INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AND CONTRACTORS

Westek will help you to find and secure your next IT challenge. We offer a wide range of permanent and contract vacancies with companies in Bristol and the west along the M4 corridor to London.

VERTICAL MARKETS WE COVER

• Senior appointments
• RDBMS, CRM, Business Applications
• E-commerce/development
• PC and network support
• UNIX/Infrastructure
• Networks and security
• Telecoms
• Mainframe and midrange

HOW WE WORK

We provide you with a personalised service to assist you in making the right move. One of our recruitment consultants will spend time with you to understand your career ambitions, technical aspirations, your aims and expectations.

Each of our recruitment consultants specialises in a technical vertical markets. They will give you expert advice on market rates, conditions and opportunities in your specific technical skill area.

We work with you to ensure your unique needs are met. This can mean helping you to tailor your CV, offering interview practice and coaching, or simply finding a role that matches your requirements. We are proud to say that we have longstanding relationships with many of our candidates, who return to Westek again and again for assistance as their careers develop.

We guarantee full details on each role, and we will keep you informed of progress, giving feedback whether you are successful or not.

FOR CONTRACTORS

Westek has over 15 years experience in contract recruitment and a wealth of knowledge that we can pass to you, whether you are a first time or very experienced contractor. Contractors like working through Westek; 97% renew their contracts, where offered.

Westek takes an active role before, during and after every contract placement. We will brief you on all suitable roles, give you a true picture of local working conditions, advise on pay rates and help you prepare for interviews. We will also help with legislative, financial and logistical issues. We keep in regular contact throughout your assignment to ensure that everything is running smoothly and that you are happy in your role.

OUR CONTRACTOR CARE PROGRAMME

• A single point of contact through a designated recruitment consultant, with expertise in your skill area
• Assistance with CV construction and interview preparation
• A programme of contact and support throughout your assignment
• Contractor satisfaction surveys and performance reviews
• Extension management
• Information on market conditions, trends and training opportunities
• Access to in-house legal team to advise on employment issues (and IR35)
• Quick and efficient payment terms, with BACS payments
• Referrals to accountancy partners