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Delivering an effective recruitment solution to the construction industry for over 20 years.

Now Recruitment: The Construction Recruiter

With over 20 years experience, Now Recruitment has an enviable reputation for supplying skilled and motivated professionals to the construction industry in the UK and Australia.

In 1992 we opened our first office in Birmingham and have kept on growing, opening four additional offices throughout

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the UK. In 2002 we went global, supplying the Australian construction industry from Sydney.

To date, we have five UK offices situated in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Birmingham, Cardiff and London, and two in Australia; Sydney and Melbourne. Each office is strategically located to meet the needs of an ever expanding client base.

We pride ourselves on providing a service which is personal, flexible and reliable. With over 20 years experience of working alongside the construction industry, we have fine-tuned our service, tailoring aspects of our recruitment processes to meet our client’s demands and industry requirements.

We firmly believe in developing and maintaining relationships with our candidates. We have developed a concise database of candidates - some of which have worked with us for many years, who are reliable, skilled and fully referenced.

Every individual at Now Recruitment is committed to the highest standards, working pro-actively, flexibly and cost effectively to provide a recruitment solution that gives you confidence, support and delivers on time, every time.

We would love to build a lasting recruitment partnership with you.

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Gary Redman

Gary RedmanGroup MD

What makes us different?

• Longevity of employee service.

• Personal, one-to-one service at all times.

• High client retention – over 45% have worked with us for over 5 years.

• 100% compliance with the Employment Agencies Act (EAA) regulations.

• We advertise on a mixture of mainstream and niche job boards to ensure that we attract the best candidates for your roles.

• Candidates are invited into our office, where a consultant will conduct a structured interview to assess the overall quality of the candidate.

• All interviews are both written and verbally confirmed.

• We provide, as a minimum, two references for each applicant, where requested.

Offer, Placement and After-sales care

• We issue hard copies of contracts and placement letters.

• Consultants will communicate starting dates and agree an ongoing level of contact to maintain relationship.

ConstructionOur construction division has been running for over 20 years and is split into two

• Assisting in CSCS card attainment - first recruitment agency in the UK to be awarded the ‘Supporter of CSCS’ accreditation for commitment to CSCS procedures and guidelines.

• Candidates are provided with their own H&S guidelines and information prior to placement.

• Nationwide network means we can recruit quickly and efficiently throughout the UK.

Our promise to you: minimum service levelsWe are committed to providing our clients with a service that exceeds expectations. To ensure a consistently high level of service, we promise the following:

Client Contact• All communication is entered onto

our computer system to comply with business policy and legislative requirements:

• Requests regarding contact are adhered to in compliance with legislation and acted upon accordingly.

• We will always issue copies of terms & conditions.

Job role, advertising, interview and placement

• A full job specification taken to ensure clarity on requirements.

distinct operations; Trades & Labour and Construction Professionals. We supply both on a contract, temporary and permanent basis throughout the UK.

Trades & Labour We supply skilled, motivated and fully referenced trades and labour to ensure that your projects run smoothly. We understand the requirements placed on the industry and have tailored our recruitment process to supply trades and labour who have relevant skills, recognised qualifications and the right attitude.

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We assist in the provision of CSCS cards and perform full checks on all candidates through CITB-Construction Skills and Phoenix on-line, ensuring that candidates are qualified and compliant with all laws before going on-site. As a result of our commitment to CSCS we’re the first recruitment agency in the UK to be awarded the ‘Supporter of CSCS’ accreditation for commitment to CSCS procedures and guidelines.

Construction ProfessionalsWe supply management and supervisory staff to the UK’s leading construction companies, helping to ensure that their projects run on-time and to budget.We have developed an excellent network of skilled, experienced, qualified and mobile professionals who can be relied upon at short notice. We can deliver fully integrated recruitment solutions to all major frameworks including Master Vendor, Neutral Vendor and Preferred Supplier.

Sectors covered include:

• Main Contract / Subcontract• Social Housing • Maintenance• Civils• Consultancy• BSFM (Building Services Facilities

Management)• Small Works

Mechanical & ElectricalOur Mechanical & Electrical recruitment division supply contract, temporary and permanent labour and professionals throughout the UK. We recognise that the technology, practices and legislation which exists in the industry are constantly changing. We tailor our recruitment procedures to factor in the changes and to attract a diverse range of skills, allowing us to facilitate client requests, whether they are for one individual for one day, to an entire team to work on multiple sites over a longer period of time.The high standard of service we provide has ensured that we have developed excellent working relationships with our clients, resulting in longstanding partnerships.We subscribe to the Joint Industry Board’s (JIB) ‘Industrial Information Service’ enabling us to verify if candidates possess up to date qualifications.

Australia - Now CareersNow Careers Pty Ltd was established in 2002 as the international arm of Now Recruitment. Specialising in construction industry recruitment, Now Careers supply professionals on a contract and permanent basis to client sites throughout Australia.Now Careers is a corporate sponsor of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and hold memberships with the Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA) and the Master Builders Association (MBA).

Sectors covered include:

• Main Contract / Subcontract

• Government Projects

• Social Housing

• Maintenance

• Civils

• Consultancy & Project Management

• Building Services Facilities Management

• Small Works

• PPP

Clifton ChaseClifton Chase is a specialist recruitment consultancy, supplying permanent and temporary staffing solutions to the built environment and construction industry in London and the South East.Awareness of the industry, understanding of the clients business and ability to source excellent candidates, makes Clifton Chase the consultancy of choice for many of the UK’s leading construction and property companies.

Sectors Clifton Chase recruits in:• Building Services• Energy Management• Facilities Management• General Practice / Property• Health and Safety• PFI Consultancy

• Project Management• Property, Building and Estate

Management• Public and Not For Profit Sector• Technical• Construction

Now Recruitment: The Construction Recruiter

What people say about us.

“I have been working with Now Recruitment for the past 5 years. The service I have received has always been professional. They have reacted in a fast and efficient way to our requirements, providing me with qualified and suitable candidates for each individual role. They clearly understand the house building sector and can provide quality individuals through years of networking within this arena. I would have no hesitation in recommending them as a reputable recruitment consultancy.”

Tim TaylorBuild Director Banner Homes

“Whilst being in a project management position with previous building companies I have appreciated the assistance and professionalism Now Careers have offered in bringing forward the site personnel my projects have required. Now Careers have continued to supply quality candidates to our business, and we value their efforts in continuously striving to meet our recruitment needs.”

Glen Cutcliffe Adco Constructions

“I have worked with Now for over 11 years. Now have always had a realistic and professional approach, they have the ability and an understanding of a clients requirement to be able to resource any type of project be it freelance or permanent recruitment.”

Nigel Ashwood MCIOB, Construction Director Persimmon Homes Ltd

UKBirmingham EdinburghNewcastle upon Tyne Cardiff

Clifton ChaseLondon

AustraliaSydneyMelbourne

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www.nowrecruitment.com

020 7000 3953

www.nowcareers.com.au

www.cliftonchase.com

“Now Recruitment has been my recruiter of choice for many years. They’re my first call, whether I need a Labourer or a Site Manager. What sets them apart from other recruiters is their experience in the housing sector, but also their ability to identify good candidates whether temporary or permanent, based on their professional methods of recruitment. In summary, I would recommend Now to any like minded business that wants to see candidates treated with respect, and supplied correctly when required”.

Mervyn Williams Construction Director Kier Partnership Homes Ltd

Part of the Now Business Group

Now Business Group provides a range of services, specifically, recruitment, payroll and funding, to the recruitment industry world-wide. The group is comprised of five recruitment brands; Now Recruitment, Now Education, Now Accountancy, Clifton Chase, Now Careers – Australia, and a payroll provider - Maddison Group.