Carlton Resource Solutions has reported encouraging trading results for the last six months of 2010, which includes a 60% increase in turnover and has led to an expectation of boosting its own staff numbers.
Turnover for the first six months of this business year, July 2010 to December 2010 was up to £7.3m from £4.6m for the same period in 2009. Overall profit margin, which is fees generated from both contract and permanent recruitment, was up 87% and the amount of temporary/contract workers the company pays on behalf of its clients has more than doubled from 130 to 280.
Carlton Managing Director Kevin Riley said: “Early indications are that 2011 is going to be a prosperous year with the stable oil price and a number of projects for the North Sea and international locations given the green light. This has resulted in an increased demand for experienced personnel. As a result, Carlton will be looking to increase the headcount of talented recruitment consultants by at least three and, in tandem, additional support staff will also be required.”
“This is due to stability in the oil and gas market but also borne from an internal strategic focus to ensure we are providing a best-in-class service to both candidates and clients.”
Carlton currently employs 27 people and has offices in Aberdeen and London. Carlton was established in 1981 and is a recognised local, national and international recruitment solutions provider. It provides high-calibre temporary contract and permanent staff across a broad range of disciplines including Accountancy and Finance, Commercial, Engineering and Technical, HR & Training, Industrial and Information Technology.
Mr Riley said Carlton’s strong business relationships with clients, built up over 30 years of trading, has ensured the company is well placed to secure excellent opportunities for candidates as an expected upturn in demand in the energy and financial sectors continues throughout 2011.
He added: “There will continue to be strong demand for quality candidates with attractive opportunities for well qualified and experienced personnel readily available throughout 2011. “
“When there is an upturn in the market companies appreciate the flexibility of contractors across all disciplines as new projects can come on stream at short notice and this gives employers the chance to ramp up their recruitment quickly whilst also hiring staff individuals in tandem as part of their short, medium and long term recruitment and retention strategy.
For more information, call 01224 650500, or visit www.carltonrs.com
