Permanent Recruitment

Through our predefined process we gain a strong understanding of your business and the role you want to recruit for; your culture, specific technical requirements and personality traits that are important to you. We then use this information to promote your role in the areas we see fit, advertising across a range of platforms, giving the role maximum exposure. All the while we are actively headhunting the right talent across our extensive network.

Once we have attracted and sourced the best talent available we will present you with your initial shortlist and advise you on how best to secure the right candidate within it. We are then ultimately on hand through every step, until the candidate has successfully joined your business.

Permanent Retained Assignments

Our retained assignment option gives our clients all the benefits above however because of the extra level of commitment, we can offer clients more competitive terms and generally a more complete and bespoke service.

Because retained assignments tend to be exclusive arrangements with us, it gives you the ultimate choice and assurance; choice because candidates tend to be more engaged and open to these roles and the assurance is that your brand is represented positively with more consistency. We work closely with you to ensure the right message is being delivered when it comes to your company

Contract/Interim Recruitment

Our contractors are usually experts within their field and really add value to our clients. Whether you have a sudden increase in work, need to replace a key position at short notice or just need a short-term solution to meet demands, you can trust that our contractors are fully vetted, reference checked and readily available.

Our online timesheet process means clients have a simple and effective way of authorising hours whilst candidates have the confidence that their pay is always processed accurately and on time. This coupled with our reputation within the industry are just some of the reasons contractors are working with us. With the wide range of contract/interim talent available to us, we can offer you a totally flexible solution.

Executive Search

Our Executive search team has many years of experience in recruiting at the highest level and has built up a strong network of senior individuals from throughout the manufacturing & engineering sector. Whether you are looking for a business leader to drive your business forward on an interim basis or an executive with specialist niche skills to sit on the board, we will tailor the right solution for you. Throughout our extensive network we are engaged with business leaders who utilise us for their recruitment and then subsequently trust us with their own career.

Graduate Recruitment

Pontem work in partnership with a number of educational institutes/universities to source and nurture the best talent at grass-root level. This is as part of our commitment in helping to bridge the skills gap within the sector. If you require assistance with your graduate programme or want advice on the type of graduates available, then we can help.

Outplacement Support

We understand the challenges that are created for a business when it is faced with the prospect of having to downsize its staff, whether in part or in total.

To minimise the impact on your staff, we offer a supportive, no nonsense solution which includes: CV writing support, interview preparation, face to face candidate registration and expert advice on career options and the jobs market.
We offer you a complete outplacement solution to give your staff the confidence to obtain a new role and the peace of mind that they will be well prepared for their job search.