What would you do, if I sang out of tune Would you stand up and walk out on me Twas the weeks before Christmas, when all through the office, not a creature was stirring, apart from the frantic scurrying of everyone trying to hit a deadline before the customers/suppliers ‘break-up’, …
Read More »James Burrell goes on recruitment path
Independent builders merchant, James Burrell is recruiting, despite the challenges laid down by the three UK lockdowns. In the past year, sales have remained on a par with the previous year, HR manager Alyson Hunter says, pointing out that those months that did fall behind, did so purely because of …
Read More »Duct products appoints new managing director
Stuart Mawhinney has been appointed the new managing director at Duct Products, following the retirement of Des Collins, who co-founded the company in 1987. Based in Northern Ireland, Des’ journey in the industry started in the late 1960’s, when at the age of 15 he worked as an apprentice draughtsman …
Read More »Manufacturer goes from strength to strength
Leading roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has kicked off 2020 by boosting its team as part of strategic succession planning to support business growth. In the past six months, the company has welcomed eight new starters which include four brand new roles (including two key senior appointments). Russell Roof …
Read More »Construction firms boost jobs for graduates
Institute of Student Employers’ (ISE) annual student recruitment survey reports a resilient graduate labour market in the construction industry with 35% more jobs than the previous year. This level of growth was equalled only by the public sector, while the graduate jobs market overall grew 10% year-on-year. Since the 2008 …
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