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Recruitment solutions to the building materials, construction, technical & engineering sectors
Builders Merchants are a critical part of the construction sector. We are a specialist Builders Merchants recruitment agency. We partner the UKs National and Independent Builders Merchants – Heavyside, Lightside & Specialist Merchants. We offer permanent, fixed term contract recruitment (as well as a temp recruitment team) across all functions within the Builders Merchants and specialist Merchants environment with access to the best pool of candidates. GCS are long-standing members of the BMF and regularly write articles for industry press.
We are a specialist recruitment agency within the Construction Supplies sector. A key part of the Construction Supply Chain is that played by the Specialist Distributors of Building Materials.
The Hire Equipment sector is a key sector in which GCS operate. We are pleased to say we are one of the leading specialist recruitment consultancies within the Hire Equipment sector. As members of the HAE & CPA and regular sponsors of the HAE Hire Awards of Excellence, GCS has an in-depth understanding of this sector and an expansive database of ‘Hire Candidates’. Be it Engineers or personnel for the Sales and Management teams, we will have the right people for you.
As well as working with the Merchants and Specialist Distributors, GCS focus on where the Construction Supply Chain begins – the Manufacturers. We work with British and International Manufacturers of building materials and related products. From below the ground to the roof and everything in between, inside & out. Be it for residential, commercial or industrial projects or the UK infrastructure, GCS is well positioned to assist.
GCS have recruited within the KBB and Showroom sectors since 2007. Vacancies such as sales, design and management being the typical roles we recruit. Be this for a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom manufacturers, distributors or showrooms, we work with retail, trade and commercial clients within the KBB Sector.
GCS recruit Technical Sales Engineers into the Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. If you manufacture or distributor a technical product with a technical application, we will work with you to ensure we find the right person with the right technical for your business sector.
GCS have recruited within the Plumbing & Heating sectors since 2007. Working with the Plumbers Merchants as well as Manufacturers and Distributors. Residential, Commercial and Industrial plumbing & heating solutions. We are well placed for clients and candidates alike to provide recruitment solutions or a fulfilling career within the P&H sector.
Heating, Hot Water, Valves, Pumps, Pipe Fittings, Pipe Controls, Filtration Systems, Heating Spares, HVAC.
GCS have comprehensive experience of recruiting within the technical and engineering industry. We provide both permanent and contract engineering professionals into the construction, automotive, industrial and manufacturing sectors.