Specialist KBB recruitment agency, Simon Acres Group Limited has promoted Sam Radford to head of recruitment, Lewis Morrish to national account manager – merchants, and welcomed Vikash Patel to the Oval Deene Recruitment team as a recruitment consultant.

Sam Radford is a recruiter with 23 years of experience in HGV, logistics, and permanent placements. She prides herself on her people-focused approach to supporting both clients and candidates.

Lewis Morrish has over 10 years of experience working within the KBB and merchant industries and has been a member of the Simon Acres Group for over 4 years. Morrish will drive recruitment solutions for merchant clients, grow a team, and continue to strengthen long-term partnerships across the sector.

Vikash Patel brings over five years of experience in driver recruitment and customer service. Based at the Oval Deene Recruitment office in Tunbridge Wells, Patel will support candidates in securing their ideal roles, while ensuring clients have access to the very best talent solutions.

Simon Acres, managing director, Simon Acres Group, comments: “Radford embodies the values we stand for, always going the extra mile for clients and candidates. Morrish’s industry knowledge, flair for building long-term partnerships and commitment to delivering real value to our clients make him an outstanding fit as national account manager – merchants.”

Gemma Creasey, director – Oval Deene Recruitment and commercial director – Simon Acres Group, adds: “Patel has a proven ability to balance candidate aspirations with client requirements, making him a valuable partner in achieving successful placements.”

For further information on Simon Acres Group, please call the team on 0203 701 6660, email info@simonacres.co.uk or visit: www.simonacres.co.uk.