An Essex recruitment firm is celebrating 25 years in business.

East Anglian Daily Times: Recruitment agency Prime Appointments at Witham.Recruitment agency Prime Appointments at Witham. (Image: Maria Kelly/Prime Appointments)

Prime Appointments of Witham was launched in 1992 by local woman Robyn Holmes and friend Margaret Locke.

In the early years, it focused mainly on providing temporary workers for local factories and warehouses but has grown to become one of the largest employers in the local area, servicing businesses throughout East Anglia and beyond.

Its seven specialist divisions provide temporary and permanent staff across a range of jobs, from production operator to financial director.

The firm, which has a 40-strong team, is set to celebrate the milestone with a fun day with staff and their families on August 19 in Mersea.

The event is set to include a range of fun events including rounders, tug-of-war and It’s a Knock-Out with a glass of champagne or two to celebrate the occasion.