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Recruitment solutions to the building materials, construction, technical & engineering sectors


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VAT Reg. No. 917 3083 28
Company Reg. No. 7351668

Builders House,
2 Mayors Road,
Altrincham,
WA15 9QX

Tel:    0161 660 2548
Email:   enquiries@gcsassociates.com

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BUILDERS MERCHANTS


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.

TYPICAL ROLES FILLED:

  • Executive Search
  • Regional Director / Regional Sales Director
  • Head Office (Procurement, IT, Marketing, HR,Admin, Legal)
  • Branch Management & Assistant
  • Branch Management Operations
  • Management Sales (National Accounts, Key Accounts, Area Sales, Regional Sales, Internal Sales, Trade Counter)
  • Product Specialists
  • Transport Management
  • Yard Management
  • Yard Operatives (Perm & Temp)
  • HGV, HIAB, Van Drivers (Perm & Temp)

DISTRIBUTORS


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.

  • Insulation
  • Thermal & Acoustic
  • Fire Protection
  • Drylining
  • Ceilings
  • Partitioning
  • Commercial Interiors
  • Flooring
  • Steel Frame Systems
  • Cladding
  • Facades
  • Building Envelope
  • Roofing
  • Concrete
  • Civils & Groundworks
  • Pipeworks

HIRE SECTOR


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.

  • Tool & Plant
  • Powered Access
  • Lifting
  • Crane
  • Hoists
  • Climate Control
  • Power Generation
  • Accommodation
  • Events & Fencing
  • Formwork / Falsework
  • Utilities
  • Traffic Management
  • Survey

MANUFACTURERS


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.

TYPICAL ROLES FILLED:

  • Architectural Specification
  • Estimating
  • Technical & Commercial Sales
  • Merchant & Distribution Sales
  • Design
  • Senior Management & Executive Level

KBB & SHOWROOM


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.

TECHNICAL SALES


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.

PLUMBING & HEATING


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.

ENGINEERING


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.