Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted IT Recruitment Partner in Burton on Trent
Blues Point is a specialist IT recruitment agency established in 2003, serving clients across the UK Midlands, London, and globally. With over 50 years of combined recruitment experience, we focus on identifying candidates whose technical skills, behaviors, and motivations align with client needs. Our rigorous due diligence processes and use of cutting-edge tools like psychometric testing and video recruitment ensure high-quality placements, evidenced by a 96% 1-year retention rate.We maintain a vast network of IT professionals and collaborate with finance recruitment partner ABPM to deliver comprehensive staffing solutions. Our team's deep industry knowledge and commitment to ethical practices have earned us a reputation as trusted advisors in IT talent acquisition.
Services
IT Headhunting
Video Recruitment
Psychometric Testing
Technical Assessments
Candidate Referrals
Job Description Templates
Contract Placements
Behavioral Evaluations
Global Recruitment
Retention Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of niche IT recruitment expertise
- Our behavioral assessments ensure cultural and technical fit
- We guarantee placements with 96% 1-year retention rate
- Our global network accesses hard-to-find IT talent
- We provide personalized service with ethical transparency
What people say
Exceptional candidate matching
Timely feedback process
Effective behavioral assessments
High retention placements
Personalized service approach
Services
IT Headhunting
Proactive recruitment of passive IT candidates through targeted outreach and network leveraging. We identify professionals with rare technical skills and optimal behavioral traits for senior or niche roles. Our approach combines market intelligence with personalized engagement to secure top-tier talent before competitors.
Behavioral Assessments
Scientific evaluations measuring candidates' motivations, work ethic, and cultural fit. Using tools like Thomas International PPA, we predict job performance beyond technical capabilities. This ensures long-term compatibility between professionals and organizational environments, reducing turnover risks.
Technical Testing
Objective assessments verifying technical competencies through IKM TeckChek and similar platforms. We evaluate coding abilities, system administration skills, and technology-specific proficiencies to confirm candidates' claimed expertise. This adds credibility to placements and reduces hiring risks.
Video Recruitment
Digital interviewing solutions using Hinterview software for global candidate engagement. This service enables efficient screening through recorded introductions and structured interviews, maintaining quality while accelerating the hiring process for time-sensitive roles.
Contract Placements
Flexible IT staffing solutions for short-term projects and urgent vacancies. We prioritize rapid deployment without compromising quality checks, supporting clients' operational continuity through vetted professionals with proven track records in dynamic environments.
People
Matt
Co-founder & Director
Co-founder with 15+ years in recruitment, chartered accountant, and Durham University graduate. Oversees financial and legal aspects. Lived on Blues Point Road in Sydney in 1998, inspiring the company name.
Alex
Recruitment Consultant
Personality profiling expert with Practitioner status in Emotional Intelligence. Manages candidate delivery and supports career progression. Holds MA in Philosophy and contributes to industry blogs.
Steph
Delivery Team Manager
14-year IT recruitment veteran with St Andrews University MA. Oversees candidate support through the process. Freelance wine industry writer and key blog contributor for the company.
Cara
Client Liaison
Multi-qualified professional with AAT accounting and mechanics certifications. First point of contact for clients, combining finance expertise with customer service excellence. Passionate about gaming and automotive technology.
Rej
Finance Recruitment Partner
Specialist in CFO and finance director placements. Advisor to private companies and PE/VC firms. Qualified accountant with Kerala roots. Focuses on leadership recruitment and organizational development strategies.
Questions
What IT roles do you specialize in?
We recruit for all IT roles from junior developers to CIOs, including software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, data analysts, and IT project managers.
How do your behavioral assessments improve hiring?
Our assessments identify candidates' motivations and work styles, ensuring cultural fit and reducing turnover by 35% compared to industry averages.
Do you operate outside the UK?
Yes, we've placed candidates in Europe, Middle East, and Americas while maintaining our Midlands-based quality standards.
What's your candidate retention rate?
96% of our permanent placements remain in role after 12 months, significantly exceeding the industry average of 85%.
How quickly can you fill urgent roles?
Our contract team typically delivers vetted candidates within 48 hours for critical IT positions.
Can I access your candidate database?
We provide exclusive access to our network through customized job board integrations for corporate clients.
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Reviews (4)
Max Walsh
Jun 26, 2021
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Matt was extremely accommodating, supportive and helpful. A real testament to the service that Bluespoint offers. I cant thank him enough, my experience was both enjoyable and fruit-full, as the day after my mock interview with Matt I completed my interview and have since been offered the role.
Nathan Helpdesk
Feb 24, 2021
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Matt was very helpful in the interview process and has helped me to get the job that I wanted. Would definitely recommend. He did a fantastic job. Thank you.
Richard Gregory
Jan 17, 2021
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My experience contracting with Blues Point as been excellent from start to finish. They have great relationships with their clients. They can explain to potential contractors/employees not only what the business of the client is about but also the culture. When I went for an interview with client I found that I was well matched with my skill set. When I started contracting payments from Blues Point were set up swiftly and were always on time. For me this was weekly. I would not hesitate in recommending Blues Point. Many thanks for their fantastic service.
Yazzzy
Dec 01, 2020
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Great Recruitment agency, Steph Lunn who was seeking a IT Contract for me is extremely professional and provided feedback and updates daily, throughout the process. I am extremely impressed with Steph's recruitment skills, professionalism and communication throughout the process. Keep up the great work. Thank you for all your support.
