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  1. Recruitment Service

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Providing Recruitment Solutions, Cost Savings and Staffing Efficiencies within the Construction, Engineering and Building Supplies Sectors. GCS Associates are a specialist consultancy offering recruitment solutions throughout the UK to the Construction Supplies Sector and associated industries. Working with Manufacturers, Merchants, Distributors & Hire Companies. Established in 2007, GCS Associates was set up with one aim in mind: to provide an innovative, flexible and dedicated recruitment service within the building and construction industry. Our approach ensures our clients receive a high degree of service whilst continuing to keep a delivery led focus making us the go-to consultancy within the construction industry. Our team of professional and specialist consultants go above and beyond to help professionals within the building supplies and construction sales sector to find their perfect role.


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2.4

Poor

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

8 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional

2 members of GCS staff have contacted me via LinkedIn recently regarding the same role.

Initially set up a call for a specific time, 5 hours after this time, a different person eventually called me but at this time I was unavailable. Subsequently a different staff member contacted me via direct message and I explained my reluctance to waste more of my time waiting for a call so he offered to email me information... and I’m still waiting for that.

October 3, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NOT value for money

It is a leap of faith using any recruitment company and using GCS proved to be just that for me.

A significant fee of over £6,500 gave me an experienced salesperson who claimed to be able to sell anything. In reality, I paid the fee and a good salary for probably the least effective salesperson I have encountered.

Other unchecked CV’s also offered.

Zero value for money, customers misled, and no reduced recruitment costs having employed for more than the qualifying 16 weeks.

Great business for GCS in the good times but
times do change.

Come on GCS and others, do more homework and offer better discount terms should you source a lemon.

June 19, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well deserved 5 stars

Mike helped me on 2 occasions.
Every single time he managed to find a perfect fit for me.
I would highly recommend Mike and GCS Associates to anyone, well deserved 5 stars.

January 24, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest and professional service

GCS approached me via Linkedin to discuss a role they were recruiting. They were initially convincing in their description of the opportunity but similarly they were honest, transparent & professional. The whole process was as described with an interview process that was slick and efficient. The Candidate Pack they gave me detailing the role and real insight into the business I was to join was something I've never seen before. Thanks guys.

December 19, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike and Dan have been incredibly…

Mike and Dan have been incredibly helpful and have kept me in the loop throughout the entire process and found me a great job, they have also answered all questions and queries which i have had along the way.

December 18, 2019
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