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NBK Executive Search

NBK Executive Search is a boutique recruitment consultancy focused on executive and specialist appointments across the automation value chain, including robotics, measurement technology, industrial image processing, and special purpose machinery. Led by Nicole Brueckner-Karolyi, an entrepreneur since 2000 and former Korn Ferry associate, the firm combines enterprise level search rigor with the flexibility required by midsize and scale up manufacturers. NBK Executive Search delivers direct and executive search for permanent roles spanning general management, sales and key account leadership, customer service and support, product management, engineering, and R&D. The team applies a structured, research led process that starts with precise role scoping and market mapping, followed by discreet direct outreach, rigorous assessment, and culturally aligned shortlisting. Drawing on an exclusive candidate network and deep sector knowledge, the firm fills mission critical positions such as General Manager EMEA, Business Unit Head, Director Sales Global, Head of R&D, Head of Engineering Smart Factory Automation, Head of Customer Service and Support, Area Sales Manager, and Key Account Manager for the Nordics. Beyond search, NBK Executive Search advises international clients on strategic positioning and organizational setup of commercial and product functions to support growth. The firm partners with companies in Germany and worldwide, including France, Sweden, Japan, Taiwan, and Canada, and is adept at cross border mandates and multilingual stakeholder environments. Clients value an individualized, efficient, and results oriented approach that balances speed with diligence, ensuring sustainable placements that fit both technical criteria and cultural context. With roots in industrial technology and automation, NBK Executive Search bridges engineering depth with business acumen, providing transparent communication, market insight, and hands on support from briefing to offer management and onboarding, so manufacturers and industrial tech companies can secure the leadership and specialist talent their transformation and smart factory initiatives demand.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQKönigstein im Taunus, Germany

Sourcing Heads GmbH

Sourcing Heads GmbH is a Frankfurt based boutique recruitment partner focused 100 percent on procurement and closely related supply chain functions across the DACH region. The firm delivers a holistic, hands on approach driven by deep functional expertise, a trusted network, and a commitment to transparent, respectful collaboration with both clients and candidates. From permanent hires to interim solutions, Sourcing Heads addresses the full spectrum of procurement leadership and specialist needs, including Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Procurement roles, heads of strategic and operational procurement, strategic buyers for direct and indirect categories, technical and project buyers, public procurement buyers, process and systems support roles, supply chain management leaders, and operational buyers and dispatchers. Typical time to fill for permanent mandates is four to eight weeks, reflecting a laser focus on procurement, rigorous search methods, and market reach in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In interim management, the company deploys experienced interim managers and freelancers who take end to end responsibility in line, specialist, or project functions to stabilize operations and deliver results. Clients rely on Sourcing Heads for urgent vacancies and critical projects such as production ramp ups, site transfers, RFP and tender waves, and restructuring initiatives, as well as coverage during planned absences or while permanent searches conclude. The founder, Wladimir Huwa, holds an M.Sc. in industrial engineering from TU Darmstadt and built his career in procurement across corporations and the German Mittelstand, bringing credibility, practical insight, and a buyers for buyers mindset to every engagement. Active in the procurement community, Sourcing Heads shares best practices and pragmatic innovations to help teams navigate digitalization and elevate performance. Centered in Frankfurt am Main and operating throughout the DACH region, the firm combines boutique attention with enterprise grade standards to deliver sustainable hiring outcomes for organizations of all sizes and sectors.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseGovernment AdministrationLaw EnforcementMilitary & Defense

HQFrankfurt, Germany

Select if Personalberatung

Select if Personalberatung is a Düsseldorf based recruitment consultancy specializing in academic professionals and leaders with a distinct focus on engineering disciplines. Since 2006, the firm has helped companies across Germany identify, attract, and hire talent from graduates through to experienced managers in fields such as mechanical engineering, plant engineering, and electrical engineering. Clients rely on Select if for search projects that combine rigorous methods with a highly personal approach, from targeted direct search to structured candidate evaluation. The team complements classic executive search and permanent recruitment with process support that can extend into elements of recruitment process outsourcing, including applicant management, interview coordination, candidate communication, and documentation. Deep connections to universities and faculties power the companys campus recruitment and Hochschulmarketing activities, enabling employers to reach emerging talent pipelines and convert potential into hires. Assessment and selection services are designed around each clients requirements, ranging from tailored assessment centers to role specific testing and structured interviews that improve quality of hire and time to fill. Select if also advises on advertising strategy and job board selection, supports the drafting of compelling vacancy texts, and provides an online applicant management solution to streamline hiring workflows. For individuals, the firm offers career services such as application review, coaching, and training to strengthen market readiness and interview performance, reinforcing a holistic view of the talent market. Operating with clear quality standards, transparent processes, and fair commercial terms, Select if bridges the gap between ambitious companies and highly qualified candidates in engineering driven environments, including industrial machinery, automation, and related manufacturing domains. The result is a pragmatic, relationship led service that delivers precise shortlists, robust hiring decisions, and sustainable placements.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQDüsseldorf, Germany

Catapult Recruiting LLC

Catapult Recruiting LLC is a boutique IT and engineering staffing partner headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, serving clients nationwide across public and private sectors. The firm focuses on strategy-led talent acquisition and high-quality staff augmentation, applying its proprietary SlingShot Methodology to rigorously recruit, vet, and place professionals whose technical capabilities and workplace preferences align with client needs. Catapult’s team of technology recruiting experts supports a wide spectrum of roles, including software development, cybersecurity, systems and network engineering, product management, and adjacent engineering and operations positions, delivering both contract and full-time placements with speed and precision. Beyond sourcing, Catapult builds hiring programs that include custom talent acquisition strategies, salary negotiation support, interview preparation, and skills assessments aimed at improving match quality and retention. Their client-first approach emphasizes risk mitigation and value maximization through thoughtful deal structures and transparent execution, and they highlight measurable outcomes, including significant retention improvements per engagement. Active in the technology community, Catapult engages with organizations such as TAO, PADNUG, and Silicon Slopes, and supports regional chambers and nonprofit partners including Habitat for Humanity and Living Grace Homes, underscoring a commitment to community and industry ecosystems. Recognized with multiple awards and featured placements, the company continues to expand its reach, including recent growth into additional states, while maintaining the high-touch service and relationship-driven ethos of a boutique firm. For employers, Catapult offers a single point of accountability to scale teams through contract, freelance, and permanent hiring; for candidates, it provides attentive advocacy and career guidance to secure roles that align with skills, goals, and lifestyle. The result is a consistently reliable recruiting experience that connects hard-to-find technology and engineering talent with organizations that value impact, fit, and long-term success.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQBeaverton, United States

manus Zeitarbeit

manus Zeitarbeit Frankfurt GmbH is a German staffing and recruiting specialist founded in 1984 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, with branch offices in Bad Salzungen and Suhl. The company sources and deploys qualified skilled professionals across industrial and technical trades, office and administrative roles, and healthcare, serving businesses throughout Hesse and Thueringen. manus delivers a comprehensive mix of services spanning temporary staffing via Arbeitnehmerueberlassung, direct placement for permanent roles, and end to end recruiting support, giving clients a single partner to cover urgent peaks as well as long term hiring needs. Sector coverage includes metal and general industry, electrical engineering, facility management, craft and trades, IT, and healthcare and nursing, organized through dedicated brands such as manus.care, manus.tech, and manus.jobs. As a registered member of the Gesamtverband der Personaldienstleister e.V. (GVP) and the Frankfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), manus aligns operations with rigorous compliance and quality frameworks, including the GVP code of conduct and the GVP quality standards for staffing in healthcare. Employees are compensated in line with collective wage agreements negotiated by the DGB trade unions and GVP, often exceeding the base rates, reflecting the firm belief that good work deserves good pay. With more than 40 years of experience, over 1,600 satisfied clients, 22,500 placed employees, and a workforce representing 50 plus nationalities, manus has built a reputation for careful candidate selection, reliable on site client service, and ethical, transparent collaboration. Clients value having a dedicated local point of contact who understands demanding requirements for qualified personnel, while candidates benefit from fast, low barrier application options and personal support. This combination of regional presence, multi sector expertise, and standardized quality practices enables manus to help organizations save time and cost while securing motivated, well matched talent for industrial, technical, healthcare, and commercial teams.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQFrankfurt, Germany

MARTIN AND PARTNER Unternehmensberatung

Martin and Partner Unternehmensberatung is a boutique executive search and corporate consulting partnership based in Esslingen, Germany, dedicated since 1979 to confidential, high quality appointments for the Mittelstand. Led by managing director Ulrike Epple since 2008, the firm focuses on the search and selection of leaders and highly qualified specialists through direct search and active sourcing, combining long standing personal networks with structured research, data driven and AI supported market analysis, and a rigorous assessment of cultural and leadership fit. Martin and Partner serves technology oriented small and mid sized enterprises across machinery and plant engineering, tooling, automotive suppliers, electrical engineering, and broader engineering driven environments, and also supports regional banks as well as the housing and residential real estate sector in filling board and senior management positions. Operating primarily in Baden Wuerttemberg and Southern Germany, the firm also manages cross border mandates in Austria and Switzerland. Each engagement is handled personally, discreetly, and with clear decision support, providing clients with structured candidate profiles, transparent progress, and end to end guidance through successful completion and onboarding. For senior leaders navigating change, the firm offers career advisory, newplacement style support, and inverse headhunting to access the hidden job market by defining target companies, preparing compelling materials, and approaching decision makers directly, while clarifying compensation, availability, and change motivation in advance. True to its ethos of working for people in responsibility, Martin and Partner treats every appointment as a sensitive intervention in established structures and careers, applying care, experience, and sound judgment to deliver lasting results that align capability, values, and strategy. The firm stands for confidential, individual, and goal oriented consulting grounded in personal accountability and measurable outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseInvestment ManagementFinTechResidential Development

HQEsslingen am Neckar, Germany

Pol Recruitment

Pol Recruitment is a UK staffing agency based in Dunstable that connects businesses with dependable people across catering and events, driving and logistics, and industrial operations. Drawing on more than 24 years of recruitment experience, the team focuses on practical, results driven hiring that moves fast without sacrificing quality or compliance. The company supplies both temporary and permanent staff nationwide, with flexible temp to perm options that allow employers to scale up or build stable teams as needed. In film catering and event work, Pol Recruitment provides chefs including CDPs, front of house and back of house teams, and crew who understand the pace and standards of film sets, concerts, and corporate functions. For transportation needs, the agency places vetted drivers for van and 7.5t deliveries as well as C2 and Class 1 HGV roles, ensuring candidates hold the right qualifications and meet safety and service expectations. Industrial clients rely on Pol Recruitment for warehouse operatives, machine operators, and maintenance technicians who can maintain productivity and safe operations. Employers benefit from a streamlined process that keeps hiring simple: share a role, interview matched candidates, and hire the best fit. Competitive fees, an extensive talent pool, and local or remote placement options are supported by tailored consulting and 24-7 responsiveness. Candidates receive step by step support, from an initial conversation with a recruiter through preparation, interviews, and onboarding. Easy digital onboarding is enabled through new client and starter payroll forms, while clear terms of business and an anti slavery policy reinforce the firm’s commitment to ethical, compliant operations. Led by founder Wojciech and Head of Recruitment Vikki, Pol Recruitment blends long standing industry know how with a hands on service ethic to deliver reliable staffing outcomes for time critical projects and ongoing workforce needs across the UK.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQDunstable, United Kingdom

Teambuilder Recruitment

Teambuilder Recruitment is a specialist agency focused on finding Field Service Engineers and related engineering talent for companies across the UK, Europe, and international markets. Established in 1995, the firm has built a strong reputation with both clients and candidates by combining an extensive, coded, and screened database of service engineers with targeted advertising, proactive headhunting, and up to date resourcing skills. Teambuilder recruits for service, maintenance, installation, and design roles spanning refrigeration and HVAC, building services, electrical and power, UPS and generators, instrumentation, electro mechanical equipment, medical equipment, life sciences devices, and electronic and software driven machinery. Typical assignments include Field Service Engineers, Refrigeration Engineers, HVAC and AHU specialists, Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Test Engineers, Service Technicians, Project Engineering, and niche roles such as lift, gas, and power service engineers, as well as design engineers. The agency understands the realities of field service work and aligns each move to the right balance of travel, working away, on call commitments, expenses, pay rates, and vehicles. For employers, Teambuilder delivers a pay on success service with a rebate structure for assurance, fast and friendly response times, and consultants averaging over five years of technical recruitment experience. For candidates, the team operates with strict consent based submissions, confidentiality, and hands on support including interview coaching and salary negotiation. A significant share of placements are filled from the firm’s proprietary database, and the remainder through advertising and direct approach, enabling rapid shortlisting even for hard to fill roles. With decades of sector focus, Teambuilder continues to connect engineering businesses with dependable permanent hires and experienced contractors who can travel nationally and worldwide to install, commission, service, and support complex equipment.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHealthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQMaidenhead, United Kingdom

Berry Recruitment

Berry Recruitment is a UK recruitment specialist and member of Berry Recruitment Group, headquartered in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The Group was formed by industry leaders Tony Berry, the former Chairman of Blue Arrow and Manpower, and Ian Langley, Group Chair and founder of the global STEM workforce solutions group Airswift. The agency focuses on matching talented people to suitable roles across the country, combining a professional yet friendly approach with values grounded in respect for candidates and clients. Its nationwide branch network supports hiring across Office & Professional, Industrial, Driving, Catering & Hospitality, and Technical disciplines, while a specialist Rail Division supplies transport, train, engineering, and support staff to many of the UK's leading organisations. Berry holds ISO credentials and is RISQS audited for rail, signaling a strong commitment to compliance, safety, and quality standards. The business has grown through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions and achieved close to 60 million turnover during 2025, reflecting continued investment in people, processes, and technology. For employers, Berry provides a fast, flexible staff booking capability, including access to the BuzzHire platform, backed by experienced consultants who deliver permanent, temporary, and contract solutions at pace. For candidates, the firm offers a streamlined experience with a Job Finder spanning multiple regions, email job alerts, and a mobile jobs app that makes discovering and applying to roles quick and convenient. The company also emphasizes rigorous vetting and right to work checks to ensure placements meet legal and quality requirements. From same day temporary cover to planned permanent hiring, Berry Recruitment brings responsive local service supported by national scale. The result is a dependable partner that consistently combines talent with opportunity across key sectors and geographies throughout the UK.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationEvent PlanningAutomotiveAerospace

HQLondon, United Kingdom

Whoohoo Germany

Whoohoo Germany is the German arm of Whoohoo, an engineering service provider within the Maandag Group. Drawing on three decades of group experience and a Europe wide network of more than 30 locations, the organization connects technical specialists with project based opportunities across its core markets of the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Poland. With approximately 4,000 professionals employed across the group, Whoohoo Germany focuses on matching the right engineering talent to the right assignment by carefully tailoring roles to individual requirements and preferences and by offering ongoing support and development to advance careers. The company is structured to serve clients that need highly skilled engineers and technical professionals for complex initiatives, providing flexible engagement models that accommodate permanent hires, temporary assignments, and contract based project staffing. This combination enables clients to scale capability quickly while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance, and it provides candidates with the chance to build varied, engaging careers across diverse technical environments. Whoohoo Germany emphasizes a collaborative, people first approach, taking time to understand the specifics of each project, the culture of each client organization, and the aspirations of each candidate. Leveraging the scale and stability of the Maandag Group alongside localized market knowledge, the team supports technical projects end to end, from initial scoping and profile definition through candidate selection, onboarding, and continued performance support. Their work spans core engineering domains within manufacturing and industrial settings, ensuring that both established companies and growing innovators can access in demand skill sets when they need them most. By aligning career growth for specialists with the evolving needs of engineering programs, Whoohoo Germany aims to deliver consistent value to clients and candidates while contributing to the long term strength of the European engineering ecosystem.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQAntwerp, Belgium

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