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Careers at Advance TRS

Life at Advance TRS

From its inception, Advance TRS has fostered a close-knit family culture within its offices, where colleagues collaborate, socialise, and support one another. Protecting and nurturing this culture is paramount to us, making finding the right people for the company just as crucial as finding the right candidates for the job. Working together in an open and friendly office environment, we strive to deliver the best possible service for our clients while enjoying ourselves in the process.

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Since establishment, our team has consistently delivered year-on-year growth and organic expansion of services, sectors, staff, and office locations. This track record of growth is a source of pride for us, and we are committed to sustaining and building upon it.

Our growth and success stem from our consultative approach with clients, building relationships based on trust and respect, and acting as true partners embedded within their organisations. We firmly believe that people buy from people, and thus, we take pride in creating a business that celebrates individual characters and personalities within the team. Our Senior Leadership Team are deeply involved in the business, actively working on roles, training staff, and leading strategic business development. With extensive experience in engineering recruitment, our senior leaders guide us through the ups and downs of the industry, leveraging their expertise to help us achieve our goals.

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At Advance TRS, we are committed to delivering the highest quality service to our candidates and clients. To achieve this, we seek individuals who embody the following qualities and habits:

  • Driven
  • Hardworking
  • Focused
  • Ambitious
  • Optimistic
  • Self-motivated
  • Persistent
  • Caring
  • Fun
  • Committed

Delivering premium recruitment solutions requires dedication and hard work, but the rewards can be significant. Whether you’re in Business Services, Sales, or Management, these qualities are essential for success in our industry.

These personal qualities, combined with our core values and company charter, form the foundation of the Advance TRS DNA that we seek in every new recruit. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to excellence and success.

Core values

Our company values run at the heart of our approach, governing our actions and services. They were not idly chosen; we believe in them, and we recognise each of them in the way we act, both with each other and with those we support. We believe in upholding these values not only in our interactions with clients but also in the way we operate internally. Here are the key values we hold dear and the competencies we look for in our staff.

Quality

Loyalty

Integrity

Commitment

Honesty

Our offices

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Guildford

Our head office is located just outside the busy market town of Guildford, Surrey. Boasting a broad array of restaurants, shops and bars – not forgetting the outstanding natural surrounds – it’s the perfect place for our team to unwind together at the end of the week.

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Portsmouth

Nestled in the Marina with a double-fronted view of the glorious harbour, our Port Solent office offers nearby waterside shopping, entertainment and recreational activities for our Southcoast team to enjoy.

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London

In the heart of the city, with panoramic views of the Thames and iconic skyline, our modern London office is the latest in our collection. Relax on the communal terrace or grab a bite to eat in the ground floor restaurant.

Get involved with giving back

Our motivation knows no bounds.

We’ve raised more than £85,000 for charities including Railway Children, Rail Aid and Macmillan, taking part in a wide array of personal and team challenges. So far, we’ve undertaken Tough Mudders, London Marathons, fire walks, global mountain climbs and Ride 100, with ambition to go further with every year that passes.

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Meet the Team

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Our Achievements

From humble beginnings to a multi-award winning business.

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A Day in the Life

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