de Belder Associates is well-established, well-respected and well-connected within metal working and engineering companies, of all sizes, all over the world. No one has better credentials to resolve your company or personal employment requirements.

Who we are

Building on many years international experience within the foundry and engineering industries, de Belder Associates Ltd was established in 1998 by Derek and Philip de Belder. Its mission … to provide a uniquely qualified search and selection recruitment service that would match the changing needs of an industry that was becoming increasingly global in its structure and outlook.

The head office is located near Manchester, England, where the company directors are supported by a specialist team of administration staff and researchers whose role it is to identify and short list the most suitable candidates from a worldwide market place.

With the increasingly global nature of our operation, we are making plans for expansion and presence in a number of key countries and regions, including: mainland Europe, India, China, Brazil and the USA.

Our specialist areas

We specialise in fulfilling permanent and interim contracts for the following positions and roles:
• Directors
• Senior Managers
• Project Management
• Technical
• Production
• Metallurgists
• Operational
• Quality Management

We also act for individuals looking to change or advance their career opportunities within the foundry, castings, metal and engineering industries.

Our unique approach

At de Belder Associates we have 3-Golden Rules that ensure we consistently deliver the highest possible standards of service, and we believe these make us unique within the search and selection recruitment profession.

1. Confidentiality guaranteed
Totally, utterly and 100% guaranteed. Any information we receive from either our clients or our candidates is treated with the strictest confidence and will never be divulged to any other party.

2. Thoroughness from start to finish
We make it our business to visit every client to discuss their needs. We will also use our own extensive industry knowledge to build up a picture of the candidate qualities required. We ensure we meet and interview every suitable candidate – no matter whereabouts in the world they are based – in order to satisfy ourselves that the people we recommend for the position are ‘right for the job’.

3. Absolute involvement
When we take on an assignment we become totally involved so that we have an astute understanding of all the attributes our client is looking for. That’s where our worldwide experience comes in handy because we not only know the industry, but we also understand different cultures, meaning we only recommend candidates who we know can do the job … and fit in.

Following our initial discussions we will create an Appointment Specification Document, detailing all the specific qualities, qualifications and experience required, as well as listing all the duties, tasks and responsibilities expected. We will also itemise the conditions of service, remuneration and any other important details along with a breakdown of our fee requirement. That way everyone is fully in the picture and there will be no misunderstandings.

When we present our candidate credentials we provide all the factual details together with support material and also our own assessments and experienced based advice.

From the very first contact de Belder Associates Ltd goes that extra mile to ensure we achieve a mutually satisfactory conclusion.

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