Our Client

One of Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. They are currently undergoing an expansion project that will significantly increase the capacity of the existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.

The challenge

Being such a highly specialised facility, it was of paramount importance that the new tank be designed to the highest international standards, requiring the best talent available on the market. Our client required attraction and retention of contract personnel with relevant technical experience, to mobilise quickly and be able to commute to the project site. It was important to retain the talent across the entire lifecycle of the project and ensure that stringent health and safety practices were upheld.

Service / Solution Provided by Applica

Applica’s discipline-specific approach to talent acquisition made it possible to quickly deliver to the needs of our client and the project.

• We conducted a competitor analysis and captured accurate real-time benchmarking.
• Leveraged the robust professional networks of our recruitment teams to identify and engage with professionals within a number of niche verticals
• Visited the project site to gain a deeper understanding of the project and its needs
• Implemented a workforce engagement initiative and set up PAYE payroll management, and pension administration, ensuring full compliance and operational efficiency.
• By leveraging our national network, we addressed a key challenge in attracting skilled professionals to the area, successfully delivering high-calibre talent throughout key project phases — from engineering and construction through to commissioning.

Results:

• Successfully placed 114 contract hires
• Selected as the master vendour partner for the project based on our performance
• Offered a privileged partnership (exclusivity) on future requirements, of which more are planned as new projects get sanctioned.
• Ensured smooth, compliant workforce operations through complete payroll and pension management.