Astute joins professional body APSCo.

Astute joins professional body APSCo.

Power and Waste Management recruitment specialist Astute Technical Recruitment has been awarded membership of the prestigious professional trade body APSCo – the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

Astute, based in Portsmouth, is a leading provider of staff to the power generation, waste management and utilities sectors and has established a specific expertise in providing a full “Crewing-up” service for new power plant projects.

APSCo is the professional body representing the interests of recruitment organisations engaged in the provision of business professionals to clients. To gain membership of APSCo, Astute had to provide detailed financial information, have independent references provided by clients and candidates, and demonstrate that it adheres to a strict code of practice.

Terry Buckel, Managing Director of Astute Technical Recruitment said “We decided to join APSCo as membership provides us with business information, research and representation within the specialist professional recruitment sector. We are already members of the REC and will maintain that membership, but APSCo provides us with specific coverage of the professional contracting and recruitment market, and gives an additional independent verification of the quality of service provided by Astute.”

Ann Swain, CEO of APSCo, said: “We are delighted to welcome Astute to APSCo, the references we received from their clients and candidates show they provide a high quality of service. They will add value to an increasing group of members within the booming renewable energy sector and we look forward to working with them in the future.”