Our Story
We’re proud of our journey to date, and how our Group has evolved since our first scope of work in 1983. It’s a story of innovation, that’s allowed us to grow alongside our clients.
NRL founded
NRL is founded by Andrew Redmayne, providing specialist Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) radiography services at Sellafield
Recruitment business established
NRL’s Recruitment business is established following a request from a client to mobilise a team on the Fulmar Alpha rig construction project
Services introduced in the North East
Recruitment expertise is extended to the North East to meet demand for services
NRL Group is formed
NRL opens a Recruitment branch in Scotland, and the NRL Group is formed
Turnover exceeds £10 million
From a single office in Cumbria, to nationwide operations, we reached our first significant financial milestone.
Recruitment branch opens in Wigan
Further business growth with North West nuclear and power generation clients sees NRL open a new branch in Wigan
Delivering nuclear expertise
NRL secures a contract with British Nuclear Fuels Ltd (BNFL) to deliver nuclear expertise
Rail business is launched
Identifying an opportunity to support clients with contracting and maintenance services, NRL launches their Rail business
ECIA membership
NRL becomes one of the first recruitment companies to gain ECIA membership, as a major provider of NAECI compliant labour services
APSCo membership
The company proves its commitment to providing exceptional recruitment services by being welcomed as a member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo)
Turnover exceeds £100 million
Delivering our expertise increases revenue across our operations to over £100 million per annum
Petrolic acquisition
NRL acquires niche Oil & Gas recruitment specialist Petrolic, and the International division is formalised
Rail training
NRL’s Rail business opens a new custom built training facility in Barnsley
Linx business established
Recognising that something was missing from the managed service workforce models, the Group launches the Linx business – to drive performance and value from contingent labour supply chains
Intec acquisition
NRL acquires Heysham based energy and power recruitment business Intec (UK), with specialist strategic purchasing expertise
Ultrasonics expertise established
NRL’s NDT business launches new Ultrasonic qualification and inspection services in Bristol
Expanding into Ireland
NRL’s Recruitment business launches in the Republic of Ireland
Expanding into Teesside
Strategic growth sees NRL’s Recruitment expertise launch in Teesside
CD Group acquisition
The NRL Group acquires Newcastle based CD Group, including Contract Design (Northern) and translation and interpreting experts Eldon (now NRL Language Solutions)
40 years in businesses
The NRL Group celebrate 40 years in businesses. With 146 colleagues situated in three countries, our engineering expertise now spans NDT, Recruitment, Workforce Solutions, Rail, Languages and Design services.
Turnover exceeds £200m
Another major financial milestone is achieved, driven by international growth and expansion of our services
Saudi Arabia expansion
As a result of continued demand for services across the MENA region, a new office was established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
First social value report
Following continued time and investment in developing our social value activity, we were pleased to publish our first annual report
Learn more about our Group
We deliver recruitment, workforce and specialist contracting solutions, partnering with businesses to support their success across complex industries.
Learn moreWe focus on delivering sustainable growth by combining industry expertise, collaboration and a strong commitment to safety and compliance.
Learn moreOur leadership team brings together experience and vision to guide our people, support our clients and drive continued success across the Group.
Learn moreWe’re driven to be a trusted, innovative partner by delivering positive impact for our clients, our people and the industries we support, guided by strong values that shape every decision we make.
Learn moreWe’re proud to support Armed Forces personnel and their families, recognising their skills and providing opportunities to build successful civilian careers.
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