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Graduate Jobs in Staffordshire and Cheshire: Where the Demand Really Is in 2025

If you’re a graduate entering the UK job market in 2025, you’re likely looking for a role that offers more than just a payslip. The good news? There are plenty of graduate jobs in Staffordshire and Cheshire that provide valuable experience, career growth, and a solid starting point.

At Premiere Placement Services, we help graduates take that first step. Whether you’re interested in logistics, administration, warehouse, or office roles, there are excellent opportunities available right now  especially in sectors experiencing high demand.

Where to Find Graduate Jobs in Staffordshire and Cheshire

According to recent data from CV Whizz, many of the most in-demand jobs for 2025 are not in high-tech or graduate-only schemes – they’re in sectors like logistics, admin, and project support. These roles are accessible, flexible, and often lead to long-term progression.

Let’s look at five sectors offering excellent potential for graduate jobs in Staffordshire and Cheshire this year:

1. Administrative and Office Support

From customer service to admin coordination, office roles are a strong entry point for graduates with communication skills and organisation. These roles are essential to day-to-day operations and often provide clear progression paths.

Explore career paths in admin on Prospects.ac.uk.

2. Warehouse and Logistics

The continued growth of online retail means employers across the region need warehouse operatives, dispatch assistants and logistics coordinators. These are hands-on roles with scope for development and team leadership.

Check out UK logistics trends on the ONS Labour Market Overview.

3. Health and Social Care Support

Care roles aren’t just for those with medical backgrounds. Support workers, care coordinators and community assistants are in demand – ideal for graduates with strong interpersonal skills.

Explore the sector via the National Careers Service.

4. Green and Sustainability Roles

Sustainability is no longer niche. Many businesses now hire entry-level support for compliance, waste management and green operations. These can be ideal for graduates with environmental interests.

The Institute of Student Employers recognises this as one of the fastest-growing areas of graduate recruitment.

5. Project and Operational Support

If you’re curious about business operations or planning, project support roles are a great fit. Many employers in Staffordshire and Cheshire are expanding teams to help deliver internal improvements a solid entry route for graduates.

Why Consider Entry-Level or Temp Graduate Roles?

Many graduate jobs in Staffordshire and Cheshire begin as temporary or entry-level positions. That’s not a setback  it’s an opportunity to gain experience, develop confidence, and move up quickly.

Temporary roles offer:

  • A quick start to working life
  • The chance to try different environments
  • On-the-job learning and training
  • A pathway to permanent employment

At PPS, we place graduates in meaningful roles where their potential is recognised and where they can begin building real-world experience from day one.

Take the First Step

There’s no one perfect path after university  but there are plenty of smart first moves. Whether you’re ready to start earning, want to explore a new industry, or need some direction, we can help.

At Premiere Placement Services, we connect candidates with real, rewarding graduate jobs in Staffordshire and Cheshire every day. If you’re ready to begin your career, we’re ready to help you do it.

Register with us or contact our team to explore graduate jobs in Staffordshire and Cheshire  and take the first step with confidence.

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Chloe Jackson, Recruitment Consultant

Chloe joined Premier Placement in 2022, following a previous role as a customer facing advisor. During her initial probationary period, her willingness to learn and absorb all things recruitment was very impressive, along with her ‘can do’ attitude. Chloe now works alongside experienced consultants within our industrial division and is developing into a team asset.

Chosen Value: Integrity
I would choose ‘integrity’ as it is important to show we can build trust with our clients and employees, creating lifelong relationships. It shows we possess attributes such as accountability, honesty, respect, and loyalty.

 

Sandra Fleming, Recruitment Consultant

With a passion for connecting top talent with the right opportunities, Sandra specialises in permanent and fixed-term recruitment across the skilled, technical, office, and professional sectors.

With 30 years of experience in talent acquisition, she has a proven track record of identifying and securing high-calibre candidates who drive business success.

She partners with businesses to understand their hiring needs and culture, ensuring a tailored approach to recruitment that delivers long-term results. Her expertise spans end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding support.

Chosen value: Integrity

I take great pride on giving an honest and dedicated service. It is my belief that both clients and candidates put a lot of trust in you, being able to genuinely listen to their requirements and wishes and act in their best interests is paramount.

I feel this is reflected in the long-lasting relationships I have built over the last 30 years within recruitment.

John Simpson, Compliance Manager

John joined the Drivers and Logistics Division with a wealth of experience  spanning over 30 years within the transport and logistics sector. Holding a National CPC in Road Transport Management, IOSH and Nebosh health and safety qualifications, his range of skills was a perfect match for Premier Placement Services.

John has an excellent rapport with our drivers. John’s skills, experience and knowledge enables him to put forward the best candidate for the role, and has excellent knowledge of driver compliance training, audits, and the investigation of incidents and infringements.

Working within the fast-paced Drivers and Logistics Division, he is a very hands-on transport professional.  Ensuring compliance and best practice is always adhered to, has propelled Premier Placement’s Drivers and Logistics Division, into a leading supplier of quality drivers resulting in an excellent reputation with our ever-growing number of clients.

Chosen Value: Professionalism
I pride myself on the requirements and responsibilities that my role in recruitment asks of me. Professionalism is at the heart of what I do, from understanding the roles to be filled, to the necessary skills of the right driver, as well as an appreciation of the client’s ethos. Professionalism means to me ensuring the drivers we provide consistently deliver to our high standards of expectation, shift after shift.

Liz Harper, Accounts Administrator

Liz has been the face of Premier Placement Services since 2006 – providing front of house support for the team and visitors to the office. Liz works in a fast-paced environment fielding calls, meeting and greeting, preparing candidates for interviews and keeping client records updated.

Chosen Value: Consistency
“Working within the payroll department I ensure all workers’ details are correctly inputted into government and internal payroll systems.  Eye to detail and a zero tolerance on mistakes ensures people get paid correctly and on time.  I believe I consistently produce these results.”

Anna Hammersley, Accounts Payroll Clerk

Anna joined Premier Placement Services as a Payroll Clerk.  She is responsible for the payroll processing system, issuing pay and pay-related information to workers, collecting weekly timekeeping data, ensuring all weekly paid staff receive accurate and timely payments.

Anna has an excellent ‘can do’ attitude, an eye for detail and a bubbly personality to match making her the perfect Premier Placement fit.

Chosen Value: Integrity
I believe that being honest and having strong moral principles promotes open and honest relationships in business and life building foundations of trust.

Steven Bowler, Recruitment Consultant

Steven joined Premier Placement from after 24 years within mobile phone retail. The experience of having recruited staff throughout his career and looking after high-volume accounts for national companies, made his transferrable skills into the recruitment industry a total asset. Steven has a passion for customer excellence to succeed in a fast- paced industrial operation so he exceeds expectation.

Chosen Value: Consistency
‘Having run my own business for over 20 years, I would like to think I have carried forward the high standards that clients and candidates need from a company. I treat the business as if it was my own and always want what’s best for the business and like to think I represent the company in an approachable and professional manner.”

Simon Arnold, Operations Manager

Simon has been with Premier Placement Services since 2016. After successfully managing our Industrial and Driving divisions, he has naturally progressed to the role of Operations Manager.Simon continuously develops our services for our established client base, ensuring the smooth running of the business. He engages, coaches, and supports a team of highly trained consultants, delivering consistent recruitment excellence.Chosen Value: Integrity Integrity is my pick as I think it is one of my greatest assets and it never fails. It is the most important ingredient for client relationships which I am passionate about and all my clients know what they get with me.

Craig Hammersley, Industrial Regional Manager

Craig is a very experienced recruitment professional having worked in the recruitment industry with Premier Placement Services for more than 20 years. Matching the right candidate to the right job is his everyday obsession, something very few recruiters get consistently right.  Craig stated the importance of detailed interviewing, character assessment, skills testing and candidate referencing which makes clients and candidates choose Premier Placement Services over other agencies, time after time.

Chosen Value: Integrity
We pride ourselves on being honest and honourable, with everyone we do business with, leading to lasting relationships and unfaltering results. Building trust is a key component to lasting business relationships and is a major factor of continuing dialogue with clients who give us repeat business based on the integrity of who they are dealing with.

Tim Evans, Industrial Regional Manager

Tim joined Premier Placement in 2003, having previously worked in a heavily regulated customer services managerial role, thus proving an instant hit with both clients and candidates alike.

Trained to the highest standards within recruitment practise, Tim is a valuable asset to the success of Premier Placement Services. Now managing our industrial division, he mentors new recruits, and his clients welcome his advice along with his intuitive recruitment solutions.

Chosen Value: Professionalism.
I have been here 2 decades and always work to get the best fit for both client, temp and Premier Placement Services.

Jo Jeneson, Accounts Manager

Jo joined Premier Placement Services in 2008, initially as a Commercial Consultant. She’s now moved behind the scenes into her current role where she is responsible for both the payroll and accounting functions of the business. By gaining a full understanding of all aspects of the business she is perfectly placed to ensure the clients’ accounting process runs as smoothly as their recruitment programme.

Chosen value: Integrity.
I pride myself on my honesty and truthfulness in my work process.  Working within our Accounts Department, it is imperative to be honest and transparent, whilst maintaining high standards and results. I feel honesty is crucial in both our business and personal life.

Ria Harper, Finance Manager

Ria is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions whilst maintaining a healthy back office function. Applying her enthusiasm for efficiency and accuracy ensures the clients accounting process runs seamlessly.

Chosen value: Consistency
Being consistent in your work can help you build a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy professional. You can do this by consistently delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.

Jonathon Harper

Just short of 30 years’ experience in the recruitment industry, Managing Director Jonathan puts customer service excellence at the heart of everything that Premier Placement Services does. Since founding the business in 1996, his ethos has always been to ‘place the right person for the job’ rather than just placing ‘anyone that happens to be available’. He firmly believes that this is the key to the success of the business. ‘We are only as good as our last placement’ are the words that Jonathan believes sets the company apart from others. His approach to providing unrivalled customer service, support, supplying the most talented candidates for each position and developing on-going relationships with both candidates and clients remain the core values to the business.

 

Chosen Value: Integrity
Integrity involves being honest and honourable, as well as treating people with respect. I believe if you naturally do this then it builds mutual trust and genuine, lasting relationships. This has been my experience with my team, two employees have been with me for 20 years, when other agencies have staff retention issues. Similarly, some of our clients have been with Premier Placement since our beginning, I think this demonstrates why integrity has been fundamental to our success.