Katie’s story

“I’ll be returning to recruit again through the scheme.”

Northfield based distribution company Instant Logistics was initially unsure how to go about finding the right person until they spoke to Work Programme provider Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG). PPDG listened to the requirements of director, Paul Fisher and advised how wage incentives could help.

Paul explains: “I feel that younger people often get a bad press when it comes to employment – the majority just want an opportunity to show what they can do. The wage incentive scheme has made it possible for us to take on two new starters.”

One of the new starters, 23 year-old Katie has stayed with the company and is proving to be a hit with the other employees. She has worked on reception and is getting to grips with the administration and filing systems, providing quotations and dealing with suppliers. Katie is really enjoying her role: “I’m taking on additional training and improving my maths so that I can progress. I want to learn the whole process – this is an exciting challenge!”

Paul Fisher feels the scheme is an all round positive experience: “It’s the ideal vehicle, which I’ve already mentioned to half a dozen managing directors I know. I’ll be returning to recruit again through the scheme.”