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Fabrication company goes on recruitment drive


A fabrication company based in Newton Aycliffe has gone on a recruitment drive after winning a raft of new contracts, a news report in the local business media has been able to suggest. 

SCH Site Services has boosted staff numbers by ten after winning work with the likes of Sir Robert McAlpine on projects such as The Gates shopping centre in Durham, City Electrical Factors in Meadowfield and the Student Union buildings at Leeds University.

County Durham glass supplier set to relocate to bigger premises


Companies planning to relocate to bigger premises in order to accommodate for new business requirements should also use this opportunity in order to assess whether their existing time and attendance and access control systems are still fit for purpose or new ones are required.

Up to 120 jobs to be created as part of new £62m residential project in Newcastle


Up to 120 new jobs could be created after plans to build more than 500 homes in Newcastle on land near the city’s Kingston Park stadium have been approved, according to a recent news report into this matter. 

Homebuilder Taylor Wimpey was supported by Barton Willmore in securing approval for the plans.

The hybrid application is for the development of 529 homes spread across four phases.

Jobs saved following restructure of aircraft components manufacturer


More than 550 have been saved after an aircraft components manufacturer has been restructured and acquired, a report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

The Consett-headquartered CAV Aerospace was acquired by Better Capital in March 2015 whose BECAP12 Fund then committed an initial £40m to fund the deal.

Workforce management software can help companies going into administration


Workforce management software can help companies streamline the redundancy processes when going into administration, especially when said processes involve a fairly large number of people, as was the case with Teesside-based steel fabrication business SBV Engineering. 

Rail operator goes on recruitment drive


 One of the UK’s largest rail operators has revealed plans to go on a large-scale recruitment drive for its East Coast route as it seeks to employ 78 new staff, a recent news report has been able to suggest.

Access Control should be a standard fixture for any student development


A secure and reliable access control system should be a standard fixture for any new student development, such as the Crosslane Student Developments in Newcastle.

St James’ House is located on St James’ Street and is being operated by Prime Student Living. The 147-room scheme is currently 96 per cent let and comprises a range of communal facilities such as a common room, gym, luxury kitchen and 15-seater dining.

Recruitment on the menu for North East food manufacturer


A food manufacturer based in County Durham is set to go on a recruitment drive as part of its plans to expand its presence on the North East market, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to suggest.

Time and Attendance Systems Can Help Streamline Staff Relocation


Time and Attendance Systems can help management and HR departments streamline the process of staff relocation, thereby minimizing overall costs.

This is exactly the type of procedure staff at Tesco Bank will have to go through, as the financial institution has revealed plans to relocate 250 staff from Edinburgh to offices in Newcastle and Glasgow.