Cordant Recruitment - Gloucester

The economy of Gloucestershire broadly reflects national trends and boasts 30,000 businesses throughout the region supported by an efficient and highly skilled workforce of 300,000. The area has a significant manufacturing sector - the largest sector in terms of output (20%), and the second largest sector in terms of employment (12%). Health is the largest sector in terms of employment, contributing 12% of employment but only 8% of output.

The County has a marginally higher proportion of businesses employing less than five people (70%) compared to the UK average (68%). The Gloucestershire Growth Statement 2025; predicts a steady rise in employment between 2015 and 2025 partly driven by an increase in population; an average annual growth in employment of 0.8% amounting to the 33,800 additional jobs over the period; and an increase in productivity at an annual average growth rate of 2% leading to a £14.5 billion economy in 2025.

The Gloucester branch of Cordant People has been firmly established in the town centre since 1994, successfully winning contracts of employment for its candidates and, of course, satisfying their clients throughout the whole of Gloucester, Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Cirencester, Stroud, Stonehouse, Ledbury, Ross on Wye, Hereford and Swindon.

The office is operated by the efficiency and commitment of its team of 4 staff and guided by their motivated Branch Manager, Gary Byrne who has been with the company for over ten years.

The branch specialises in industrial, commercial (customer service, call centre, reception, administration, data entry as well as PA roles), engineering, manufacturing, production and distribution.

The high service at the branch is reflected in the fact that they have over 500 candidates on their current database and place on average 280 to 300 people per week on temporary assignments; whilst at the same time successfully fulfil permanent placements for a wide range of clients throughout the region. The Gloucester branch also takes an active role in supporting local charities, in particular “The Family Haven.”