Using a recruitment agency for casual labour allows construction businesses to scale up or down without the overhead of full-time staff.
Sourcing these workers can be time-consuming, especially in an industry with a high demand for skilled staff. This is where a specialist construction recruitment agency with a dedicated blue-collar desk can assist by providing flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and access to specialised skills without extensive company time spent on recruiting.
Key benefits of using a recruitment agency for temporary staffing
1. Flexibility and scalability
Short-term needs: Recruitment agencies are ideal for projects requiring temporary staffing, allowing businesses to adjust workforce size as needed.
Peak season coverage: They help manage peak periods or unexpected surges in demand by providing skilled workers on short notice.
2. Cost-effectiveness hiring
Reduced recruitment costs: Agencies handle the recruitment process, saving businesses time and money on advertising, interviewing, and onboarding.
Lower overhead: Businesses avoid costs associated with permanent employment, such as benefits, insurance, and training.
Predictable costs: Labour hire agreements typically involve fixed fees or hourly rates, making budgeting easier.
3. Access to specialised skills
Skilled workforce: Agencies have access to a pool of skilled workers with specialized expertise, allowing businesses to tap into a broader range of talent instantly.
Short-notice coverage: Businesses can quickly access skilled workers for short-term projects or to cover absences or emergencies.
Reduced downtime: Prompt access to skilled workers minimizes downtime and keeps projects on schedule.
How NexVentur can assist with filling casual and temporary roles
Running a dedicated construction blue-collar desk means NexVentur has a vast database of skilled and unskilled labour available across Ireland.
We can assist with:
• Machine operators
• Groundworkers / pipelayers
• Skilled & unskilled labourers
• Carpenters
• Slabbers
• Snaggers
• Flagmen
and many more
NexVentur's unique recruitment and relocation service
As recruitment and relocation experts we offer our clients and end-to-end service:
• Access to our large database of Irish, UK and Australian candidates based locally and abroad
• Compiling job descriptions and advertising
• Pre secreening candidates
• Facilitating interviews
• Hosting open days to meet a range of pre-screened candidates in person
• Reference checks
• Ongoing communication and support
For help filling vacancies go to nexventur.com
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