Xpert Welcomes Branch Manager – Shellie Phillips
We are proud to announce that Shellie Phillips has joined the Xpert Recruitment Solutions management team in the role of Branch Manager. Shellie has over seventeen years’ experience in recruitment and said she literally “fell into recruitment” after spending four and a half years in the Armed Forces. Managing Director Lindsay Mitchell said “Shellie has […]
National Living Wage Increases – 2023
Whether you’re looking for work or have just started a new job, it’s important to know your rights when it comes to getting paid. If you’re over 23, that means you should be being paid at least the National Living Wage. But what is the National Living Wage? Read on as we explain all you […]
Xpert continues partnership with Advantis Credit with the creation of 50 new roles!
Following their phenomenal success, growth & expansion throughout 2022 we are now seeking to expand further by recruiting an additional 50 staff between February & April 2023 Advantis – who were established in 2004 – have a team of more than 200 employees and help over two million customers each year. The company specialises in […]
Temp of the QTR – October 2022
We are delighted to announce our temp of the Quarter to our longest serving temporary worker Mr Paul Nicklin. Paul has demonstrated not only his hardwork & professionalism but he has constantly gone over and above to support Alex & the team and several of our clients. The feedback we receive for Paul’s work and […]
We LOVE Feedback
Don’t just take our word for it…….. We take pride in offering a supportive and excellent recruitment journey to our clients and candidates. Review 1 Xpert Recruitment is one of the most efficient recruitment agencies out there. I had gotten in touch with them regarding job opportunities and Kat did a wonderful job in ensuring […]
Team Xpert raise over £500.00 for Alice Charity
Following her Jail or bail back in October, we are delighted to announce we raised over £500.00 to support our chosen charity Alice Charity to help them with their continued work in supporting vulnerable families in the Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme and surrounding areas. Managing Director Lindsay has worked and supported the charity […]
Halloween Fun & Pumpkin Winners
Team Xpert came out winners of the Halloween Pumpkin Carving competition hosted by The Business Lodge… The winner was our very own perms consultants Kat Donkin from Xpert Recruitment Solutions Limited who has won the wonderful chocolate bouquet donated by our good friend and support of Xpert Kelly from kellytstreatbouquet #lovewhereyouwork #halloweencompetition #hampers #chocolatebouquets #businesslodge […]
Jail or Bail for MD Lindsay
I’m not a Celebrity but please get me out of here!! I’ve been arrested & thrown in Jail by Alice Charity who are demanding £500 for my release My bond needs to be paid by 1pm October 4th I need my friends, Colleagues, business community, to help secure my release….. With increasing costs & […]
World Mental Health Day 2022
World Mental Health Day 2022 It is estimated that one in four people will experience a mental health illness each year in the UK. For these people, the pressures and strains of life and work can act as a catalyst to mental health problems, with the most common being depression and anxiety. For more information, […]
Launch your career this Summer
A recruitment drive has been launched by two local companies to fill seventy permanent career roles in Stoke-on-Trent. Xpert Recruitment Solutions are leading the campaign for local company Advantis on their mission to provide permanent positions based at their Shelton Old Road Site. The full-time collection agent roles with Advantis – a leading Debt Collection […]
Happy 5th Birthday Xpert!!!
Happy 5th Birthday Xpert Recruitment I’m proud to announce not just our 5th Birthday today or my 5 years as a Director of Xpert Recruitment Solutions but most importantly in achieving my personal vision built on an ambition to establish a Recruitment Business that put “Consultancy, Knowledge & Talent as our core values and at […]
April Legislation Updates
The new NLW and NMW rates are set out below. The NLW now applies to all workers aged 23 and over. The previous age of eligibility was 25. This will come down again to 21 by 2024. National Living Wage £8.91 21-22 Year Old Rate £8.36 18-20 Year Old Rate £6.56 16-17 Year Old Rate […]
The 5 Interview Questions You Need to Ask Every Candidate in 2021
The 5 Interview Questions You Need to Ask Every Candidate in 2021 Why you should ask: While a few lucky employees worked from the comfort of their homes before 2020, whole teams are now working remotely for the first time — and many will continue to do so well into the future. Naturally, technical difficulties […]
Women in Recruitment
Our very own Lindsay Mitchell, A Woman Director / Business owner / Mentor & Manager was asked what makes women more dynamic in recruitment & what makes us as women excel in what was previously a male dominated business. These are het thoughts Recruitment was once conceived as an industry of sales-focused, male-orientated roles, recruitment […]
Getting a new job in Lockdown!!!
Tips on How to Get a Job in Lockdown 1. Do not Forget the Basics As with all Job hunts, there are a number of crucial areas to focus on first. • CV • Cover letter You will need a strong up to date CV. If you have a recent gap due to being made […]
Xpert working to support #Givingtuesday campaign
It was our pleasure to support local charity Alice Charity with their #givingtuesday campaign back in December. Some great reading below on how Team Xpert along with some other amazing local businesses supported this great campaign. #GivingTuesday Thank you to everyone that celebrated charity for # Giving Tuesday on 1st December 2020. After all the indulgence […]
Recruiting in Lockdown
Recruiting during pandemic & lockdown can still be done well!! The Coronavirus outbreak has caused us all to evolve and adapt in many ways. We’ve been left with uncertainty, a lot of questions and we’ve been speaking to clients who are curious to know how this will impact their ability to hire. Not all employers […]
COVID-19 Update from Directors *04.01.2021*
During this pandemic, challenging and ever changing period, the team at Xpert Recruitment Solutions has two main objectives 1 – We are committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of all our employees, clients, candidates and temporary workers. We seek and follow current and updated advice from the Government and WHO on best practice. 2 […]
Xpert working in partnership with RKW
Ten full-time and permanent jobs are up for grabs at our client domestic appliances supplier RKW. The Fenton-based business specialises in the distribution of appliances and homeware products from big-name brands, including Tower, Black and Decker, Smeg, Morphy Richards, Russell Hobbs, Swan and Breville. It is part of a group of companies which boast an […]
Virtual Interviewing Tips
Interviewing differently during Covid has become the “new Norm” with Zoom & Facetime becoming the way to conduct interviews whilst remaining “safe” Whilst interviews can be stressful there are ways on how to minimise stress and self-consciousness so that we can still shine & deliver a purposeful interview and get that all important result of […]
Are you prepared to interview your applicants?
STOP ASKING CANDIDATES: 1. Why do you want to work here? 2. What’s your greatest weakness? 3. What would your last boss say about you? 4. Why should we hire you? WHY ARE THESE BAD QUESTIONS? 1. The candidate doesn’t know whether they want the job yet. They came to the interview to learn more; […]
COVID-19 update from Directors
During this pandemic, challenging and ever changing period, the team at Xpert Recruitment Solutions has two main objectives 1 – We are committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of all our employees, clients, candidates and temporary workers. We seek and follow current and updated advice from the Government and WHO on best practice. 2 […]
REC Qualification for Jeremy
Congratulations to our very own Jeremy Shepherd on achieving your REC – Recruitment & Employment Confederation Qualification. This is a fantastic achievement and is has been great to see that Jeremey’s hard work and determination has paid off. Studying whilst working full time and with a hectic schedule. We are proud to have you as […]
A Morning of Coffee, Cake & Networking awaits
We are really excited and looking forward to meeting local business clients at our World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 27th September 2019 11am – 1pm. Our guest speakers Richard Fairhead of Leadership for Business and Liz Hall of Taylored HR are ready to deliver their inspirational talks. Huge thankyou to them both for giving […]