Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Tony Young

TAY Recruitment was founded in 2007 by myself after previously working for a number of other large recruitment agencies, ranging from consultant roles to managerial roles. I have now been working in recruitment for 25 years (since 1997).

I am responsible for the day to day running of the company and to ensure we remain a compliant and profitable business.

My focus for TAY Recruitment is to deliver our basic key principles of an honest, reliable and friendly service, to both our clients and operatives and this is demonstrated by the team we have in place.

It has so far been a challenging and rewarding experience, from the early days of getting the company up and running, to developing the business and seeing our strength in a competitive market grow substantially.

I look forward to seeing what the future will bring.

  • Would like to have dinner with: Adam Richman (The Man Vs Food guy)
  • Most frequently asked question in my profession: Have you got my timesheet??
  • Dream Job: If I ever win the lottery, then a Green Keeper
  • Favourite Movie: Grumpy Old Men or The Beach

Ben Goatman

I have been working as a recruitment consultant in the construction industry for over 17 years. I spent around 12 years with my former company building a solid business in the construction trades & labour sector. I joined TAY in 2012 to work with like-minded people who have a no nonsense approach to our business. I believe in developing long term relationships with both clients and candidates based on trust and honesty.

  • Fav leisure activity: Golf and managing my son’s football team
  • Dream job: Managing Brighton & Hove Albion FC
  • Favourite Food: Curry
  • Have Dinner With: Don’t mind as long as curry is on the menu

Rhys Phillips

I have been working as a Business Development Manager in the construction and Mechanical/Electrical industry for 8 years.

Having worked in the Fire and Security industry for 18 years and then I was given the opportunity to work in recruitment, developing new and old clients allowing the business to expand its database .

I was lucky enough to join TAY Recruitment in June 2023 working with an already strong team who are passionate about providing both our clients and candidates with an excellent service and developing relationships in both Construction and Mechanical/Electrical sectors throughout the UK.

I very much look forward to dealing with new and old clients and ensuring TAY Recruitment continues its growth and reputation within the industry for honesty and customer service.

  • Fav leisure activity: Ex rugby player turned coach who enjoys a round of golf or two
  • Dream job: Ben Goatman’s golf caddy zig zagging over the course and getting my steps up !!!
  • Favourite Film: Shawshank Redemption
  • Have Dinner With: Kirsty Gallacher

Nina Thorne

I have been working in Administration and Payroll roles for the last 12 years, a number of which within the Recruitment industry. My role at TAY is to keep the office in order and to operate and supervise the Administration and Payroll systems. Also to keep the consultants in line. I joined TAY in March 2015 to be part of a honest and stable company, which supplies me with the platform to further and progress myself with in a demanding but very rewarding industry.

  • Stuck in a lift with: Gerald Butler
  • Favourite movie: The Holiday
  • Favourite leisure activity: Camping with my family
  • Dream job: I adore my job, so mine!
  • Have Dinner With: Ray Winstone

Kevin Probert

I have been working within recruitment for the last 32 years in both operational and has a training compacity. I started in the industry as a catering consultant in Slough for a large national agency, branch manager and regional manager for independent regional agencies covering various sectors from industrial to executive recruitment.

Joining Tay Recruitment in July 2024 to launch the Industrial and Commercial division was made easy having met Tony and Ben in which the principles of recruitment are in line with mine, Honest, Reliable, and business built on strong mutual relationships.

  • Favorite leisure activity: Cricket Scoring, for both Newport and Glamorgan
  • Favorite TV Series: Yellowstone
  • Dream Job: I guess I have it being in the recruitment industry for 32 years, outside of recruitment Scoring International Cricket Matches around the world
  • Favourite Food: Rib of beef Sunday lunch
  • Who would I like to be haunted by: Don Bradman

Michelle Towell

I have been working in Recruitment since 2001 where I have worked hard through the ranks to gain my current position of Regional Operations Manager.

Having worked in the manufacturing Industry for over 18 years I understand what our clients look for in their next candidate.

While working in manufacturing I became an Industrial Engineer and a qualified Pace Rating Consultant which strengthened my position.

I joined TAY Recruitment in July 2024 to develop the Industrial and Commercial sectors while working alongside the current team. I look forward to working with new and existing clients that I have built a rapport a with and taking TAY Recruitment to the next level.

  • Favourite leisure activity: Cruising (love my holidays)
  • Dream job: Happy with my current job
  • Favourite Fovie: Dirty Dancing
  • Have Dinner With: Catherine Middleton