Talent services firm secures deal with rail services company

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group is celebrating after winning a contract to supply staff to a new rail services company.

The Derby-based firm has secured the three-year deal with Buckland Rail.

The partnership will utilise all three recruitment businesses within the Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group – Ford & Stanley TalentWise, Ford & Stanley Recruitment and Ford & Stanley Executive Search – with each business employing specialist teams providing shop floor to boardroom capability.

Last year, UK holding company Buckland Rail amalgamated its family of rail businesses under its own brand, combining the strengths of W.H. Davis, Davis Wagon Services, and Derby-based Yellow Rail.

With the focus on areas such as freight wagon maintenance, bogie overhaul, and material supply services, the integration is part of holding company Buckland Group’s broader strategy to invest in and develop businesses within the rail industry.

Daniel Taylor, director of Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group, said: “When we learned of the forming of Buckland Rail and their ambition for growth, we anticipated that the appointment of a strategic recruitment partner could play a vital part.

“Throughout the last six months, we have worked with the leadership team of Buckland Rail to tailor a service provision specific to their business need.

“It’s going to be an exciting few years ahead; we’re both delighted and privileged to play our part in supporting the journey.”

Jackie Glover, group supply chain and procurement director at Buckland Rail, said: “Since the forming of Buckland Rail, we have been exploring several initiatives to improve quality, efficiencies, scalability and reduce cost.

“As our business looks to grow exponentially in the years ahead, a priority for us has been to appoint a reputable, credible recruitment partner that holds industry expertise in the vertical and cross functional needs of our business.

“Ford & Stanley came forward with the most innovative, low maintenance, yet highly effective solutions.

“With its independent yet synergetic three business verticals, specialising in blue collar, white collar and executive search, they were able to provide us with a one-stop, shop floor to boardroom solution.”