SJD Accountancy
Join Now
Join now
we're open, call us

0123456789

  • Contractor Services
    • Our Services
      • Accountancy Packages
        • Compare Services
        • Essential
        • Premium
        • Elite
      • Company Formation
      • Switching Accountant
      • Tax & Audit Services
        • Self Assessment
        • Questionnaires
      • Insolvency Services
      • IR35 Contract Reviews
      • Special Offers
    • Partner Services
      • Umbrella
      • Business Insurance
      • Contractor Mortgages
      • Wealth Planning
      • Health Insurance
      • IPSE Membership
      • Rewards
  • Contractor Resources
    • Contractor Library
    • Top Guides
      • The Contractor’s Guide
      • Limited or Umbrella. The Ultimate Guide
      • Complete Guide to IR35
    • Contractor Tools
      • Limited Company Name Generator
      • Compare Your Day Rate
      • Gender Pay Gap Tool
    • Contractor Calculators
      • Take home pay
      • IR35 calculator
    • Becoming a Contractor
      • Permanent to Contracting
      • How to contract
      • Contractor earnings
      • Contracting in the UK
      • Umbrella take home pay
      • Limited or umbrella
      • Contracting through an umbrella
      • FAQ’s for new contractors
    • Existing Contractor
      • Expenses
      • Taking money out your company
    • Financial Advice
      • Business banking
      • Contractor and business insurance
      • Contractor pensions
      • Contractor mortgages
      • Off-Shore
    • Understanding Legislation
      • IR35
      • Flat Rate VAT scheme
  • About
    • Company
      • About SJD
      • Contact us
      • Careers
      • Terms of Business
      • Terms & Conditions
      • Privacy Policy
    • News
  • Clients
    • Refer to SJD
    • SJD Online
Search Search

SJD Accountancy > News and Opinion > Uncategorized > Contractors in the West Midlands driving UK economy

SJD Accountancy > News and Opinion > Uncategorized > Contractors in the West Midlands driving UK economy

Contractors in the West Midlands driving UK economy

Author
Written by:Digital
Uncategorized
2 minutes
Published: December 29, 2018 Updated: January 14, 2019
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Email

West Midland-based contractors and permanent workers alike are driving the UK’s recovery from recession, finds a new report from Hays.

The recruitment firm’s findings revealed that it is the West Midland’s construction, automotive and education sectors in particular that are aiding the UK’s economy.

Mark Staniland, Managing Director of Hays in the Midlands, said, “We are leading the way in the UK in terms of driving forward demand for staff. Because it is such a fantastic broad-based economy, both for manufacturing and the business sector, I think the Midlands outlook is very positive.”

“There has been an accelerating demand from SMEs throughout 2013 as we go into 2014. I think the outlook going into 2014 is significantly better than it was a year ago, and there is the confidence to recruit permanent staff across all sectors.”

Staniland explained that the construction sector has taken on many contractors over the past year, with projects such as the Birmingham Airport runway extension keeping the sector going.

He explained, “A lot of the building industry recruited temporary workers in 2013. There is a +20% increase in demand from the construction sector across all areas, and the demand for temporary staff is 20% up year on year, from bricklayers to quality design engineers.”

“We have seen continuing demand for permanent and temporary teachers. Overall, we have 3,000 temporary workers working for people across the Midlands and we are placing in permanent jobs about 200 people a month.”

Considering making the switch from working as a permanent employee to a contractor? Then read our free downloadable guide to moving from permanent to contracting, you may also find our advantages and disadvantages of a Limited company page useful.

If you wish to appoint SJD as your accountants, simply complete our online Client Agreement Form or speak to a member of our New Enquiries Team who can complete the client agreement form on your behalf. Call 01442 275789 or email newbusiness@sjdaccountancy.com .

For all other news please visit our Contractor News hub, or why not join us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ for all the latest contractor news, views, debates and competitions.

Related Articles

National Freelancers Day is Going Virtual
Uncategorized
Contractor News Roundup: March 2020
Uncategorized
What can contractors expect from the Conservative government?
Uncategorized
SJD Accountancy continues to drive new frontiers with new CEO appointment
Uncategorized
SJD Shortlisted in Contracting Awards
Uncategorized
Spring Statement 2019
Uncategorized

Back to top

Contact Us

  • 0123456789

Useful Links

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Recruiters
  • Privacy
  • Slavery Statement

New Business Hours

Monday - Thursday8:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
SundayClosed

Copyright SJD Accountancy 2021. All rights reserved. SJD Accountancy Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales. Company Registration Number 06277058.