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HOT JOBS 20/05/13

consultant — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:50:32 +0000

Check out today’s hot jobs based in the North East of England: Principal Civil Engineer Principal Piping Engineer Principal Electrical Engineer Civil/Structural Stress Analyst Click on a link to apply today!

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How to write a great graduate CV

consultant — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:12:52 +0000

Undergraduates! It’s almost time. The Summer term is fast approaching, and that means your end of year exams aren’t far behind. For those of you in your final year, it means even more than that – soon you’ll be making your debut in the big wide world of graduate employment. It’s a daunting prospect I ...

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Growing demand for engineers

consultant — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:19:02 +0000

The results are in for last month’s Report on Jobs conducted by the REC and KPMG. The report, published today, provides an overview of the UK labour market by collecting survey data from recruitment consultancies . The figures show a solid rate of increase in permanent staff placements and a strong growth in staff vacancies, with the Engineering sector ...

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Most businesses are still hiring

consultant — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:50:30 +0000

In a survey of 600 employers conducted in April by the REC, two thirds (60%) said they plan to increase their permanent workforce over the next three months while 36% will keep their current staffing levels the same. Encouragingly, the number of employers who intend to reduce their numbers only came in at 4%. The figures were also positive for the rest ...

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UK engineering contractors on the rise

consultant — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:32:50 +0000

Temporary employment in the engineering sector has been boosted by the Government’s ongoing investment in infrastructure, according to new research carried out by APSCo. The news represents a bright spot in what remains a bleak economic outlook for the UK. APSCo found that temporary placements had risen by 2% since March 2012 and a further ...

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How to get the most out of us at DATS

consultant — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:16:18 +0000

You’re probably familiar with recruiters by now: you’ve probably sent your CV to hundreds of them while trawling the job boards – you may have even sent it to us at DATS! Of course, we know that most candidates get in touch with us when they are actively looking for a new role but that shouldn’t be the ...

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DATS continue to support Widnes Vikings

consultant — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:29:07 +0000

Stephen Nickson recently chatted to #BlackAndWhite about DATS and their ongoing partnership with the Widnes Vikings Photograph: Ste Jones Why did you get involved with the Widnes Vikings? We set up our base of operations in Widnes more than thirty years ago and despite relocating to Warrington since, we have always ...

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How to make a great impression at an interview

consultant — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:10:57 +0000

We all know how daunting those interview questions can be, but sometimes we aren’t prepared when it’s our turn to ask the questions. This insightful article suggests some crucial questions you should have to hand if you want to be a strong candidate for the job: http://www.recruiter.com/i/7-questions-great-candidates-ask/

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5 amazing statistics about employment and recruitment

consultant — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:10:14 +0000

How long does a recruiter spend looking at your CV? Where are all the UK startup jobs? Who earns more – graduates or non-graduates? All these questions and more are answered over at Recruitment Buzz, with helpful links and infographics thrown in for good measure: http://recruitmentbuzz.co.uk/five-recruitment-and-employment-statistics-that-will-blow-your-mind/

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Number of jobseekers falls in the North West

consultant — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:41:52 +0000

The number of people actively seeking work in the area fell by 7,000 between December and February, bringing the total to around 288,000. The number of 16-24 year olds out of work has also fallen by 300 to approximately 23,200. Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/north-west-unemployment-falls-2728103

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8 Pieces of Professional Advice We Don’t Want (But Definitely Need)

consultant — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:41:20 +0000

Nobody likes to be given painful advice at work because it’s – well, painful! But often the things we least want to hear can be the most important. Writer Jeff Haden learned the hard way. Here he shares some of his own personal experiences, courtesy of Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130416124012-20017018-8-pieces-of-professional-advice-i-didn-t-want-but-definitely-needed?ref=email

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How much experience do you need to be a successful candidate?

consultant — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:39:33 +0000

A recent poll has revealed that two thirds of employers would rather hire a candidate who could gain a year’s worth of experience in just six months as it suggests they are a high achiever. The study was launched to determine whether experience is a guarantee of success in the workplace. Click here for a full analysis: http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130418055654-15454-how-long-does-it-take-to-get-one-year-of-experience

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CVs still more relevant than Linkedin

consultant — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:56:11 +0000

A recent survey conducted by TipTopJob.com asked the question ”Is Linkedin more important to you than having an up-to-date Resume?” with 53% of jobseekers claiming that the CV was still more important. Although CVs come out on top, the survey still reflects the increasing prevalence of social media in the jobs market. For more, visit www.onrec.com: http://www.onrec.com/news/news-archive/linkedin-is-not-taking-over-the-traditional-resume-in-importance-%C2%8Ayet

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6 Ways to Stand Out in an Overcrowded Job Market

consultant — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:02:50 +0000

As the latest round of redundancies are announced on the high street, resourceful staff have been finding innovative ways to raise their profile to potential employers. In January it was the staff at our local branch of Jessops in Warrington who hit the headlines for placing their photos in the shop window with a plea for ...

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Migration rules relaxed for oil and gas employment.

consultant — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:01:09 +0000

The UK Government is to relax regulations on employing engineers outside of Europe in an attempt to address the skills shortage in the industry. The move will be particularly beneficial to Aberdeen’s oil and gas sector which is finding it difficult to fill vacancies for skilled workers. For more details, visit Global Recruiter: http://www.theglobalrecruiter.com/news/migration-rules-relaxed-for-oil-and-gas-sector-to-find-skills/4313

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DATS open new satellite office

consultant — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:58:24 +0000

DATS is proud to announce that in January 2013 we opened a new satellite office on the prestigious Sci-Tech Daresbury campus and are now tenants of the Innovation Centre. DATS is located in a 100 strong high-tech company environment, working alongside companies in areas such as advanced engineering, digital/ICT, biomedical and energy and environmental technologies. Address: DATS ...

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Christmas Card Winners

helen — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:13:51 +0000

For Christmas 2012 we launched a competition in conjunction with The Heath School to design two Christmas cards for DATS; one to be printed to send in the post and one to send electronically as an e-card. Thank you to Heath School and to the students who took part. We thorough enjoyed reviewing the entries ...

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DATS train with Widnes Vikings

helen — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:56:26 +0000

Vikings look to improve their social skills with DATS Recruitment and Marketing Doris Widnes Vikings U19’s squad, incorporating the players on the club’s elite AASE Programme were offered a tutorial recently, examining the impact social media can have on their current and long-term career prospects. The event was hosted by Stephen Nickson of DATS Recruitment ...

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Widnes Vikings announce exciting working partnership with Workington Town

helen — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:34:57 +0000

As a sponsor of the Youth Team at Widnes Vikings, we are delighted to hear today about a new partnership that will benefit the teams and club. The Vikings today announce an exciting working partnership with Championship side, Workington Town. Following the recent news that both the Under 20s and Under 18s competitions will be ...

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Join the Vikings MoSquad

helen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:55:21 +0000

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer. DATS are happy to support Widnes Vikings first team players in their ...

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Supporting the Widnes Vikings

helen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:00:19 +0000

We are delighted to announce that DATS will remain as Widnes Vikings ‘Official Youth and Academy Partner’ for the 2013 season. From day one, the Vikings / DATS partnership has grown from strength to strength and is already playing its part toward the retention of a number of quality youngsters at the club. In 2012 the Vikings’ U15′s ...

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Your Online Reputation

helen — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:56:41 +0000

We can be almost anywhere in the world now and we can still connect 24/7 online to social media tools. Is that a good thing? Well yes of course it is and there are numerous positives in support of these broadcast mechanisms; we can view (and comment) on the latest news via Twitter, post photographs ...

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Oktoberfest 16

helen — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:48:26 +0000

Warrington’s annual Charity Beer Festival Oktoberfest 16 runs from Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th October* and once again DATS are proud to be a sponsor of one of the 70 Cask Ales available throughout the festival. Taking place at Parr Hall, Warrington the cost is £5 per person which includes a souvenir glass. There will ...

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Turnover reaches record heights

helen — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:27:22 +0000

DATS is delighted to announce that despite a downturn in the UK economy, turnover for 2011/12 has increased to over £10 million, the highest recorded for 10 years. Formal accounts will be issued in November 2012. Stephen Nickson, MD of DATS commented “this is encouraging news as the company has made strategic investments into new ...

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Successfully Audited by Achilles

helen — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:35:31 +0000

DATS has recently been audited by Achilles. The Achilles auditing process focuses on health & safety, environment and quality issues. As a result of the audit, buyer’s procurement and compliance teams can manage their resources and supply chains more effectively because they can be confident that the information managed by Achilles has been rigorously assessed ...

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ISO 14001 Accreditation achieved

helen — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:30:32 +0000

DATS has been successful in achieving the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditation. The standard is internationally accepted and is awarded to businesses that can demonstrate their company is able to address the delicate balance between maintaining profitability and reducing the impact on the environment relevant to their business. Stephen Nickson, MD of DATS commented ...

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Join Us

helen — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:57:01 +0000

Are you looking for a career in recruitment? We would be interested in talking to you. Click here for details on how to contact us.

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Are you looking for a career in recruitment? We would be interested in talking to you. Click here for details on how to contact us.

DATS become Vikings ‘Official Youth and Academy Partner’

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:29:01 +0000

We are delighted to announce that DATS have become the Official Youth and Academy Partner for Widnes Vikings Rugby Club for the 2012 season. The sponsorship will enable Vikings to support, nurture and train the young talent within the club; the first beneficiaries are the U15s and U16s Scholarship squad’s, who have just returned from ...

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Using Social Media Effectively – Professionally

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:34:52 +0000

Social Media platforms are a bit like Marmite; you either love them or hate them! Either way, they are here to stay and they are being used more and more in people’s professional lives and can be very effective in networking with business colleagues, customers and prospective customers. The objective of this article is to ...

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Using an Employment Agency Effectively

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:54:34 +0000

One of the quickest routes to employment is to use the services of an expert in the form of a recruitment consultancy; they will have close relationships with potential employers and will often be the first to know about new roles. Choosing which the right agencies are for you can be a daunting task, especially ...

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The Practical Side of Redundancy

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:43:24 +0000

You may have heard rumours that there could be redundancies at your place of work, or maybe you have already been given notification of job losses. Companies are required to follow formal procedures but to the individual the whole process can be confusing; here’s a quick guide to help you: Individual Consultation Employers are obliged ...

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The emotional side of redundancy

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:37:28 +0000

There is no doubt, we are in tough times. Recession and redundancy are phrases constantly used across all forms of media, but until it affects you directly you are unlikely to know how you will react and cope. Last resort Companies only instigate redundancies when everything else has been exhausted, it’s likely that sales have ...

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Preparing for an Interview

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:35:33 +0000

Congratulations you got the opportunity to have an interview with the company looking to recruit. It’s been said many times that you only get one chance to make a good impression and interviews is one of those occasions where it’s imperative to get it right. Interviews are two way meetings for companies to find out ...

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Interview Techniques

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:32:21 +0000

Having an excellent career track record and skillfully drafted CV to match isn’t enough to secure any position you apply for, but both these elements when done correctly should get you an invite to interview. It is the interview itself that will help secure the position. Your skills maybe an ideal fit for the role ...

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How to answer those tough Interview Questions

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:26:43 +0000

It would almost be impossible to prepare for every question that may arise at an interview or even to pre-empt what would be asked, but with a little planning you could cover the ones that can prove to be particularly tricky: “Tell us about yourself” a classic opening question, plan it in advance and keep ...

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Welcome to the Team

helen — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:30:49 +0000

Luke Donohue joined the DATS Recruitment team this month on an Apprenticeship scheme. He is supporting the team of recruiters with office administration duties and marketing activities as well as continuing his college studies to achieve NVQ Level 2 Business & Administration.

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Apprenticeship Scheme with Riverside College

helen — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:00:59 +0000

Supporting young people and encouraging interest in engineering and technical careers has always been important to DATS. Apprenticeship Schemes are a key way of nurturing our future workforce and imperative in reducing the skills gap in specialist industries that have seen numbers fall in interest from school/university leavers at an alarming rate. DATS MD Stephen ...

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UK jobs market shows signs of growth

aqueous — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:41:10 +0000

The latest unemployment figures released this week show that despite the previous trend towards higher unemployment there are some signs of improvement in the UK jobs market. The new figures show that there has been a rise in the number of people doing part time work to a record of 7.9m which has helped to ...

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Working towards BS EN ISO14001:2004

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:07:54 +0000

Stage 1 of our assessment for BSI 14001 has been completed. The objective was to assess our readiness for the next stage reviewing our effectiveness to meet the requirements of BS EN ISO14001:2004 within the environmental policy including preventing pollution, complying with applicable legislation, and continual improvement. The next stage will be assessed in April ...

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Expanding our Resourcers team

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:12:12 +0000

Joining our team are Tim Gorman and Stewart Harvey in Resourcers; key roles in the recruitment office, they will be conducting telephone interviews with our candidates and managing our database. They will be ensuring we have candidates’ up to date details of skills and experience to improve success matching to client vacancies.

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The Heath School help DATS this Christmas

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:30:51 +0000

DATS asked The Heath School in Runcorn if they could help with the design of their 2011 Christmas Card… …and they came up trumps!! In fact the standard was so high, we found it very difficult to judge which was our favourite. We knew we did have to choose a winner and we are ...

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New Hire for Admin & Accounts Department

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:20:49 +0000

Carl Quinn joined the team in September in an Administration & Payroll support role Carl had just completed a 6 month graduate scheme at Halton Council where he worked within the Marketing and External Funding divisions. He graduated from Lancaster University in 2010 and is continuing his studies with an accountancy night school course.

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LDP Business Magazine & Oktoberfest

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:27:39 +0000

Liverpool Daily Post’s Alistair Houghton visited the annual Warrington Rotary Oktoberfest with Stephen Nickson to try out the DATS sponsored beer recently, all in the name of networking! Read about their experiences in the LDP Business Magazine

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Questions to ask in an interview

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:37:16 +0000

Research has shown these to be some of the most frequently asked questions of people applying for jobs. You may find them useful when drawing up a list of questions to ask an interviewee. Don’t forget, the real skill of asking questions is the way they are asked and how relaxed an interviewee is in ...

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Interview tips – for interviewers

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:35:05 +0000

You must make notes of the questions you intend to ask – otherwise you’ll forget. Decide the essential things you need to learn and prepare questions to probe them. Plan the environment – privacy, no interruptions, ensure the interviewee is looked after while they wait. Arrange the seating in an informal relaxed way. Don’t sit ...

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Liverpool Daily Post & Liverpool Echo Profile

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:24:07 +0000

Alistair Houghton, Business Reporter from Liverpool Daily Post & Liverpool Echo met with Stephen Nickson, MD of DATS The profile was printed in the newspaper on 19th October 2011, see a copy of the article online

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DATS CAD Services achieve BSI ISO 9001 accreditation

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:30:40 +0000

DATS CAD Drawing Office has been awarded BSI ISO 9001 accreditation The CAD division of DATS opened in May 2010, employing one full time Manager and a team of Designers, providing 2D and 3D drawing services to clients. Stephen Nickson, Managing Director comments “at DATS we have always endeavoured to provide a high quality service to ...

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A week in the life of a .. Logistics Recruiter

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:30:18 +0000

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at DATS? In the first of our series of ‘A week in the life of..’ we asked Neil Ewart of Dixon Stewart (the Logistics recruitment arm of DATS) to keep a diary so we could have a peep into the life of a Logistics Recruiter. Monday One ...

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Agency Workers Regulations

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:03:43 +0000

DATS have put together a handy downloadable Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for their clients and candidates on the new Agency Workers Regulations, coming into force from 1st October 2011 The FAQ covers the new leglisation in detail and gives information on the required changes those affected companies and individuals need to be aware of ...

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How to Write a Covering Letter

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:38:33 +0000

As you read through the recruitment pages, you’ll notice that candidates are often asked to also send in a covering letter with their CV. You may consider this unnecessary or a waste of time and paper, but this letter can be just as important as the CV itself. The main purpose is to get your ...

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Filling out Application Forms

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:21:10 +0000

Candidates are sometimes required to apply for a job using a form rather than a CV and will be used by the recruiter to compare applicants on a like-for-like basis. Forms can be daunting and time consuming, so allow plenty of time and follow these five steps below: Start by reading through the documents sent ...

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Writing Your CV

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:07:02 +0000

Your CV is likely to be the first impression you make on a potential employer and will determine your success in attaining an opportunity to attend interview. The following section provides a concise overview of what information prospective employers will look for and assess when screening and selecting applicants for interview. CV structure Begin with ...

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What NOT to include in your CV

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:05:25 +0000

We have all got used to ‘information overload’ over the last few years but in the case of your CV, it is important to focus on relevant work and business experience and keep away from non-essential information. Our top tips for ‘what not to include’ and keep your CV to two A4 pages are to: ...

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Preparing your CV

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:38:15 +0000

Preparing your CV can be a daunting task for many people, though you should view the time spent as a good investment, as a well written and presented CV will aid you in getting that all important interview! CV’s should be classed as a summary document that can be easily read and understood by the ...

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How to present your employment history in your CV

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:19:42 +0000

The employment history section is one of the most important within your CV and shouldn’t just be a list of places you have worked. Use the opportunity to sell yourself by highlighting achievements and skills from time spent at a previous employer that will be relevant to the role you are applying for. Format Use ...

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Middle East Project Support Roles

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:00:15 +0000

DATS are working closely with one of their clients; an international Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management (EPCM) contracting company to fill a number of job vacancies based in Saudi Arabia The company design and project manage large and highly complex global engineering projects including petrochemical production developments the size of a small city, offshore oil & ...

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On Your Bike

admin — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:58:08 +0000

DATS supported Breakthrough Breast Cancer by sponsoring a bike ride organised by DPD, a division of Geopost UK Ltd Good luck to all the cyclists and hope it doesn’t rain!

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DATS supported Breakthrough Breast Cancer by sponsoring a bike ride organised by DPD, a division of Geopost UK Ltd Good luck to all the cyclists and hope it doesn’t rain!

Stephen Nickson steps down from Chamber of Commerce

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:55:13 +0000

DATS MD Stephen Nickson is stepping down as Chair of the Halton Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise after seven years Stephen comments “the Chamber of Commerce is invaluable to local businesses with the service and support it offers to members and I’ve been very proud to have been part of that from a personal and professional ...

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Help for Heroes

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:53:19 +0000

Help the Heroes benefited from DATS finding a candidate a job recently The successful candidate had been referred to DATS by a friend, and under the scheme ‘recommend a friend’ he would normally be sent £200 of High Street Vouchers to say thank you, however they requested that the money was used to support a ...

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Chemical Plant Operators

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:51:45 +0000

On behalf of a North Eastern based client we are continually looking for Plant Operators with experience in the Chemicals / Petrochemical sector Interested candidates should contact Barry Gilchrist, Engineering Consultant on 01925 403800

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Increase in Project Control roles within Oil & Gas

admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:46:11 +0000

DATS continue to grow their service offering across a number of locations for one of the UK’s largest Oil & Gas asset service companies Barry Gilchrist, DATS Engineering Consultant comments “we have seen an increase in the requirement for Planning Engineers, Cost Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Estimators from the Oil & Gas, Power and Nuclear Sectors ...

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CAD Operator Requirement

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:39:00 +0000

DATS CAD division are looking for an additional CAD Operator to join their ever-expanding team The ideal candidate would be a junior mechanical or civil draftsperson looking to develop their skills and knowledge. The role would be permanent with the opportunity in the future to take on further responsibilities. For details contact Chris Lloyd on ...

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Date posted: 01/06/2011

How to resign painlessly

admin — Sun, 08 May 2011 13:58:42 +0000

Congratulations you’ve been offered a new role, now it’s time to hand in your resignation Some people can find this an uncomfortable experience so here’s our guide to making it as painless as possible: Feelings Many people feel uneasy about resigning; they recognise the company may have helped them progress professionally but now feel the ...

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Date posted: 08/05/2011

DATS Sponsors the Rotary Beer Festival

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:21:27 +0000

The annual Beer Festival wouldn’t be the same without a DATS sponsored barrel and Okotoberfest 14 will be no different. The Rotary Club of Warrington organise the event to raise money for charities in the local area including: • Life Education Programme • Canal Boat Adventure Project • Active Hope • St Josephs Family Centre • Raising the Roof for ...

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Date posted: 15/09/2010

DATS choose ITRIS

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:24:32 +0000

ITRIS, the recruitment software system, has been selected by DATS to replace the existing software. ITRIS provides the functionality and capability DATS Recruitment division needed to cope with current (and future) requirements.

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Date posted: 07/06/2010

DATS CAD Office Expansion

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 07:27:50 +0000

DATS has expanded the CAD division providing plant & mechanical drawings in 2D or 3D modelling format handling one-off requests or long term contracts Operators experienced in general engineering, manufacturing, nuclear and mining industries make up the team with Tony Brennan as Section Leader (with over 20 years of drawing office experience), he comments; “we bring strong industry ...

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Date posted: 01/05/2010

DATS acquires private viewing box at Stobart Stadium

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:32:42 +0000

An exciting acquisition for DATS… We have acquired a private viewing box at the Stobart Stadium in Widnes. As well as using the box as a private office during working hours, we will be enthusiastically supporting the Widnes Vikings matches and the Everton Reserves games throughout the 2010 season. If you are interested in attending ...

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Date posted: 25/01/2010

Launch of Warehousing & Industrial Division

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:30:22 +0000

New! Warehousing & Industrial Division help is at hand… DATS is pleased to announce the opening of a new division providing temporary and permanent staff in the Industrial and Warehousing sector. Drawing on our 50 years experience, DATS aim to deliver a quality open book service. Initially this will cover the North West region but our intention is to ...

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Date posted: 25/01/2010

DATS Celebrate 50 Years in business

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:35:54 +0000

Marking a Golden Milestone Half a century ago Trevor Nickson completed his 5 year apprenticeship with ICI with the prospect of a long career ahead of him at a company providing great opportunities for promotion and skills development, a path many of his colleagues and friends alike were choosing to take. After achieving his engineering ...

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Date posted: 11/12/2009

RecruitRank awards – honouring first class recruitment

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:42:12 +0000

DATS (Holdings) Ltd Announced as Top 10 Agency at 2009 RecruitRank Awards RecruitRank Awards honour first class recruitment agencies based purely on candidate feedback The awards, which are in their fourth year, were held on 11th November 2009 at stylish central London venue, Jewel. DATS (Holdings) Ltd attended as a Top 10 finalist in the following categories; ...

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Date posted: 15/11/2009

James May’s Toy Stories: Site Manager with a difference….

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:46:45 +0000

When we heard that James May was planning to build a house made of Lego, and needed a Site Manager we wondered whether Tonka would be managing the logistics and if Bob The Builder might be interested in the role? Finding a Site Manager capable of managing the project, providing creative solutions to unusual problems, ...

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Date posted: 02/11/2009