E3R Chemical & Pharmaceutical Division Nominated for Service Provider of the Year 2024 at the Chemical Industries Association Awards 2024.
We are proud to announce that our chemical & pharmaceutical division have been nominated for Service Provider of the Year at the Chemical Industries Association Awards 2024!
This nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of our entire team. It highlights our commitment to excellence and our continuous efforts to provide outstanding services in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Being recognised at such a high level by the Chemical Industries Association is an honour that underscores our leadership and impact within the industry.
Read below to discover what this nomination means for our team and how it reflects our mission to drive progress and deliver exceptional value to our clients and partners.
The CIA Awards 2024
The Chemical Industry Awards are the premier accolades for the UK chemical industry and are designed to offer a unique opportunity to highlight and promote excellent performance. The Awards Ceremony will take place at The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday 20 June 2024.
The event provides an ideal opportunity to entertain valued clients, colleagues and guests in this celebration of the best of the UK chemical industry.
Associate Director James Travis shared, "It is fantastic for the chemical and pharmaceutical team to be nominated for the Service Provider of the Year award. The team works tirelessly to support both candidates and clients within the recruitment process. This nomination is a testament to their dedication and excellence.
The Chemical Industries Association Awards give us the opportunity to catch up with both new and familiar faces, and celebrate the future of this exciting industry we’re proud to recruit for and support. This recognition not only highlights our team's hard work but also reinforces our commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors."
The chemical and pharmaceutical division has been working to support multinational chemical companies with their recruitment efforts. Our team has focused on identifying and attracting top talent to meet the unique needs of these national organisations. By leveraging our deep industry knowledge and extensive network, we have successfully placed highly skilled professionals in critical roles, from research and development to regulatory compliance and production management.
Our efforts have been instrumental in helping these companies navigate the complexities of the recruitment process, ensuring they have the right expertise to drive innovation and maintain their competitive edge in the market.
Our nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our team. It showcases our ability to provide exceptional recruitment services tailored to the unique needs of the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It highlights the deep understanding our chemical and pharmaceutical division have of sector trends and challenges, underscoring our ability to deliver a bespoke, targeted, and efficient recruitment service that matches the right candidates with the right roles in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Recruitment challenges in the chemical industry and how our team can help
A significant short-term challenge for the UK chemical industry is the availability of skilled staff, compounded by difficulties in recruitment and retention. The industry has long struggled with ensuring a workforce that possesses the necessary skills. The pandemic has exacerbated these issues, while an unhelpful immigration policy and an ageing workforce have created a perfect storm of workforce-related problems.
Labour shortages are affecting the entire UK economy, with the employment rate still 1.1 percentage points below pre-pandemic levels due to an increase in economically inactive individuals aged 16-64. This rise in economic inactivity is particularly notable among those aged 50-64, who are long-term sick, have retired early, or hold critical skills within the chemical sector.
The overall decline in labour supply has pressured the manufacturing workforce. Currently, there are 3.6 job vacancies in the manufacturing sector for every 100 jobs, far exceeding the long-term trend of 1.7 and the pre-pandemic peak of 2.6.
E3R’s Chemical and Pharmaceutical Recruitment Team has the skills, knowledge and insight to match the right candidates with the right pharmaceutical and chemical roles. By combining an excellent understanding of the sector trends and challenges, alongside exceptional recruitment expertise, E3R can deliver a bespoke, targeted and efficient service. Click here to find out more about our Chemical Recruitment team.
Our dedicated team is committed to providing access to the best scientific, engineering and project talent and opportunities across the industry. We have extensive knowledge of the key areas of these industries, including R&D, batch processing and regulations such as REACH, ATEX and COMAH, which help us find the best candidates for our clients.