Delivering tailored solutions that drive success and growth with ELITE
We are pleased to announce our 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.
What is ELITE?
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.
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, as well as hire and rental businesses. Their data-driven processes simplify recruitment while raising standards, promoting sustained growth for organisations and career progression for individuals.
Why it matters to the CEA
This partnership aligns perfectly with the CEA's ongoing efforts to address the persistent skills and talent shortages within the construction equipment industry. Earlier this year, CEA members requested support in benchmarking remuneration packages through comprehensive salary surveys, aimed at improving recruitment and retention.
Viki Bell, Chief Executive of the CEA: “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.”
Together, 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.
In their 2025 Remuneration Report, ELITE review the average salary brackets in the sector across Technical, Sales and Operational roles. It also includes data around diversity statistics, remuneration satisfaction, and desired benefits.
(CEA members only)
