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2007
Building on a wealth of experience in recruitment for the construction industry, Richard Cade sets up Orchard Recruitment Solutions in a small office on Bairstow Square, Wakefield.
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2008
One became two then three… Orchard takes on its first employees and moves to bigger offices on King’s Square, Wakefield.
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2009
As the recession takes a grip on the construction industry, Orchard’s phone stops ringing.
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2010
Richard pulls out all the stops, working seven-day weeks, to build up the business.
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2011
Due to permanent recruitment freezes throughout the industry, Richard makes the decision to start a freelance white collar desk.
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2012
Richard’s first child is born in the early hours but he is still in the office 7:30 to run payroll and ensure all contractors are paid on time.
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2013
Orchard continues to grow
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2014
Recognising that strong financial management was key to his future expansion plans, Richard takes steps to strengthen his organisation: Orchard is reborn.
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2015
Two new experienced construction recruitment consultants join the management team and the company moves to bigger offices in Wakefield’s Unity Works.
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2016
As Orchard continues to develop – taking on larger premises at Unity Works.
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2017
The appointment of another recruitment consultant and an administration & compliance officer prompts Orchard’s third move within Unity. Orchard Trades & Labour is established with two more consultants recruited to run the new division.
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2018
Orchard relocates to its existing home on Providence St, Wakefield giving room for long term expansion. The team swells with the appointment of more construction and technical recruitment specialists plus additional business support.
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2019+
To be continued...
