Gloucester Recruitment Agency - Your Local Staffing Partner

Name: Igor Gajda

Role: Senior Consultant - Driving & Industrial

Experience & Background

I’ve been in recruitment for close to 9 years now. Like most people in the industry, I didn’t plan to end up here… it just happened, and I’ve stayed ever since. I specialise predominantly in driving and logistics, although I’ve also worked across the industrial sector throughout my career.

Before joining Swift, I built experience across several well-known agencies, all of these were focused on driving desks, with elements of industrial recruitment.

Prior to recruitment, I also completed a degree in Business Management and spent around a year and a half working as a leisure centre manager, which gave me early experience in leadership and day-to-day operations.

One of my most rewarding projects was during Covid, when I helped provide key workers for a client across the South West during a hugely challenging period. That stands out as a real moment where recruitment made a direct difference.

Expertise & Role at Swift Temps

What I enjoy most about my role at Swift Temps is the flexibility and the good company at work.

My approach is always to listen first. Every client is different, and there is no universal solution to recruitment challenges. Taking the time to understand the brief properly is key to delivering the right outcome.

Communication plays a big part in how I work. Understanding what motivates candidates, alongside what clients are really looking for in terms of both skillset and personality, helps ensure better, longer-lasting matches.

What makes Swift different from other agencies, in my view, is the flexibility in how you work. As long as you deliver results, you are trusted to do things your own way.

Passion for People & Recruitment

What motivates me is my family. That’s what drives me every day.

I also enjoy the challenges recruitment brings. No two days are the same, and I like having to think differently and find solutions, sometimes outside the box.

Candidate care is important because candidates are the backbone of what we do. If they are treated properly, it builds trust and ultimately makes our jobs easier and more effective.

Building long-term relationships comes down to understanding people properly. That includes not just their roles, but also what they enjoy outside of work. Taking time to connect on a personal level makes a big difference with clients, candidates, and colleagues.

The most satisfying part of the job is delivering a strong service that clients trust. When they recognise that you understand their business, everything else follows naturally.

Personal Insights

• Proudest professional achievement?Making well over £200k for the company in one year and becoming a preferred supplier with several clients.
• If you could swap jobs with someone at Swift for a day, who would it be and why?
  One of the directors, to see how running a company looks from their perspective.
• What would colleagues say about me? Probably that I am hard to read or show little emotion... I’ve heard that plenty of times.
• Tea or coffee? Coffee, white, no sugar and quite strong.
• Go-to mood booster? I listen to very different music depending on how I feel, so it’s hard to give one exact answer.
• Outside work… Gym, cooking, or going for a good walk or hike.

Name: Annamaria Boloni

Role: Office Coordinator

Experience & Background

I am currently studying Business Management at university in Birmingham, and I see the recruitment industry as the perfect starting point for my career. It offers the opportunity to develop key business skills, work closely with people, and gain valuable insight into how different industries operate. I was particularly drawn to recruitment because of its fast-paced nature and the chance to make a real impact by connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

While I am at the beginning of my recruitment journey, I bring valuable experience from running my own cleaning business for four years. Managing every aspect of the business helped me build strong, lasting relationships with clients and taught me the importance of reliability, communication, and delivering a high-quality service.

Expertise & Role at Swift Temps

As an Office Coordinator, I support a range of areas across the business, including candidate coordination, administrative tasks, and day-to-day operational support. My focus is on keeping everything running smoothly, ensuring clear communication, and supporting both the team and our clients.

What I enjoy most about working at Swift Temps is the welcoming and supportive environment. From the start, I felt valued as part of the team. There is a real focus on recognising potential and creating opportunities, both for candidates and within the team itself.

My approach is to stay organised, proactive, and detail-focused. I prioritise clear communication, listen carefully to what is needed, and follow up consistently to ensure the best outcomes. Swift stands out because of its genuine focus on people, taking the time to understand both clients and candidates and building strong, lasting relationships.

Passion for People & Recruitment

What motivates me is the opportunity to help others while continuing to grow myself. Every day brings a chance to learn something new, develop my skills, and support people in a meaningful way.

Candidate care is important to me because I enjoy making the process easier for people and helping them find the right opportunities. I build long-term relationships by being reliable, approachable, and genuinely interested in understanding others.

I am particularly excited to continue developing in my role and to play a part in supporting candidates on their career journeys, seeing the impact of that support over time.

Personal Insights

• Proudest professional achievement? My proudest achievement so far is successfully balancing my university studies in Business Management with running my own cleaning business for four years. This experience taught me valuable skills in leadership, organisation, and problem-solving, while also allowing me to build strong relationships with my clients.
• What would colleagues say about me? My colleagues would probably describe me as determined, funny, and strong-minded. I like to approach challenges with confidence, but I also enjoy bringing a bit of humour and positivity to the team.
• Tea or coffee? I’m not really a fan of caffeine, so I usually go for hot chocolate instead – it’s the one thing that can really win me over!
• Go-to mood booster? Any 90s classic can instantly lift my mood – I love the energy and nostalgia they bring!
• Outside work… Outside of work, I love gardening, going for walks with my dog, hiking, and relaxing with some TV. These activities help me unwind and recharge.