- History
- Key Personnel
- What We Do
- Why Use Rapport
Rapport Technical Recruitment is a family business bringing together over 80 years of experience in recruitment, customer service and financial management.
David Raper always had an ambition to run his own show, having worked for many years in senior positions in the recruitment industry. He was concerned that the scattergun approach encouraged within recruitment firms, requiring staff to meet call and interview targets, deflected from his desire to provide a genuine, personal, committed and professional service to employer and candidate clients alike.
Formed in March 2004, we achieved a first year turnover in excess of £½ million, successfully supplying design and site personnel to 26 companies. We continue to expand based on our clients' trust and unrivalled market knowledge.
| Managing Director - Ian Raper Marketing Director - John Raper |
Recruitment Director - David Raper Company Secretary - Eileen Raper |
Ian took early retirement in 2004 to assist in the development of the Company. His experience has been built up working at senior manager and director level with international, national and local firms in the risk management, insurance, banking and public utility industries.
His particular areas of responsibility have been in customer service and business development. He continues to retain consultancy connections in these areas although the majority of his time is dedicated to providing guidance and accounting, IT and administrative support for Rapport.
Family and business take a lot of his time but also very interested in computers, travel and Bradford City Football Club.
Born in 1967, educated at Bradford Grammar School, married with one daughter. Started in general recruitment in 1989 moving to one of the large technical recruitment firms in 1995, becoming Leeds branch manager in 1998.
With a desire to have a larger role in running a business and introducing his own methods, he moved to a smaller firm in 2001 to set up a technical division from scratch. In 2004, his family supported him in going all the way by setting up the Rapport company. REC professional recruitment qualification.
Outside of family his interests are in astronomy and UFOlogy and supporting Bradford City (a family foible!).
Born in 1969, married with one daughter. Educated at Bradford Grammar School. Professional experience – 15 years experience in financial industry, having worked in marketing, underwriting, personal banking, shareholder services and customer relations. Initially dealing with setting up of company forms/brochures for Rapport. Now developing marketing, market research and responsible for Architectural, Interiors and Mechanical and Electrical recruitment. REC professional recruitment qualification.
Interests include music, Australia, computer games and supporting Bradford City Football club.
Mother of David and John, wife of Ian. Trained as secretary in Shipping and managed an Estate agency. As well as acting as Company Secretary, she smoothes relationships between Directors when needed!Interests, family and her menagerie of animals and birds (not necessarily in that order!)
CIVIL - STRUCTURAL - ENVIRONMENTAL - BUILDING SERVICES - CONSULTANTSMECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSARCHITECTSINTERIOR, SPACE PLANNING & EXHIBITION DESIGNERSGRAPHIC DESIGNERS & CREATIVE BUSINESSESLOCAL AUTHORITIESOTHER PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENTNATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEUTILITIESCIVIL ENGINEERING & BUILDING CONTRACTORSPROJECT MANAGERS, QUANTITY SURVEYORS & COST CONSULTANTSFABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS
Rapport Technical Recruitment provides a unique combination of 80 years experience in the recruitment and financial industry sectors spanning public bodies, international, national and local firms. Nationally recognised qualifications for Recruitment Consultants are held and we have particular experience in providing quality design office & site based engineering personnel for the construction, utilities, process & general manufacturing industry sectors.
Rapport Technical Recruitment form part of the important triangle bringing together potential employers and job seekers, ensuring the closest match of job requirements to applicant skills.
Being a family company, we take ownership of your need to find a suitable candidate or employer. We are committed to understanding in equal measure the individual needs and aspirations of those seeking work and of those seeking workers.
We provide a high level of service by giving quick reaction times, good advice, and by keeping all parties informed throughout the recruitment process.
We offer free advice about market conditions, salaries and the availability of jobs and skilled workers. We can also access aspects of employment law for clients via the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
We operate on ‘sensible' profit margins in order to offer competitive rates for our clients and to ensure that contract workers are paid the market rate.
For permanent introductions, we charge on a success only fee basis & represent value for money by vetting every candidate supplied.
We maintain one of the hottest availability lists around and generate candidates by use of our own website, unique internet facilities, press advertising, co-operation with Job Centres and most important of all, industry contacts built up over 15 years.
We deliver service with honesty and integrity and adhere to high standards of working practice required as members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation. To view the Code of Practice click here
We listen to your needs and offer the flexibility a small firm can provide in an ever-changing market place.