Staffline, the Staffing and Employability organisation, has announced the acquisition of Brightwork Limited, a recruitment business based in Scotland specialising in temporary and permanent jobs in the drinks, warehousing, manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Staffline states that the acquisition represents an attractive strategic opportunity to increase its footprint in Scotland, strengthening the group’s geographic reach across the UK, as well as bringing a client base. Derek May, Chief Executive of Brightwork, will continue in his role leading the business

The acquisition is expected to be earnings neutral in the current year and is being funded out of Staffline’s existing resources.

 “Staffline is delighted to announce the acquisition of Brightwork,” Andy Hogarth, Chief Executive of Staffline, said. “We have been increasing our capability in Scotland in recent years and this acquisition will accelerate the growth of both businesses as it provides scale, as well as greater geographic coverage and value added services.  We can offer our clients a greater national service. We very much look forward to working with all the team at Brightwork and to building a great future together”.

No further details of the transaction were announced.