Why Us
VALYOU RECRUITMENT is a specialist independent recruitment business providing permanent, temporary and contract candidates to the UK Construction sector.
Working with clients and candidates to ensure both parties get real benefits and value when working with us.

Below you will find out more about us, our experience, preferred partner benefits, and CSR and Social values. Links to our Major Contracts video, an overview of sectors and services, Corporate and Armed Forces brochures and other Sector videos.
If you require more specific information related to your recruitment needs or job-seeking criteria after looking over our website, please talk to us, and we will be happy to help.
 
Filling vacancies
Have a proven track record of sourcing high-calibre people for management, supervisory, trades and crafts. Many years of sector experience in providing Construction personnel with the qualifications, experience, attitude, skills & work ethic to suit our client's specific requirements for each role we help them fulfil in their organisations. We are supported by processes, systems, and technology that enhance the essential human element of this people business to manage tasks efficiently and precisely for our consultants. Helping companies and candidates connect and achieve the client's and candidates' objectives and removing the frustration of recruitment and job seeking.
 
National placement, upskilling.
Every day we match and place Senior Managers, Supervisors, Trades & Crafts, Plant Operators & Labour within a range of clients' businesses within this varied and specialist sector throughout the UK. Our expertise and experience enable us to delve deeper than perfectly matching the required skill set or qualifications for each role and specialist area. We also look at the softer skills, the personality and fit with the client requiring additional personnel and the candidates looking for their place to thrive and add value in their role. To help our candidates stand out from others and assist our clients in obtaining certified trained personnel, we provide training through approved CITB/ ECITB providers.

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Experienced, expert, proven.
Valyou is built on many years of our teams' experience, expertise, and understanding of the construction sector and its specific resource requirements. In addition, Major projects technical and executive recruitment consultant has over 20 years of experience in this specialist area.
 
Led by our Managing Director, Jason became a recruitment consultant in 1994. Developing his knowledge and skills, he became a major influence in building one of the most significant Construction & Building Services branches within the UK in early 1998, providing over 500+ contractors per week. Ascending to become a Key Accounts Manager and securing the first PSL agreements with National Blue-Chip Construction & Engineering companies.
Jason then became a National Sales Manager where PSL deals were negotiated and secured with Building Services, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Interiors and Residential Contractors in England, Scotland & Wales. And subsequently promoted to Corporate Sales Manager for tier 1 and tier 2 clients. In 2005 Jason joined with a partner and launched their own recruitment business. In 2013, due to his partner's ill health, Jason agreed to an asset purchase of the company, enabling his partner to retire.

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2013 saw the rebrand to VALYOU, and since then it has grown significantly from a lifestyle business to a major Construction & Engineering recruitment consultancy – achieving £1m+ year-on-year turnover in recent years.
These real-life experiences, his career interviews and placements through this sector's hay days and the turbulent times over the last few decades, hard-earned promotions, and responsibilities have given Jason and his team real insight into the processes and roles within the sector and how best to find and manage recruitment placements for the diverse type of clients. An independent, professional business with a team that focuses on clients and candidates best suited to each other. Committed to helping build beneficial relationships and providing opportunities for those looking for additional team members and those looking to place themselves in those roles, but neither of them knows the other is looking.

That’s where Valyou provides that essential service as construction sector recruitment consultants, helping businesses and candidates connect and to achieve both the client's and candidates' objectives and removing the frustration of recruitment and job seeking.
 
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Your preferred supplier
Clients that select ValYou as an Approved Partner or Preferred Supplier are given priority on our highly skilled Core Candidates.
We define our Core Candidates as follows:
  • Tried & tested quality individuals
  • Successfully undertaken a variety of VALYOU assignments
  • Proven track record of operational performance and delivery
  • Continual positive feedback received after each placement
  • Candidates that consider VALYOU as their primary recruitment provider
Our commitment to our key customers includes:
  • Priority on available Core Candidates
  • To establish a pool of tried and tested highly skilled people
  • Offer a complimentary extension to our client's own directly employed staff/workforce
  • A flexible recruitment solution that enables customers to grow and scale their business
  • Deliver a level of service that is second to none

In addition to MD responsibilities.
Jason is the Chairman of the South Staffs Employment & Skills Board (SSESB) and Employment Ambassador for Chase Terrace Academy, where VALYOU offices are situated.
Jason commented, “My passion for helping people to realise their future career destinations is perfectly enhanced by my Chair & Ambassador roles. I can positively influence the skills shortages within the Construction & Engineering sectors and promote Apprenticeship and employment opportunities for the young adults of our communities.”

Our CSR / Social Valyou’s

Construction Gateway – VALYOU is 1 of 6 Approved recruitment agencies operating the Construction Gateway Project across the West Midlands. We are actively involved with Birmingham City Council and Approved Training Partners to offer employment to recently qualified workers with (CITB) CSCS & CPCS cards.
Other initiatives include female-only courses for both HS2 and Women into Construction. As a result, all ladies obtained CSCS and H&S and have done 4 weeks of work experience with HS2 and will be looking for paid employment within the Construction Industry.
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GBSLEP – Our Managing Director is the Chairman of the SSESB (South Staffs Employment & Skills Board). The Board meet quarterly and includes members from business, training providers and education, such as the Education Manager for HS2. The Board is an extension to the GBSLEP (Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership) with a mission is to create jobs, grow the economy and increase aspirations & opportunities for Greater Birmingham. As a result, our M.D. is personally involved in Employment & Skills initiatives.
Employment Ambassador – Uniquely, ValYou is based within a college location. With the associated links to SSESB, our M.D. undertakes a voluntary role as Employment Ambassador (EA) for the college. This is to promote work experience, Apprenticeships and employment for young adults. In addition, the role promotes best practices across the EA network.
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Apprenticeships – As part of our college partnership, ValYou commit to offering students work experience opportunities within our business. This helps the students to gain confidence, enhance their IT skills and prepare for the world of work. From our work experience program, we guarantee to employ at least one Apprentice per year, leading to full employment following their course completion.
We partner with Performance Through People (PTP) to deliver our Apprenticeships in Business Administration Level 2. PTP is actively involved with the Midlands Engine Government Program promoting the Midlands as a powerhouse region for economic growth.
Winner – Medium Employer of the Year: Chase Terrace Academy. CTA needed to reduce the level of NEET students & improve post-16 & 18 career options. CTA recruited their apprentices in business administration & partnered with ValYou Recruitment as an on-site employer.
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Walsall Works Silver Award – ValYou has secured the Walsall Works Silver Award from Walsall MBC after working closely with Walsall College to find employment opportunities for Construction Gateway candidates. The award recognised our activities and initiatives for promoting Skills for the Future / Diversity & Inclusivity / Thriving Communities within the local communities.
Armed Forces Covenant – We have been awarded bronze status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), demonstrating our promise to those who have served in our armed forces. This extends to the individuals and their families, ensuring they are treated fairly. Furthermore, we have a MOD National Account Manager with MOD90 & Security Clearance, enabling us to conduct interviews on armed forces bases and promote our recruitment business to people leaving the services. Our objective is to achieve Silver and then Gold awards.
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