Martin Shaw

I live in Beverley and have a lifelong passion for rugby, having played for Beverley RUFC for many years and now coaching a junior team — something I find hugely rewarding.

I originally studied Law at Manchester Metropolitan University, but a chance meeting with a friend led me into recruitment — and I’ve never looked back. With over 20 years’ experience, I’ve built, grown, and managed recruitment businesses across the manufacturing, engineering, and logistics sectors.

I previously founded and ran MYNT Recruitment, a successful agency with three branches across Yorkshire. At its peak, we employed 18 staff, generated £6 million in turnover, and developed a strong reputation for service and delivery. After many years of growth — with plenty of achievements and lessons along the way — I successfully sold and exited the business in August 2022.

Following a short break, I wanted to return to what I enjoy most: building long-term partnerships with businesses and professionals. In May 2023, I launched Sherpa Selection, specialising in helping manufacturers across Yorkshire identify, attract, and retain top-tier management and engineering professionals. Sherpa is built on my core values of honesty, reliability, and integrity — qualities that have always underpinned my client and candidate relationships. To further support employers, I’ve introduced competency-based interviews and invested in video interviewing software with integrated ATS functionality. This technology allows clients to view my candidate interviews directly, streamlining their hiring process and reducing time-to-hire.

In May 2025, I joined forces with an old colleague, Ron Keczkes, and his business Summit Selection, which provides temporary staffing solutions to the manufacturing and engineering sectors. This merger has already proven extremely beneficial, enabling us to offer clients a complete recruitment service covering both blue- and white-collar roles. Looking ahead, our plans include further expansion in Hull and the opening of a second branch in Goole in 2026.