ABOUT AUTOMATED TECHNOLOGY GROUP
The Automated Technology Group (ATG) is a leading global supplier of control and power solutions for industrial automation. Now part of Wood, ATG delivers complex projects with a proven blend of creativity, confidence and control. Through the design, installation and support of dynamic solutions for power, automation and process control, ATG drives the production lines, supply chains and service delivery of many leading companies.
OVERVIEW
On recommendation from their customers, ATG engaged us to supply PLC and Robot Programmers.
UNDERSTANDING THEIR NEEDS
To ensure the smooth running of ATG’s project, we put together a strategic plan, which needed to be implemented 3 months before the Engineers were required to arrive on-site in California. The plan was put in place to ensure that the right high-quality engineers were sourced, screened, placed and granted visas before deployment.
IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES
Multiple niche-skill hires
Visa support
Contractor management
CLIENT'S AIMS
ATG needed to source an entire team of specialist automation engineers to fulfil the Tesla project requirements. Their objectives were to:
Target highly experienced, qualified contractors willing to relocate to California
Outsource onboarding elements such as arranging visas and sourcing and negotiating local accommodation and car hire
Ensure fully compliant contractor payrolling throughout the project
OUR BESPOKE STAFFING SOLUTION
Due to the high volume of requirements for this project, we invested in additional support and hired a dedicated Compliance Officer. Their sole responsibility was to provide support to our Account Manager by managing the compliance of all of the contractors deployed on-site.
We managed the entire post-recruitment process including processing contractor timesheets and expenses, and sourcing and negotiating local accommodation and car hire. We also held weekly conferences with the Project Management team to organise rotations home and visa renewals.
Contractors were paid weekly and we provided ATG with one consolidated monthly invoice. This reduced administration time and ensured a quick and efficient process for both the client and contractors.
All the above, coupled with our in-depth understanding of the industry, visa process and compliance knowledge, plus our strong, extensive network of engineers, enabled us to successfully deliver this project to our client, allowing them to fulfil their contract with Tesla.
DELIVERING ADDITIONAL VALUE
Expedited process
Full contractor care and support throughout project
Brand ambassadors for ATG
Huge client time-saving through full contractor onboarding
even if they are in the future.