The RailStaff Awards 2024

David Allen

Samuel Knight Rail

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Steven Rawlingson

Said the following about David Allen:

“Over the last 2 years David Allen has consistently been a high performer within Samuel Knight Rail. He works in partnership with his clients supplying engineers to some of the UK’s most complex rail & infrastructure projects. His interview to offer ratio is 1:2 which shows the quality of service he offers to his clients.

Not only is he a world class rail recruiter he also leads from the front supporting and directing his team to achieve beyond the norm. Over the course of 12 months he has successful built one of the UK’s market leading white collar recruitment teams where clients really value the support and service he offers.

Samuel Knight Rail is one of the UK’s leading recruitment providers and this is all down to David Allen. He deserves this award for self-recognition but most importantly industry recognition.“

Donna Reddy

Said the following about David Allen:

“Single-handedly staffed the ABC GRWM scheme. Well respected throughout the rail industry.“

Oliver Sutheran

Said the following about David Allen:

“David Allen heads up the White Collar market for Samuel Knight and is very knowledgeable & an excellent recruiter. He is held in high regard throughout the Rail industry and deserves to win this award.“

Helena Hughes - **HAS LEFT**

Said the following about David Allen:

“Extremely hard working and delivers under pressure. Dave's industry knowledge is amazing and has helped to shape and develop strong relationships with clients across the sector.

Dave's dedication and talent has seen him lead the recruitment drive to deliver over 140 white collar staff to ABC on GWRM alongside building and training new recruits in the Rail team here at Samuel Knight.

An amazing example of hard work and a consistently positive attitude contributing to the incredible success of a young company.“

Hasin Choudhury

Said the following about David Allen:

“Very hard working and dedicated recruiter. it would be a travesty if he didn't win“