back to listings SME Profile: Bluestones Group / Bluestones Retail
Bluestones Suite Cookson 1 T: +44 191 466 1340 |
About the Bluestones Group
We invest in great recruiters, recruitment companies and staffing service organisations. The Bluestones concept is as simple as that. But our involvement doesn’t just stop at the investment stage. When our partner companies join the Bluestones Group they instantly gain access to an expanded network of support services, including HR, Finance, Marketing and IT functions – as well as the purchasing power of a larger organisation and an expanded network of recruitment specialists and subject matter experts
The Bluestones Group Divisions
The Bluestones Group operates across four primary divisions: logistics, professional services, support services and technical & specialist. Each division has a divisional CEO or board sponsor and benefits from the portfolio effect of aligned businesses and shared knowledge and expertise.
Logistics |
Professional |
Support Services |
Specialist |
The logistics divisions spans the UK, covering traditional logistics and driving as well as retail and merchandise operations. |
Our professional division includes recruitment brands that operate in the medical, accountancy & finance, supply chain, rec2rec, commercial and legal sectors. |
From payroll to facilities management and quality control, our support services brands provide recruitment and staffing solutions to a wide range of organisations throughout the UK. |
The technical & specialist division has a unique blend of recruitment companies, covering low-carbon recruitment, construction, international search & selection, industrial and education recruitment sectors. |
Services
Delivering retailers’ in-store merchandising and installation activity across stores and warehouse networks.
With Bluestones Retail, you can be guaranteed:
Dedicated Project Managers |
Experienced and SEIRS qualified fitters |
Risk assessments, method statements and CDM compliance |
Custom Installations suited to your business needs |
Quality assured aftercare process adhering to your health and safety structure |
Minimal disruption to your premises |
POP and POS |
Shop Fitting |
We’ve completed thousands of point of purchase (POP) installations so we understand what works and what doesn’t. Whether your POP displays are installed by your own staff or you require external fitters, we can provide advice and installation services that can dramatically improve and deliver better sales results. |
Shop Fitting is a key element of our service offering and we support projects from start to finish. It doesn’t matter if you require a full project or need the support from skilled personnel, we can help. |
Other Services
Facilities Management In partnership with our sister company, Cooperative Facility Support, we can provide companies up and down the country with industrial and commercial facilities management services. This includes all aspects of civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, design work, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning. Our specialists are time-served professionals that have experience in delivering complex projects for a wide variety of clients. |
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Industrial & Commercial By using a mix of new technology and our years of experience gained in the commercial and industrial sectors, we are able to provide our clients with invaluable information on their temporary workforce and source the perfect permanent candidates that match their requirements and company culture – all while understanding the needs and goals of our candidates to ensure the perfect employment match is made every time. |
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Logistics & Transportation Collectively, we have over 30 years’ experience in the transport and recruitment industries, working with national blue-chip companies all the way to family-owned SMEs. Specialising in the provision of both temporary and permanent staff to the transport and distribution sectors, we are able to support clients, exceed their KPIs and match candidates with opportunities in their chosen field. |
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Managed Services & On-site Quality Working closely with manufacturers and component suppliers throughout the manufacturing supply chain, we help companies achieve the highest levels of quality through proactive intervention which ultimately reduces waste and unnecessary cost. |
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Training As a supplier of personnel and services to the supply chain, we believe it is important to provide training opportunities to ensure the industry is staffed with individuals who are passionate, have the relevant skills and understand the sector and their role within it. |
Accreditations and Certifications