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When you think recruitment, high-energy sales environments, endless calls, and constant negotiation may spring to mind – however, whilst some of these aspects are indeed part of the job, there’s so much more to working in recruitment beginning with these 5 things you might not know about working in recruitment with us… 

1. It’s About Building Lasting Relationships, Not Just Filling Jobs 

At Advance TRS, recruitment is much more than matching candidates with job openings. It’s about creating partnerships and building trust with both clients and candidates. Our consultants work closely with industry leaders in sectors like rail, construction, and water & environment, helping them find skilled professionals for critical infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. Our success comes from understanding each client’s unique needs and nurturing strong relationships that last. We’re not just filling roles; we’re helping shape successful teams and supporting long-term career growth for our candidates. 

Relationships: The Personal Touch in Recruitment 

2. You’ll Gain a Deep Understanding of the Built Environment Sector 

Advance TRS specialises in recruiting for key infrastructure markets such as energy, renewables, rail, transport, aviation, water, environment, highways, and construction, giving our consultants an in-depth look into these industries. Unlike other recruitment agencies, we offer specialist insights into technical roles, skill demands, and industry trends within the built environment. This focus on niche sectors means that every day, you’re learning something new about the industries that shape our world and will always be up to date with the emerging industry practices.  

3. Your Success is Our Priority with Comprehensive Training and Development 

We believe that investing in our team members is essential to delivering the best service to clients and candidates. At Advance TRS, we provide continuous training and development opportunities to support your growth, whether you’re an entry-level recruiter or an experienced consultant. From leadership training to skills development, we empower you to reach your career goals. Our focus on professional development means that working here isn’t just a job; it’s a pathway to personal and professional success. 

How We Help You Reach Your Goals at Advance TRS 

4. Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do 

Advance TRS is built on a foundation of strong core values that guide our approach to recruitment. Integrity, commitment, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. These values aren’t just words on a wall—they influence our daily interactions, our strategies, and our decision-making processes. Working here means joining a team that’s committed to delivering a quality service, upholding high standards, and building trust with our clients and candidates. It’s a culture of support and accountability that empowers each team member to perform at their best. 

Culture & Core Values: What Sets Advance TRS Apart – Advance TRS 

5. Focus on Work-Life Balance and Team Well-being 

As we mentioned at the start, recruitment can be fast-paced and high-energy, but at Advance TRS, we recognise the importance of work-life balance. Our company culture supports a healthy balance, with flexibility and an understanding that well-being is key to long-term success. We also enjoy social events, team outings, and charitable initiatives that bring us together as a team and allow us to give back to the community. From tackling marathons for charity to celebrating team milestones, there’s always something happening to keep our team motivated and engaged. 

Health & Wellbeing at Advance TRS  – Advance TRS 

Working in recruitment at Advance TRS offers a unique combination of personal growth, industry knowledge, and a supportive team environment. Whether you’re just starting out in recruitment or looking to take the next step in your career, Advance TRS is a place where you can make a real impact, build meaningful relationships, and grow alongside a passionate team. 

Interested in joining us? Discover more about career opportunities with Advance TRS and take the next step towards a fulfilling career in recruitment, here. 

At Advance TRS, we believe that the key to our success lies in the growth and development of our employees. Our commitment to professional development is woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. 

Learning and Development 

Our approach to training is always tailored to meet diverse needs, offering learning and development pathways that are designed to support your career aspirations and help you excel in your role. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, gain new qualifications, or deepen your industry knowledge, we are committed to providing the tools and resources you need. 

Support for Well-being and Professional Growth 

At Advance TRS, we understand that well-being is a crucial aspect of professional success. We offer a dedicated wellness hour each week and support from our on-site mental health first aiders to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance!  

Rewards and Recognition 

We believe in recognising and rewarding hard work. Beyond a competitive salary and uncapped commission for sales roles, we offer a range of benefits designed to support and incentivise our employees such as bonuses, days and nights out, vouchers and company trips. 

Our employees enjoy a variety of perks, including savings on top brands, gym memberships, and technology. We also encourage participation in charity fundraising activities, allowing you to give back to the community while developing new skills. 

Career Milestones and Team Building 

Celebrating achievements is a big part of our culture here at Advance TRS. We reward top performers with overseas incentive trips and provide opportunities for team building through quarterly conferences and social events. These experiences not only enhance our team members professional growth but also build strong team connections! 

Commitment to Excellence 

We are dedicated to maintaining high standards and best practices across all areas of the business. Our dedication to quality has been recognised through numerous industry awards, including being named the Overall Winner at the SME Surrey Awards. These accolades are a testament to our commitment to excellence in service and employee experience. 

Join Us 

At Advance TRS, we are committed to empowering you to grow and succeed! If you’re looking for an environment where your professional development is a priority, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Advance your career with us—check out our available opportunities, here. 

The current coronavirus pandemic means that many of us are living in uncertain times and will be working from home for the foreseeable future. 

During this time it is very important to keep your focus and structure. Something that might help you with this is upskilling yourself. It’s a great way to gain skills that will be relevant to the new working world. 

Virtual meetings

Currently, most, if not all meetings, are held virtually using different video conferencing systems. And as this is a great way of saving time and travel costs it might not just be a temporary solution during the pandemic. 

Upskill yourself by getting to grips with different systems that are available, like Zoom, and become a pro at using them.

Make the most of working from home

In another recent blog, we spoke about taking time during quarantine to take a closer look at your CV and obtain some references.

This is something you might not normally find the time for, however, having a good-quality CV is a great way to make an excellent first impression on potential new employers. 

Knowledge gaps

Are there any parts of your job where you feel that you have knowledge gaps? Maybe there are programmes or systems you use on a daily basis and have been meaning to learn more about those but you never had the time to.

There couldn’t be a better time than now to upskill. The internet offers numerous tutorials you can watch and you probably have more time than ever before to try out your newly learned skills. 

Doing this will give you more of a competitive edge and provides you with a great selling point during interviews once we get past the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll be able to prove your fortitude and show that you are always looking to develop further.

So why is Training and Development in the workplace important?

Investment in training and development for staff is proven, not only to improve employee  performance within their job, but also helps increase confidence, employee satisfaction and increase morale and consistency within themselves.

Studies have shown that investing in employee development  increases productivity and aids business, ultimately leading to better client relationships, increased sales and increased profit.

The U.K. L&D Report: 2018 – Benchmark Your Workplace Learning  outlines learning and development statistics in the UK. It states that top-performing organisations are five times more likely to have learning cultures, suggesting a culture of learning is a key component of business success.

Key Statistics:

  • 63% of companies with increased turnover in the last year, rated leadership and management development as their top priority.
  • 31% of companies who had grown in the last year used external coaching for senior leadership. That’s twice the average.
  • Companies with decreased turnover were 2x more likely to say their staff does not prioritise learning.

An article by The Independent this year, states that two out of three UK workers have changed jobs because of a lack of training and development opportunities, two out of three employees say training is more important today than it was just two years ago, and four out of five employers believe training has a positive impact on their workers.

Research by Towards Maturity, a research company who are supported by CIPD, reveals that high performing learning organisations, on average, are seeing a 24% increase in productivity and performance as a result of learning done well.  40% of employees who don’t receive the necessary job training to become effective will leave their positions within the first year.

What does it mean to us?

You spend most of your week with your colleagues. At Advance TRS , we are dedicated to ensuring we give our staff the best possible start in their careers with the business. As such, our Training and Development Director, Neil, oversees a comprehensive programme of induction, mentoring, training, ongoing personal development planning and guidance to all staff in the business.

We are committed to giving every employee the best opportunity to grow and advance within their role in the company. To help our team become the best they can be, we provide invaluable mentoring from our experienced recruitment experts.

A happy workforce is key to a successful business. Giving employees a good reason to stay at a company by providing them with training and development opportunities to carry on improving and succeeding is a real must.

If you are looking for your next career move and are interested in joining Surrey’s Employer of the Year, contact Neil for a confidential conversation on 07432 356750. We are always on the lookout for the industry’s next top talent.

Check out our latest internal vacancies here.

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”―Benjamin Franklin