The Right People forConstruction Recruitment in Scotland

Introduction The Right People for Construction Recruitment in Scotland

Contract Scotland has successfully providedTechnical and Professional staff to theScottish construction industry since 1990 from our head office in Stirling. An awardwinning recruitment consultancy,we have provided temporary and permanent solutionsto the whole construction sector including Architects, Consulting Engineers, Buildingand Civil Engineering Contractors, PQS, Local Authorities, Housebuilders and more.

During this time we have built our reputation on the twin parameters of cost and quality.We provide a value added recruitment service at all stages of the process in ensuringthat all individuals we supply are of the highest calibre available at the most cost effectivesalary or hourly rate.

We strive to excel and adhere to recruitment guidelines set by the RecruitmentEmployment Confederation and Employment legislation. We aim to introducecandidates who are at least of second interview calibre gained by fully understandingthe job seeker’s requirements and the prerequisites of the job specification. Couple thiswith ascertaining genuine independent references from previous employers prior toCV submission, we are ensuring the basics such as salary, location or job title don’tbecome barriers to employment and don’t waste your time in the interview process.

The Right People for Construction Recruitment in Scotland

Since 2004, Contract Scotland has offered a unique service in coordinating andcontributing towards our the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of ourtemporary workforce. Initially set up to attract and retain temporary workers, ourcommitment to our workforce’s CPD has grown over the years as client demand hasincreased. We now have a dedicated Training & Development Department thatregularly communicates the necessity for up to date industry required qualifications,facilitating access to courses such as the CITB 5 Day Site Safety Management and fullFirst Aid at Work. These courses are delivered from our on site dedicated trainingroom at weekends to allow minimal downtime from work and at significantly reducedprices compared to the industry standard.We work in partnership with our Clients to ensure the temporary worker supplied isappropriately safety qualified for the vacant position. The UK Contractors Group(UKCG) has strived for a fully safety qualified workforce and wants to ensure sitemembers have the necessary skills to supervise effectively. Contract Scotland sharesthese goals and aims to provide our workers with training opportunities whereverpossible to improve their personal and site health and safety.By providing in-housetraining solutions our temporary candidates are not at a disadvantage to theirpermanently employed colleague. Contract Scotland is offering commitment to theirCPD and that investment in their future provides a highly qualified and loyal workforcefor our Clients. Our temporary workers feel secure that we will provide information,advice and access to discounted training as if they were employed permanently.ContractScotland is actively providing a solution to the issue of improving health & safety trainingand recognise that we work in partnership with the Scottish Construction Industry.

Continuous Professional Development

Community Mark The Right People for Construction Recruitment in Scotland

Contract Scotland

is actively providing

a solution to the issue

of improving health

and safety training

Our community activities include workingwithThe Bridges Programme & The Raploch URCas our Community Partners.

WithThe Bridges Programme we have workedwith their "Equipped for the Future"programme which is designed to give CVproduction & interview skills to Refugees.

Our staff have been involved in conductingmock interviews, assisting with CV preparationand identifying potential work opportunities forrefugees on completion of their course.

We have successfully found employment forfour Refugees from previous courses.

With The Raploch URC we were specificallyinvolved with "Breaking the Mould" which wasa scheme aimed at finding constructionopportunities for long term unemployedwomen from the Raploch area of Stirling. Ourstaff were involved in identifying ConstructionCompanies whose workload would best suitthe candidates on completion of their NVQ.

These activities helped us obtain ourCommunity Mark in 2008, the benchmark bywhich Corporate Social Responsibility strategiesare measured by the Business led charity"Business in the Community".

The Right People for Construction Recruitment in Scotland

2002Achieved Investors in People accreditation

Awards & Achievements

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2003Professional Recruiter"Best Regional Recruitment Firm Scotland, Northern Ireland &Wales" -Winner03

2005Professional Recruiter"Best Regional Recruitment Firm UK" -Winner

Recruitment Business Awards"Recruitment Consultancy of theYear" -Winner

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2006Professional Recruiter"Best Regional Recruitment Firm UK" -Winner

Recruitment Business Awards"Recruitment Consultancy of theYear" -Winner

Scottish Recruitment Advertising Awards"Recruitment Consultancy of theYear" -Winner

Awarded REC Audited Status

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2007Scottish Recruitment Awards“Best Small/Medium Recruitment Consultancy” -Winner

Scottish Business in the Community“Community Mark”

Scottish Recruitment Awards“Best Practice in Recruitment”

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2008REC Individual Membership Awards“Special Achievement Award” - Colin Woodward

Professional Recruiter Awards“Best Construction Recruitment Firm UK”

Scottish Recruitment Awards“Best Small/Medium Recruitment Consultancy” -Winner

Business in the Community“Community Mark”

Professional Recruiter Awards“Best Recruitment Firm toWork For” -Winner

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2009Scottish Recruitment Awards"Best Construction Recruitment Firm" - Commended09

2010Recruitment Business Awards“Best Construction Recruitment Consultancy UK” -Winner“Overall Recruitment Consultancy Award” -Winner

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Architecture • Consulting Engineers • Local Authorities • Housing AssociationClient Project Management • Chartered Surveyors • Housing and Property

Main and Sub Contractors Clients

Scotia House, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4TZTel: 01786 446651 Fax: 01786 446652

www.contractscotland.co.uk

20th Anniversary - 1990 - 2010