Lancashire IT Recruitment Agency

Adria Solutions is a Lancashire IT recruitment agency connecting businesses across Preston, Blackburn, and the wider Red Rose County with tech talent.

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Adria Solutions Lancashire Recruitment agency

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Attract local tech talent

The Lancashire IT recruitment landscape is less competitive than other nearby cities, but Preston, Blackburn, and Burnley are quietly growing. Preston, a small city with around 350,000 people and huge growth plans, is embarking on a project to upgrade transport infrastructure, build 17,000 new homes and create 20,000 more jobs. Preston’s growth has increased demand for digital, marketing, and IT talent, making specialist IT recruitment agencies in Lancashire essential to find the best candidates.

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Overcoming IT recruitment challenges in Lancashire together

Regional competition

Proximity to tech hubs like Manchester creates stiff competition, drawing skilled professionals away from smaller Lancashire-based employers.

Talent retention

Graduates often leave Lancashire for larger cities like Manchester or London, making it harder to retain top-tier tech talent locally.

Industry mismatch

Lancashire’s strong manufacturing heritage overshadows its growing tech sector, limiting access to local professionals with niche IT skills.

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From App Developers to IT Managers, we find the best

We’ve been helping hundreds of companies of all sizes and industries in Preston and Lancashire grow their marketing, digital and IT teams for 20+ years. We know Lancashire’s job market inside out.

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roles filled within the required time frame, meeting their hiring targets consistently

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of interviews at interview stage within 1 week of assignment sign-off

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shortlist efficiency across software engineering, IT, testing & senior roles

Delivering Specialist Talent Solutions for Synectics

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Reduction in time-to-hire across various IT roles

Weeks average hiring time for senior tech roles

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Success rate in pre-screened candidates for tech roles

Efficient IT Talent Solutions for Aston Martin

Years trusting us for their niche IT and Digital roles

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Sourcing rate from CV to job placements

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Positive service feedback from the company stakeholders

Delivering Reliable IT Talent Solutions for APS Group

Years of dedicated recruitment support and expertise, aligned with its evolving needs

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Successfully filled key positions across departments, from support to C-suite

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Headcount expansion supported by Adria Solutions’ talent sourcing strategies

Fuelling Conferma’s Growth with Top Talent

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Trusted by companies in Lancashire

Specialist IT, Digital, and Marketing agencies, such as Adria Solutions, are critical in helping Lancashire employers secure the tech talent they need to support their growth plans.

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Tap into our extensive database of marketing, digital and tech talent in Preston and Lancashire. Our innovative recruitment technologies allow us to source candidates faster and leverage our networks to find the best candidates for your role.

With 20 years of experience in IT Recruitment in Preston, Bury, Lancaster or Wigan, we understand the skills, knowledge, and qualifications required for your IT roles in Lancashire. Our expertise and experience will help your company find candidates who best match your needs and requirements.

Every company has different needs. We know it. That’s why Adria Solutions’ flexible talent solutions adapt to the unique needs of each client, whether you’re seeking interim IT contractors, making permanent placements or hiring C-Suite Level Executives.

Become our talent partner and we will help your company showcase your culture and values. Only specialist IT recruitment agencies like Adria can help your company in Lancashire improve your employer brand to attract top talent in the North West. After 20+ years, we understand what works in Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, Bury and every other area in Lancashire.

Tired of recruitment delays? Our recruitment consultants can help you save time and resources by managing job postings, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and providing expertise to help you make quicker hiring decisions. We do the recruitment legwork to save you time and resources, while ensuring the candidates are supported from the first interactions to onboarding.

Lancashire IT Candidate Hotlist

Attracting Top IT Talent to Lancashire

Lancashire is a more compelling destination for tech professionals than many people expect. Lower housing costs than Manchester or Liverpool, outstanding natural landscapes, and excellent transport links make it ideal for work-life balance without sacrificing career opportunities. Preston is investing heavily in its digital infrastructure with plans to create 20,000 new jobs, while Blackburn, Burnley, and Lancaster each have growing technology communities supported by a strong manufacturing and aerospace heritage. For IT professionals seeking career progression away from city centre pressures, Lancashire makes a strong case.

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FAQs

Get answers about IT recruitment opportunities across Lancashire’s diverse economy, from Preston to Blackpool and throughout the Red Rose County.

We place across the full technology spectrum including software developers, systems administrators, IT support engineers, DevOps and cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, data analysts, IT project managers, and technology leadership roles such as IT managers and CTOs. We also recruit across digital and marketing disciplines, and have particular experience placing IT professionals for Lancashire’s manufacturing, aerospace, public sector, and ecommerce employers.

Advanced manufacturing and aerospace are among the largest IT employers in Lancashire, with businesses requiring professionals who understand operational technology, ERP systems, and industrial IT environments. The public sector is also a significant employer spanning NHS trusts, local councils, and Lancashire Constabulary. Preston’s growing digital sector, ecommerce businesses, and agricultural technology firms add further demand across software development, data, and infrastructure roles.

Lancashire IT salaries are broadly competitive with the North West market, typically ranging from £25,000 to £38,000 for junior roles, £40,000 to £58,000 for mid-level positions, and £62,000 to £80,000 and above for senior roles. Combined with Lancashire’s significantly lower cost of living compared to Manchester or Liverpool, particularly for housing, many professionals find the overall financial picture in Lancashire compares very favourably. We provide detailed salary benchmarking as part of our service.

We typically present a qualified shortlist within 5 to 10 days for most IT roles. For more specialised positions such as aerospace IT specialists or public sector roles requiring security clearance, timelines extend to 2 to 3 weeks. Our 20-year network across the North West means we have established connections with both active and passive candidates across Lancashire and the surrounding region.

Yes. We support both permanent placements and contract or interim hires across all IT disciplines. Contract opportunities exist particularly in public sector implementations, manufacturing ERP projects, and aerospace programmes, with day rates typically ranging from £180 to £425 depending on specialisation and experience level.

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We provide a friendly, forward-thinking, 360° recruitment service. With 20+ years of experience in marketing, digital and technology, we focus on happy hiring.

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We anticipate

We expect the unexpected and we know how to overcome complexities.

We’re confidential

We understand the sensitivities around recruiting talent.

We qualify

Rigorous candidate assessment comes as standard.

We take a second look

We uncover hidden gems through diligent talent sifting.

We find the right fit

We match the right candidate for the right company.

We reduce the risks

With our contingency recruiting model, you only pay when you hire.

Areas we cover in Lancashire

Our Lancashire IT recruitment team covers Preston city centre, the surrounding areas, the West and the East of Lancashire. These are some of the top places in Lancashire for IT, Digital and Marketing jobs.

Preston City Centre
Blackburn
Lancaster
Chorley
Blackpool
Fleetwood
Morecambe
Burnley
Leyland
Accrington
Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
Lancashire Technology Park
Poulton-Le-Fylde
Bamber Bridge