Case studies

KernPack delivers a wide portfolio of complete packaging machines, systems and solutions for shrink wrappers, flow wrappers, sleeve wrappers, vacuum packaging, banding, strapping and mailing.

The company which was launched in Switzerland in 1947 by Marc Kern has worked hard to establish a worldwide unique and unrivalled reputation for service and quality.

In 1983, Kern Ltd was established to meet the needs of customers across the UK.

The company offer specialist packaging expertise covering a wide range of affordable packaging machine. They have a reputation for quality and customer satisfaction, offering their customers peace of mind and their service engineers support hundreds of customer's machines across the UK.

KernPack has recently signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with palletising systems firm Skilled Group.

"KernPack will be targeting warehouse and distribution centres, manufacturers and food companies, which are looking to automate the end of production lines and loading bay operations to reduce operating costs, increase efficiency and reduce the risk of injury," said Pete Jolley, general manager at KernPack. "Skilled Group has more than 40 years experience in the design and manufacture of innovative robotic solutions, which makes it the class leader and a perfect partner to enable us to offer end-to-end solutions and break into new markets."
Dan Walton, our specialist consultant in the Packaging and Process Machinery sector, says, "It is fantastic to see companies within my industry growing and continuing to develop and adding to their range. I really enjoy working with KernPack and look forward to continuing to do so in the future."

SER has many vacancies within the manufacturing and production industry, particularly for service engineers; you can speak to Dan Walton about these vacancies on 01254 781 300 or you can search our job board: http://www.serlimited.com/job-search

If you are looking for a new challenge, submit your CV here: http://www.serlimited.com/submit-your-cv
If you would like SER to help find the right person for your role, register your vacancy here: http://www.serlimited.com/register-a-vacancy

SER Limited has always been proud of the relationships we build with our clients, both in the UK and Internationally.

We try to build lasting professional relationships based on trust and integrity. One of our clients is ATL Group, which is a Specialist Asbestos Management Company based in New Zealand.

ATL Group was founded in 1982, and they have established themselves as a leading expert in New Zealand in the safe removal and management of asbestos materials.

SER has been successful in achieving an exclusive agreement with ATL Group, which means SER gets a window of time to present candidates before ATL Group will present the vacancy to other agencies.

SER's recruitment consultant, who deals with asbestos vacancies in New Zealand, is Becky Goodwin.

She has said, "I have been dealing with ATL Group since March 2016 and have successfully placed 1 Asbestos Surveyor within the company. ATL Group have some phenomenal expansion plans in place for 2017 to grow and expand the business and I am extremely pleased to be working with them exclusively going forwards. With that being said I have had 3 offers and acceptances so far from Removal Supervisors based in the UK to go and live in Wellington and Auckland."

The managing director at ATL Group has said, "We have a preference to work with SER as we have begun to build rapport and familiarity with you which makes working together easy."

If you would like to know more about how SER can help you find the right staff for your business, call us today on 01254 781300.

On 13th May 2017, 2 of the team from SER are taking part in Born Survivor, which is one of the most exciting and innovative military obstacle courses in the UK.

Becky Goodwin, one of our specialist environmental recruitment consultants, and Chris Ragnall, one of our specialist building services recruiters will be taking part in Born Survivor to raise money for a charity called BK's Heroes.

This charity was set up by a friend of Becky, who sadly passed away in 2016. Ben King suffered from brain and kidney disease and made it his aim to start the charity to raise awareness of the disease. Since Ben passed away, the charity has become registered and has raised nearly £50,000.

Becky Goodwin has said, "It is great to be able to take part in these kinds of events, that help raise money for a good cause."

To find out more about Born Survivor, click here.

To find out more about BK's heroes, click here.

B is for Benefits

The definition is quite simple; it is an advantage or profit gained from something.

As a recruitment company, we can apply this to the benefits that a client or candidate can gain as a result of using a recruitment services provider and in particular SER.

Have you honestly got as much time as you want to spend with friends and family? Probably not so spending hours looking for a new position isn't ideal. We are specialists in what we do within our industries so we can take the time to do that for you.

We understand the industry, what's changing, skill shortages and most importantly the companies within it.

How does that benefit you?

• You no longer have to take the time and energy doing it yourself.
• It means you won't have to liaise with 15 different agencies.
• A professional approach and also a greater understanding of what is required in a role in your industry.
• You are dealing with specialists; you will no longer find yourself having conversations about a job that clearly isn't right for you.

Your Career, Your Future,
Your Choice.

A is for Advancement.

If you look up the word advancement in the dictionary, it becomes pretty obvious why we have picked this for letter A.

Advancement means a development or improvement. Advancement comes in many forms from personal advancement to career advancement – that could be starting to go to the gym, taking a course to further your skills, or improving you career.

Looking at career advancement, many experts agree that it is better to look for a new job while you are still in your old one.

Starting to look for a new job can be daunting, but there are many things that can leave you feeling like that is the next step:
• Are you feeling unchallenged?
• Are you ready for a promotion?
• Are there no opportunities for career advancement at your current employer?

Your professional future is in your hands and it is up to you to make sure you are still being challenged. Career advancement is down to you and the things you do.

SER Limited is a specialist recruiter within the Technical and Engineering Sector, who specialise in getting you the right opportunities for career progression.

If you are looking for career advancement, get in touch with us today. We will be able to direct you to the right consultant who will make the process easy for you.

Your Career, Your Future,
Your Choice.

We know there are a lot of recruitment companies out there.

We know that recruiters have a negative reputation.

We want to tell you that we are different, and we are changing the way that recruiters are seen.
Recruitment is known for being a high pressure environment, but here the consultants aren't targeted in the same way as other agencies, they look for the right people, and how do they know when they have found the right person, because they are specialists in their sectors. They speak to clients regularly, understand their requirements and then align you to the correct job.

Over the next 26 weeks, you will see us post about a letter a week and we will pick a word or 2 beginning with that letter to explain why we are different. Yes you can expect all the usual words in recruitment like I for interview and C for career, but look out for the unusual ones like K for Kudos and X for xenon.

From April 2017, the national minimum wage for people over 25 will increase by 4% from £7.20 to £7.50 per hour.

National minimum wage is a legal entitlement for workers.

Referring to the National Living Wage increase, Hammond said: "Last year we delivered a pay rise to over a million of the lowest paid through the National Living Wage. 

"And next month we take more steps to support working families with the cost of living: The national living wage will rise again to £7.50 in April. That's over £500 more for a full-time worker than this year, and £1,400 more than when the National Living Wage was introduced.

"The personal allowance will rise for the seventh year in a row to £11,500, and the higher rate threshold to £45,000. A total of 29m people will be better off, with a typical basic rate taxpayer paying £1,000 less than in 2010."

More details about this increase can be found on the Gov.uk website:  https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK.

Although SER Ltd usually recruits for specialist positions that require experience, we fully appreciate that this week is there to support the workforce of the future.

National Careers Week is operated as a not-for-profit company who promote the importance of providing a good career education in schools and colleges, and it was founded and supported by volunteers with a wealth of experience from education, business and careers areas.

The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving education.

National Careers Week 2017 will be held between 6th – 10th March.

If you see yourself working as an engineer or technical specialist in our sectors, submit your CV. We may be able to help you find your perfect job when you are qualified.

To learn more about National Careers Week or to get helpful tips and advice visit http://nationalcareersweek.com/

SER Limited is pleased to announce the launch of a new website. The redesigned site boasts a modern design, which offers quick and easy access to essential information and features while offering a more comprehensive understanding of the company's services.

SER recognises that the first place people go for new jobs is online, so this website has been made to make it easier and offer greater accessibility to potential and existing clients and candidates. We also know that people use their mobile devices to search for jobs, so the website works well on these platforms too.

Our new website features its very own job search facility that will make it easier for candidates to find their dream job using a live database, and it is now easier than ever for a client to register a vacancy with ourselves.

Emily Yates, the Marketing Manager at SER says, "We recognise that without our clients and candidates, we would not have a business, so everything we do is focussed around making their lives easier. The decision was taken to develop a new website so it is easier to operate and easier to access on the devices that are used by the people who matter to us."

Visit our new site today at the same location to find out how SER can help you: www.serlimited.com

January 2017 saw the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) enhance the site audits of members.

It is compulsory that Asbestos removal contractors participate in ARCA's audit scheme, which was introduced in the year 2000 to support members but also to ensure high standards.

A contractor must achieve two satisfactory site audits every year, to join and maintain membership of the organisation, which monitors member's performance and ensures consistent high standards in the industry.

The audits are carried out to provide reassurance to several parties, including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that the contractor is complying with relevant legislation.
It is inevitable that audits will change to help raise and maintain consistently high standards across all contractors, and this latest development means that the site visits will now come unannounced, where previously notice was given, ensuring membership to ARCA offers an even stronger reassurance to the clients of a contractors compliance.

"Reaction from members has been very positive, as this is another element to support their management systems and to demonstrate their performance on any site at any time," stated Steve Sadley, Chief Executive of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association.
"Already a major UK end-client has welcomed the unannounced element of ARCA audits, committing to allowing our auditors onto any of their sites."
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), who regulate this licensed industry, require asbestos removal contractors to work to exemplary standards at all times. Now ARCA members (excluding Ireland) will not have prior knowledge of when, or where, an ARCA auditor will be assessing their performance. Therefore, they will need to be prepared, at all times, to demonstrate how the job has been planned and how the plan is being implemented.