Case Study | Scaling Workforce Following Major Contract Win
The Challenge
Following the award of a major contract, a growing Facilities Management (FM) company partnered with Hunter Selection to support a rapid expansion of their workforce.
The client needed to fill multiple critical roles across key disciplines, including:
- Commercial Gas Engineers
- Fabric Technicians
- M&E Engineers
- Refrigeration Engineers
These positions were essential to ensure successful delivery of the new contract. Any delays in hiring would have had a direct impact on service performance and overall project success. The client required a recruitment partner capable of quickly understanding their needs and delivering high-quality candidates at pace.
The Solution
Hunter Selection adopted a consultative approach, beginning with a detailed briefing to fully understand not only the technical requirements but also the organisation’s culture, values, and long-term objectives.
Based on this insight, a targeted and proactive strategy was implemented:
- Comprehensive market mapping to identify relevant talent
- Engagement with both active and passive candidates
- Leveraging established industry networks to source high-calibre professionals
- Identifying aspirational candidates with specific training potential
- Sourcing individuals from adjacent sectors with transferable skills suited to the roles
- Maintaining clear, consistent communication throughout the process
This approach ensured that all candidates presented were carefully aligned in both technical capability and cultural fit.
The Result
The partnership delivered fast, measurable outcomes:
- First placement secured within just 6 days from initial briefing to offer acceptance
- Multiple successful hires across refrigeration, commercial gas, and fabric disciplines
- Enhanced operational capability, enabling the client to meet contract requirements with confidence
With a fully resourced and capable team in place, the client was able to deliver against their new contract successfully and position the business for continued growth.