Astute People has been a trusted partner for ENPRO SWISS, providing tailored recruitment support through our People Plus solution.
Astute spoke to Robert Guy, Project Manager at ENPRO SWISS, who shared his thoughts on how ENPRO SWISS successfully partnered with Astute on a People Plus recruitment solution.
In this Astute People Plus Case Study, we take a look the successful collaboration with ENPRO SWISS and the impact it’s had on their recruitment process.
About ENPRO SWISS
Can you tell us about ENPRO SWISS and the roles you were looking to recruit?
“ENPRO SWISS is a project management and project services company.
“We focus specifically on the energy-from-waste sector and the roles we needed to fill were Technician positions.”
The hiring challenges
“The market is extremely tight – there are almost no available candidates.
“Finding competent Technicians with experience in the industry, who don’t expect excessive salaries, and who are local or willing to travel is incredibly difficult.
“The competition for skilled labour is high, and that’s not just in our sector – it’s the same across other industries as well.”
Skilled professionals are always in high demand, and adding location constraints makes it even more challenging.
“Yeah, exactly. The wage expectations are also a challenge. Good Technicians and professionals at all levels are scarce, and they know they’re in demand.
“Many employers aren’t willing to pay higher salaries, so there’s little incentive for people to move.”
And the cost implications of not filling those roles can be huge – project delays and lost revenue quickly outweigh small salary increases.
“Exactly.
“A few thousand pounds in salary seems like a big deal to some, but not having the right person in place can cost far more in delays and inefficiencies.”
Why did you choose Astute’s People Plus solution over other recruitment options?
“Mostly because Ruth recommended it.
“As a small company, our time is valuable, and we needed a streamlined solution.
“Rather than spending time figuring everything out ourselves, we trusted Ruth and Astute’s recommendation and went with it.”
The People Plus experience
How did the process differ from other recruitment solutions you’ve used in the past?
“I’ve always handled recruitment personally, so it’s hard to compare, but in this case, I could rely on Astute to take the reins and manage the process, which was a significant time-saver.”
The results
How did working with Astute support your hiring goals?
“You met them! Ruth presented candidates, and one of them was a perfect fit straight away.
“I knew within three minutes of speaking to him that I was going to hire him.
“He’s now been with us for around seven to eight months and has told me how much happier he is since moving.
“Financially, he’s better off, and the role has been a great move for him as well as for us.
“I know that a lot of work happens in the background, so we don’t see all the effort that goes into sourcing and vetting candidates.
“But I know that Astute does a lot of groundwork to ensure the right fit, which ultimately made the process smooth for us.”
Time and cost savings
Do you think choosing the People Plus option helped save time and reduce costs in the long run?
“Definitely.
“If the hire hadn’t worked out, People Plus would have provided a replacement, which would have saved us even more time and effort.
“But because Ruth and the Astute team did such a great job, we found the right candidate immediately, which worked out perfectly for both parties.”
Final thoughts
Would you recommend People Plus to others?
“Yes, because it simplifies the hiring process. The ‘one and done’ approach worked well for us – we paid for the service, and it effectively put all that time back in our pockets.
“The process was straightforward, efficient, and saved us time and effort.
“Everything was handled well, and we got the outcome we needed.”
“For companies that don’t have the time to go through recruitment processes themselves, it’s a great option.
