A LANARKSHIRE recruitment business has recently won a string of awards after the business owner received specialist start-up and marketing advice from Business Gateway.
MDH Recruitment specialises in recruitment across the Scottish industrial sector, with a particular focus on Warehousing and Logistics, Production, Manufacturing and Engineering.
The business was launched in May 2022 by Gordon Coyle, who was determined to make a difference to Scotland’s recruitment industry.
Gordon, an industrial recruiter by trade, spent years in the industry working for some of the top players in recruitment.
With over a decade of experience, he decided to set up his own bespoke recruitment business, and approached Business Gateway Lanarkshire for support.
Gordon accessed Business Gateway’s start-up services, including one-to-one support from a dedicated business adviser.
He also received advice on his business plan, HR, marketing, and tips for managing cashflow.
Business Gateway also signposted MDH Recruitment to the Business Start-up Grant from South Lanarkshire Council.
Through the grant, Gordon was awarded £3,500, which funded the necessary equipment to start the business.
After attending Business Gateway’s start-up workshops and funding and marketing webinars, Gordon was able to learn about the practical skills required for starting a business.
Gordon was also able to improve MDH Recruitment’s social media platforms and increase its Google ranking after attending a 1:1 bespoke surgery on Search Engine Optimisation.
Since launching, MDH Recruitment has supported a variety of different clients and companies with advice on the industrial job market.
The business was awarded ‘Best Recruitment Consultancy – Newcomer’ at the S1 Job Awards and was named ‘Best New Business’ at the 2023 Lanarkshire Business Awards.
MDH Recruitment has contributed to local communities to raise awareness of child poverty, nutrition, mental health, assisting families and children’s learning and development through sports and play.
To date, the business has donated around £300,000 back to local causes to support families living through daily crisis.
Gordon Coyle, Founder of MDH Recruitment, said: ‘‘I was always looking to start my own business, but having three young kids and usual life commitments had held me back.
“I knew I had the drive to do it, but I just needed to take that leap of faith. I can’t thank Business Gateway enough for their support in getting MDH Recruitment off the ground.”
Bill Duncan, Business Gateway Operations Manager, said: ‘‘We have supported MDH Recruitment with a range of Business Gateway’s start-up services.
“I’m so pleased to see the business doing so well, and getting the recognition it deserves through recent award ceremonies.’’
