With UK vacancies increasing and Brexit looming, the transport and logistics sectors could be left with a skills and labour shortage, warns Lis Wilson, Director at online recruitment specialists Flat Fee Recruiter.
According to Adzuna, the total number of UK vacancies is increasing by 0.9% per year. Whilst this is good for job seekers, says Wilson, it’s not great news for businesses who are trying to recruit the highest quality workers from a potentially dwindling pool, as could be the case post-Brexit.
So what can employers do to ensure they get the highest number of quality applicants? As a business you need to get ahead of the game, advises Wilson; First, look at your corporate image – are you recognised as a good company to work for? The transport and logistics sectors already suffer from a bit of an image problem and are not seen as particularly attractive by many job seekers, so as a business you need to stand out from the rest and become the employer of choice both within the sector and your local area. Look after your staff to make sure you have the best employer brand and then promote yourself.
Have a solid recruitment strategy with a good mix of tools like direct advertising, referrals and social media. Also make sure your recruitment process is slick, continues Wilson, so that potential applicants know what to expect and are kept well informed throughout. You also need to understand how job seekers look and apply for jobs: ask your staff; make your website mobile friendly and don’t expect applicants to fill in lengthy application forms, as this is a huge put-off!
Make sure your job advert sells your company, it may sound obvious, says Wilson, but use key words and the correct job titles to attract the right people. And most importantly get your job adverts in front of as many relevant people as possible.
Recruit for just £150
As Flat Fee Recruiter appreciates that high staff turnover and ongoing recruitment requirements are expensive, they have put together a special offer for transport and logistics companies looking for lower level/minimum wage workers like drivers and warehouse staff. For just £150 (normally £199) you will get a dedicated account manager to help you through the recruitment process – they will even write your job advert for you. Your advert will be posted on all the major online job boards and ones specialist to your industry. You will also get access to Flat Fee Recruiter’s free Applicant Tracking System to help you filter and shortlist applicants.
For more information call the Flat Fee Recruiter team on 0113 322 7243 or download their mini-guide to online recruiting in the logistics sector http://flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/recruitment-logistics-transport-and-distribution
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Tel: 0113 322 7243
https://flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/recruitment-logistics-transport-and-distribution
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