What Happens Next?
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From Data to Your Next Hire
The guide you’ve requested is your first step to building a competitive offer. But knowing the market is only half the battle – the other is identifying, attracting, and selecting the right talent.
If you are actively recruiting, or planning to soon, you may find the following resources useful to see how we bridge that gap for our clients.
Real Hiring Challenges Solved – Case Study Summaries
Case Study: Sourcing a Niche Manufacturing Manager
The Challenge: A leading Tier 1 automotive supplier needed a Manufacturing Manager to oversee a new production line and drive performance in a competitive region.
Our Solution: By leveraging our 20-year database and headhunting passive candidates, we identified three exceptional individuals from direct competitors within seven days.
The Result: The client was able to secure their preferred candidate, who has since become a key member of their senior management team.
Case Study: Urgent Life Science Project Manager
The Challenge: A leading medical device company was looking to add a Project Manager to the team to manage a new product introduction from concept to completion.
Our Solution: We mapped the local market for candidates with specific ISO 13485 and NPI experience and sent a shortlist of three suitable candidates for the role.
The Result: The successful candidate was offered and accepted the position and is now a thriving member of the team, successfully managing the product launch.
The Sigma Exclusive Advantage
A message from Rhys: “If you are thinking of working with multiple agencies, I ask you to pause and consider placing your business with me on an exclusive basis. It allows us to build a true partnership and in return, we can offer our very best service.”
- A heavily discounted fee
- An enhanced candidate rebate facility
- Preferential payment terms
- Your vacancy given high-priority status
- No risk of duplicated candidates or fees
“I look forward to discussing the benefits of an exclusive partnership in more detail with you.”
Go Beyond Data: Find Your Next Hire Today
This guide gives you market intelligence. The next step is finding the right person. Proactively search our live database of anonymous, high-calibre candidates available right now in South Wales.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the costs involved?
Our fees are success-based. We offer our most preferential rates, from 15% – 17.5%, to clients who partner with us on an exclusive basis. This unlocks a range of benefits and allows us to dedicate maximum resources to your vacancy.
Why should we choose Sigma Recruitment?
With 20 years of specialist experience, we focus on building true recruitment partnerships. You benefit from our deep market knowledge, an unrivalled candidate network, and free, premium advertising across all major UK job boards. Our exclusive, prioritised approach is designed to deliver the best talent for your business.
What happens after I agree to work exclusively?
Once you agree, your vacancy is immediately upgraded to high-priority status. We launch enhanced advertising campaigns and begin proactively mapping the market. Rhys will then schedule the main, in-depth consultation call to finalise the brief and strategy, ensuring we start delivering results as quickly as possible.
What kind of roles do you typically fill?
We specialise in the full spectrum of manufacturing and engineering roles. This ranges from skilled shop-floor positions like Maintenance Technicians to engineering including Process, Quality, Design, R&D, Validation to senior leadership, including Quality Managers, Engineering Managers, Technical Directors and Plant Managers.
Ready to Hire? Let’s Talk.
Book a no-obligation 15-minute vacancy discussion directly into my calendar below. We can discuss your specific needs and I can provide a real-time overview of the talent available in your sector.
