You may be dealing with the uncertainty of the current economy and the effect the downturn is having on your business. There may also be a hiring freeze in place at your company, which can make it difficult to push forward with plans for growth or to commit to customer delivery and project deadlines.
If your business is continuing to forge ahead with plans and projects, albeit with a degree of caution – we may be able to help. A great solution for businesses in this current economy is the use of skilled temporary labour. Techtrade has a strong, qualified and highly skilled temp pool, an established network and 30+ years of industry experience, which means we can connect you with the specialist labour you need. Here are a few great reasons why drawing on skilled temporary labour works in this economy.
1. Grow your capability fast
If you need staff quickly – whether it’s for peak production, staff cover or to make a planned project happen on time, skilled temps are the perfect solution. With a committed contracting pool of skilled engineering and trade contractors Techtrade can have the right staff on your doorstep within days. We are driven to provide you with a quick and effective temp labour solution.
2. Save time and money
You might not be entirely sure if you need an extra person in your team right now and taking on another head count is a big commitment. Using temps is often more cost effective than hiring permanent employees. With permanent staff there are additional employment costs such as health or medical insurance, Kiwisaver or bonuses – there are succession plans to consider and the cost of annual leave. A skilled engineering temp can fill the gap nicely until you are certain it’s the right time to take on an extra permanent staff member. Working with Techtrade, as a specialist engineering and trade recruiter will ensure that any temps presented to you will have the exact qualifications and skillset you need in your business.
3. Flexibility
If the demand in your business for extra labour is seasonal or driven by project schedules, temp labour gives you the ability to turn the tap on and off when you need it. There is no long term commitment or ongoing costs, you book the temp staff when you need them to meet the demands of your business. This can help with your planning and cost control.
4. Access to fresh skills
Sometimes temps are considered less skilled or less experienced permanent staff, but this is far from the case. In reality temps often have had vast amounts of experience across a broad range of industries, making them a versatile and agile asset to your business. From our extensive network we can also access specialist temps with skills and experience to fit your business and industry. Temps can also offer a fresh perspective and often inject new energy into your team. Techtrade temps are experienced with different work sites for a variety of clients. Our engineers have worked to install, repair and maintain a wide range of machinery and equipment and are often great problem solvers.
5. The perfect fit
There are times when a temp goes on assignment in a company and its just the right fit – for both the temp and the company. The temp loves the company and the work. The client loves the temp – how they fit into the team, the skills they offer and most importantly they have a great attitude. This is when you can consider a temp to perm placement. This can be a cost effective recruitment solution as it saves you time and cost on your internal recruitment.
Looking for specialist engineering or trade temps?
Techtrade has a strong team of engineering and trade temps – ranging from machine builders, mechanical and maintenance fitters to fabricator welders, industrial electricians and riggers. Our temps are professional, experienced and ready to help you with your next project. If the specialist skills your business requires isn’t readily available we will utilise our network to find the people you need.
To discuss how a temp solution would work for your business give Mike a call on 021 991 186. If you’d like a copy of our e-brochure, which outlines a full list of the roles we cover and the work we do, email us at work@techtrade.co.nz
Arnelle Jenkins
Arnelle has a diverse background in marketing, graphic design and account management making her a versatile asset to the business. As our marketing and recruitment co-ordinator Arnelle provides broad support across various areas of the business.
Temporary, contract and permanent recruitment
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