Do you need a Mechanical and Electrical recruitment agency?
If you’re experienced in the construction industry, it might be tempting to think that you can cope without a mechanical and electrical recruitment agency.
Even if your project requires a lot of mechanical or electrical work, you might have your own workforce who have the skills (more or less). Perhaps you’ve got good contacts who will be able to help plug any gaps (or so they say). Maybe there’s a new agency nearby, and while they don’t specialise in M & E work, they’re cheap (and tell you they’re compliant). But when the reputation of your business is on the line, why take any chances?
You need:
- A workforce who are more than qualified and experienced in mechanical and electrical work
- Support to upskill your own workers, or the ability to find a worker with very specific skills
- The knowledge that all workers on your site are compliant.
Why should you use a specialist Mechanical and Electrical recruitment agency?
A recruitment agency that specialises in mechanical and electrical work is reliable. Mechanical and electrical work requires a specific set of skills and experience. You can’t ‘wing’ a job with workers who are willing to give it a go, you need peace of mind that all work carried out on your projects is up to the standard you and your clients will expect.
Understanding the Mechanical and Electrical industry
The mechanical and electrical industry has changed in recent years. Inevitably, Brexit, the Covid pandemic, and the industry’s recovery post-pandemic, has changed the way we work. Yes, some changes have been for the better: the electrical industry has seen a steady rise in employment, there’s been an ongoing expansion of renewable energy projects, and an increase in smart grid technologies. But not everything has been sunshine and roses. Recruiting for mechanical and electrical workers has never been so tough.
The state of the Mechanical and Electrical industry
The construction sector contributes almost £100 billion to the UK economy each year and it is predicted that this figure will continue to grow. With our industry losing many of the older generation to retirement and the chaos caused by the pandemic, there’s a greater focus on upskilling the younger generation and encouraging more young people to consider a career in construction.
Increasing demand on the horizon with new government initiatives
Before their win, Labour were already planning on building new homes for local people, and stated their intention to ‘hit the ground running’. Their strategy to improve the housing crisis includes building on ‘greybelt’ areas that would otherwise not be used. With plans to build 1.5 million homes over the next parliamentary term, there’s little doubt that the housing sector has the potential to thrive.
The role of recruitment agencies in Specialised Fields
Our industry is vast, and when it comes to finding specific workers, recruitment agencies can help expedite your search. Many recruitment agencies have been in business for decades, and have a range of skilled and experienced workers on their books. While your business may have a core team of construction workers, there’s no doubt that when it comes to finding workers in specific fields, a specialist recruitment agency can make your life a lot easier.
For example, at P.I.E.R, our focus on mechanical and electrical workers stems from the Director’s own M & E experience. We understand the skills and intense level of training required for mechanical or electrical specialists, and we know that the two often come hand in hand.
Benefits of using a recruitment agency for Mechanical and Electrical positions
One of the biggest benefits of using a recruitment agency to fill mechanical and electrical positions is that there’s no long-term commitment. You may have a specific need for many highly skilled mechanical and electrical workers on one project, but only need a few workers with basic M & E skills on the next. By utilising a good recruitment agency, they’ll be able to ensure you have a workforce that meets your needs at every stage of the project.
Most recruitment agencies will want to know the details of your project timeline so that they can help you plan for any danger zones where you may need additional workers to fulfil a brief. At P.I.E.R, we ask clients to get in touch with us as early on in their project as possible so that we can do everything in our power to help the project’s construction needs end-to-end – and be on hand if anything changes at the last minute.
Finding the skilled Mechanical and Electrical specialists your business needs
When you contact a recruitment agency to find mechanical and electrical specialists, you have more control than when you try to use only your own workforce. You can be as specific about your requirements as you like, including skill and competency level, qualifications, years of experience, and even any niche training you’d like to search for.
Addressing the skills gap in Mechanical and Electrical recruitment
Utilising a construction recruitment agency can help you address the skills gap that our clients often have when it comes to mechanical and electrical recruitment. At P.I.E.R, we have a database of construction workers, primarily mechanical and electrical workers, who are reliable, compliant, and fully equipped to come and assist on your construction project.
Compliance and Health & Safety
Compliance with all legal requirements and health and safety standards is a headache that most of our clients would rather avoid. When you work with a good construction recruitment company, you can almost ‘forget’ about compliance worries entirely. For example, at P.I.E.R, we carry out all of the compliance checks and legal paperwork for you, and we won’t let any of our workers set foot on your construction site until we know they (and you) have done everything they need to do to be compliant while at work.
A lot of companies fall foul of compliance laws
Sadly, we know compliance can often be overlooked, and a lot of the time, it’s totally understandable. With so many things to consider when you’re running a construction project, intricacies may slip through the net. When you work with a compliant recruitment agency, you won’t ever have to question if you’re in line with the law.
Most agency supplied workers are also non-compliant
Not all agencies are whiter than white and when you do work with an agency, you should always ask them upfront about their compliance procedures. Any good agency will be able to answer you clearly and talk you through every process and document they store for their workers. If they can’t, you need to know why.
Why compliance matters
It might be time consuming and stress inducing, but ultimately, compliance is the backbone of our industry. Compliance helps create trust in our industry, and there’s nothing more important than the confidence of the general public.
How PIER resolve compliance issues
We do everything we can to prevent compliance issues. All Pier workers undergo rigorous checks, have access to accredited training, and are fully insured before stepping onto any site.
Professional Electrical Recruitment Services from P.I.E.R
At P.I.E.R, we are proud to offer professional mechanical and electrical recruitment services for clients across South Wales and the South West. With over 27 years of experience in our field, we understand how important it is to form a team of reliable professionals who can help take your construction project from concept to completion.
PIER specialise in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Recruitment
When you engage with P.I.E.R, you’ll be allocated a dedicated Account Manager who will be on hand at any time to discuss your mechanical and electrical requirements. We understand that your needs may change throughout your project, and we respond accordingly. Our aim is to invest in our clients so that we become a trusted partner for all of your construction projects.
The types of Mechanical and Electrical workers we can find for you
The roles we can fill include:
M&E Building Services Tradespeople
- Electrical Testers (2391)
- Electricians (Approved), and Electricians (Registered)
- Electrical Improvers
- Electrical Mates
- Plumbers
- Pipefitters
- Plumber/Pipefitters
- Pipefitter/Welders
- Instrument Pipefitters
- Mechanical Installers
- Mechanical Mates
- M&E Labourers
- Duct Fitters
- Duct Fitters Mates
M&E Supervision Personnel
- Electrical Technicians
- Electrical Supervisors
- Mechanical Supervisors
- Electrical Foremen
- Mechanical Foremen
M&E Technical Personnel
- M&E Project Managers
- Mechanical Project Managers
- Electrical Project Managers
- Electrical Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Contracts Managers
- Commissioning Engineers
If you need to fill a role not listed above, please get in touch to discuss further options.
Contact PIER to resolve your Mechanical and Electrical recruitment problems
To find out more about our mechanical and electrical workers, or to have a no-obligation chat about your construction recruitment needs, please get in touch today. We’re always happy to answer any questions, and we’re only a phone call away.
Get in touch now and let us help you build a fully compliant mechanical and electrical workforce.
