Astute People has been a trusted partner for Steve Vick International, providing tailored recruitment support through our People Plus solution.
Astute spoke to Rich Ditte, Director at Steve Vick International, who shared his thoughts on how Steve Vick International 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 Steve Vick and the impact it’s had on their recruitment process.
About Steve Vick International
Can you tell us about Steve Vick International and the roles you were looking to recruit?
“Steve Vick International is traditionally a utility supplier to gas networks within the UK.
“Over the last 15 years, we’ve been expanding into the nuclear industry.
“Initially, it was more of an exploratory effort, but in the past six or seven years, this sector has become a more significant part of our business.
“As demand increased, we reached out to Astute to help us find a Project Manager – someone who could contribute to the company’s growth and effectively support our expansion.
The hiring challenges
What were some of the hiring challenges you faced with this role?
“It’s a niche market.
“The work we do is highly specialised and unique to our company.
“We needed someone with a strong mechanical engineering background who also had excellent client-facing skills and project management experience.
“Finding someone with that combination of skills was quite a challenge.”
Why did you choose Astute’s People Plus solution over other recruitment options?
“We started speaking to Astute a few years ago and really liked their approach – it felt more tailored and effective compared to standard recruitment firms.
“When we were presented with different recruitment options, People Plus stood out because it seemed like a more structured and focused approach.
“Instead of throwing multiple candidates at a role and hoping for the best, this method felt more aligned with our needs, leading to a better outcome.”
The People Plus experience
How did the process differ from other recruitment solutions you’ve used in the past?
“The process felt a lot more personal.
“Gemma, in particular, was excellent- her approach was professional and attentive.
“The candidates Astute sourced for us genuinely fit the criteria we were looking for, whereas with other recruitment firms, we often found they would send over any candidates who had a vaguely relevant job title, rather than truly understanding our needs.”
The results
Can you share any specific success stories or measurable results from this hiring campaign?
“We successfully hired a Project Manager, who started at the beginning of the year.
“Already, he has implemented new ideas and control methods within our design and nuclear departments.
“His contributions have been working really well and have allowed me to focus more on business development, which was exactly what we wanted to achieve with this hire.
Efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Do you think choosing the People Plus option helped save time and reduce costs in the long run?
“Definitely.
“It shortened the hiring process, which was important because we needed someone quickly.
“I also believe it was a cost-effective solution.”
Final thoughts
Would you recommend People Plus to others?
“Yes, I would.
“The process was very efficient, and the support from Gemma, Dan, and the Astute team has been excellent throughout.
“Even after the hiring process, they’ve followed up with us, attended exhibitions, and stayed engaged.
“We’ve really felt looked after, which isn’t always the case with recruitment firms.”
