AJP – In profile – Linzi Gallagher
What’s your favourite drink?
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc but also love a cocktail
Favourite restaurant in Newcastle?
Depends on what mood I’m in but I love Tapas and Chinese. I also really like Allards in Tynemouth.
How long have you worked for AJP?
Nearly 6 years
What’s your position in the company and what do you do?
Engineering Trades Manager. I manage our biggest account and also manage a team that recruits for all temporary trades contractors.
What did you do before working in recruitment?
I had quite a few jobs! I worked for the DWP, managed a wine bar and a coffee shop. I worked in HR for a company that’s now our biggest client and I was working in Assets for an Engineering company when Andy contacted me to discuss moving to AJP.
Why did you get in to recruitment?
Andy said I would make lots of money! I wasn’t enjoying my role and I didn’t know what to do for a career, I needed a change but I’d never thought about Recruitment before.
What do you enjoy about your job?
I have to say I hated it for the first 6 months! I now genuinely enjoy finding work for contractors. I find the engineering sector fascinating, learning how things are constructed and I really enjoy the banter with our contractors. I like our team, I like our office environment and, as a new mum, I love the flexibility with work hours and hybrid working.
What’s the biggest challenge in your job?
Finding Welders at the moment! Getting in to work on time and navigating the coast road, being late has cost me a lot in office coffee orders.
How has AJP changed in the time you’ve been working for us?
Watched the company grow and have a great team. The only thing that hasn’t changed is my laptop! When I joined we were still quite small and our systems weren’t the greatest and I’m pleased we’ve invested in a lot of the IT side of things like our CRM system which makes my life a lot easier.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Life has changed a bit since having my little girl, beach walks and coffee keep me alive. I also hate softplay!!