Blusource signals expansion plans with trio of new hires

BLUSOURCE, the Birmingham-based recruitment firm, is continuing its expansion with the hire of three new members of staff.

The firm, which took on four new employees in 2013 and hopes to increase its headcount by 30% in 2014, has added Emma Mellors, Tom Spencer and Daniel Blount to its team as it responds to the economic upturn and enters new markets.

Mellors will be responsible for providing Blusource’s one-stop-shop for law firms looking to expand, including the supply of support staff such as paralegals and legal executives.

Blount and Spencer both join Blusource Accountancy. Blount will be working with Greg Emmerson to establish a base for the firm in the east of England, in Cambridge and surrounding areas. Spencer will work with Dan Rogers from Blusource’s Bristol office and cover the South West once initial training is completed.

Andrew Springhall, chief executive, said: “The appointment of Emma, Daniel and Tom comes after an exceptionally busy end to 2013 for Blusource. Add to this the fact that we saw a 50% increase on our Q4 2013 instructions in the first week of 2014, and it just goes to show that we’re ready to respond to our clients demands.”

New recruits bolster Postcode Anywhere

WORCESTER-based technology company Postcode Anywhere has welcomed six new recruits to its sales and customer service team.

Joining the current sales team as sales executives are Darrell Snape and Joseph Tinsley.

Snape previously had a field-based business development role at a chip and PIN service company within the SME sector.

Postcode Anywhere’s chief operating officer Emma Stone said: “Both appointments will help us to deliver our growth strategy which will be achieved completely organically.

Also helping to strengthen the sales team is Alex Bryan who has been with the company for over five years and will assume responsibility as sales team leader.

Joining the company in customer service roles are Kristine Young, Mary Hughes  and Sophie Phillips.

Chris Gillespie joins the company as a technical support consultant. He will be rendering technical support and assistance to the customer service team.

Aquila appoints new apprentices

HEAVY commercial vehicle specialist Aquila Trucks has appointed a group of new apprentices within its Midlands operation.
 
The new vehicle technician posts have been created in Tipton, Telford, Aldridge, Whitchurch and Worcester.
 
Jonathan Brassington, Thomas Creed, Conor Smallridge, Lewis Dunn, Jack Reeves and Jason Bills will all serve a three year apprenticeship with the firm.
 
Aquila, which now employs more than 250 people, was founded by managing director Gary Mullaney in 2003. Today the business is a successful main dealer for MAN Truck & Bus, Iveco, Caterpillar, Isuzu and Neoplan.

Last year Mullaney led a successful buy out of three Bristol Street dealerships in Swindon, Avonmouth and Gloucester.
 
Mullaney began his own career as an apprentice at ERF.