Contract Coordinator, Managed Services

Keri Harris

How long have you worked at Acorn?

I have been working for Acorn for over eight years, and never looked back. Before joining Acorn I had never worked in an office environment; I had only ever worked in factories working in production / logistics and as a supervisor. I also had experience of running my own business, so it was a drastic change but a challenge I wanted to get my teeth into.

What attracted you to Acorn?

I had worked previously as a temp for Acorn at Mitel at Caldicot, so I knew the company and the people quite well.  When the position of Night Shift Supervisor came to an end I was approached to join Acorn as a Contract Co-ordinator based at the Panasonic site.  I was so pleased that Acorn had faith in me to do the job.

What do you like about working for Acorn?

I have always been treated well by the company both as a temporary and permanent worker. I enjoy meeting people and in recruitment you have the opportunity to meet different people every day - no two days are the same. I have been given the opportunity to attend all sorts if courses to broaden and develop my skills.

What makes Acorn different from other organisations you have worked for?

Acorn values your efforts and you are not just a number.  I have always been made to feel that I am a valued member of the team.

What has been your best / most successful moment at Acorn?

There are many examples but completing NVQ Level 2 in IT gave me great satisfaction and I was grateful that Acorn gave me the opportunity to achieve this. It always gives me a buzz when placing people into work.  It can make such a difference to people’s lives and it makes me feel like I have succeeded. When I left the Alexandra site to return to Panasonic, a group of my temporary workers presented me with a framed picture taken on site, to remember them by.  They thanked me for all I had done for them and told me how much they would miss me. It made me feel special and successful - a moment I will never forget.

What advice would you give others looking at recruitment as a possible career?

Recruitment can be very rewarding but it’s not always easy, It is a continuous learning curve from day one but hard work pays off.  Above all you need to be a people person, putting people first and foremost.

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