Paul Meakin

The Recruitment Group

Head of Business Improvement

T2H Recruitment Ltd

Welcome to T2H Recruitment, where we provide a cost-effective recruitment solution for our clients, helping them hire exceptionally skilled professionals quickly and with minimal disruption to productivity

Being based in the East Midlands puts T2H Recruitment in an ideal location to provide services throughout the UK 

We take time to get to know your unique needs and ensure we know exactly what you’re looking for, so we match the right candidates for your business

Honesty, integrity, and professionalism are the core principles of our business. We work tirelessly to adhere to these standards in our daily actions. Integrity is the common foundation of T2H Recruitment and this will continue to define our business for years to come

Director at T2H Recruitment

Direct Workforce

I view my role within Direct Workforce as an extremely privileged position – I offer day to day support and leadership across Manchester, Leeds, Scunthorpe, Cannock and Corby. My team are at the cutting edge of the recruitment industry and are all specialists within their sectors; each and every Recruitment Consultant, Branch Manager, Resourcer and Business Development Executive have the ability to add value to any business of any size. We are driven by our values to exceed client and candidate expectations through an honest and transparent process.

Here at Direct Workforce we are very proud of who we are but more importantly, how we work.

Paul Meakin - Head of Branch Operations

Direct Workforce, an innovative recruitment firm that tailors services to clients seeking staff and candidates looking for employment. We provide temporary and permanent staffing solutions within the Driving, Industrial, Engineering and Commercial sectors.

Northern Locations;
Manchester, Leeds, Scunthorpe

Are you currently frustrated with the lack of progression or opportunity within your existing role?
Do you see your self operating within a vibrant environment where performance is rewarded?

If so, I’m currently looking to speak with talented Permanent Consultants, Temporary Consultants 
and Business Development Specialists. Your interest will be treated with complete confidentiality. Either inbox myself direct for a private conversation or follow the link below.

Paul Meakin - Regional Manager

Meridian Business Support

Covering both Nottingham and Derby branches

Meridian Business Support  has a national branch network, which  gives us the ability to provide local businesses with a solid solution to their recruitment needs.
Key to our success is our service orientated mentality putting both client & candidate in the driving seat. 

Meridian Business Support Is ideally situated to give your business the best possible value with the best possible service, with the right guarantees and right security.

Paul Meakin - Branch/Business Manager Recruitment Industrial, Office & Professional Support

Recruitment Consultant MIRP CertRP

Adecco

First position within the recruitment industry initially tasked with trouble shooting an onsite operation which was in a loss making state.
I was able to build relationships fast and turned the site around in 3 month period. 
Site finished the year in profit.

Reported direct in to the regional manager in the absences of a branch manager 

Demonstrated strong account management, business development & excellent service levels 

I had responsibilities for both Industrial & Commerical sectors mainly temporary supply.

Recruited for large blue chip companies throughout the Nottinghamshire area 

Transferred to the Leicester branch in 2007 to grow the credibility of large commercial account. Established strong relationships with key contacts within the organisation which enabled me to grow the account by 50% 

Gained valuable experience of running the branch in the absence of a Branch Manager

Recruitment Consultant

Is your organisation seeking top-tier talent in the Supply Chain and Logistics sector? Look no further. With over 18 years of experience, I specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions that ensure your business thrives.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂:

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲:
- Specialising in mid to senior roles, I identify, hire, and retain top talent to fit your unique business needs.
- Extensive experience in Supply Chain and Logistics, ensuring professionals who understand the specific challenges of your sector.
👉 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲:
- Offering personalised guidance to help career seekers achieve their professional goals, fostering growth and satisfaction.
👉 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:
- Assisting hiring managers in refining recruitment processes and improving candidate selection to ensure the best fit for their team.
- Leveraging data-driven methods to make informed decisions, reducing the risk of mis-hires.
👉 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
- Exploring and integrating generative AI technologies to streamline recruitment processes, enhancing efficiency and precision.
👉 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Utilising data analytics to inform recruitment decisions, improve outcomes, and provide strategic insights.
👉 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗥𝗠:
- Implementing robust marketing strategies and CRM systems to attract and manage top talent, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates.
👉 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Streamlining and automating recruitment processes to boost efficiency and enhance the candidate experience, saving you time and resources.
👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Developing and executing strategies to expand your client and candidate networks, increasing your access to high-quality professionals.

Here's a little more from me

👉𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends to provide cutting-edge recruitment solutions.
👉𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Building trust-based, long-term partnerships to support your organisation's success.
👉𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Driven by a commitment to values, ensuring a personal touch in every professional interaction.

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁

Ready to enhance your recruitment strategy and find the perfect fit for your team? Reach out via InMail or call me at 07703 963 624. Let’s discuss how my specialised recruitment services can drive your organisation’s success.

Paul Meakin - Recruiter

Vanquis Bank

●Involved in interacting with business owners and architects to understand non-functional requirements (NFRs) and educating stakeholders about the impact of non-functional requirements on the success of the project.
●Involved in creating the robust scripts for the Documation programme using JMeter and making sure the scripting standards have been implemented on all the scripts.
●Involved in designing various performance test scenarios include load, soak and stress that might affect the business.
●Involved in analysing the performance test results, debug and troubleshoot issues using Azure Application Insights.
●Involved in gathering the performance metrics using Azure Insights on Azure Portal for each run executed and providing a walkthrough to the larger audience about the observations and recommendations for fine tuning the application. 
●Involved in preparing detailed level reporting on load/soak tests run and presenting them with the stakeholders along with the observations and recommendations.

Performance Test Engineer

AKSH CONSULTING LTD

●	Coordinating with business, architects to understand non-functional requirements (NFRs).
●	Creating and executing the scripts for the Halfords programme using Load Runner.
●	Design performance test scenarios for test execution.
●	Analyse performance test results, finding out the bottlenecks and recommendations using Azure Application Insights.
●	Gather performance metrics using Azure Insights and Azure Portal.
●	Validated the API requests and responses using POSTMAN, Back-end Databases, and validated the logs of all the back-end systems using Azure Application Insights.

KPMG

●	Test scenario/case design, development, and review for business requirements. Preparing Test Cases for module, integration, and system testing.
●	Involved in creation of performance scripts under different environments like E-Commerce and Salesforce.
●	Created multiple workload patterns to observe the behaviour of the systems.
●	Used Application Insights to Identify the performance of APIs on Azure cloud.
●	Created multiple workload patterns to observe the behaviour of the systems.
●	Debug issues using application insights on Azure cloud.
●	Experience in Test Automation using Selenium WebDriver & Selenium Grid.
●	Writing Test cases using Element locators, WebDriver methods, Java programming features and TestNG Annotations.
●	Executing Selenium Test Cases and Reporting defects.
●	Creation of Test Documentations like POC, NFR and Workload Models. Participating in preparing Test Plans.

Performance Test Consultant

Nous Infosystems

Creation of Test Documentations like POC, NFR and Workload Models.
✓ Test scenario/case design, development and review for business requirements.
✓ Involved in creation of performance scripts under different environments like SAP Fiori and S/4 HANA.
✓ Evaluated and recommended appropriate actions where possible to improve the performance process and overall performance of the system.
✓ Created multiple workload patterns to observe the behavior of the systems.
✓ Conducted performance tests on Batch JOBS.
✓ Used SAP BASIS T-codes and Dynatrace analyzer for performance monitoring.
✓ Involved in identifying performance bottlenecks.

ALDI SÜD

✓ Involved in identifying performance business functions.
✓ Designing load profile to simulate the performance test executions.
✓ Scripting the identified business functions defined using Vugen.
✓ Validating the scripts with customization, correlation, and parameterization and Runtime settings.
✓ Creating Scenario's based on the needs and Studied application performance and maximum scalability, critical parameters such as number of users, Response times, hits per seconds (HPS) and Throughput using Load runner. 
✓ Involved in preparing and reviewing the final/closure Performance test reports
✓ Involved in analyzing the App and DB servers resource utilization for any bottlenecks.

Hilti Group

✓ Involved in development of test scripts and execution of test cases after reviewing the required documents and technical specifications.
✓ Developed test scripts in VuGen using Web/HTTP and Ajax TruClient protocols.
✓ Enhanced scripts by adding checkpoints and adding custom Think Time & Pacing.
✓ Time between transactions, created parameters, and manually created correlation to develop a robust script.
✓ Used Scheduler to schedule scenarios for user's Ramp up/Ramp down in Load Runner Controller.
✓ Conducted Stress test, Load test and Endurance test.
✓ Monitored different graphs like Transaction Response Time and Analyzed server.
✓ Analyzed No Of Hits per second, Average Throughput, and Response Time of Individual Transactions for specified duration using Load Runner.

Senior Software Test Engineer

Alshaya Group

Software Test Engineer

V2Soft

✓ Analyzing the requirements from the client.
✓ Understanding the requirements and functional specifications of the application.
✓ Participated in identifying the required Test scenarios for complicated modules.
✓ Prepared and executed test cases as per system requirements.
✓ Performed various black box testing methodologies like Functionality testing, Compatibility Testing, Database Testing, Usability Testing And Regression testing.
✓ Defined test process including test requirements for testing on Beta/Production environment.
✓ Execution of test cases on all browsers to check the browser compatibility for CSS and JS changes.
✓ Executing the test cases to check the functionality of the application against the user requirement.
✓ Involved in Execution of Test Scripts using Selenium.

Hands-on Non-Functional/Functional Test Consultant with over 8+ years of extensive experience in JMeter, Load Runner. Proficient in Planning, Developing, Scripting, Executing, and Analysing Performance Tests. Extensive experience in Automated performance testing and Manual testing including Performance, Load Stress, Concurrent, Endurance, Functional, and Regression Testing of Client/Server, and Web-based applications.

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