Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert IT Recruitment Services in Burton on Trent
Blues Point is a specialist IT recruitment agency based in the UK Midlands, operating since 2003. Our approach combines rigorous pre-appointment due diligence with cutting-edge tools like psychometric testing and video recruitment to ensure candidates match both technical requirements and organisational culture. With over 50 years of collective experience among our small team, we focus on identifying IT professionals where behaviours and potential are as critical as technical skills. Our global network enables placements across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, supported by a 96% one-year retention rate for permanent candidates.We prioritise long-term relationships over short-term gains, offering tailored solutions for roles ranging from junior IT support to CIO positions. Our services extend beyond recruitment, including behavioural assessments and technical testing for clients seeking to benchmark and retain existing teams. Backed by testimonials from industry leaders, we maintain a reputation for honesty, diligence, and insightful candidate matching.
Services
IT Recruitment
Headhunting Services
Psychometric Testing
Video Recruitment
Behavioural Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in IT recruitment
- We utilise behavioural and motivational assessments for better candidate matching
- Our global network secures hard-to-find IT professionals
- We guarantee a 96% one-year retention rate for permanent placements
- Our team includes practitioners in emotional intelligence and motivational mapping
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and courteous
Highly recommend
Efficient and dependable
Impressed with professionalism
Services
IT Recruitment
We specialise in placing IT professionals across all levels, from junior roles to CIO positions. Our process combines technical validation with behavioural analysis to ensure cultural and skill alignment. Clients benefit from our extensive industry network and 96% one-year retention rate for permanent hires.
Headhunting Services
Our proactive approach targets passive candidates not actively seeking roles. Using advanced search techniques and market intelligence, we identify specialists in niche IT fields. This ensures clients access top-tier talent before competitors in competitive markets.
Psychometric Testing
We validate technical competencies through IKM TeckChek evaluations and measure behavioural traits via Thomas International PPA tools. This dual approach provides comprehensive candidate profiling, reducing hiring risks and improving team integration success rates.
Video Recruitment
Our Hinterview platform enables efficient candidate screening through digital interviews. This technology streamlines the recruitment process while maintaining assessment quality, particularly beneficial for international placements and time-sensitive roles.
Behavioural Assessments
We analyse candidates' motivations and work styles using certified assessment tools. This identifies cultural fit and predicts on-the-job performance, helping organisations build cohesive teams aligned with their strategic objectives.
People
Matt
Co-founder and Director
Qualified chartered accountant with recruitment industry experience since 2000. Oversees financial and legal operations at Blues Point, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership in talent acquisition.
Alex
Recruitment Consultant
Practitioner in emotional intelligence and motivational mapping, specialising in IT recruitment. Focuses on understanding candidate behaviours to improve team fit, with expertise in placing software developers and technical specialists.
Steph
Delivery Team Manager
Philosophy graduate from St Andrews University with over a decade in IT recruitment. Manages candidate support processes and contributes industry insights through blog writing, particularly in IT contractor administration.
Cara
Finance Recruitment Specialist
Multi-qualified professional with expertise in finance recruitment and candidate sourcing. Combines technical knowledge of accountancy with client relationship management, supporting placements in both finance and IT sectors.
Rej
Finance Director Recruiter
Recognised expert in executive finance recruitment, specialising in CFO and board-level appointments. Provides strategic advisory services to private equity firms and professional services organisations on leadership development and succession planning.
Questions
What IT roles do you recruit for?
We recruit for all levels of IT roles including developers, support staff, project managers, CIOs, and specialist technical positions across permanent, interim, and contract bases.
How do you assess candidate suitability?
We use a combination of technical testing (IKM TeckChek), behavioural assessments (Thomas PPA), and video interviews to evaluate both skills and cultural fit.
Do you operate outside the UK?
Yes, while based in the Midlands, we place candidates globally including Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas through our international networks.
What is your candidate retention rate?
Our one-year retention rate for permanent placements was 96% between 2020-2023, reflecting our rigorous selection and matching processes.
How do you handle confidential roles?
We maintain strict confidentiality through secure communication channels and non-disclosure agreements, ensuring sensitive recruitment needs are handled discreetly.
Can you help with urgent IT vacancies?
Our headhunting services prioritise speed without compromising quality, leveraging our existing network to quickly identify suitable candidates for urgent requirements.
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Reviews (5)
Abdul Maqeem
Feb 21, 2022
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If only every agency was as smooth to work with as BluesPoint. You can tell how on the ball someone is with the communication. Effective at the start. Very little need during the role and amicable during the end. Simply perfect.
Max Walsh
Jul 23, 2021
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Matt was extremely accommodating, supportive and helpful. A real testament to the service that Bluespoint offers. I cant thank him enough, my experience was both enjoyable and fruit-full, as the day after my mock interview with Matt I completed my interview and have since been offered the role.
Richard Gregory
Mar 26, 2021
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My experience contracting with Blues Point as been excellent from start to finish. They have great relationships with their clients. They can explain to potential contractors/employees not only what the business of the client is about but also the culture. When I went for an interview with client I found that I was well matched with my skill set. When I started contracting payments from Blues Point were set up swiftly and were always on time. For me this was weekly. I would not hesitate in recommending Blues Point. Many thanks for their fantastic service.
Nathan Helpdesk
Feb 24, 2021
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Matt was very helpful in the interview process and has helped me to get the job that I wanted. Would definitely recommend. He did a fantastic job. Thank you.
H. M.
Jan 07, 2021
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Bluespoint offers an amazing recruitment service and the staff are attentive, professional and friendly. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a position and to any businesses looking for some assistance with their recruitment processes.
