LIVE24SEVEN // Business HEWETT RECRUITMENT Rocket Science…
To the casual observer, it may come as a surprise that the Summerfield site in Kidderminster has been at the forefront of defence technology since the 1950s, in fact many people probably drive past it without even realising it is there.
However, since 1951 – formerly as ICI/IMI then from 1988 Royal Ordnance and since 2003 as part of the Anglo-French Group, Roxel – this has been home to Roxel (UK Rocket Motors) Ltd, involved in the research, development, design and manufacture of solid propellant rocket motors for tactical missile systems for air, sea and ground forces.
The company is now the European leader in tactical propulsion systems and the third largest in the world, whilst Roxel UK has gone from strength to strength. This continued success has come against the backdrop of one of the same key issues that a more typical engineering company might come up against - skilled people and where to find them.
The latest ‘Midlands Report on Jobs’, produced by IHS Markit on behalf of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, confirmed engineering was again in the top 5 skills in short supply, on both a permanent and temporary basis. Furthermore, a report by Engineering UK last year estimated an additional 1.8 million engineers and technically qualified people are needed by 2025 to meet the rising demand and bridge the skills gap.
With all this in mind, it has been imperative to Roxel UK that they have been able to identify and work with partners who can help source the specialist skills they require, within a very niche industry. Hewett Recruitment have now worked with Roxel for over a decade, helping to source temporary and permanent members of staff, as well as offering advice and guidance on all areas of recruitment.
Jointly owned by MBDA and Safran Ceramics, Roxel was formed in February 2003 by the merging of Celerg of France (a JV born of the combining operations of SNPE and Aerospatiale in 1993) and Royal Ordnance Rocket Motors of the UK (a division of BAe Systems).
“We have developed an excellent working relationship with the team at Roxel UK and enjoy working on the wide variety of requirements they have, often with very interesting job titles!”; explained Ben Mannion, Director of Hewett Recruitment. “Even more pleasing has been the opportunity to work closely with the HR team on some of the other challenges they face, including advising on and managing the AWR process for temporary workers and helping to design and implement a Service Level Agreement to ensure effective management of the permanent recruitment process.”
Paul Adams, Head of HR at Roxel UK commented; “In the defence market, finding good technical people and retaining them is critical to business success. We have been working with Hewett Recruitment for over 10 years and they have helped us to fill both temporary and permanent vacancies, and more recently have been engaged working on a requirement for highly skilled technical contractors. The Hewett Recruitment staff are always willing to assist, including a recent recommendation for local training providers.”
HEWETT RECRUITMENT 38 Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1EE T. 01905 613413
www.hewett-recruitment.co.uk
Ben Mannion, Director / 54
HEWETT RECRUITMENT 1 Bridge Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1BN T. 01562 69090
www.hewett-recruitment.co.uk
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