Recent Trends - Interim Contractors

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Engaging interim contractors can deliver a rapid and meaningful impact on an organisation. Skills gaps caused by turnover or unexpected workforce planning issues need to be bridged quickly, and introducing a contractor into the situation can immediately alleviate pressure.

At D R Newitt, we are currently seeing an increased demand for contract Engineers in the food and packaging industries, as well as for Specifications Technologists within technical departments. The ability to source experienced candidates is proving to be a popular and practical solution for many companies.

Case Study – Fresh Produce Processor (SME)

One of our fresh produce clients has relied on contract engineering consistently over the past two years. Due to their location, permanent solutions were not readily available, so an interim option suited their needs perfectly.

Benefits include:

• Instant expertise

• Flexibility to scale the workforce in line with seasonal variances

• Payroll and administration managed by D R Newitt

• IR35 compliant

Case Study – Ambient Manufacturer (Multi-site)

This client required support due to an increase in product ranges and hired two experienced Specifications Technologists for an 8-month period.

Benefits include:

• Expertise with retailer online specification systems

• Self-motivated individuals requiring minimal management

• Familiarity with diverse product ranges

• Payroll and administration managed by D R Newitt

• Home-based, reducing costly expenses

• IR35 compliant

Interim support can pay for itself and doesn’t have to be expensive if organised correctly. It’s a solution worth considering.