RECRUITMENT
Expertise - From left , Recruitrite ’ s Caroline Noble , Kathryn Alton , Anya Farlow , Natalie Makari , Melissa Coutts and Leandra Smith .
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Recruitment firm is talent-finding powerhouse
When you ’ re up against today ’ s increasingly high stakes in terms of attracting the right talent at the right time , you need the best people in your corner .
That ’ s why more businesses are making the Rite choice . Since 2015 , when managing director Melissa Coutts established Recruitrite , this specialist agency has been investing in and adapting its services to seamlessly match the perfect candidates with the ideal employer , whatever the prevailing wind .
Now a team of 15 operating from new offices in central Darlington , Recruitrite is a powerhouse of expertise , industry knowledge and exceptional personal service . Whether you ’ re an employer looking to hire the very best candidates or a job-seeker searching for the perfect fit , the Recruitrite team is on hand .
“ Every member of our close-knit team is driven by a genuine passion to help businesses in this region grow and develop , and ensure candidates find the right roles ,” says marketing manager Caroline Noble .
“ Seeing the positive impact we have on people ’ s lives every day is hugely rewarding .
“ Mel has created a great workplace culture where we all thrive on providing the very best services and experience for our clients and candidates .”
With its proud Tees Valley roots and wider North-East focus , Recruitrite offers invaluable local insight and industry sector knowledge alongside its menu of flexible services – tailored to suit every client ’ s specific and evolving needs .
But expertise and quality of service are only two elements of its successful organic growth .
Recruitrite ’ s agile response to the many factors creating today ’ s challenging recruitment landscape has been critical .
From the broader economic pressures squeezing people ’ s budgets to the “ great resignation ” and “ quiet quitting ” revolution , shifts in attitudes from both job-seekers and employers are demanding a more astute approach .
As Melissa explains : “ Talent attraction has been a huge challenge for businesses for quite some time now , but increasingly so in the aftermath of Covid and Brexit .
“ Businesses are not only facing a huge skills gap but also the competition for candidates has never been more intense .
“ We ’ ve invested in new systems with the help of our software partner Excelpoint that have digitally transformed our processes , enabling us to increase the quality time we can spend with clients and candidates , gaining a deeper understanding of what they want .
“ And critically , we ’ ve brought in some of the best recruiters in the Tees Valley region to join the team , so we can work with the increasing number of clients needing our help , while still maintaining our high levels of customer service .”
The effectiveness of using advanced technology to streamline processes while building deeper connections that foster strong relationships with clients and candidates is further enhanced by the skilled and dedicated people at the very heart of Recruitrite .
“ As a business , we ’ ve strengthened our team with highly skilled and experienced recruiters , and every one of us is passionate about what we do and how we do it ,” says head of operations Leandra Smith .
“ With specialists in sectors such as construction , manufacturing , engineering and healthcare , we ’ re ideally placed to match the right people with the right employers – ultimately resulting in strong retention levels and often permanent contracts , which in turn minimises staff turnover .”
Today , and looking ahead , accelerating business growth in the region ’ s expanding renewables sector is a key focus for Recruitrite and will remain an increasingly important element of its service offering as it plans for the future .
Meanwhile , attracting and growing its own talent through continuing professional development and the latest resources keeps the team at the cutting edge .
Also mindful of the next generation , career opportunities within Recruitrite are being offered through the agency ’ s supportive links with local apprenticeship providers .
Meeting the Recruitrite team , you get an immediate sense of their energy , skills and enthusiasm for helping clients , candidates and each other . Taking any challenge head on , you just know they will always have the Rite solution .
You can learn more about Recruitrite ’ s people and services by visiting recruitriteuk . com .
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