Optime Group

Optime is a UK workforce solutions provider offering recruitment, background screening (employment verification, criminal record and credit checks) and managed on-site teams that handle labour provision, shift fulfilment and compliance for clients. It also offers Elevate, its workforce management software for scheduling and performance data.

Its clients are employers in aviation, hospitality, security, rail, and warehouse and logistics; the website names DHL, Virgin Atlantic and Menzies as clients. The company describes itself as a recruitment agency. The website does not publish pricing or fee terms.

Optime was founded in 2016 as an aviation recruitment specialist, with its headquarters in Crawley to serve Gatwick Airport. The website lists branches at Heathrow (2017), Bristol (2022) and Manchester (2023), and says it expanded operations to the UAE in 2024. Current openings include warehouse, airport cleaning and ramp roles, supervisory posts and a B2B marketing manager.

Product: Recruitment and staffing services, background screening, managed on-site workforce teams, and the Elevate workforce management software.