CASE_STUDY:
Thorlux Lighting
COMPANY:
Thorlux Lighting
About
Thorlux Lighting, part of the FW Thorpe Group, is a leading UK-based manufacturer of professional lighting systems for commercial, industrial, and healthcare environments. Known for innovation, engineering excellence, and a commitment to sustainability, Thorlux continues to grow and evolve as a leader in its sector.
Client Overview
As Thorlux expanded, they faced an urgent need to scale their operations team across multiple departments — from Sales and HR to Health & Safety, Finance, Lighting Design, Product Design, and Product Ownership. Each of these hires played a critical role in supporting the company’s growth, but the internal talent acquisition team was at capacity.
Hiring demands were high, the roles were niche, and ensuring cultural alignment was non-negotiable. Thorlux needed a trusted recruitment partner who could move quickly and deliver consistent quality across a wide range of business functions.
The Outcome
Over a 12-month period, Vivo Talent successfully delivered permanent hires across every key operational function, including:
- Sales & Account Management
- HR & People Operations
- Health & Safety
- Finance & Payroll
- Lighting Design
- Product Design
- Product Owners
Key results:
- 100% retention of all hires made via Vivo
- Average time-to-hire: 19 working days
- Significant time saved for internal stakeholders across departments
- Stronger hiring processes implemented through partnership working and feedback loops
Our Approach
Vivo Talent partnered with Thorlux as an extension of their internal team, creating a unified recruitment strategy that was both agile and precise. Our approach included:
- Deep Discovery: We engaged with hiring managers across all departments to fully understand the unique requirements, team dynamics, and expectations for each role.
- Forensic Search: Leveraged targeted headhunting, data-led sourcing, and local market knowledge to engage qualified professionals aligned with Thorlux’s values and pace.
- Market Mapping & Talent Pooling: Built ready-to-hire talent pipelines for high-demand roles across Lighting Design, Product Management, and Sales.
- Cultural Alignment Focus: Ensured each candidate not only matched the role technically but also thrived within Thorlux’s collaborative, innovation-led environment.
- Process Optimisation: Streamlined the end-to-end recruitment process for speed and consistency across departments.
Why It Matters
Thorlux needed more than CVs — they needed a reliable talent partner who understood their business DNA. Vivo Talent delivered high-performing, culturally aligned professionals across all business-critical roles, allowing Thorlux to focus on strategic growth, innovation, and operational excellence. This case study highlights Vivo’s ability to scale multi-department hiring at pace, without compromising on quality, process or fit.
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