Timeline
2016
Merging Offices
We moved our Wokingham team to offices in central Bracknell, and brought our Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor teams under one roof in Marlow
2015
Third Generation
A third generation took over as Joanna Cooper (John Hamilton’s daughter) became MD of the company.
2014
New Marketing Prospects
Business Development team brought on board to focus on growing new business and providing a stronger marketing presence on line and with outdoor advertising at Maidenhead and Slough train stations.
2007
More New Offices
It was during this period that John and Peter expanded the company across the Thames Valley, opening new offices in key towns.
2005
Became an REC Member
Awarded REC (Recruitment Employment Confederation) Audited status, meaning that we work to their code of professional practice.
2000
The Start of a New Millennium
We welcomed the start of the new Millennium and opened a brand new office in the Royal town of Windsor.
1999
Accreditations
Achieved Investors in People accreditation.
1997
Cutting the Tape
The new Slough office is opened by the glamourous Lorraine Kelly.
1994
Celebrations
Maidenhead celebrated 10 years of success!
1990
Bus Adverts
We started advertising in more than just the local paper!
Time for a Rebrand
In the 90’s the Bucks and Berks brand changed to Bucks and Berks Recruitment
1988
Carnival Winners
We won the 1988 Slough Carnival, with our Chairman and our current MD on board the float!
1986
Opening New Offices
It was during this period that John and Peter expanded the company across the Thames Valley, opening new offices in key towns.
1980
The Growth of the Company
In the 80’s the shoulder pads got bigger as did the company. Our Managing Director, John Hamilton took over the reins from his parents along with his brother Peter Hamilton.
1977
Advertising Roles
New roles were advertised in the branch window or the local papers, such as the Slough Observer. Mostly secretarial and typist roles.
1960
Swinging Sixties
The Swinging 60’s saw the mass uptake of Typewriters. We modernised our offering, training temps to type and providing temporary staff to companies with their own typewriter.
1959
Farnham Road Office
Moved to an office on the Farnham Road
1947
Lorna Hamilton
Lorna Hamilton acquired the business, initially running it from her family front room in Farnham Road, Slough. She focused on developing relationships with local businesses, and changed the name to Bucks and Berks Commercial Bureau.
1922
Beginings
Started as ‘Bucks and Berks Domestic Agency’ working out of Wellington Street Slough, supplying maids, cleaners and cooks to large country houses and estates in the area – reminiscent of Downton Abbey!
