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For the past 17 years, we have been proud to be a UK based SME, supporting UK business find talent. Our team of Recruitment Partners have supported a wide range of Clients across the UK. Our History started as a Chef Recruitment Agency, since then we have developed into a multi sector Recruitment Agency covering Logistics, Sales, and Hospitality & Catering. Our team use our six steps to source Talent as part of the Recruitment process we use when you request us to match on a position.
6 reasons for using HtE Recruitment
- You will be allocated a dedicated point of contact, we split the roles internally so we can specialise in positions however each client will be allocated a main point of contact
- Here for the long run. We are not here just for this year, we have been here since 2007 and are committed to the sectors we work in
- We have a above average retention rate internally. Some Recruitment Agencies do have high tern over rates and clients have to deal with different people all the time. Our core team have been with the company for 16 years, 8 years and 6 years.
- Our Core team are on a profit bonus system as well as all the normal Recruitment bonuses, this might seem strange to add this as one of the six areas however we see it as, if our team feel ownership they will deliver a better service.
- We invest in our platforms. Over the years we have invested heavily in creating a database of over 35,000 CV’s
- A UK based SME: We are a owner managed company. The owner is onsite nearly every day and is hands on in the running of the business. This means we can adapt and give fast answers.
Why use a Recruitment Agency?
- An agency has a database of candidates ready to be contacted, for HtE this is around 35,000
- A Recruitment Agency does recruitment all year round, we understand the various issues and know how to deal with them
- A Recruitment Agency can sell your company and make candidates interested in the role
- Due to volume, an Agency often will be able to use more tools
- You can focus on running your company, an Agency will deal with the candidate journey so you can focus on the other tasks
- You could do recruitment yourself however there is so much candidate management that is always needed. Our team spend hours every week to manage candidates through the candidate journey from pre matching to job offer stage
- Our team as well as the finders service can also support you with retention plans & other HR functions like reference checks etc etc
The ways we source Talent
Database
Using our own database of over 30,000 candidates across our different sectors. Having a large in house database means we can work fast.
Being Social
We are very active on Social media, this is really important for when we are attracting talent. For over 6 years we have invested heavily in this.
Online Database
We have access to online databases of CV’s and our team on induction have extensive training on how to use key words for these searches.
Smart search
Our team do not just look for a Job title, the matching process also includes using smart searching tools for key words. This is why we might ask some questions to help this deep search.
Job boards
This might feel very 2005 using job boards however this is a key part of the Recruitment process. We have ongoing marketing across 40+ job boards.
Connecting
Our team have been at 6 Trade shows over the years with our own stand and attending other trade shows and events. Being connected with our sectors is key.
We have learnt over the years you can not just use one method to source talent. We use the 22 step checklist, in a set order to source you talent. We want to offer our clients a full market search, this is why we use 22 methods to source talent.
Each sector has a Senior Team member allocated to it. We also employ a Recruitment Delivery Lead who managers the Recruitment Selection processes we use.
Our sectors include:
- Logistics & Manufacturing Recruitment and FMCG Recruitment
- Renewable Energy Recruitment
- Chef, Hospitality & Catering Recruitment
We also support our main 3 sectors with IT, Tech & Digital Recruitment and Sales Recruitment
Call our team on 0161 300 7862 or 0203 542 6103
Our 3 Recruitment packages
Every business is different, so we have 3 different packages so that we can have a package that is suitable for your business. All prices are plus VAT.
HtE Select
No Win No FeeThis is our standard traditional finders service and is suitable for clients looking for CV’s and using a few agencies. Our default package is 12% however we have 3 different prices, each with a different rebate period, that covers for a select period if a candidate left. This is the standard finders service for clients looking for CV’s.
HtE Partner
Our Engaged service- This package has 2 charges, 1st is an engagement fee to start the matching & covering marketing (starts at £500 salary under £45k or £600 for positions over £45k) and this unlocks a lower rate for you – at only 7% once a candidate starts with a salary of under £35k or 8% for over 35k.Plus incase a candidate left employment, a free replacement for 12 weeks.
HtE Advantage
Subscription service- Do you have ongoing recruitment needs? You can unlock the introduction fee’s of 7% or 8% from our HtE Partner package for the whole year for your vacancies with a monthly subscription charge via direct debit for 12 months & you unlock 7% or 8% rates for that 12 month period. Plus incase a candidate left employment, a free replacement for 12 weeks.
Companies we support
- Freight forwarders
- Warehouse / 3PLs
- 5 Star Hotels
- Haulage companies
- Food producers
- UK manufacturers
- Rosette and Michelin Restaurants
- 3 and 4 star hotels
- Golf resorts
- Branded restaurants
- Custom clearance companies
- Global logistics companies
- Holiday parks
Our Recruitment Agency covers the UK and have clients in many areas including: London, Manchester, Leeds, Norfolk, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Berkshire, Reading, Newcastle, Lake District, Basildon, Tamworth, Slough, Chester, Warrington, Ipswich, York, Darlington, Aberdeen and many other locations
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We have a number of Linkedin pages:
Logistics Linkedin page, IT & Tech Linkedin page, Hospitality & Catering Linkedin Page, Main Linkedin page
Manchester Head office address:
Ducie House
Ducie Street
Manchester
M1 2JW
Call us:
0161 300 7862 (Northern UK)*
0203 542 6103 (Southern UK)*
Email: [email protected]