Paul Bennett

1999

Based – Head Office

Paul is the Managing Director and Owner of the business. Having moved from his home in South Wales where he had his own Landscape Design and Construction business and completing a BSc degree at the University of Wales Swansea, Paul was ready to take on a new challenge in the South East of England.

The business was started in 1999 in Dartford, Kent, Connect Personnel now has offices in Dartford, Chatham and Sittingbourne.

Zung Tang Bennett

Director

1999

Zung is a Director of Connect Personnel having come into the business in the year 2000 after working for Hays in central London. Zung also has over 20 years of recruitment experience working in both the Office and Industrial sectors.

Zung is a regular golfer and vice-captain of the ladies team at Faversham Golf Club.

Hardip Bains

February 2003

Based – Head Office, Chatham

Hardips official title is the Company Coordinator with main responsibilities for everything finance in and out of the company.  Hardip started with Connect in 2003 and is considered to be the heart of the business.  Working alongside the Directors and being involved in every aspect and changes of the business since 2003, she is the “go to” person when you need a decision to anything you are not certain about.

Hardip has a great sense of humour and enjoys her weekly park runs and keeping fit.

Lisa Doran

Joined March 2017

Based – Sittingbourne Branch

Lisa spent most of her recruitment career in London and then relocated to Sittingbourne.  She became an invaluable part of the branch. Lisa deals with temporary and permanent Industrial Recruitment from Drivers to Warehouse Operatives as well as catering staff.

Lisa has built a great rapport with all the clients in the Sittingbourne area through her honest, down to earth personality and great sense of humour.

Meet the team

Paulina Fijol

Joined July 2016

Based – Dartford Branch

Paulina started as an On-site Co-ordinator working with one of our larger clients, dealing with up to 190 temporary staff per day. She has progressed within the company to the role of Senior Account-Coordinator at our Dartford branch. Paulina has transferred all the skills she learned on-site to looking after the day-to-day running of the Dartford branch.

Paulina brings her bubbly happy personality into the company and is always full of energy.

Joanna Zazula

October 2015

Based – Head Office, Chatham

Joanna joined our Chatham branch as an office administrator and then moved to Head Office as Payroll and Accounts Assistant.  Her role has since developed to communicating with clients and staff on a regular basis.

Joanna has excellent communication and administrative skills which she acquired through her previous customer service roles.

Joanna is a fitness fanatic and laughs uproariously throughout the day.

Alicja Gorazdowska

Joined June 2018

Based – Chatham Branch

Alicja is the primary administrator in the Chatham branch and therefore regularly keeps up to date with all legislative compliance issues. Alicja also looks after our warehouse clients and also specialises in the catering industry after having worked for many years in catering industry.

Alicja has a happy, friendly personality and always brings the smile into the Chatham office. She is also currently studying part-time towards Business Administration degree.

Simona Scutariu

Joined November 2018

Based – Chatham Branch

Simona has previous experience within the recruitment industry, bringing her knowledge of driving and industrial recruitment with her.  Simona is presently co-ordinating one of our large clients and looks after 100 temporary staff a day.

Simona has a real passion for traveling and has a Masters degree in Business and Marketing.

Ionut Bertea

Joined August 2018

Based – Sittingbourne Branch

Ionut has become a valuable member of the Sittingbourne branch by applying his skills of dealing with the public and building up a large database of staff. Ionut’s role is essential in the administration of the Sittingbourne branch as he deals with Compliance issues and Account Co-Ordinating.

Ionut is in the process of finishing his Master degree in Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology.

Ana-Maria Ghitescu

Joined July 2017

Based – Chatham Branch

Ana-Maria first started working with Connect Personnel as an On-site Coordinator, responsible for the smooth and efficient control of up to 170 temporary colleagues on a daily basis.

Ana-Maria has Bachelor degree in Political science, and has passion for art [especially painting] and is currently studying towards her CIPD Level 3 diploma.

Melanie Baker

Joined September 2020

Based – Sittingbourne branch

Melanie is a highly motivated and ambitious person with 14 years of extensive knowledge within Port operations and warehouse Management and 5 years in Fresh Produce Quality Assurance and Production Management.

She has spent the last 7 years in training and as an Industrial recruitment consultant. She has extensive knowledge of warehouse, plant operators and new business development.

Melanie is a people person with a good sense of humour who can interact on all levels. She enjoys reading, travelling as well as keeping fit and meditation.