Recruitment Agency Expo 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Brand

Although not an exhibitor, Dutton International was this year in attendance at the 2012 Recruitment Agency Expo at the Olympia Exhibition Center in London. The event was packed with Recruiters and organisations offering services to the Recruitment Industry. Our delegates in attendance over the 2 days of the expo were involved in seminars and group dialogue covering a wide range of industry specific issues ranging from legislative and legal developments within the industry to technological developments and sales support.

Overall our delegates enjoyed a fantastic 2 days at the event and were fortunate to meet a lot of strong businesses and individuals, both new to and established in the industry. We hope to use new and continuing relationships to drive the brand forward over the coming year.

On behalf of the team at this weeks event; we would like to thank all companies that we met and interacted with and we would like to continue to offer the opportunity for dialogue between potential service providers. As a forward thinking Recruitment Business and one which is operationally astute; we constantly provide opportunities for a range of companies, small and large to supply us. Should you have a product or service which you would like to introduce to us, we encourage you to contact us in the first instance by emailing: brand@duttoninternational.com

Once again, thank you to all involved and we look forward to attending once again in 2013.

Workington Town RLFC begin 2012 Season

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Brand

The Town RLFC 2012 lineup

Staff from Dutton International were present at the first match of the Northern Rail Cup season of Workington Town RLFC vs Sheffield Eagles. As previously mentioned on the Blog, Dutton International are once again team sponsors, our branding can be found on the match day program, the home ground Derwent Park and for the first time; on the teams kit.

Although, Unfortunately Workington lost the match 14 to 28 the team played a respectable game and started their season on a good note, taking away a lot from the game. Post match comments by the Sheffield Eagles team Manager confirmed his positive impression of the team. The view all-round of the teams performance against a higher league team such as the Eagles was a strong one.

Left: players confident of a well played game. Right: Dave Bowden, Chairman presents Graham Caton with a signed shirt

After the match a presentation took place of the new team kit to Julian McFarlane, Brand Manager and a signed shirt to Graham Caton, Workington Branch Manager and hospitality was laid on to celebrate the teams efforts and the union between new sponsors.

On behalf of the Group, we would like to wish the team the best of luck over the coming season!

Chairman Dave Bowden presents Brand Manager Julian McFarlane with this seasons new kit

Link up Qualification aids Rail Department growth

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Brand

Rail Recruitment arrives at Leeds

In line with our latest growth initiative; our recently formed Rail Specialist Department based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, have, this month been audited and have qualified to hold the Link Up Accreditation, which is monitored by Achilles, the industry standard body.

With this accreditation, the latest in a string of quality standards officially awarded to Dutton International, our Rail Department will now be able to grow its seamless supply to rail projects which will add to our already strong capacity for recruitment. Areas of supply are now set to include:

Rail installation
Rail maintainence
Underground rail projects
Bridge work
Track-side projects
High speed rail projects
Rail freight networks
Railway station work

David Bracken, Manager of the Leeds Branch said:

Adding a specialist rail division to our already multi-disciplined branch will enhance the growth of the branch, hopefully in a manner we haven’t seen before. Through acquisitions and head hunting of prime recruitment talent in the region my branch has gone from strength to strength. Creating a rail specialist team seemed for us to be the natural progression the brand should take, our key competitors in the region have done so and, not before the time was right, it was apparent that to grow we must do the same. I am confident that this latest enhancement to the group will prove to be a profitable addition.

It is hoped that Rail service provision will now be introduced to other strategic branches throughout the group and that our reputation for quality and service will become recognised within the rail industry.

This latest addition comes in line with the 2012 Brand growth strategy which the group has launched which will see office upgrades, Staff investment, recruitment and acquisitions across the brand. Dutton Blog will keep you updated with all of our latest advances across the UK.

For further information about our Rail Department and their capacity to supply your business or for opportunities to find work in the Rail Sector, please call 0113 877 345

Office bliss; how happiness can fuel success at work

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Brand

For a long time we’ve been a fan of the Infographic to teach us something we didn’t already know in the plainest possible way. We thought that a good way to round off this first week of the new year would be to finish with an illustration of what makes us happy in the workplace

As an international group we are always keeping an eye on the working climate in our various operational locations. today we decided to take a look at a recent survey conducted by Socialcast in the U.S. to provide us with an insight into the effects of being happy and what helps keep staff happy in the workplace…enjoy!

Happy New Year!!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Brand

Wishing you a prosperous 2012 from all at Dutton International

On the eve of a new year and at the end of our 29th year in business we would like to take this last opportunity to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012. In what has been the most profitable year on record for the Dutton International group and seen new growth acquisitions and diversification of operations; we would like to thank all of our Clients, Staff and Candidates for their commitment and loyalty. We hope that the next year will see us improve further on our achievements and mark our 30th anniversary by continuing to be at the forefront of our industry wherever we operate.

Happy new year and all the best!!

Your opportunity to work for Dutton International

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Brand

Do you work in Recruitment? Regardless of your industry Dutton International is interested in you. Your potential is what drives us.

What makes us stand out as a recruitment business isn’t just our 30 years of success within the industry, it isn’t our bespoke, well appointed offices across the UK, it isn’t even the phenomenal financial strength that we are lucky to have behind us. No, what makes us stand out is our commitment to harvesting the brightest lights within the recruitment industry and nurturing them to achieve the most.

As a constantly developing business; we currently have opportunities nationwide for aspiring Recruitment Consultants who are interested in meeting their goals and enhancing their earning potential and reaping the rewards of aligning themselves with an aspirational and highly profitable company.

If you have a proven track record in Recruitment and would like to find out more about the opportunity we have waiting for you, we encourage you to contact us in confidence by calling Julian McFarlane on 0114 2200893.

Sponsorship renewed for Workington Town RLFC

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Brand

Workington Town RLFC

A lot has gone on within Dutton in 2011, we have seen new a plethora of new staff brought on board and 3 new offices launched around the country, growing the group further. One of the new branches launched this year has been our Workinton, Cumbria branch which specialises in the Energy and Engineering industries. In line with our pledge to invest in the communities within which we operate; we linked up with Workington Town Rugby League Club to sponsor match-day events.

WTRLFC reached the televised Grand Final at Old Trafford

This season has seen the team go from strength to strength, culminating on them reaching the “Grand Final” which was a televised match, played at Old Trafford.

We are pleased to announce that we have re-negotiated our sponsorship deal with the team for the 2012 season and we will now be a major kit sponsor, with our logo printed on all team and replica shirts.

The team play their first official match of the season on Sunday February 12th at their Derwent Park ground against Sheffield Eagles. On behalf of Dutton International, we would like to wish the whole team the best of luck for their upcoming games and a successful season of achievement.

Supporting our Client’s charitable endeavours

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Brand

Consultant Peter Staniland (right) presents Vinci Construction's Liam Swords (left) with a donation from Dutton International

As ever, we take a constant interest in the communities within which we operate and our Clients which work within them. Our Sheffield Construction Division was recently contacted by Liam Swords, Assistant Site Manager for Vinci Construction, informing us about his involvement in a charitable challenge he was undertaking as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, we thought it was appropriate to lend a financial hand to supporting his efforts. As a Client we are proud to support Vinci Construction through major temporary recruitment supply nationwide we were keen to see them find success in their goals wherever they work.

Liam & his team atop one of the 3 peaks

Liam and his team successfully undertook the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Trek on November 20th and are well on their way to raising £1,500 for the Princes trust Charity. We would like to congratulate them all for their massive effort and achievement with this goal and to also encourage as many people as possible to donate through their Just Giving page.

Good luck from us all and well done!

NOF Partnership Continues

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Brand

As an established recruitment group within the Energy Engineering sector we have continued to forge links with organisations supporting our sector. For the last 2 years we have been working in partnership with NOF Energy to further our reach into the industry and to demonstrate our capacity to support Engineering companies involved in the Energy Sector.

Inside the event - The NOF Annual Dinner at the Hardwick Hall Hotel

Last night we were fortunate once again to be a joint sponsor of the NOF Annual Dinner at the Hardwick Hall Hotel, Durham. We were involved also with their last event the Offshore Renewables Networking Dinner in October and were eager to once again take part in an incredible event hosting over 400 delegates from around the world.

Dutton International Delegates attend the event

We are proud to constantly integrate ourselves with the industries to which we supply. We are always open to opportunities to work with sector specific organisations too. If you work within an organisation affiliated with a group to whom we are also members; we extend generous benefits and savings to you and would encourage you to contact your closest Dutton International Branch for further information about the ways in which we can support you and your organisation.

EIC Connect Power Exhibition, Olympia, London

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Brand

Dutton International Exhibits at the EIC Connect Power Exhibition 2011

Having now returned from a hectic week of developments for the group across the country we can reflect on an absolutely fantastic event that we have spent the week attending at the Olympia Exhibition Center in London. The EIC Connect Power Event took place this week and we were proud to have not only delegates in attendance but also to host our very own stand at the event.

Meeting with hundreds of delegates from across the globe we were able to introduce the service we provide to the Energy and Power Generation Industry.

Dutton International in attendance

As key members of the 650 member strong EIC we were proud to engage new members and the wider audience of Engineering Groups to introduce to them the benefits of working with a Recruitment and HR Consultancy such as ours.

We would like to take this opportunity also to thank them for their support throughout the event and to thank all of the delegates and attendees for their time to meet us and we look forward to working with you all and discussing prospects further over the coming weeks.