What We Do
From contract engineers to permanent hires and embedded recruitment support, we help industrial automation businesses secure technically aligned talent quickly, reliably, and at the level their projects demand.
Flexible Engineering Resource
Fast access to contract engineers for shutdowns, installs, commissioning, upgrades, and multi-site delivery.
We supply specialist contract talent across PLC, SCADA, robotics, controls, electrical, commissioning, and project delivery functions.
When timelines move, headcount changes, or site activity ramps up, we help you scale quickly with engineers who can add value from day one.
Request Contract SupportIn automation, project demand rarely stands still. You may need one contractor for a critical gap, a full site team for a fast-moving programme, or flexible resource across multiple locations at once. Our contract labour service is built for that reality.
We source and place experienced automation professionals who understand live environments, delivery pressure, and the technical standards your projects depend on. Every brief is handled with speed, market awareness, and a clear focus on technical fit — so you get access to the right people without unnecessary delay.
Whether the requirement is short-term, long-term, or part of a broader labour programme, we provide contract staffing that helps keep delivery moving.
Permanent Recruitment
Permanent hiring for automation businesses that cannot afford the wrong fit.
We recruit permanent professionals across engineering, controls, software, project delivery, and leadership roles within the industrial automation sector.
Our approach is targeted, discreet, and built around technical alignment, cultural fit, and long-term value.
Discuss Permanent HiringPermanent recruitment in automation requires more than a database and a job brief. It requires sector knowledge, technical understanding, and a clear view of what success looks like beyond placement.
We work with automation service providers, OEMs, line builders, and specialist engineering businesses to identify candidates who fit the role, the team, and the wider direction of the business. That means sharper shortlists, better hiring decisions, and fewer costly mis-hires.
From niche technical roles to senior leadership appointments, we deliver a direct hire process that is transparent, well-managed, and focused on long-term success.
Project Staffing Support
Recruitment support aligned to wider project delivery requirements.
Through our partnership model, we help clients secure the specialist resource needed to support complex automation projects at the right stages of delivery.
This is ideal for businesses that need more than one-off hiring and want a recruitment partner who understands project pressure, timelines, and execution risk.
Talk About Project StaffingSome projects need more than recruitment in isolation. They require a partner who understands how resourcing affects delivery, timelines, mobilisation, and project outcomes.
Our project staffing partnership model is designed for that environment. Working closely with the wider Valknut Group, we support clients with the staffing layer required to keep automation programmes properly resourced and commercially on track.
The emphasis is always on supplying the right capability at the right stage — whether that means scaling teams for a major delivery phase, supporting time-sensitive project activity, or building a dependable pipeline of specialist talent around live project needs.
Client Services
Dedicated recruitment support for high-volume, complex, or business-critical hiring programmes.
We provide structured account management for clients who need consistency, visibility, and a more embedded recruitment partnership.
From workforce planning to process coordination and day-to-day delivery oversight, we help keep recruitment aligned to business momentum.
Speak to an Account LeadFor some clients, recruitment is not a series of isolated hires. It is a continuous operational requirement that needs structure, accountability, and close alignment with the wider business.
Our recruitment account management service is built for those environments. We work closely with hiring teams and stakeholders to create a more consistent, more responsive recruitment process — particularly where demand is high, timelines are tight, or the programme itself is commercially important.
Where required, we provide dedicated account support to improve communication, reporting, delivery coordination, and overall recruitment performance. The result is a service that gives clients greater control, stronger continuity, and a partner who stays close to the detail.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need contract resource at short notice or a long-term recruitment partner, we'll help you secure the right talent faster and with greater confidence.
