A LARGE-scale hiring campaign has been launched across Northern Ireland to fill more than 300 permanent positions and 1,000 temporary posts in several key sectors including hospitality, healthcare and logistics.
Award-winning recruitment agency Excel Recruitment, which has just celebrated the first anniversary of opening its Belfast office, is actively taking CVs and interviewing for roles for an array of positions.
The recruiters, who also have offices in Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Kildare, are renowned for their commitment to connecting job seekers with exceptional employment opportunities and have been heavily focused on building their talent base in Belfast over the last 12 months.
Excel (www.excelrecruitment.com) says the demands in the job market are growing rapidly, particularly in the healthcare industry, as care roles such as nurses and qualified social care graduates are in critical supply.
Excel Recruitment are also looking for staff to take up both permanent and temporary roles in the hospitality sector, a cornerstone of Belfast's vibrant tourism industry.
Belfast branch manager Darren Lynch said: “Experienced chefs, kitchen porters, and catering assistants are all in high demand in places like Lisburn, Belfast, Dungannon, Enniskillen, and Coleraine. We are also actively looking for experienced warehouse staff along with qualified drivers for 7.5tonne vehicles and class two lorries.
“Our healthcare department is growing all the time as the industry continues to struggle with personnel shortages. We are aiming to bridge the gap by offering a wide range of healthcare positions, both temporary and permanent such as healthcare assistants, nurses, and support workers in Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownards, Bangor, and Downpatrick. The contributions of healthcare professionals are invaluable, so we are looking for those with relevant skills and qualifications to apply.”
Over the next 12 to 24 months, Excel says it has plans to extend its Belfast office to encompass all divisions under its management, which will result in the creation of 25 new permanent jobs of its own.
Mr Lynch added: “Belfast and surrounding areas have a huge and talented pool of skilled and experienced workers. In the last year, demand for talent from new and existing clients has grown month by month.
“Not only do we now have over 1,000 positions to fill, but we are also looking at expanding our team in the Belfast office to facilitate a seamless recruitment process and support candidates throughout their journey.”
