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Workforce pipeline planning
Prepping the pipeline: How to futureproof your workforce, written by Kwesi Ackah, Recruitment Director at DATS. As engineering recruiters, we’re well-versed in what it takes to build a hiring plan you can rely on. But it’s often a challenge. Sometimes, even we face...

An interview with MD, Stephen
As you’d imagine, Managing Director, Stephen Nickson, has seen a lot of changes during three decades with DATS. September 2019 sees him marking an impressive 28 years with the company which was established by his father, Trevor, back in 1959. And October marks DATS’...

7 Benefits of Point Cloud Scanning
Point Cloud Scanning has been touted as the “next big thing” in engineering and construction and allows you to accurately map, measure and visualise complex 3D environments. The scanner, alongside producing accurate point clouds of data, also produces black and white...
IChemE Salary Survey
DATS is proud to have partnered with the IChemE on their recent salary survey. The survey is an in-depth, 70 page analysis of the pay and benefits received by professional chemical engineers working in the UK. Download your free copy here: http://ow.ly/GaNN30n2Wl8...
Recruitment, the budget and IR35
The Autumn Budget is always greeted with bated breath. In 2018, contractors may have been holding theirs more than most. Whilst the Chancellor announced increases for lifetime pensions, tax thresholds and some relief schemes, one feature took centre stage: IR35. This...
We interview Resourcer, Tanisha
What’s your role at DATS and what does it entail? I’m a Recruitment Resourcer, which means I’m mainly candidate focussed. I build relationships with candidates and facilitate their job search and recruitment needs. I headhunt the right kind of candidates for clients,...
Referral scheme reward
DATS’ Recruitment Director, Simon Hancock, was pleased to award shopping vouchers in line with our referral scheme earlier this week. Barry McDonald recommended a friend for one of our vacancies which resulted in a successful perm placement and therefore received his...
Ethics and Business Integrity Policy
Please find a copy of DATS' Ethics and Business Integrity Policy on the link below. Nov 19 Ethics Business Integrity Policy RecruitmentDesignAll
The Tech Horizon In 2019
A year is a very long time in the technology industry. With each day, we’re guessing that a hundred ideas are hatched somewhere in the world, eventually leading to the tools and abilities that are set to become second nature to us in the future. As ever, then, it’s...
DATS becomes EIC member
We’re pleased to announce that we have become members of the Energy Industries Council (EIC). Benefiting both our candidates and clients, we gain access to market leading information and new opportunities that become available within the energy sector and across the...
Proud sponsors: Oktoberfest
DATS was pleased to once again sponsor Warrington Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest, held at the Parr Hall on 11th-13th October. We sponsored both a keg and the gin and fizz bar at the event which helps to raise money for local charities. Recruitment Design All
DATS wins at RI Awards
We’re delighted to have been chosen as the winners of a prestigious Recruitment International Award at the 2018 ceremony, held at the beautiful Guildhall in London on 4th October. The awards were attended by hundreds of representatives from across the industry,...
We meet Consultant, Jordan
Self-confessed ‘people-person’, Jordan has been with DATS for six months now. We were keen to find out a bit more about him and what brought him to DATS. Jordan, tell us about your role and your background prior to DATS I’m a Recruitment Consultant specialising in...
Are you GDPR ready?
The subject that’s been hot on the lips of organisations nationwide is finally here. GDPR legislation comes into effect from Friday 25th May and independent body, the ICO, states that “anyone with day-to-day responsibility for data protection” needs to be ready...are...
Welcome to DATS’ newest team member, Lindsay!
This month, we’re pleased to introduce you to a new face at DATS. Lindsay Downard has joined our growing team as our Marketing Manager, bringing with her a wealth of sector and industry experience. Here, we find out more about Lindsay, what attracted her to...
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