A North East tech company is expanding internationally as part of an ambitious growth strategy that could see turnover more than double.
Newton Aycliffe-based Mobile Rocket creates digital recruitment platforms used by major names including Amazon, Waitrose and the NHS.
It has grown into one of the UK’s largest temp software supplier, with over a million Candidates using its platforms.
Launched in 2013, the multi million pound company has enjoyed consistent growth and is on course to grow in recurring revenue this year.
Now the business has revealed it is investing five figures into establishing a presence in both the USA and the Netherlands, with the latter identified as a “major” potential market.
“Mobile Rocket’s core business model is that we create recruitment platforms “all in one solution for recruitment agencies” – that help companies onboard and manage temporary workers in one place,” said founder Adam Lee.
“The Netherlands has a high temporary workforce, so that makes the country a natural fit for the business, and the USA is a huge market without the typical barriers like language.
“We believe that with the right strategy, and by targeting the right markets, Mobile Rocket can become a major international force.
“Additionally, recruitment is a global market, and app-based hiring is quickly becoming the norm.”
The core arm, Rocket Recruitment, supports recruitment agencies in sectors where temporary staff are in high demand, including education, logistics, manufacturing and healthcare.
Its platform keeps everything under one roof – from candidate onboarding and compliance checks to shift management and timesheets.
Amid Mobile Rocket’s growth, the company is also creating several new roles in the North East.
These include sales and inbound marketing positions, created on the back of what is expected to be a strong 12 months for the company.
“Our financial year ends in April, and we are expecting to see a growth of around 25 per cent,” said Adam.
“Given the current job market – particularly the pressure caused by rising employment costs – that speaks volumes about the trust clients have in us to create platforms that deliver the right staff quickly and efficiently.”
After the business took off in around 2017, it was the Covid pandemic – when demand for temporary workers soared – that really unlocked the company’s potential.
While AI is increasingly embedded in the firm’s technology, the company says its focus remains firmly on people.
“Ultimately, our business is about helping place candidates quicker,” added Adam.
“These are jobs that help families buy homes, support children and build their futures.
“If we can build the technology that makes that happen faster and more fairly, the opportunity for further growth is huge.”
