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Mando Solutions vs the Typical Agency: Why Specialist Recruitment Beats Generalist Agencies for Technical Hires

August 27, 2026 Construction,Health and Safety,Mando Solutions,Recruitment,Uncategorised

“Send over a job spec, wait for CVs, pick the best one – job done.” If you’ve ever been burned by a ‘great on paper’ candidate who didn’t work out once they were actually on site, you’ll know it’s not that simple. In technical, safety-critical industries like mineral extractives, construction, energy and waste, the difference between a specialist recruiter and a generalist agency isn’t just service quality – it’s risk. Here’s exactly why specialist recruitment beats generalist agencies for technical hire

From Machine Operative to Site Manager: How Temp Work Built Allan’s Career

August 9, 2026 Construction,Mando Solutions,Operators,Quarry,Recruitment,Site,Testimonial

Think temporary work is just a stopgap? Allan Tyson’s journey from machine operator to Site Manager proves otherwise. Discover how a temporary placement with Mando Solutions – a leading recruitment agency for quarrying, mining and construction – became a genuine career path, backed by training, promotion and lasting support.

Protecting Our Workers

November 23, 2018 Operators,Pay,Recruitment

The net is tightening on companies breaching regulations on false self-employment with the recent EAT ruling in the Addison Lee case establishing that drivers it deploys are not self-employed. There are reports that Addison Lee could be facing a bill of £39 million as a result of this. Mando Solutions has always maintained a compliant … Continued

We’ve come a long way but we’re not moving far…

June 20, 2018 Engineering,Maintenance,Mando Solutions,Office Move,Operators,Quarry,Recruitment,Site,Training

Mando Solutions Limited are pleased to announce that due to continued growth and development, are moving to its new, bespoke offices at unit 14B on the Severn Bridge industrial estate in Caldicot, South Wales. Our new offices have been designed and refurbished so to further support the departments that actively function in the business: Business … Continued

Kate Tri’s A New Challenge

June 1, 2018 Mando Solutions,Recruitment,Women

Our Head of Commercial, Kate Brown, has just completed another fitness challenge. Last September, we posted about her incredible achievement in tackling Cheddar Gorge’s 10k Trail Run. Now, she has completed the Royal Wootton Bassett Sprint Triathlon. Kate started training in early January, training 5 to 6 days per week with a mix of swimming, … Continued

Easter Weekend Plans

March 29, 2018 Mando Solutions,Recruitment,Social Media,Spring

The long Easter weekend is finally upon us. Good Friday and Easter Monday have arrived, giving most of us a 4-day weekend. Disappointingly, the weather isn’t due to be too kind this weekend, with rain hitting most parts of the UK. So, for those of us who are able to enjoy this weekend, it will … Continued

Postponed Safety Day

March 5, 2018 Engineering,Maintenance,Mando Solutions,Operators,Recruitment,Training

As we are all aware, we welcomed the first day of Spring with the Beast from the East, causing endless disruptions across the UK. The office staff as well as operators were unable to get to work due to the biggest snowstorm since 1982, with up to 40cm of snowfall in certain areas. Mando had … Continued

We’re Recruiting!

January 17, 2018 Mando Office,Mando Solutions,Recruitment

Mando Solutions are always on the lookout to recruit experienced operators across the UK for the following roles: Site Maintenance Operative (South Wales) If you have experience in the mechanical engineering industry with a strong mechanical background, we’d love to speak to you about the opportunity to work with us. Ideally, applicants would have an … Continued

2018 – Every Challenge is an Opportunity

January 4, 2018 Facebook,Maintenance,Mando Solutions,Recruitment

It’s 2018, and a Happy New Year from all at Mando. As in 2017, our focus is to both provide a safe, sustainable supply of operators to our client partners and to also ensure that we work with clients that provide safety, security and high standards for successful candidates we place. We also continue to … Continued

Getting Festive…

December 22, 2017 Engineering,Maintenance,Recruitment

We’re getting festive at Mando Solutions, and for good reason. First Day of Winter It’s official – It’s winter. I know it’s felt like we’ve already had our winter because of the panicked few days of snow. Sites were closed and people were stuck at home in their warm beds (what a shame) as roads weren’t safe. … Continued

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