Category: General

National Living Wage to rise to £11.44 from April 2024

November 22, 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given his approval to the Low Pay Commission’s proposal, greenlighting an increase in the National Living Wage to £11.44 come April. This move signals a noteworthy rise of £1.02 from the current rate of £10.42. In an official statement, Hunt emphasised the positive impact the National living Wage adjustment will have…

National Living Wage to rise from £11.44 from April 2024

Construction Labour Shortages – What trades are in demand?

November 9, 2023

If you’re contemplating a career in construction, this article will provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision about your future career path. The construction industry is currently experiencing a surge in demand for specific trades due to construction labour shortages, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a rewarding profession. Reasons…

Construction Labour Shortages - What Trades are in Demand?

Precast Concrete – Balanced Insights from an Experienced Recruiter

October 25, 2023

Our Precast Divisional Manager, Laura Heathcote discusses her concrete industry insights in the article below. She touches upon market conditions, and the fast-paced nature of this recruitment specialism before noting the demands that she meets. Concrete Industry Insights You may have read in the news that crumbling concrete had been found in countless hospitals,…

Construction Industry Trends – October 2023

October 18, 2023

Construction Industry Trends October The UK construction market has been undergoing a period of substantial change with multiple factors having large-scale effects. In order to help make sense of this churn, we felt it best to publish this report on the trends occurring within the industry to help you make better employment decisions. In this…

Best of Recruiter Jobs: Life at Net Temps

September 28, 2023

Net Temps: The Best of Recruiter Jobs In the world of recruiter jobs, it’s essential to find the right balance between work and play to build positive connections and a happy, healthy work environment. At Net Temps not only are we a leading provider of temporary labour for construction and manufacturing sites across the UK,…

CSCS Card Colours Explained: A Guide for 2023

September 21, 2023

Understanding the Different CSCS Card Types: A Comprehensive Guide If you’ve been on site for any period of time, you might have seen all the various CSCS card colours. There are so many types and meanings in them it’s easy to get lost. Don’t worry, we’ll cover the colours and what they mean in a…

Reflections on 25 years in Recruitment from our Chairman; Tom White.

August 18, 2023

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we asked our Chairman, Tom White to take a trip down memory lane and share his reflections in recruitment from the last 25 years. We felt that he was uniquely positioned to describe how the market has changed throughout the years. Tom discusses not only his memories but also the…

Temp To Perm – A Professional Construction Sector Guide

July 17, 2023

As your progress through your construction career, you might feel it’s time to find a role to stay in and grow with. While temporary roles have their own merits there are many benefits of temp to perm work including stability, growth prospects and increased responsibility and even a proper pension. No doubt you have many…

Construction Industry Forecast (2023 – 2025)

June 29, 2023

We’ve just watched the Glenigan webinar providing a Construction Industry Forecast for 2023 – 2025 and thought we’d share the headline notes. As a specialist recruiter, we take great pride in staying up-to-date with construction trends. As we cover large parts of the supply chain, we can often spot trends early, so to save you…

Is Your Construction Industry Qualification About to Expire on 31 December 2024 ?

June 20, 2023

Do you work in the Construction Industry and did you acquire a CSCS or CPCS card from an employer vouching for your skills instead of holding a skills-based qualification before applying for your card? If you did, you secured your card via what is known as the ‘Grandfather Rights Scheme’ or ‘Industry Accreditation’ and this…

Construction & Concrete Industry Trends – June 2023

June 12, 2023

As specialist recruiters, working exclusively within the construction and concrete industries, we take great pride in having our fingers on the pulse of these industry sectors. We believe that staying ahead of concrete industry trends is of crucial importance. Therefore, when the Mineral Products Association published their Regional Overview of Construction and Mineral Products Markets…