Devonport Dockyard Project Case Study

Who Did We Work With?

In January 2021, we started working with KAEFER. The company works in a wide variety of industries, from oil, gas, energy, and pharmaceuticals to mining, marine, and construction. They provide products, systems, solutions, and services for clients around the world.

The Project

The Devonport Dockyard project included recruiting for Tank Cleaners, Cleaners, FAFF Operatives, and CSR Operatives. Additionally, PSI Global’s Senior Account Manager Yasmin Lobb was on-site to assist with anything the workers needed at any time.

What We Did

During the recruitment process, our team worked closely with SeeTec Plus, a company whose aim is to get people into work who have been unemployed long term through their programme, WHP_JETS. For this project, we also relied on referrals from the job centre. These referrals were varied, with a high number coming through due to the number of people who had lost work due to Covid.

Participants in the programme who we recruited for this project were offered training and help to get them ready for the job. If we felt at any point for any reason they had challenges in returning to work, we helped to guide them in the right direction for the help they needed.

For the duration of the project, our team went above and beyond by not just bringing candidates in for interviews, but in helping with the security process, having someone based in the local area so there is always someone to talk to, and working closely with those who have been out of work to get them the support they needed.

The Results

The project saw positive results, with the main benefit being our assistance to get members of the local community back into work. The onboarding process ran smoothly, with the workforce appreciating the team having a presence there in Plymouth to offer assistance.

CSR Operative Chris Uren commented that “the whole process, from application to getting started, was excellent. Communication was great and everything was clearly explained in terms of what was required and why.”