OUR CANDIDATE SERVICES
We connect talented professionals with opportunities across construction, engineering, manufacturing, building materials distribution, hire equipment, and technical sales. From sales, operations, and technical roles to management and executive leadership, we recruit at every level. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for a senior position, we’ll help you find your perfect role today.
Construction supplies
Construction supplies
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Construction & engineering
Construction & engineering
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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Hire Equipment
Hire Equipment
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Building Materials Distribution
Building Materials Distribution
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Technical sales
Technical sales
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Plumbing & heating
Plumbing & heating
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Kbb & showroom
Kbb & showroom
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YOU MAKE US WHAT WE ARE.
Let us match you with your perfect role
At GCS Associates, we’re here to support you at every stage of your career. Whether you’re searching for your next leadership role or looking to take the next step in your professional journey, our team offers expert guidance, sector insight and a personal approach to recruitment.
We take the time to understand your experience, skills and aspirations, connecting you with opportunities that are the right fit for your goals and values. From CV advice and interview preparation to negotiating offers, we’re committed to helping you succeed.
CANDIDATE CARE
GCS will maintain the highest professional standards when representing both the client and the candidate.
We recognise that we are only ever as strong as the talent we engage with, and this is always at the forefront of our thinking.
All candidates are treated with respect, transparency, and consideration throughout the recruitment process. Your information will be handled with the strictest confidence, and we will always acknowledge applications promptly, confirming receipt by email or in writing.
You will be kept informed of your progress at every stage, with regular updates whenever your status in the process changes. We aim to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible, typically on the same day or shortly afterwards.
If you are not selected for a role, you will be notified promptly and offered constructive feedback to support your continued development and career goals.
CANDIDATE RESOURCES
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“This month, two of my Branch Managers have recently used GCS SmartHire for a Warehouse Supervisor and a Sales Assistant role. Had we used another agency, this would have cost in excess of £9,000. We filled both roles via GCS for a combined total of £1,600.”
“Our business, like most, had been struggling with recruiting Class 2 HIAB drivers. Our own advertising just wasn’t delivering the results, so we engaged with GCS on their SmartHire Bronze service. The first candidate we were given, I interviewed and offered within the week. It was a quick and effective service that saved me £4,500 in agency fees. Will certainly be using this again”
“I’d been looking for the right person for half a year and wasn’t getting anywhere. It was taking too much of my time, and the quality of applicants just wasn’t there. We use GCS for other recruitment requirements, and I thought I would trial SmartHire. It was a game-changer compared to our standard advertising campaigns and a real time-saver. They wrote new job adverts, and the candidates were already well-matched to the role. Within 10 working days I had interviewed x4 candidates and filled the role. I’d definitely use this service again—it was faster, easier, and far more cost-effective.”
“We started working with GCS earlier this year (2023), primarily to head up the recruitment for our branch opening project. To date, GCS has delivered on all new branch deadlines and currently has a fill rate of over 95% which is fantastic. As a result of this initial success, we have gone to GCS for the delivery on other roles. It has been a pleasure working with the team at GCS”
“We have outsourced our recruitment function to GCS as we underwent a rebrand and rapid expansion. Their support has been invaluable in helping us achieve our recruitment goals, especially when it came the new branches in areas where we had limited presence. One of the main successes has been their ability to find people who have the right background but are so well aligned with our culture. I would highly recommend GCS as an RPO provider.”
“GCS oversaw the recruitment for our new branch opening project. We need to have a workforce that is representative of the population we are serving. Businesses within this sector see a much lower representation of employees from diverse backgrounds and in Trade Counters we are working hard to address this. GCS has been overseeing our trade counter-opening project. Through our initiatives and the considerable support of GCS, we are addressing this diversity imbalance. When working with GCS, it is clear that we have a diverse pool of people we can choose from, and GCS considers the diversity of the local community in the individual areas we operate.”
“When we tendered for our new PSL, quality was the most important aspect and selecting suppliers who would be our trusted partners, supporting the Sunbelt Rentals employer brand. GCS have worked with our hiring managers over several years to develop an in-depth understanding of our business and culture, ensuring that they place the right person in the right role. We have great relationships with the GCS team and confidence that they will deliver where we need their support in sourcing the best talent, including some of our most challenging vacancies to fill”
“We have recently appointed GCS as our RPO partner to enhance our talent acquisition strategy. We sought a trusted partner capable of streamlining processes while improving both candidate and hiring manager experiences. As well as delivering significant cost savings, we are also seeing improvements in time-to-hire, candidate quality, enhanced brand awareness and overall hiring experience”
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Whether you have a question about our recruitment process, want to discuss hiring requirements, or are exploring new career opportunities — we’re here to help.