The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced a new partnership with ELITE Consultancy Network, the leading recruitment agency specialising in the construction equipment industry. This collaboration brings significant benefits to CEA members, offering access to ELITE’s comprehensive annual salary survey reports, the opportunity to participate in future surveys, and the ability to leverage their extensive talent pool for upcoming vacancies.
ELITE Consultancy Network, established in 2006, is widely recognised for its 'inch-wide, mile-deep' philosophy, providing a focused yet comprehensive approach that extends far beyond traditional recruitment methods. Their expert team combines specialists with extensive functional experience to help clients effectively build, assess, and nurture their senior teams and emerging leaders. This tailored approach enables organisations to make strategic talent decisions confidently and successfully.
ELITE's continued research and investment enhancing the recruitment process has led to the creation of a unique recruitment platform; ENG's 3D Framework®, which is a unique, data-driven talent insights platform designed to help companies overcome short-term recruitment challenges, whilst simultaneously building a diverse, agile talent pipeline for what lies ahead.
With a strong foundation of recruitment expertise and industry insight, ELITE delivers targeted solutions for operational, sales, and technical roles within equipment manufacturers, dealerships, crane and powered access sectors, and hire and rental businesses. Their data-driven processes simplify recruitment while raising standards, promoting sustained growth for organisations and career progression for individuals.
This partnership aligns perfectly with the CEA's ongoing efforts to address the construction equipment industry's persistent skills and talent shortages. Earlier this year, CEA members requested support in benchmarking remuneration packages through comprehensive salary surveys, which aim to improve recruitment and retention.
Viki Bell, CEO of the CEA, said: “We're pleased to partner with ELITE Consultancy Network, whose expertise and insight into recruitment challenges will provide immense value to our members. Access to ELITE’s salary surveys and their extensive talent network means our members can attract and retain the right people to ensure continued growth in a competitive marketplace. This is an important step forward in addressing the skills gap in our industry.”
ELITE also maintains a strong global presence, connecting exceptional candidates to manufacturers, dealers, and hire businesses across construction, mining, agriculture, material handling, and related industries. Their dedicated approach to cranes, powered access, and hire/rental sectors further strengthens their ability to match top talent with precise industry needs.
The CEA and ELITE Consultancy Network are committed to enhancing recruitment standards and providing practical solutions to industry talent challenges, promoting a thriving, skilled workforce.
