Lindsay Hughes
About Lindsay Hughes
Lindsay Hughes is a Lead Recruitment Consultant specializing in marine trades, with over 20 years of experience at Matchtech, part of the Gattaca group. She focuses on recruitment solutions for the marine leisure, commercial, and defense markets, covering a wide range of trades in the UK shipbuilding and ship repair sectors.
Work at Gattaca
Lindsay Hughes has been a Lead Recruitment Consultant at Gattaca since 2004. In this role, she specializes in marine trades, focusing on recruitment for the UK shipbuilding and ship repair sectors. Her responsibilities include sourcing candidates for various marine trades, ensuring that the right talent is matched with the needs of clients in the marine leisure, commercial, and defense markets. Hughes has developed a strong network within the industry, facilitating connections between employers and skilled professionals.
Education and Expertise
Lindsay Hughes studied at University College Chichester, where she earned a BA Hon in Dance and Related Arts from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, she attended Brockhill Park School, completing A Levels in Dance, Drama, and General Studies from 1992 to 1999. Her educational background contributes to her expertise in recruitment, particularly in understanding the skills and qualifications necessary for various marine trades, such as pipefitting, mechanical fitting, and welding.
Background
Hughes has been with Matchtech, part of the Gattaca group, for over 20 years. Her career in recruitment has been dedicated to the marine industry, where she has gained extensive experience in sourcing candidates throughout the complete product lifecycle. This includes roles in concept development, manufacturing, service delivery, after-sales support, and maintenance. Her long tenure in the field has allowed her to build a comprehensive understanding of the marine trades landscape.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lindsay Hughes has been instrumental in developing recruitment solutions tailored to the marine industry. She actively seeks to create new opportunities for both clients and candidates, contributing to the growth and success of the marine trades sector. Her ability to connect skilled professionals with employers has made her a key figure in marine recruitment.