Relay Wakefield Launched

Relay Recruitment has appointed experienced HR professional, John Collins, to manage its new Wakefield offices.

Collinsí diverse background of staff supply and deployment includes service with the Royal Navy and posts in a number of industrial, logistics and warehousing operations, including Coors, Nestle and Bookers.

The appointment marks Relayís preference for real life experience over the number of ëagency yearsí somebody has under their belt. ìIf a recruitment consultant has never worked in business or industry, how can they truly understand a clientís needs and concerns?î said Steven Street, managing director.

Former Relay client, Rav Ryatt, will support Collins as industrial consultant. His career as a warehouse and distribution manager includes management roles at Vegem and Advent Data, where he pinpointed the qualities that make for the best temporary and permanent staff in the industrial operation. Having communicated these to recruiters for many years, Ryatt knows the frustrations and real problems caused by the poor delivery of some agencies.

Also appointed to Relay Wakefield are consultant, Marcus Alcock, and recruitment support, Catherine Sullivan.

Alcock has been involved in freight forwarding and planning across Europe, gaining both account management and operational experience. Prior to joining Relay, he worked for H&S, a multinational tanker haulier, out of Eindhoven, Netherlands, for two years.

Sullivan is another player with wide-ranging experience. After a varied career in education and the retail sector, she has spent the last four years managing major blue chip accounts for a regional recruitment firm.

Relay Recruitment's new offices are at New City Chambers, 36 Wood Street. Telephone (01924) 387009.