Author Archives: Jim Roach

Case Study: Manufacturing Manager – Timber Frame Manufacturer

Background This business was undergoing significant change and development reacting to the changing market and needed to make its timber manufacturing plants more efficient and cost-effective. They had been trying to bring in lean manufacturing methods for over a year … Continue reading

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Case Study: Sales and Marketing Manager- Precision Engineering Manufacturer

Background A demanding brief in the precision engineering sector – an industry away from our main specialism. We were challenged to source candidates with international sales experience, selling to wide-ranging engineering industries, strategic sales and marketing planning experience. The successful … Continue reading

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Case Study: Maintenance Engineer – Timber Frame

A well known Timber Frame Manufacturer were looking for an Operations Director. Not a regular client, we were not initially working on this role, however, we got in touch with one of our candidates and they apply directly. He was … Continue reading

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Case Study: Portable Space – Modular Building

Background Portable Space are very much a client committed to finding a specialist modular building all-rounder who could sell, design and estimate as well as be happy operating at site level when required managing both sub-contractors and being their client’s … Continue reading

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Case Study: Pinewood Structures – Timber Frame

Background We were contacted by the Managing Director of Pinewood Structures, a valued client that we have worked in partnership with since 2008.  They were pleased to involve all the relevant parties during the early stages of the recruitment process … Continue reading

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Preparing for an interview

Preparation – before the interview So, what do you need to prepare? Research: Hopefully you will have done some research prior to applying for the role in the first place, but is there anything else you can find out?  Who … Continue reading

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CV writing tips – Write a stand out CV

What should my CV look like? Ideally, your CV should take up no more than two pages, but if what you have to say takes up three pages, ask yourself the following questions: •  Is all the information relevant to … Continue reading

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Competency Based Interviews, How to excel in an interview

Download this content in pdf format here What are they? Competencies are the skills, knowledge and behavioural aspects a candidate will put into the role. These type of questions provide the candidate with the opportunity to show they have the … Continue reading

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Modular housing specialist becomes Northern Powerhouse Partner

The NPH’s partner programme is an essential part of the northern powerhouse agenda, bringing together and connecting innovative businesses who all believe in the strong economic potential of the north. Ideal Modular Homes’ appointment is recognition of the contribution the … Continue reading

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Industry takes step towards adopting Modern Methods of Construction methods

Warranty providers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to take meaningful steps towards having a shared minimum standard for assessing homes built using MMC – new housebuilding techniques in which homes can be manufactured offsite and assembled onsite. This … Continue reading

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