London-based construction recruitment agency Fawkes & Reece announced that it has acquired Southampton-based recruitment firm Alltek.

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition is part of Fawkes & Reece’s plans for national growth and expansions. The transaction is the company’s first acquisition and forms part of its strategy of establishing a stronger geographical footprint in the UK.

Alltek provides permanent and freelance recruitment solutions for the building, civil engineering, residential and related sectors across the UK.

Founder and managing director of Fawkes & Reece Ray Connolly, commented, “The construction sector has seen some challenges over the last couple of years, but we are committed to a growth plan and to strengthen our presence in the south in order to support our clients. We are fortunate to work with a brilliant customer base, and we are looking at the longer-term strategy in which this acquisition fits perfectly. The combined resources will benefit the Alltek team and customers, but in tandem see the Fawkes & Reece customers benefit as a result of us having a local presence and a team with a proven track record.”

Managing director of Alltek Bruce Tyrrell also commented, “Alltek has a proud heritage of integrity, and I could see the value Fawkes & Reece would add to Alltek and how the customers and our team would benefit. It’s a nice feeling to know that after 17 years of hard work, the Fawkes & Reece Group will take the Alltek business even further.”

The Fawkes & Reece Group now has over 75 staff focused on delivering full recruitment support across the whole of the South East and West.