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Real People Recruitment Limited

Real People Recruitment Limited is an independent Irish recruitment agency with over 30 years of collective experience. Founded to prioritize quality over quantity and simplicity over complication, the firm partners with employers and job seekers across Ireland to deliver permanent, temporary, and contract placements. The team adapts to peoples busy schedules and engages candidates and hiring managers how and when it suits them, making the process straightforward and responsive. Their live roles span hospitality and tourism (chefs, bar staff, reception and kitchen teams), manufacturing and engineering (chemical plant and manufacturing operators, BMS control systems engineers, industrial sewing machinists, paint mixers and colourists), transportation and logistics (warehouse supervisors, forklift drivers, logistics coordinators, delivery drivers), as well as office support, finance, customer service, sales, and selected technology positions such as SAP EWM and network support. For clients, Real People Recruitment can scope requirements, write compelling adverts, source and screen applicants, shortlist, coordinate interviews, gather references, support right-to-work and compliance checks, and provide hands-on offer and onboarding support. For candidates, the agency offers clear feedback, practical guidance, and continuous improvement, helping graduates and first timers get a foot on the ladder, enabling professionals to grow their repertoire, and matching experienced people with roles aligned to their career goals. The company operates transparently, is GDPR compliant as both data controller and processor, obtains consent before sharing candidate data, keeps information secure, and does not engage in outbound marketing. True to its belief in good karma, Real People Recruitment donates a percentage of each placement fee to a charity chosen by the person placed, with recipients including the Irish Red Cross, Dogs Trust, the Marie Keating Foundation, and St Francis Hospice. Reviews highlight a friendly, honest, and communicative approach that saves time and delivers results.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

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

Workforce Ireland

Workforce Ireland is an international recruitment agency based in Ballina, County Mayo, focused on connecting high quality talent with leading employers across Ireland. The firm serves SMEs and multinational corporations in core sectors that include dairy farming and the wider agriculture domain, engineering and manufacturing, construction, healthcare, information technology, and financial services. Combining nationwide reach with a globally connected network, Workforce Ireland delivers a full turnkey solution that covers permanent hiring, contract and locum placements, and targeted executive search for senior management and director level roles. Its Locum Workforce capability recruits doctors, nurses, and medical staff for public and private hospitals as well as GP services, supplying professionals for hospital vacancy contracts and short term cover while maintaining rigorous screening, credential checks, and compliance with Irish healthcare standards. The team emphasizes a transparent, ethical approach: candidates are fully briefed on the role and employer and provide explicit consent before CVs are shared, and clients receive shortlists built around technical and cultural fit, career goals, and long term potential. Beyond recruitment, Workforce Ireland offers comprehensive work permit and visa support, including application consultation, employer consultation, documentation verification, application submission, entry visa processing, department follow ups, decision appeals, and onboarding assistance, enabling smooth international hiring and faster time to productivity. For employers, the firm can advise on job specifications, remuneration, interviewing, relocation, reference checking, and onboarding, while leveraging advanced search tools and proactive headhunting to uncover scarce skill sets in Ireland and overseas. For job seekers, experienced recruiters provide personalized guidance and market insight to help secure roles aligned to skills, aspirations, and growth potential. Registered in Ireland and committed to quality and integrity, Workforce Ireland acts as a trusted partner that bridges talent and opportunity and supports sustainable workforce growth across priority industries.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQBallina, Ireland

Outsource H.R. Ltd

Outsource H.R. Ltd is an Irish HR consultancy established in 2001, based in Kilcrea, Ovens, Co. Cork, that partners with both multinationals and SMEs to deliver recruitment management, psychometric assessment, executive coaching, and broader HR consulting solutions. Led by Managing Director Eileen O'Brien, a former Apple HR manager with a Masters from University College Cork and a management diploma from Insead, the firm combines strategic and operational expertise to help organizations design, scale, and professionalize their people functions. Its Recruitment Management service provides experienced HR consultants who embed with client teams to run end to end hiring processes up to final selection, building robust pipelines and ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality of hire. The team is accredited to administer, score, and interpret a wide range of ability and personality profiling tools, integrating objective assessment into selection and development. Clients such as Eli Lilly, MSD, Janssen, Merck, DePuy, Zimmer, Dell, Apple, Analog Devices, and Dairygold have partnered with Outsource HR to deliver challenging recruitment plans, ramp hiring up or down during startup and change phases, and coach leaders for sustained performance. Talent Acquisition Specialist Yvonne Clune brings deep experience supporting hiring managers and senior leadership across functions and levels, while Executive Coach Patricia Mackey and HR Consultant Elizabeth Frawley add seasoned expertise in coaching, employee relations, and organizational development. Testimonials highlight a quality driven approach that improves collaboration, accelerates leadership growth, and achieves measurable outcomes. Whether managing high volume recruitment, filling critical specialist roles, or running discrete HR projects, Outsource HR tailors solutions to each client, immersing in their culture and processes to deliver results quickly and reliably across pharma, medical devices, technology, and manufacturing environments.

RPOPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsCloud ComputingTelecomAutomotive

HQOvens, Ireland

Foresight Global Recruitment

Foresight Global Recruitment is an Irish recruitment agency based in Athboy, Co. Meath that connects employers across Ireland and the EU with hard to find talent at speed. The firm specializes in permanent placements across core industrial sectors including construction, engineering, manufacturing, and automotive, and also supports hiring in agriculture, logistics, professional services, and warehousing and distribution. When local candidate supply is tight, Foresight activates international talent networks across Europe, Brazil, and the Philippines and manages the full process from sourcing and technical screening to compliance, work permits, relocation, and onboarding. Sector focused consultants partner closely with contractors, developers, manufacturers, dealerships, hauliers, 3PLs, and enterprise businesses to define role requirements and deliver shortlists of job ready candidates. Typical placements range from tradespeople, labourers, welders, mechanics, technicians, and service advisors through site supervisors, project managers, production operatives, machine operators, quality controllers, and production managers to mechanical, electrical, civil, and process engineers. Logistics and supply chain roles include drivers, freight coordinators, supply chain analysts, transport managers, warehouse operatives, forklift drivers, logistics coordinators, and distribution leaders, while professional services searches cover accountants, legal professionals, consultants, and corporate support staff. For employers, Foresight provides a clear, transparent process, practical updates, and pricing designed to support predictable hiring. For candidates moving to Ireland, the team offers end to end guidance on job matching, CV submission, work permit applications, travel planning, accommodation, and settling in so that new hires can contribute from day one. Built on transparency, compliance, and placements that stick, Foresight combines local market knowledge with global reach to bridge critical skills gaps and reduce time to hire for clients nationwide.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQAthboy, Ireland

Key 2 Recruitment

Key 2 Recruitment is a generalist recruitment consultancy based in Ennis, Co. Clare, serving employers across Irelands Mid West and placing talent nationwide. Established in 2006, the firm partners with blue chip companies and growing enterprises to deliver high quality hires from entry to executive level. The team takes ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, from role scoping and targeted advertising on leading Irish job boards to proactive sourcing, rigorous screening and interviews, shortlist presentation, interview coordination, offer management, and contract finalising. Clients benefit from a single dedicated consultant for continuity, transparent communication, and an always on approach that includes after hours availability when needed. Quality sits at the core of the model, with only fully vetted and committed candidates presented, supported by competitive fee structures and placement guarantees. As a long established agency, Key 2 Recruitment brings broad sector coverage, including information technology, technical engineering, pharmaceutical and medical devices, materials and warehousing, banking and finance, sales and marketing, call centres, secretarial and administration, commercial functions, and executive and management appointments. Whether a requirement is full time, part time, or flexible, the consultancy focuses on fit for skills, experience, and culture so clients can build lasting competitive advantage. Alongside employer solutions, the agency supports job seekers with paid CV design and interview coaching to help candidates present stronger applications and perform confidently at interview. With more than 15 years of experience and a straightforward success based model that charges no fee unless a client hires, Key 2 Recruitment combines market knowledge, hands on service, and practical guarantees to deliver efficient, cost effective recruitment outcomes throughout Ireland.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

HQEnnis, Ireland

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

Ascend Project Management

Ascend Project Management (Ascend PM) is a Dublin based recruitment partner focused on life science, engineering, and technical talent. Serving multinational biopharmaceutical manufacturers and related advanced manufacturing environments across Ireland, Ascend PM connects employers with in demand specialists while helping candidates accelerate their careers. The firm aligns its approach to measurable business outcomes through a clear process of selection, nurture, and performance measurement and optimisation, ensuring every hire is made with delivery, compliance, and operational uptime in mind. Typical appointments include Technical Lead, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, CQV Engineer, Validation Engineer, Construction Safety Engineer, Technical Writer, Document Control Associate, and Tech Transfer Lead, reflecting deep domain knowledge of regulated GMP settings and the project driven nature of pharmaceutical and biotech operations. Ascend PM supports both contract and permanent hiring needs, supplying skilled professionals for fixed term assignments such as 12 month extendable contracts, as well as sourcing permanent contributors and interim leaders who can guide critical transitions and technology transfers. For employers, dedicated employer services focus on finding and managing talent that drives performance, with pragmatic advice on market availability, compensation, and workforce planning, plus an assessment led engagement option to benchmark current capability against growth goals. For candidates, a structured career management service combines CV registration, proactive opportunity matching, remuneration maximisation, and interview preparation, helping engineers and technical specialists strengthen their market profile and earnings potential. Recognising the appeal and dynamics of contracting, Ascend PM publishes guidance to help professionals weigh the benefits of flexibility, broaden their experience, and navigate practicalities that come with contract work. With a specialty focus on engineering within life sciences and high spec manufacturing, and an emphasis on quality, safety, and validation, Ascend PM operates as a responsive, knowledgeable partner committed to matching the right expertise to the right project at the right time.

Contract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQDublin, Ireland

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

Amber Recruitment Services

Amber Recruitment Services is an Irish staffing partner based in Limerick that is dedicated to building long term relationships and trust with clients and candidates across the country. Founded by Brendan Morris and John Lonergan, who each bring over three decades of operations leadership with John adding more than 17 years of hands on recruitment experience, the firm blends deep industry know how with a practical, service led approach to hiring. Amber Recruitment consults closely with employers to clarify role requirements, team context, and timelines, and then delivers permanent, temporary, and contract solutions designed to meet business goals. The company supports a diverse client base from start ups and SMEs to large multinationals, with core strengths in manufacturing, construction, engineering and IT, and health and safety. Their process emphasizes partnership, clear communication, and rigorous screening so that every short list reflects the right capabilities, culture fit, and compliance standards. Typical engagements span white collar and blue collar needs, from site based and operational roles to technical and professional appointments, as well as specialist EHS talent such as trainers and consultants. For candidates, Amber Recruitment provides transparent guidance, market insight, and straightforward access to opportunities, supported by a simple candidate portal for CV submissions. Clients benefit from responsive delivery, targeted sourcing, competency based interviews, reference checks, and aftercare once a placement is made. A client portal streamlines collaboration and updates, helping hiring managers move quickly without sacrificing quality. Rooted in the Midwest and serving nationwide requirements, Amber Recruitment leverages local networks and a national reach to help organizations secure hard to find skills, scale project teams, and reduce time to hire. The result is a focused, accountable service that matches talent and opportunity efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseInterior DesignSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

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