MY BUSINESS IS GROWING GREAT
Jobs project finds landscape boss the ideal recruit
When Marc Murray, owner of Murray Landscapes, needed staff for his growing business, he wasn’t sure the best way to recruit.
As a new landscaping business with a rising reputation and an increasing demand for his services, Marc required new staff with either experience or a passion for landscaping.
On a visit to the Job Centre Plus, Marc was pointed in the direction of North Lanarkshire’s Working, where he was he was allocated an Employment Development Officer (EDO) to assist him with his full recruitment needs.
Marc and his new EDO quickly built a plan around the best recruiting options that was fully tailored for his business.
As a new business that had limited time to spend recruiting, a fast and effective service was required and Marc was provided with a full recruitment package that included advertising, shortlisting and arranging interviews.
A rigorous shortlisting process was completed to job-match the best possible candidates for his new business.
Marc was also provided with employee wage support to help finance the new recruits. He benefited massively from the service on offer and plans to further recruit through North Lanarkshire’s Working.
Marc said: “Engaging with North Lanarkshire’s Working has been a huge success for Murray Landscapes. It’s helped us throughout the whole recruitment process and, ultimately, it’s given us the right candidate for the job.”
Craig Ramsay was the North Lanarkshire’s Working candidate who was ideal for Murray Landscapes.
Since embarking on his new journey with Murray Landscapes, Craig has been promoted to maintenance team leader, a role he is enjoying and excelling in.
Craig said: “Routes to Work put me in touch with Murray Landscapes, which was an ideal fit for me and I look forward to working and growing with Marc, and the business.”
What is North Lanarkshire’s Working? Its Prospects programme aims to help unemployed people of all ages from North Lanarkshire into work.
Through one-to-one support, the project will help match you with a role that is ideal for you. Whether you are long-term unemployed, just out of school, or looking for a new challenge they are there to help.
The possibilities are endless – you may want to be a chef, an engineer, a dog groomer, a tattoo artist, an electrician or a lorry driver. With Prospects, there are many different opportunities awaiting you.
You will be assigned a Routes to Work caseworker who can help with CVs, interview skills, training and a wide range of additional support.
In-work support will also be provided to ensure that you are happy and comfortable in your new job.
It works for employers, too, as they can be sure that they find the best candidate for any positions they may have.