Why Working Closely With Your Recruitment Partner Makes All the Difference
In the building products industry, top talent is in high demand. When clients partner with a recruitment agency, how you communicate throughout the process can make or break the candidate experience. Your responsiveness, clarity, and engagement don’t just help the agency; they ensure the candidates you want actually want to join your team.
1. People Remember How You Made Them Feel Candidates may not get the job, but they’ll remember whether they were kept in the loop, treated with respect, and given honest feedback. Those impressions travel fast, on LinkedIn, online reviews, and word of mouth, and can affect your ability to attract future talent. Working closely with your agency ensures candidates stay informed and respected at every step.
2. Transparency Wins Respect Being upfront about the role, expectations, and company culture doesn’t just help candidates; it attracts the right ones. Nothing frustrates skilled professionals more than vague job descriptions or surprises mid-process. By sharing this information with your recruitment partner early, we can represent your company accurately and attract candidates who are a true fit.
3. It Affects Your Bottom Line A poor candidate experience can mean losing someone you wanted, or worse, seeing them speak negatively about your company. In a tight market, reputation directly impacts hiring costs and timelines. Keeping your agency informed and engaged allows us to manage candidates effectively, reducing the risk of delays or drop-offs.
4. Small Touches Matter Quick responses, clear next steps, and timely feedback, even if it’s just a few lines, show you value candidates’ time. It’s not just polite; it signals that your company is organised and professional. When you communicate efficiently with your agency, we can pass that professionalism on to candidates, keeping them engaged and interested.
Tips to Improve Candidate Experience Through the Agency:
Respond promptly; even a short acknowledgement of our questions keeps the process moving
Share realistic timelines. If an interview or decision is delayed, let us know so we can update the candidate
Provide honest feedback, let us know what went well and what didn’t, candidates value constructive clarity
Keep us in the loop. Any changes to the role, team, or requirements should be communicated immediately
Trust the agency, lean on our expertise to manage candidate communications. Your collaboration makes the experience seamless
Working closely with your recruitment partner isn’t just about filling roles; it’s about creating an experience that attracts and retains the best talent. Companies that communicate clearly, respond promptly, and share insights not only hire faster, but they also hire smarter and build a reputation that keeps top candidates coming back.
The Hidden Benefits of Working With a Specialist Recruitment Agency
Hiring the right talent quickly and efficiently is a challenge many businesses face. While general recruitment agencies may focus on volume, specialist agencies deliver precision, expertise, and a tailored approach that saves time, reduces costs, and improves the quality of hires.
1. Saving Time Through Expertise
Finding the right candidate goes beyond posting a job and waiting for applications. A specialist agency understands the sector, its language, trends, and talent pool, so less time is spent sorting through unsuitable candidates, and more time is focused on engaging with those who truly fit.
"Great company to deal with! The team is always on hand to support and offer excellent guidance, making the recruitment process an enjoyable experience." – Head of Marketing, Roofing Company
2. Reducing Costs by Avoiding Bad Hires
A poor hiring decision can cost thousands in recruitment fees, lost productivity, and training. Specialist agencies like ours minimise this risk by prioritising quality over quantity, thoroughly vetting candidates, and presenting only the most suitable matches.
Research from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation shows a bad hire can cost between 1.5 and 4 times the annual salary. Partnering with a niche agency transforms recruitment from a potential expense into a smart investment.
3. Improving Candidate Quality
Specialist recruiters have deep networks within specific industries, often accessing candidates before they appear on the open market. This insider reach ensures that businesses connect with highly skilled professionals who may not be actively applying elsewhere.
"We had the opportunity to work with the team at the end of last year. They took the time to understand our requirements, organisation, and team environment, which greatly improved the recruitment process and candidate quality. They worked closely with our internal processes, provided regular updates, and ensured tasks were completed accurately and promptly. Candidates were well briefed and fully understood their roles. We collaborated to make successful placements, and the team continues to take an interest in both the candidates and our business. We have low turnover, but we would not hesitate to work with them again and highly recommend their service." – People & Culture, Manufacturing Company
4. Tailored Strategies for Each Business
Unlike generalist agencies that follow a standard process, specialist recruiters customise their approach for each client. From market mapping and salary benchmarking to interview coaching, they act as an extension of the company’s team.
5. Measurable Results
The impact of a specialist agency is clear in the outcomes. Companies working with niche recruiters report:
40% faster placements
50% lower turnover in the first year
Higher candidate satisfaction, boosting employer brand
These results don’t just save money, they improve efficiency and strengthen teams for long-term success.
Why Choose a Specialist Recruitment Agency?
Specialist agencies focus on connecting UK businesses with top talent in building products, construction, and technical roles. Retained recruitment models like ours ensure full investment in every placement, offering personalised service that generalist agencies cannot match.
Choosing a specialist recruitment partner like ours is not just about filling a vacancy and it’s a strategic investment in a company’s future.
Why Choose PRIMO? The Retained Recruitment Solution That Puts You First
When you’re hiring, you don’t have time for guesswork, flaky recruiters, or endless CVs that don’t hit the mark. You need structure. You need accountability. You need a guarantee.
That’s exactly why we at Rommbic created PRIMO.
PRIMO is our retained recruitment solution, designed to give your vacancy priority status, complete transparency, and full peace of mind. Unlike contingent recruiters who juggle dozens of roles and might drop yours if it gets tough, PRIMO means we commit fully to filling your role—start to finish.
What PRIMO Includes
With PRIMO, you get a clear, five-step process that keeps you in control and ensures the right person joins your team.
1. Gathering Knowledge
We dig deep into your vacancy, your culture, and your company
We create and sign off job specs
We set deadlines, feedback meetings, and create candidate packs for stakeholders
2. Talent Attraction
Multi-channel approach: job boards, database, social media, and industry referrals
Headhunting, not just advertising
Three-stage screening (telephone → video → full candidate pack)
3. External Screening
You interview; we support with structure and questions if you’d like
References carried out by us
4. Onboarding
Pre-induction video meeting with stakeholders and your new hire
Induction plan support to minimise dropouts
Optional skills assessments and reports
5. Employment & Retention
Monthly update calls with you and the candidate for six months
6-month guarantee: if the candidate leaves, we restart the whole process—free of charge
Why Retained Recruitment Works Better
Here’s the truth: contingent recruiters only get paid if they win the race. That means your role competes for their attention with every other vacancy on their desk. If it looks tricky, it gets dropped.
PRIMO flips the script:
Your role becomes our priority project
We dedicate time, resource, and expertise from day one
You get a true recruitment partner, not a CV pusher
And because PRIMO is spread across three staged payments, the commitment works both ways—you know we won’t walk away, and we know you’re serious about hiring.
Refunds & Guarantees That Protect You
We back ourselves to deliver, so you don’t take on the risk.
Full Refund – If our candidate packs don’t meet expectations and you don’t select anyone for interview by the agreed deadline, you’ll get your money back
6-Month Replacement Guarantee – If your hire leaves within six months, we’ll run the entire PRIMO process again to find you a replacement
Break Clause – If we can’t reach offer stage within four months, you’ll be refunded for that role
In short: you get priority recruitment with a safety net.
The PRIMO Advantage
With PRIMO, you don’t just get a hire—you get: Priority treatment with a dedicated consultant. A structured, transparent process from day one. Candidate packs with real insight, not just CVs. Ongoing support long after the offer letter is signed. A six-month guarantee backed by refunds and replacements.
This isn’t recruitment roulette. It’s a guaranteed partnership designed to deliver the right person—and keep them.
Ready to fill your vacancy the smart way? With PRIMO, Rommbic works as your recruitment partner, not just a service provider. Let’s find your next specialist together.