Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Recruitment Partner in Harpenden
Established in 2007, we are a specialist technical recruitment agency serving engineering employers and job seekers across the UK. With over 25 years of industry experience, we deliver tailored talent solutions through proactive candidate sourcing and in-depth market knowledge. Our services span permanent and contract placements across aerospace, defence, electronics, automation, and production engineering sectors.We prioritise understanding client needs to provide efficient recruitment campaigns, delivering three quality CVs within 48 hours and maintaining a 95% candidate retention rate beyond 12 months. Our owner-led approach ensures personalised service, combining sector expertise with a commitment to long-term client relationships.
Services
Aerospace Engineering Recruitment
Electronics Engineering Recruitment
Industrial Automation Recruitment
Mechanical Engineering Recruitment
Medical Engineering Recruitment
Security Engineering Recruitment
Transportation Engineering Recruitment
Contract Staffing Solutions
Permanent Recruitment Services
Career Transition Support
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of specialist engineering recruitment expertise
- Our team understands complex technical requirements in depth
- We guarantee 95% candidate retention beyond 12 months
- Our owner-led service ensures direct industry expert involvement
- We proactively source passive talent across UK engineering sectors
What people say
High-quality candidates
Professional approach
Understands technical requirements
Excellent communication
Successful placements
Services
Engineering Recruitment
We specialise in connecting engineering employers with qualified professionals across multiple sectors. Our service combines 25 years of industry expertise with proactive candidate sourcing to deliver permanent and contract placements. By thoroughly understanding client specifications, we streamline recruitment processes to reduce time-to-hire while maintaining a 95% candidate retention rate beyond 12 months.
Contract Staffing
Our contract staffing solutions provide flexible workforce options for engineering organisations. We supply pre-vetted professionals across aerospace, electronics, and automation sectors, ensuring rapid deployment for project-based requirements. This service maintains the same rigorous candidate assessment process as our permanent placements, guaranteeing technical competence and cultural fit for short-term engagements.
Career Transition Support
We offer comprehensive career support for engineering professionals seeking new opportunities. Our service includes CV optimisation, interview preparation, and market positioning strategies tailored to individual career goals. With sector-specific knowledge, we match candidates to roles that align with their technical expertise and professional aspirations across the UK engineering landscape.
Sector-Specific Recruitment
Our recruitment expertise spans key engineering disciplines including aerospace, defence, and industrial automation. We provide targeted talent acquisition services that address sector-specific challenges through deep market understanding. This focused approach ensures clients receive candidates with precisely matched technical capabilities and industry experience across both established and emerging engineering fields.
Employer Brand Development
We help engineering companies enhance their employer branding to attract top talent. Our approach combines market analysis with strategic positioning to create compelling job propositions. By aligning recruitment campaigns with organisational values and growth objectives, we improve candidate engagement and long-term retention rates for our clients across the technical recruitment spectrum.
People
Gerard Latham
Owner & Director
With 25 years in technical recruitment, Gerard established Zebra Technical Recruitment in 2007. He transitioned from leading roles at specialist agencies to create a client-focused business. His expertise spans engineering sectors, delivering tailored staffing solutions while maintaining direct client relationships.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in aerospace, defence, electrical engineering, industrial automation, mechanical production, medical engineering, security engineering, and transportation sectors across the UK.
How quickly can you provide candidate shortlists?
Our standard process delivers three quality CVs within 48 hours of instruction, with interviews typically arranged within five working days.
What makes your recruitment approach different?
We combine 25 years' sector expertise with owner-led service, providing direct access to experienced professionals who understand both technical requirements and organisational culture.
Do you offer both permanent and contract staffing?
Yes, we provide permanent placements, contract staffing, and interim management solutions across all engineering disciplines we cover.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct thorough technical assessments and cultural fit evaluations, maintaining a 95% retention rate of placed candidates beyond their first year.
Can you help with urgent recruitment needs?
Our rapid response service prioritises urgent vacancies while maintaining rigorous candidate screening, leveraging our established network of engineering professionals.
