Case Study: Harbro

Successful Recruitment Partnership with MDH Recruitment

Harbro Ltd. is a leading nutritional partner supporting over 8,000 farms across the UK with a range of high-quality livestock feed for beef, sheep, dairy, pig, and poultry. As a critical supplier within the agricultural sector, Harbro relies on a skilled, dependable workforce to ensure the timely production and delivery of their products. Seeking a recruitment partner that understood the unique demands of their industry, Harbro turned to MDH Recruitment to help fulfil their staffing needs.

Harbro’s requirements were clear: they needed a recruitment partner who could quickly provide qualified candidates for essential roles. Given the nature of the work, Harbro also sought assistance with initial screenings and safety training, aiming to bring on personnel who were reliable, compliant, and well-prepared for the physical aspects of their roles.

Results

MDH Recruitment collaborated closely with Harbro to develop a customised staffing solution that met their specific needs:

Efficient Communication: From the outset, MDH Recruitment established clear lines of communication with Harbro’s Site Manager, Frances Colgan. As Frances noted, communication with the MDH team was seamless, allowing her to stay informed without the need for follow-ups. This ensured she could focus on her site’s operations while trusting MDH to handle recruitment efficiently.
Skilled Candidate Provision: When staffing requests came through, MDH Recruitment responded promptly, providing highly capable candidates who met Harbro’s requirements. By thoroughly vetting candidates and understanding the precise skill sets needed for each role, MDH was able to deliver employees who seamlessly integrated into Harbro’s workforce, positively impacting productivity from day one.
Value-Added Services: MDH Recruitment took Harbro’s needs a step further by offering additional services such as drug and alcohol testing and manual handling training for their new hires. These value-added services helped ensure that each candidate was not only qualified but also prepared to maintain a safe and productive workplace. According to Frances, this added value saved her valuable time and streamlined onboarding processes.

The Solution

“Our dealings with MDH Recruitment have been nothing but positive. Communication between myself and the MDH team has been excellent. I have never had to chase MDH or pester them for answers. We have a good working relationship, and they deal with any issues extremely efficiently. The personnel MDH have provided for us have been invaluable.”

The partnership between Harbro and MDH Recruitment has proven highly successful, delivering measurable benefits:

Time Savings: The efficient communication and proactive support from MDH Recruitment allowed Harbro’s management to focus on operational demands rather than recruitment concerns.
Enhanced Workforce Quality: The skilled personnel provided by MDH have been invaluable, contributing significantly to Harbro’s operations with their reliability and readiness for the work.
Improved Safety and Compliance: Through pre-employment screenings and training, MDH Recruitment ensured that each new hire adhered to Harbro’s safety standards, further enhancing workplace safety.

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