Should construction companies use a recruitment agency for hiring?

The bread and butter of every company is their employees, especially for trade/construction businesses. Employees are the ones who:

• ensure services or products are fulfilled

• are the face of your business for client interaction

• contribute to the success of your business

It makes sense for employers to be protective of who they hire into their company. It’s important to recruit workers who not only possess relevant skills but are also a team player that gels well with other workers.

But when it comes down to the hiring process, should employers depend on recruitment agencies for compatible hires?

Better Quality Candidates

Employers have a multitude of responsibilities going on at the same time, and hiring someone can be a long, tedious task. Hiring in-house also needs a number of extra hands to ensure a smoother vetting process. They would need to go through all the received resumes and find suitable candidates to interview.

A recruitment agency, on the other hand, carries out all the vetting processes for you. They will ensure candidates have the right skills that match the role, hold the right licenses and any other legal stipulations. Agencies also carry out a preliminary interview to ensure the candidate fits what your company is looking for.

This way when the candidate finally reaches you, there is a stronger chance of hiring them as they’ve already been evaluated beforehand.

Knowledge of the Market

Professional recruiters are ones who have a solid understanding of specialist markets. They take time to learn and keep up to date on all construction/trade industry trends. They will be able to give your hiring team insights into salary rates, career expectations and any hiring complexities that you come up against.

Employers can now make more informed choices with hiring decisions.

Company Culture

In-house recruiting gives you a more hands-on approach when finding candidates that will also mix well with your company environment. It can be tricky for recruiters to get the right feel for it.

However, even with recruiters finding potential candidates, it is the employer that has the final say. And it is possible for an employer to conduct a final screening to ensure the cultural fit of candidates.

Finding the Right Agency

There are many recruitment agencies out there. However, to make the most out of recruiting services, go for agencies that specialise in the recruitment of tradespeople.

Oz Construction Services is led by individuals that have decades of experience in Australia’s construction and trade industry. If you have any questions or queries about recruiting for your company, talk to our team today.