Summary of Capability

Company systems:

• Established Recruitment Management System (RMS) – since 2003.  This enables MRC to source and manage consultants, operatives and specialist teams 'in house' with the support of our dedicated recruitment website if required.
• Psychometric evaluation of candidates is available ‘in-house’ during the recruitment process if required.
• Exacting recruitment process and procedures – including screening of personnel to BS7858.
• ISO 9001:2008 accredited processes and procedures.
• SAFEcontractor Approved Company. 
• Full insurance for all persons engaged including, where required, hostile and fragile environments.
• IT, finance and administration systems all ‘in-house’.

Company infrastructure:

• Dedicated management team.
• Balanced team of Consultancy, Operations, Recruitment/HR, Finance, Project Management and Administration.
• Permanent offices with fully owned IT systems that were significantly upgraded at the start of 2009.
• ‘Surge’ capacity within site including space for Control and Operations Rooms, Vehicle Preparation and Briefing and Deployment areas.
• 24/7 support to clients and deployed personnel through our ‘Crisis Link’ system.

Company capacity:

• Over 10,000 personnel registered.
• 3,664 job applications in the last two years.
• 887 candidates taken-up by clients to work in-house or on Minimal Risk Projects in the last two years.

Company culture and delivery:

• Dedicated Project Managers and direct access by clients to all the Directors of MRC.
• ‘Open book’ working and accounting with clients.
• We put considerable emphasis on welfare as we believe this enhances staff loyalty and retention – thereby improving operational effectiveness and reducing ‘churn’.
• We absorb full responsibility for contractors and direct employees alike – including all usual insurances, injury, disability, loss of life and enhanced medical care in the event of injury to provide for 12 months pay at 75%.
• MRC facilitates financial and career advice for its staff and contractors (many of whom are service leavers) and we encourage long-term contact from them.