Friday I had a job interview on the Tuesday. I got the job the same day as I went for the interview. I can’t thank them both enough for being so down to earth,friendly, wealth of knowledge about the Midlothian & Edinburgh areas and having so many client connections. They keep you informed every step of the way and help you with interview process and once you are in job check you are settling ok. I can’t recommend them both highly enough. Thank you so much

A great agency and lovely people to deal with. Always approachable and there to give guidance. I Would highly recommend anyone looking for work to get in touch with them. And if I was ever looking for work again would definitely go back to Val and her team.

I first met Val when I was a candidate looking for a new position. She is a total professional, seeking out my strengths and weaknesses through candid chat. Ensuring that I would be a suitable candidate not just for the role, but for her clients too, whilst verifying with me that the role and client were right for me too. This thorough and professional approach meant that I had no hesitation in using Val (Valeco) when I came to recruit candidates myself. Val knows me, so can confidently send me candidates she knows will match my requirements. With all recruitment consultants, get to know them - it's the only way to get the right candidates. Getting to know Val is easy.

I have worked with Valeco as both a client and candidate. As a client, she took the time to understand the business needs and placed excellent candidates. When I became a candidate I could see why. Her approach is so personal and consultative, not to mention targeted. She has a lot of contacts and keeps ahead of the curve and that’s what makes Valeco an excellent choice.

Val came back to me really quickly regarding my application and we had an initial discussion about the role and client. I then had a first interview with Val before my CV was put forward to the client who then interviewed me. This was my first real dealing with a recruiter and Val really added value to the process. She was super easy to deal with and very helpful at each stage - keeping me up to date on what was happening and next steps and making sure I was fully prepped for the interview with the client. I was looking to make a career change and Val really understood how my previous knowledge and experience could add value to the role applied for and was able to communicate this to the client and, as a result, I got an interview and I'm due to start my new job imminently. Would highly recommend Val to others looking for help in their next career move.

I found Val to be what most other agency personnel are not, and that’s attentive. Val took the time to listen to me and took note of what in I wanted in a role. I felt she wanted to understand me, which is great. Even though I already had temporary post with another agency Val stayed in touch with me to make sure my priorities and needs had not changed. When I took up my current temporary post a few weeks ago with Valeco it was professionally and seamlessly handled by Val. Val is a true people person and that makes such a difference!

Val was a great help in finding the next step in my career, she was super friendly helpful and really knowledgeable about the recruitment process. I wouldn't have my new job without her help and I would defiantly approach Val again if I was looking to move on

The fantastic levels of service, communication and dedication which Val demonstrates makes her stand out from the other agencies out there. She is very personable and professional and has a great knowledge of the market, her clients and her 1,s. From undertaking temporary assignments with Valeco Recruitment, to being offered my current fixed term contract, Val has made the whole process smooth and stress free! I would definitely recommend Val to other 1,s and hiring managers. Thanks again Val for all of your help.

Whilst I have not known Val for very long I was impressed from the first meeting I had with her. She is organised, personable, knows her clients well and was very professional. Val also has exceptional communication skills which, I believe are key to the type of role that I have had the pleasure of meeting her in.

Val is brilliant with efficient communication and is clearly dedicated to her work. She organised a job interview for me by using her initiative and knowledge of me/the employer to put forward my CV. I am now very happily in the job and would not have succeeded if not for Val. She is one of the few agency workers who strives to keep up a continuous effort in her work.

Val is extremely professional and the roles she has found for me have been perfectly suited to my skills and experience. I have enormous confidence going to meet clients as Val gives me superb briefing notes and makes sure I understand the client before I meet them. She definitely goes above and beyond for employers and their potential new staff ensuring a great working relationship by matching the right people to the perfect roles. I completely trust Val to help place me in my perfect job

During my job search I contacted Val after following her LinkedIn activity and being impressed with her local knowledge and client base. She really understood what I was looking for in an employer and has placed me in a new permanent role with exactly the kind of organisation I was looking for.

In what seemed like an endless job search, Val stood out from the recruitment crowd and really stepped up to the mark. She kept me open minded, reassured me when needed, managed my expectations, and demonstrated the utmost professionalism in every interaction. Val answered the phone when I rang, she replied to my e-mails, she keeps in touch to find out how I am doing, and she even organised a coffee when I finally moved to Edinburgh for my new role. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Val to 1,s or clients. Thanks Val!

Val has placed me in a couple of roles within the City of Edinburgh, all of which have helped me gain great experience and help strengthen my CV. Val takes the time to get to know her 1,s and then strives to place them in positions that not only matches their skills but their personalities too thus helping the 1, feel more like a person than a number.

Valeco are a great company to temp with – the service is first class! Valerie is great to deal with and has always put me in roles that suit me and my skills - Valerie has always been great at keeping in touch too so I know she's always looking out for me when roles come in!

Having used recruitment agencies to hire staff before and also when I have been looking for work, I can say that I have had good experiences and some bad experiences. Val stands out to me as an extremely good experience, she recently registered me with PRG and helped me to be successful in getting my dream job, during registration, Val really took the time to let me talk and she really did listen, she gained a clear understanding of what I was looking for in a position, not just in the form of a package but also from a personal view point. throughout the search process Val kept in contact, she worked hard and really helped me prepare for my interview. Her knowledge and experience all works with her friendly and warm personality to make the whole job search experience much nicer. She genuinely cares that people do well and succeed in their goals, all the while being professional and approachable. I have no hesitation in recommending Val to both Clients and 1,s alike. Thank you Val.

Valerie assisted the organisation in recruiting its new Head of HR and OD. From day one Valerie got to grips with the brief and fully understood what we required. Throughout the recruitment process we received regular updates on progress, the detailed information received made it very easy to selected the candidates, undertake the interviews and then appointing the successful candidate to the role. I would strongly recommend Valeco for your recruitment needs.

Valerie worked on a placement for me for a senior member of staff. She was helpful, easy to work with and kept me informed throughout the recruitment process.

Valerie assisted us with providing temporary office staff. She was very friendly, efficient and proactive.

Valerie has effectively placed temporary staff with our business. She always take the time to discuss the needs of our company to understand our requirements perfectly. She is thorough in her approach to ensure we get the right person for the job.

Trustworthy consultant who understands the needs of the firm and delivers in an extremely timely fashion. Knows exactly who to contact for placement and follows up to ensure client satisfaction has been achieved.

I have known Val for several years and have used her services for recruiting office staff and when I moved organisations she was the first call I put in to an agency. Val is reliable and really gets to know and understand your business and the type of people that you are looking for, so you can really trust that she will find the right people for the position and is not looking just to make a hire-so you won't get just anyone sent to you. I highly recommend Val as she is fantastic at what she does, friendly, honest and a star!

Val is a consummate professional who I trust and enjoy working with on a whole range of recruitment projects. She is very business focused but also looks after her candidates and that is reassuring for me that it's always very much a two way process with Val. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Val as a recruitment partner.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Val and Valeco Recruitment to anyone looking for an efficient, professional and cost effective service. Their excellent communication and desire to understand our business, coupled with their market expertise, allowed us fill a challenging role to a tough deadline. They followed up afterwards to make sure that we were completely satisfied with the service we had received and managed the whole process professionally and with a personal touch. I look forward to working with Val and the team again in the future

I worked with Valerie on Recruitment campaigns and always found her to be on the ball and very proactive when helping us to source the correct calibre of candidate. Valerie was always on time with any work and kept us up to date as the campaigns progressed. I would highly recommend Valerie as a recruitment specialist and hope that we can work together again in the future.

Valerie worked on a placement for me for a senior member of staff. She was helpful, easy to work with and kept me informed throughout the recruitment process

Trustworthy consultant who understands the needs of the firm and delivers in an extremely timely fashion. Knows exactly who to contact for placement and follows up to ensure client satisfaction has been achieved.

Val Cowan’s success in recruiting for us is down to her experience, personal attention and follow through, which is second to none. She is extremely thorough in taking the time to sound out of every 1, before putting them forward for interview, which is very important to us. She has also made a real effort to understand our company culture and each job specification which enables her to match 1,s closely with the expectations of the role.

Valeco Recruitment offers a local, genuinely personal service where no request seems to be too much trouble. We approached Valeco when we urgently needed temporary administrative support and were impressed not only with their highly competitive rates but with how quickly and efficiently they were able to provide suitable 1,s. As a ‘Living Wage Employer’ it is important to us to know that everyone who works with us – including agency staff – are receiving at least the National Living Wage and Valeco Recruitment fully satisfied this specification. The 1,s we have worked with from Valeco have all been highly self-motivated and professional and have ‘hit the ground running’ which is vital when covering a short term placement. I would not hesitate to recommend Valeco Recruitment to other organisations.

Valerie has effectively placed temporary staff with us. She always take the time to discuss the needs of our company to understand our requirements perfectly. She is thorough in her approach to ensure we get the right person for the job.

Valerie has always proven very reliable with a sound understanding of our business and team objectives. With a very strong knowledge of the market place Valerie has always managed to deliver for us

I would not hesitate to recommend Valerie and the recruitment service she provides to other employers. Valerie herself is knowledgeable, friendly and professional in her approach and more importantly she provides an individually tailored service which meets the needs of the clients she serves

Having worked with Val on numerous vacancies, I would not hesitate to recommend her. She is everything you need from a recruitment agency - friendly, knowledgeable, ethical and patient - without the hard sales pitch. She strives to understand not only the needs of the role, but also the best fit for the business. Her 1,s are always well informed and presented at the interview. Best of all she is just great fun to work with.

Valerie positively exudes enthusiasm. She has a very nice, helpful manner both on the telephone and face to face. The one quality that stands out when dealing with Valerie is that she is a very good listener and has an incredible memory for small details. She is very reliable and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I have known Val for several years and have used her services for recruiting office staff and when I moved organisations she was the first call I put in to an agency. Val is reliable and really gets to know and understand your business and the type of people that you are looking for, so you can really trust that she will find the right people for the position and is not looking just to make a hire-so you won't get just anyone sent to you.