Author Archives: deb.roach@arvsolutions.co.uk

Skills Shortages – think differently

When businesses come to market to hire experienced design and technical professionals, they are often faced with a surprisingly small and highly competitive talent pool. The challenge is not always that suitable people do not exist. More often, those professionals … Continue reading

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Job searching in the age of AI: A quick guide for candidates

Looking for a new role can feel overwhelming particularly if you’ve recently experienced redundancy and your search for a new role was not expected.  This can feel even more daunting now that AI and automation are part of the hiring … Continue reading

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ARV Solutions Salary Guide – 2025/26: planning ahead for smarter hiring

Whether finding the market challenging, looking for growth, or in full on growth mode already finding good people in the offsite and MMC landscape, is often about planning ahead, rather than just filling a job.   A Clear View of the Market  … Continue reading

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Offsite Expo – the debrief

Offsite Expo is the biggest industry event for the UK offsite construction/manufacturing sector. Yet again, it was based at the Coventry Arena, over 2 days, with the Offsite Awards held on the first Evening. The Event It’s organised by Radar, … Continue reading

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Trusted Consultant or Generalist Recruiter?

More Than Recruitment: Why Being a Trusted Consultant Matters  Callum Howard, Divisional Lead heading up our Construction and Commercial Team,  recently shared experiences that highlight what being a trusted adviser really looks like. More Than CVs and Job Ads Callum … Continue reading

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Closing the Construction Skills Gap: Building the Workforce of the Future

  At ARV Solutions, we’ve been supporting the sector for over 23 years, helping companies attract and retain the talent they need from an ever tighter pool of people. While our heritage covers the construction industry as a whole, we have … Continue reading

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ARV Annual BBQ

Once again, our  Directors Deb and Jim Roach threw open their doors (and garden) for the  annual summer BBQ, continuing the tradition of thanking the team and  their partners by feeding them and encouraging questionable competition in the name of … Continue reading

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Permanent v Interim Hiring – building the right team at the right time.

For businesses and professionals alike, the choice between permanent employment and interim contract work isn’t always clear cut. Each route offers very different advantages, and choosing the right one often depends on timing, business goals and capacity. At ARV Solutions, we believe in offering both. Whether you’re hiring … Continue reading

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What matters most when considering a job offer? Insights from a recent poll

Salary: 54% Hybrid Work Options: 32% Holiday Entitlement: 7% Other Factors: 7% This data highlights the significant emphasis placed on salary, with over half of respondents considering it their primary concern. However, it is notable that nearly a third prioritise … Continue reading

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Wellbeing at ARV Solutions – making it personal!

That’s why we continue to offer our annual Wellbeing Allowance of £500 to every team member, with just one simple requirement: link the spend to the Five Ways to Wellbeing. This flexible approach acknowledges that wellbeing means different things to … Continue reading

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