New venture for Ironman Andy

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Andy Ridout has launched Advance Training and Recruitment Services, a Link Up approved recruitment company specialising in railway engineering and construction.

The move marks the high point of Andy’s 15-year career in the industry, including ten years as Director for a leading rail recruitment company.

He is now using his wealth of experience to place candidates into engineering, management and project services roles, both contract and permanent, across all major rail disciplines.

Andy said: “I’ve always loved working in rail recruitment. I want to be dealing with candidates directly, as I believe they stand a better chance of success if their recruiter has extensive experience and a thorough understanding of the industry.

“At Advance TRS our knowledge and experience isn’t promoted up and out of the candidate’s reach, but right on the front line where it’s needed most.”

The philosophy is proving a success, with Advance TRS having placed over 30 candidates into permanent positions in its first ten weeks and appearing on the preferred supply lists of seven respected rail organisations.

“We’re already seeing some cracking results,” added Andy.

“We’re looking forward to continuing our success into the New Year by growing our team and getting more candidates into the jobs they deserve.”

Andy believes, despite the nation’s gloomy employment figures, that 2012 will be an exciting year for those working in the rail industry.

“There are some huge projects coming up, such as the MAFA frameworks and London Underground’s SSR project.

“Network Rail’s centralisation to Milton Keynes will create a host of new opportunities, not to mention the Olympics.

“The upshot is, if you’re getting bored and starting to wonder what else is out there, now could be the perfect time to do something about it.”

Starting a new company may seem like a brave move, but then Andy never has been one to shy away from a challenge.

As well as having run five marathons since 2003, Andy completed the Barcelona Ironman race in 2009 and has now begun training for the world’s toughest Ironman, the Norseman, in 2013.

Andy is inviting anyone to get in touch and find out what Advance TRS can offer.

If you would like to introduce yourself, call 01483 230624 or visit www.advance-trs.com for more information.

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