Leading UK recruitment company Acorn by Synergie is proud to announce a renewed five-year contract with long-standing partner Vale, one of the world’s largest nickel producers.

This new contract maintains the successful 10-year collaboration between Vale and Acorn by Synergie that has seen 95 contract positions filled to date - 24 of which have now become permanent roles.

Vale has over 120 years of production history and continues to play a key role in South Wales’ engineering and manufacturing sectors.

The extended partnership with Acorn reinforces Vale’s commitment to attracting and retaining top-tier talent across its diverse operational functions.

Acorn by Synergie has consistently delivered exceptional support, achieving a 95% fulfilment rate and reporting 96% candidate satisfaction in 2024, a testament to the strong alignment between both organisations.

Andrew Putterill, Engineering Manager at Acorn by Synergie said: “It’s fantastic to be approaching a decade working alongside Vale.

“Over the years, we’ve proudly placed talented professionals into critical roles across Engineering and Technology, Manufacturing, Health and Safety, HR and Quality, Commercial and Office Support, and Accountancy and Finance.

“We’re excited to see what we can achieve together in the next five years as we continue to match great people with great opportunities.”

Peter Rees, Head of HR from Vale added: “We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Acorn by Synergie for another five years.

Their understanding of our needs, combined with initiatives such as their Acorn Impact strategy, strong wellbeing policies, and forward-thinking approach to AI and automation, made them a natural choice for our future workforce development.”

Late last year, Acorn by Synergie launched its Acorn Impact strategy, with a pledge to dedicate 10,000 working hours over three years toward tackling barriers to employment and enhancing social mobility in communities across the UK.

This purpose-led approach includes workshops, mentoring, partnerships, job fairs, and outreach to under-represented groups, all aimed at empowering people from all backgrounds to progress in their careers.

Acorn Impact also embodies the company’s belief that businesses must actively address social challenges by creating opportunities and reducing inequalities. It stands as a key pillar in Acorn by Synergie’s ongoing commitment to promoting positive change beyond the workplace.