As a labour provider, we focus on fostering strong relationships built on trust and mutual understanding. Beyond simply filling positions, we prioritise regular communication and an onsite presence to gain a deeper understanding of your personal hiring needs, company culture and long term goals. By taking the time to listen and engage with you on…
When seeking a labour provider, it’s easy to get caught up in the features of a service — what an agency can do for you, the resources they use, and the processes they follow. However, the real value lies in understanding the benefits these features bring to your business. Why does it matter? Because while…
We have opportunities for ambitious individuals to join our client, Griffith Foods, in Somercotes! We recruit for roles in both the warehouse and the production side of the company, so come to an open day to figure out which role* you’d prefer! *Candidates are required to have some level of production experience to join…
Did you know? The average interview process in the UK takes 27.5 days to completeEmployers will interview an average of 6 candidates for every job vacancy they advertiseThe average job interview process consists of 2 interview stagesThe average job interview will last between 30-45 minutes Source: StandOutCV, June 2024) In the fast-paced world of business,…
We have been working in partnership with Icon Aerospace Technology for many years, supplying Production Operatives to their Retford site. 2024 has been a great year for our candidates at Icon, as we have seen more permanent contracts gained at Icon so far this year than at any of our other Worksop office clients! Icon…
What is the compromise for taking a lower quote? In today’s highly competitive business environment, cost efficiency is a top priority for many companies. Choosing a cheaper labor provider might seem like a cost-effective decision at first glance, but it often comes with hidden downsides that can impact your business. Lower quotes can lead to…
The key details: Hourly rate of pay: £28,912 per annum (including shift allowance) / £13.90 per hour The company has yearly pay increases Overtime paid up to £25.34 Higher rates can be achieved with training Hours of work (rotational shifts) Days / 6am – 2pm Monday to Friday Nights / 10pm – 6am Sunday…
We have opportunities for hard working individuals to join our client in Denby or Little Eaton! Do you want to join a manufacturer of skincare products? Reporting to the line supervisors, you will be playing a key part in ensuring the quality and safe packing of bottles of soaps and skin care products. These roles…
Congratulations to our June Hero of the Month winner Jaden! Jaden wins with a whopping 110 votes – so very well deserved! Thank you for your hard work Jaden, we’re all so proud of you Here’s why Jaden was nominated: Name: Jaden Branch: Ilkeston Nomination Statement: “I have nominated Reece and Jaden because they…
Euro 2024 has commenced! Is your business prepared? The England v Italy Euro 2020 final became, at that time, the most-watched event in UK broadcast history with 31 million viewing on TV and a further 11 million online (source: inews.co.uk) The Euro’s kicked off on Friday 14th, against the host nation Germany and our Scottish…
“We’ve always done it this way” How is this harmful to your business? The ability to embrace change isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Companies that resist change often find themselves lagging behind. Change helps us to stay competitive in the market, whilst keeping us up to date and relevant in today’s constantly changing world….
Saving money, time & giving peace of mind! In the world of business, the right partnerships are vital! When a company faces challenges with it’s labour provider, the consequences can be damaging, from disruptions in production timelines to your end user satisfaction and brand reputation. In this case study will be discuss how we…
Congratulations to our May Hero of the Month winner Nastia! Nastia has won with an incredible 171 votes!! Well done Nastia, you should be really proud of yourself! Name: Nastia Branch: Chesterfield Nomination Statement: “Nastia always works extremely hard within the MOD Deparment of the business and produces a high quality of work. Nastia…
Need to increase your chances of getting staff through the door? Think working with many agencies at once is the solution? Here’s 5 reasons why working with multiple agencies can cause more harm than good: 1. Competition Competition between agencies can often cause speed over quality. When using multiple agencies they are all going to…
Last week, we held a walking challenge for our staff, and they absolutely smashed it! They walked a staggering total of 325.77 miles between them! That would be the equivalent of walking from the west coast of Wales to the east coast of England! Before we reveal the person who walked the furthest, there’s something…
While permanent staff provide stability and continuity, it’s essential for businesses to carefully consider and manage these various costs to maintain financial sustainability. When using agency staff there is a charge for our services, however you can be more flexible with your workforce throughout the year to reflect your business demands, without incurring the long-term…
Hiring the right candidate is paramount to your company’s success. Amongst the urgency to fill vacant positions and meet operational demands many businesses can fall prey to common hiring mistakes that drain your resources, time and money. Here are some of the common mistakes companies can make during the hiring process and how they can…
This week (May 13th-19th) is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is movement – so we’re challenging our staff to walk as many miles as they can! The leaderboard is set, the rules have been laid out, the fierce competition ‘banter’ can be heard loud and clear… all that is left now is…
Our aptly-named friend Andy March is walking 15 miles on the 5th May to raise money for Bottled Up Blokes, a charity whose mission is to ‘raise awareness and help to end the stigma surrounding men and mental health’. We’ll walk to that! This charity was created ‘to try and help men open up…
Congratulations to our April Hero of the Month winner Dorean! Well done Dorean! Lovely to see so many people get behind your nomination – enjoy your £50 voucher! Name: Dorean Branch: Burton Nomination Statement: “We have nominated Dorean as she has never been late, her timekeeping is brilliant, she gets on with everyone and…
In the fast-paced world of business, talent is the cornerstone of success. Finding and retaining the right employees can make or break an organisation’s growth trajectory. That’s where our recruitment services step in, offering a strategic solution to your hiring needs. Here’s five reasons why collaborating with our recruitment agency can transform your business…
This month our Business Development Manager, Charlie Baker, is taking part in the “Marathon My Way” challenge for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. In this, participants are challenged to run a total of 26.2 miles, but with a twist; You get to choose your own pace and schedule! Charlie says: “This April,…
Experienced production operatives wanted in Retford! Open day: Wednesday 27th March A leading industry expert in Polymer solutions are looking to extend their current team with Operatives who will deal with casting polyurethane products. If you have any moulding/quality/production experience this would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding company who…
Congratulations to our March Hero of the Month winner Tyler! Massive well done Tyler! Your hard work and dedication is not going unnoticed and you should be really proud of yourself! Name: Tyler Branch: Barnsley Nomination Statement: “We are really pleased to nominate Tyler for our Hero of the Month, he is a breath…
Congratulations to our February Temp of the Month winner Anthony! Well done Anthony – with such a glowing nomination statement we can see how much you are thriving in this role – keep up the great work! Name: Anthony Branch: Barnsley Nomination Statement: “Anthony has been our nominee for this month due to his…
Earlier this year we welcomed Grace in to our Chesterfield team. She’s brought a whole load of experience with her which she tells us all about in this interview. We’re really excited to see where Grace’s future will take her! What made you apply for the role at Essential Recruitment? “Recruitment has always…
We have opportunities for ambitious individuals to join our client, Surepharm in Burton on Trent! Benefits of joining this company include: Monday to Friday position Great rates of pay & overtime (optional, paid after 39 hours) 23 Days Holiday + 8 Additional Statutory Holidays Progression in an expanding company Free onsite parking Friendly…
Congratulations to our January Temp of the Month winner Justyna! Justyna beat the competition with an amazing 58 votes! Thank you for being a brilliant representation of Essential – keep up the great work. Name: Justyna Branch: Barnsley Nomination Statement: “Justyna has settled in so well within her new role, her work ethic, attitude…
Just before Christmas we welcomed a new face into our Worksop office – Ivan! It’s been difficult to pin him down until now, and he’s been busy travelling around South Yorkshire meeting with potential new clients. We managed to grab him and grill him quickly before he rushed off again – so, meet Ivan…
Essential Recruitment became an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2021. Our Employees automatically become Employee Owners after 12 months service – but what does this mean? Our staff inherited a share of an established, profit-making business for free – with no risks, responsibilities or ties involved. We sold 100% of director shares back to…
Congratulations to our December Temp of the Month winner William! Well done William! Thank you for all of your hard work – we hope you enjoy your £50 voucher! Name: William Branch: Burton Nomination Statement: “William is really hard working and has come in and got stuck in with the work. William is always…
Harsher sanctions for those on Universal Credit “who should be looking for work but are not” “Our message is clear: if you are fit, if you refuse to work, if you are taking taxpayers for a ride – we will take your benefits away.” The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride According…
Largest ever cash increase to the minimum wage The Government accepted reccomendations from the Low Pay Commission and will be increasing the National Living Wage by 9.8% from £10.42 per hour to £11.44 per hour from April 1st 2024. This is the first time the living wage has risen by more than £1. According to…
Congratulations to our November Temp of the Month winner James! James has smashed it this month with a whopping 200 votes!! Massive well done James, keep up the great work. Name: James Branch: Worksop Nomination Statement: “James is settling in very well. No issues whatsoever! As a new person in the business he is…
Last weekend we partied until (very) early hours at the CASA Hotel in Chesterfield for our annual get together! We started the evening with a very refined 3 course meal, and ended it with tequila shots… but that was always going to happen! As always, we hosted our annual award ceremony, starting with our…
We’ve just welcomed a new face into our Burton office – Will! He’s fresh into the world of recruitment but ready to make an impact. Read our interview with him below to find out more! Hi Will! How did you come to find your new role? “Fresh out of university I wanted to…
Our Chesterfield branch has a new Manager – meet Scott Ingham! We’ve grilled him to bring you the lowdown… Hi Scott! First up, what inspired you to apply for a role with Essential? “Essential have always been a competitor, great marketing ;), good reputation with clients I had canvassed.” Now you’re here,…
Congratulations to our October Temp of the Month winner Paul! A massive well done Paul! Thank you for all of your hard work – it does not go unnoticed! Keep up the great work and enjoy your voucher 🙂 Name: Paul Branch: Chesterfield Nomination Statement: “I would like to nominate Paul Bee – he…
What do job seekers want? The British approach to a working week is changing, mainly due to the pandemic. It has caused a change in what job seekers are looking for, with many of us working from home or being on furlough during 2020 – 2021, it gave people a new perspective on work-life balance, driving…
There are more people in slavery today than at any other time in history In 2010, the UK passed a landmark Act of Parliament that established Anti Slavery Day. This day (18th Oct) is used to spread awareness of modern slavery, battle human trafficking and exploitation, educate people on how to spot the signs of…
33% of hiring managers claim to know whether or not they would hire a candidate within 30 seconds of meeting them When applying or interviewing for jobs, there are certain characteristics, behavious or qualities in job seekers that employers are instantly turned off by. Preferences and priorities can vary between employers, however here are some…
Your CV is your first opportunity to show a potential employer that you are the ideal candidate they are looking for. How your CV is constructed plays a crucial role in whether you’re going to progress to the next stage of the application. Your focus should be guaranteeing that you’re making a positive impression to…
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced on Monday 2nd October that the National Living Wage is due to rise to at least £11.00 per hour for those aged 23+ years in April 2024, from £10.42 per hour. Earlier this year the Low Pay Commission consulted that the National Living Wage should sit between…
Congratulations to our September Temp of the Month winner Peter! With such a great nomination statement we can see why so many people got behind your nomination! Well done Peter – keep up the brilliant work! Name: Peter Branch: Worksop Nomination Statement: “Peter hit the ground running with his knowledge and experience of rubber…
It’s our Meg’s 7 year anniversary! Megan has grown so much over her 7 years with Essential, starting out brand new to the recruitment world, with a shy personality to running some of the biggest contracts in the branch! She was worked her way up to Senior Consultant through her hard work and dedication to…
It’s our Financial Controller Sarah’s 16 year anniversary with us! A whole 16 years with the Essential team – Sarah is one of the longest serving members of staff at Essential, joining us in 2007 after we were founded in 2006. Sarah is such a lovely person to work with and supports the whole of…
Congratulations to our August Temp of the Month winner Lewis! Lewis beat the competition with an amazing 135 votes! Well done Lewis, it was great to see so much support behind your nomination, you’re doing a great job and you should be really proud of yourself! Name: Lewis Branch: Barnsley Nomination Statement: “I would…
Our Business Development Manager, Andrea is featured on the right here with our donation to the Karlos Crew’s charity raffle! She is pictured here with the Crew’s founder, Paul Cyples. The Karlos Crew was set up in memory of Karl Payne, a Burton resident who passed away whilst taking part in a charity bike…
We are celebrating a whole 14 years of Frankie at Essential! Frankie has had quite the journey with Essential since 2009, and we’re excited for many more years to come! Here’s 5 completely random questions we’ve asked Frankie so you can get to know her better… 1 – If you could start any kind…
So, why do companies use recruitment agencies? Businesses choose to hire through recruitment agencies for a variety of reasons, there are several advantages and benefits that companies receive which include: Flexibility with their workforce Companies who experience peak periods, such as Easter and Christmas, hire staff through an agency to help their current workforce with…
