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Shortt Recruitment

Shortt Recruitment is a Portlaoise based recruitment agency serving employers and job seekers across Laois and the wider Midlands region of Ireland. Focused on connecting people and job opportunities close to home, the firm supports a broad mix of roles spanning accounts and finance, admin and clerical, engineering, human resources, industrial and manufacturing, sales and marketing, technical, and warehousing and logistics. Clients turn to Shortt Recruitment for a professional, responsive service that includes careful role scoping, targeted sourcing, thorough screening and confidential reference checking to ensure strong shortlists and dependable hires. The team manages permanent recruitment for core headcount needs, contract placements for defined projects, and temping solutions for short notice or seasonal cover, giving local businesses flexible options to keep operations running smoothly. Candidates benefit from practical guidance on CV preparation, interview readiness and job search strategy, along with a straightforward registration process that includes eligibility to work checks and references. Temping is presented as a valuable pathway to gain experience with different employers and, in some cases, to transition into full time roles. Throughout every assignment, the agency emphasizes timely communication, attention to detail and a commitment to matching skills, expectations and culture fit. With established relationships across some of the leading employers in the region and a steady flow of local vacancies, Shortt Recruitment provides swift access to opportunities ranging from entry level to experienced hires, including technical and quality functions in manufacturing environments as well as finance and office administration. The firm does not charge candidates for job matching and treats every application with confidentiality and professionalism. By combining market knowledge of the Midlands with hands on support for both clients and candidates, Shortt Recruitment delivers a reliable, community centered recruitment service designed to make hiring and job seeking faster, simpler and more effective.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding

HQPortlaoise, Ireland

Silven Recruitment

Silven Recruitment specializes in connecting food and drink manufacturers with top talent in the industry. With a focus on both permanent and interim recruitment, they offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of their clients. The company prides itself on its deep industry knowledge and a strong network of contacts, enabling them to fill roles ranging from mid-level to senior executive positions. Silven Recruitment's team is passionate about the food and drink sector, and they leverage their expertise to provide a professional yet personable service. They have worked with some of the largest brands in the industry, including Coca Cola, Mars, and Lucozade, as well as many of the nation's favorite own label manufacturers. With over 100 years of combined experience, Silven Recruitment is well-positioned to assist both clients and candidates in achieving their goals.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingManufacturing & EngineeringRetail & Consumer GoodsIndustrial & ManufacturingSales & Business Development

HQManchester, United Kingdom

Cordant Recruitment

Cordant Recruitment, operating under the trading name The Recruitment Co., is a leading multi-sector recruitment agency based in Northern Ireland. The company is dedicated to connecting talented individuals with the right job opportunities across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong presence in the UK, Cordant Recruitment offers comprehensive recruitment services, including permanent, temporary, and contract staffing solutions. The agency specializes in various industries such as education, healthcare, and manufacturing, providing skilled professionals to meet the unique needs of each sector. Cordant Recruitment prides itself on its human-centric approach, ensuring that both clients and candidates receive personalized and effective recruitment services. The agency's commitment to quality is reflected in its numerous accreditations, including membership in the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and ISO 9001:2015 certification. With over 40 branches across the UK, Cordant Recruitment is well-equipped to serve local communities and support the dynamic world of work.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHealthcare & Life SciencesManufacturing & EngineeringHealthcare & Life SciencesIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQMaldon, United Kingdom

EmployAbility Service Wicklow

EmployAbility Service Wicklow is a government funded supported employment provider helping people aged 18 to 65 who live with a disability, injury or long term health condition to get and keep work across County Wicklow. Established in 2001 and operating as part of a national network contracted by the Department of Social Protection, the service is grounded in the ethos of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and delivers free, confidential and person centered support. Engagement is voluntary and open to those who are job ready and medically fit to work at least 8 hours per week; jobseekers can self refer or be referred via Intreo. Dedicated Employment Support Specialists deliver a structured pathway that typically includes an initial one to one meeting, vocational profiling and goal setting, CV and application support, interview preparation, direct job sourcing, and advocacy with agencies and potential employers. Once a person secures a role, the team stays involved with on the job coaching and retention support to help navigate probation, build confidence, and address any workplace challenges. Practical guidance is provided on grants and financial incentives, welfare payments and medical card queries when taking up work, as well as on reasonable accommodations and workplace adjustments. Employers across Wicklow use the service to access a motivated talent pool, receive inclusive hiring advice, understand available grants, and obtain in work mentoring to retain staff who may have acquired a disability. With strong links to local inclusive employers and to community services supporting mental health, neurodiversity and physical and sensory disabilities, EmployAbility Service Wicklow focuses on matching people to meaningful, sustainable roles in the open labour market. A local jobs board, employer information resources, and a simple book a meeting option make it easy for jobseekers and hiring managers to get started, while ongoing check ins after start dates ensure positive outcomes for both employee and employer.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOTotal Talent MgmtAll industriesAutomotiveAerospaceFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer Electronics

HQBray, Ireland

Inside Construction

Inside Construction is a recruitment agency that specializes in providing staffing solutions for the construction and engineering sectors. The company offers a range of services including permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, and contract staffing to meet the diverse needs of their clients. With a focus on the real estate and construction industry, Inside Construction also extends its expertise to manufacturing and engineering, as well as energy, utilities, and resources. The agency is committed to connecting skilled tradespeople and engineers with opportunities that match their expertise, ensuring that businesses have access to the talent they need to succeed. Inside Construction's comprehensive understanding of the industry allows them to offer tailored recruitment solutions that address the specific challenges and requirements of their clients.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingManufacturing & EngineeringEnergyUtilities & ResourcesEngineeringIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQNewcastle, United Kingdom

Swords Steel

Based in Dublin, Ireland, Swords Steel (SSC) provides flexible staffing and outsourced workforce solutions to companies across the European Union that are scaling faster than their internal teams can support. The firm focuses on delivering pre-trained, job-ready personnel that can be deployed quickly, on site and on schedule, to reduce time to productivity and overall project costs. SSC supports both internal temporary needs and external outsourcing arrangements, giving clients the option to supplement their workforce or hand off defined work packages depending on operational priorities. The company has a proven track record in construction related trades and industrial environments, notably tiling, steel construction assembly, and welding, and also supplies licensed truck and van drivers on a B2B basis for transport and last mile distribution work. Engagement models include temporary staffing for peak demand, contract assignments for longer project cycles, and fully managed statement-of-work delivery when clients prefer output based engagements. SSC emphasizes workforce readiness through ongoing training, so teams arrive prepared to meet site standards, work safely, and integrate with existing processes. With coverage extending to all EU member states, the company is equipped to mobilize crews to remote or multi site locations and align with local requirements. For candidates, SSC regularly advertises opportunities via well known job platforms such as Jobs.ie, Monster, OLX, Gumtree, Praca.pl, and Pracuj.pl, and invites direct applications to open roles including tilers and independent professional drivers. Clients choose SSC to gain flexibility without committing to permanent headcount, to accelerate project timelines with reliable skilled trades and drivers, and to access a partner that understands the practical realities of field based execution across construction, manufacturing, and transportation settings.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQDublin, Ireland

Ballyfermot Training

City of Dublin FET College, Ballyfermot, located on Chapelizod Hill Road in Dublin 20 and formerly known as Ballyfermot Training Centre, is a leading Further Education and Training provider within City of Dublin ETB. The college offers accessible day, evening, and online programs designed to help people of all backgrounds gain job ready skills, progress to employment, or move on to further and higher education. Courses are developed in line with local and national skills needs and often co created with industry, and lead to QQI awards at Levels 3 to 6 as well as respected vendor and professional certifications. Learners can choose practical pathways across business administration, payroll and bookkeeping, reception and frontline office skills, legal practice and procedures, project management, marketing practice, ICDL digital skills and web editing, digital marketing, and workforce cybersecurity. Technical training includes welding and coded welding aligned to EN standards, MIG MAG and TIG options, domestic gas safety and reassessment for registered gas installers, occupational first aid responder and refresher, guarding and security, and Work Site Ready near zero energy building workshops that use immersive learning. Health and social care offerings include medical terminology and care of the older person at QQI Level 5. The college also supports entrepreneurship with Start Your Own Business and provides Train the Trainer at QQI Level 6 along with conflict management delivered online. As part of CDETB, the campus partners with employers through apprenticeships and traineeships, responds quickly to skills gaps, and can tailor delivery schedules to suit workforce development. Student support includes guidance on applications, funding information, and progression planning, while employer engagement focuses on building pipelines of talent and upskilling existing teams. Co funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, the college combines strong learner support with industry relevant, certified outcomes.

SOW/ProjectsRPOTotal Talent MgmtHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science

HQDublin, Ireland

Euniqa Recruit

Euniqa Recruit is a South African recruitment partner focused on helping employers build high performing teams through precise, people centric hiring. Founded to bridge the gap between exceptional talent and the organizations that need them most, the firm emphasizes quality over quantity and tailors each engagement to the client’s culture, goals, and standards. Based in Durban with a presence in Umhlanga and operating nationwide, Euniqa Recruit supports businesses that want to save time, reduce hiring risks, and secure the right match the first time. Its service portfolio spans permanent staffing for long term impact, contract and temporary solutions for project spikes and urgent requirements, and specialized executive search for senior leadership and niche technical experts. For clients seeking broader support, Euniqa Recruit also provides recruitment process outsourcing so employers can focus on operations while an expert team manages sourcing through to placement, and HR consulting that strengthens workforce planning, compliance, and retention strategies. The agency brings hands on sector knowledge across manufacturing and warehousing, construction, IT and telecommunications, health and safety, and call center environments, delivering candidates who are pre screened for capability and fit. Typical roles range from skilled trades, supervisors, and project managers to engineers, developers, network specialists, call center sales and customer care teams, quality assurance staff, and compliance officers. Euniqa Recruit works closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, shape targeted search strategies, streamline shortlists, and coordinate a smooth selection process from first conversation through final offer and onboarding handover. By combining sector insight, a rigorous matching approach, and a commitment to clear communication, the firm helps companies across South Africa build resilient teams that accelerate growth while ensuring every placement supports long term success.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQUmhlanga, South Africa

DeZignated ApS

DeZignated ApS is a Danish-owned recruitment partner founded in 2019 that brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience in recruitment and search to clients across Denmark. The firm is purpose built to provide secure, high quality hiring solutions for organizations that want a professional external resource to map the market, approach qualified talent, and secure an optimal match for both company and candidate. Acting as a confidential ambassador and storyteller for each client, DeZignated runs a structured end-to-end process that typically includes an on-site company visit, in-depth role scoping and profile definition, targeted advertising, proactive search, screening, personality and cognitive testing, assessment, and advisory throughout shortlist presentation and final selection. The team recruits at all levels, from administrative and specialist roles to management and C-level, with equal emphasis on cultural fit, interpersonal strengths, and professional competence. For smaller companies without a dedicated HR function, DeZignated also offers pragmatic HR advisory and modular recruitment components aligned to need and budget. Sector experience spans engineering, development and technology; construction; industry and production; life science and health care; commerce and service; legal; and finance and accounting. Each engagement begins with clear expectation alignment and a defined workflow, including a transparent timeline and the use of well documented analytical tools to support objective, evidence based decisions. DeZignated maintains an active candidate pipeline and a strong network to access hard to find leaders and specialists with proven strategic and tactical impact. Collaboration is close and hands on, building a professional bond with the hiring manager to ensure traction, momentum, and a positive candidate experience. Headquartered in Copenhagen and owned by Dorthe Majbrit Bonnicksen, DeZignated focuses on delivering measurable business value through placements that contribute from day one and get the right person on board the first time.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseInterior DesignHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQKøbenhavn S, Denmark

International & Industrial Project Services (IIPS)

International & Industrial Payroll Services (IIPS) is a South African people management and workforce solutions partner with nearly 20 years of experience and a Level 2 B-BBEE status. Headquartered in Somerset West with operations across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, and the Eastern Cape, IIPS provides an integrated suite of services spanning talent acquisition, permanent placements, contract labour, and sub-contracting in the engineering field. The company supports clients in manufacturing and engineering, construction, and transport and logistics, drawing on a national database of trained and skilled flexi-employees available at short notice for shutdowns, turn-key and fast-track projects. Acting as a responsible employer, IIPS offers complete payroll facilities on a nationally recognized platform, manages statutory payments to SARS, and leverages third-party auditors for reconciliations and submissions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and on-time compliance. Its HR and payroll team brings more than 30 combined years of experience, while industrial relations specialists handle contracts, disciplinary processes, union and wage negotiations, and representation at CCMA and other forums. IIPS is ISO 9001:2015 certified and registered with bargaining councils in the metal and engineering, road freight and logistics, and electrical industries. Permanent recruitment is delivered through a robust cloud recruitment stack with Placement Partner, supported by background, qualification, criminal, and credit verifications using providers such as Accountability, Facts, and Accurate Assignments. Coverage includes administrative, sales, artisans, technicians, engineers, managers, transport and logistics, security, and cleaning roles, from entry level to senior managers and executives. In engineering, IIPS fields boilermakers, pipe fitters, and coded welders, and has engaged on projects for leading industrial operations. The business augments staffing with outcome-based skills training for both unemployed and employed learners and offers a four-hour satisfaction guarantee on flexi-employee assignments. Through joint ventures with Vorsters Security and IPS Cleaning Solutions, IIPS also delivers security guarding and industrial cleaning and sanitation services, reflecting a partnership-driven, service-superiority culture focused on safety, quality, and measurable client outcomes.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution

HQSomerset West, South Africa

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