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As technical recruitment experts within our four markets, we support global start-ups on and scale-ups on the path to Net Zero.

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Permanent
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Contract
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Retained
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Project
Solutions
Our Products

We have over 35 years’ experience across our technical markets, and we pride ourselves with our expertise and candidate talent pool to ensure we deliver an exceptional recruitment service. 

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Permanent Hires

Fourblue provide a quick response and advice on your requirement, ensuring we take a full brief to make sure we attract the best candidates for your requirements. You will be kept up to date on the progress, providing effective 360 recruitment, taking candidates through the whole process and ensuring aftercare is managed for both the client and candidate.

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  1. 1. Define Clear Job Roles

    Start by clearly outlining the job roles, responsibilities, required qualifications and background for each position within your company.

  2. 2. Develop Compelling Job Descriptions

    Craft detailed and engaging job descriptions that accurately represent the role, its expectations, and the company culture.

  3. 3. Utilise Multiple Sourcing Channels

    Employ a variety of sourcing channels such as our CRM system, job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking events, and professional associations to attract a diverse pool of candidates.

  4. 4. Implement Candidate Screening

    Establish a structured screening process to efficiently evaluate candidate resumes, cover letters, and qualifications against the job requirements.

  5. 5. Conduct Thorough Interviews

    Conduct comprehensive interviews that assess both technical skills and cultural fit. Utilise behavioural questions to gauge past experiences and problem-solving abilities.

  6. 6. Offer Competitive Compensation and Benefits

    Ensure your compensation packages are competitive within the industry and include attractive benefits to attract top talent.

  7. 7. Provide Positive Candidate Experience

    Prioritise a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to final decision, to uphold your employer brand and encourage candidate referrals.

  8. 8. Continuous Talent Pipeline Building

    Maintain relationships with potential candidates even if they are not immediately hired, nurturing a talent pipeline for future recruitment needs and reducing time-to-fill for future vacancies.

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Contract Hires

Within Fourblue’s contract team, our market consultants work with you to source fully referenced professionals who can provide both short and long term interim solutions to support your project delivery. We provide a full compliance and payroll solution, including IR35 compliance support.

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Hiring contractors is a fast, flexible and cost-effective way to grow your team.

You’ll be partnering with a market leading employment business regulated by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Our success is built on industry knowledge and our market reputation. We’re here to simplify your contract requirements, while ensuring your business remains tax compliant.

Fully vetted candidates

We'll provide technical references, right to work checks and validate all qualifications and certifications. We're also able to provide DBS checks if required.

No minimum contract

Short-term or long-term contract - we've got your back. We understand how critical and changeable deliverables can be.

Fast and flexible

We're fully committed to working quickly to secure contractors when you need them. We'll also work with you to forecast requirements and work proactively to keep you ahead of the programme.

Be IR35 compliant

We eat, sleep, dream, repeat IR35. We will guide you through and simplify this legislation to ensure you remain IR35 and tax compliant.

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Retained Search

Fourblue understand that you will have roles that require a more in-depth market analysis and headhunting process to source the right candidates. These roles could be hard to find skillets, executive roles and board succession planning. We work with you until the position is filled by providing an extensive service and full market coverage..

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    The Key Stages
  1. Briefing
  2. Research & Mapping
  3. Candidate Approaches
  4. Candidate Assessment
  5. Shortlisting
  6. Weekly Steering Meetings
  7. Interview and referencing
  8. Offer management
Briefing

All stakeholders to attend a full briefing session to fully define the competencies, responsibilities, objectives and required industry experience for this position.

We will agree the timelines, scope, scale and parameters of the search including target companies and individuals, in order to take a clear and exciting message to our talent pool.

Research & Mapping

We will then commence our research, mapping all the target companies to systematically identify every candidate who look to have the capability and experience for your position.

Candidate Approaches

Approaching each candidate intelligently and discreetly, using a blend of communication methods, we will then engage directly with each individual, gaining as much interest in the opportunity as possible.

All candidates with the desired skillsand experience who are interested in the position will be deemed suitable for the longlist.

Candidate Assessment

We assess the longlisted candidates against the core functional and behavioural requirements.

Shortlisting

We can complete the full search and then jointly select the shortlist for interview, or present candidates to you whom we feel confident fit the requirements

Weekly Steering Meetings

The whole process is completely transparent. During each update, we will share all of the results of the search so far with you.

You will see every candidate identified, approached, assessed and the outcomes, as the project progresses.

Interview and referencing

Full support to arrange interviews with each candidate, taking feedback at regular intervals and ensuring each party is fully informed at every stage.

We will be happy to take references if required.

Offer management

Once a suitable package has been agreed, we will present the offer to the successful candidate and offer support through any negotiation, to ensure all parties are happy with the final arrangements and stay in regular contact with both you and the candidate until he/she starts.

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Project Solutions

Fourblue work with clients to provide interim solutions to support project requirements. Our team can support you to provide interim teams to support the delivery of your projects. We provide a full compliance and payroll scheme, whilst ensuring that you are compliant with IR35.

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  1. 1. Tailored Project Solutions

    Crafted to address specific client needs, Fourblue offer bespoke project solutions designed to meet unique requirements and challenges.

  2. 2. Specialised Talent Pool

    We maintain a diverse and skilled talent pool, spanning across our four industries; clean energy, renewable energy, environmental and utilities, ensuring access to the right expertise for every project.

  3. 3. Agile Team Assembly

    Leveraging our extensive network, we swiftly assemble agile teams of professionals with the required skills and experience, ready to hit the ground running on any project.

  4. 4. Scalable Resources

    Whether it's a short-term project or a long-term initiative, Fourblue provides scalable resources, allowing clients to ramp up or down as project requirements evolve.

  5. 5. Quality Assurance

    We prioritise quality at every stage, meticulously vetting candidates to ensure they possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for the project.

  6. 6. Project Management Expertise

    Beyond talent acquisition, we offer project management expertise to oversee and streamline project workflows, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to objectives.

  7. 7. Proactive Communication

    Transparent and proactive communication is integral to our approach, keeping clients informed throughout the project lifecycle and promptly addressing any concerns.

  8. 8. Flexibility and Adaptability

    Recognising the dynamic nature of projects, we remain flexible and adaptable, readily adjusting strategies and resource allocations to accommodate shifting priorities and challenges.

  9. 9. Continuous Improvement

    Committed to excellence, we continually evaluate and refine our processes, seeking feedback from clients and implementing lessons learned to enhance project outcomes.

  10. 10. Long-term Partnerships

    We foster long-term partnerships with clients, striving to become their trusted advisors in project staffing and solutions, dedicated to driving success and exceeding expectations.