dBA is well-established, well-respected and well-connected within foundry and castings 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 industries, dBA, previously de Belder Associates Ltd was established in 1998.  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.

Our specialist areas

We specialise in fulfilling permanent and interim contracts for a variety of roles, including:

• 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 and castings industries.

Our unique approach

At dBA 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.

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 your first contact with dBA we go that extra mile to ensure a mutually satisfactory conclusion.

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