Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering & Renewable Energy Recruitment Services in Lymm
Established in 2016, Nolan Recruitment has become a trusted name in engineering and renewable energy recruitment. With over 20 years of combined experience in the engineering sector, we specialise in connecting top-tier talent with businesses across the UK and Ireland. Our services include contingent search, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing, and contract recruitment, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. We pride ourselves on filling roles three times faster than the industry average while maintaining a 5.0 customer rating.Our in-house team of engineering experts ensures quality candidates are matched to roles through rigorous screening and industry-specific knowledge. Trusted by leading companies, our testimonials highlight exceptional candidate quality, transparent communication, and successful placement of niche roles. We focus on renewable energy, manufacturing, design engineering, and environmental sectors, offering bespoke solutions that align with client goals.
Services
Renewable Energy Recruitment
Manufacturing Recruitment
Design Engineering Recruitment
Executive Search
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Contract Recruitment
Candidate Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of combined experience in engineering recruitment.
- We fill roles 3x faster than the industry average.
- Our 5.0 customer rating reflects our commitment to excellence.
- All recruitment is handled in-house by engineering experts.
- We work with UK and Ireland's leading engineering and energy firms.
What people say
Exceptional quality of candidates
Excellent communication
Quick to fill difficult positions
Quality over quantity approach
Trusted long-term partner
Services
Renewable Energy Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for renewable energy sectors including solar, wind, and green hydrogen. We identify engineers and technical professionals with niche expertise to address skill gaps in rapidly evolving industries. Clients benefit from our deep sector knowledge and extensive candidate network.
Executive Search
Targeted senior-level recruitment for engineering and energy organisations. Our retained search service combines market intelligence with rigorous candidate assessment to secure executives who align with strategic business objectives and corporate culture.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
End-to-end talent acquisition solutions that reduce cost-per-hire by 20-30%. We manage full-cycle recruitment processes while providing analytics and process improvements tailored to clients' operational requirements and growth targets.
Contract Recruitment
Flexible workforce solutions for engineering and technical roles. We supply pre-vetted contract professionals with compliance assurance, ensuring seamless integration with permanent teams while maintaining legislative adherence and quality standards.
Candidate Assessments
Comprehensive psychometric and technical evaluations using SHL platforms. Our assessment process validates candidates' capabilities against role-specific competencies, enhancing placement accuracy and long-term retention rates.
People
Sean Neary
Managing Director
Founder and Managing Director of Nolan Recruitment, Sean brings extensive engineering recruitment expertise. He oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in client relationships and service delivery.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on renewable energy, manufacturing, design engineering, environmental, and precision engineering sectors with nationwide coverage.
How quickly can you fill engineering roles?
Our average placement time is three times faster than industry standards, typically within 2-4 weeks depending on role complexity.
Do you work with international candidates?
While primarily UK-focused, we have networks across Ireland and can facilitate cross-border placements for qualified professionals.
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide executive search, contract recruitment, RPO solutions, candidate assessments, and both contingent and exclusive search options.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Through rigorous technical assessments, SHL psychometric testing, and industry-specific interviews conducted by our engineering-specialist consultants.
Can you help with urgent recruitment needs?
Yes, our dedicated team prioritises urgent roles while maintaining quality standards through our established candidate database and rapid response processes.
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Reviews (6)
Khoula Saleem
Jan 26, 2022
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A massive, Thank you to Sean Neary at 'Nolan Recruitment .' I must say I wouldn't have earned my new job without his professional communication throughout the process. He took the time to discuss in detail what I wanted for the next role. He tried to find the best candidate for his client whilst ensuring the role was the right fit for me . He ensured all my queries are resolved as requested and guided me throughout. We had numerous phone discussions. Sean had continually updated me throughout the application process, proactively communicated with great assistance from start to finish. I highly
Jordan
Dec 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Nolan recruitment what a fantastic agency communication is fantastic Sean and dave are really helpful would definitely recommend Nolan once again thank you very much for your help.
Nolan recruitment what a fantastic agency communication is fantastic Sean and dave are really helpful would definitely recommend Nolan once again thank you very much for your help.
Peter Pye
Dec 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
All in all a great experience. Sean made me feel relaxed. He was very friendly and supported me to feel confident to have a Zoom meeting (my first) with my potential employer. Thanks Sean.
All in all a great experience. Sean made me feel relaxed. He was very friendly and supported me to feel confident to have a Zoom meeting (my first) with my potential employer. Thanks Sean.
Lewis Hendry
Jul 20, 2021
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Nolan Recruitment and Michael in particular were very supportive and professional through out the process. They helped secure me a design engineer role within the rail electrification sector, Michael worked hard ensuring the move was right for both me and the employer and made the communication between us easy and straightforward. Would highly recommend.
Scott Stanley
Mar 25, 2021
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I have been dealing with Michael Marsden over at Nolan recruitment and he has organised and found me a new employer. He did all the leg work for me and has made the whole process of starting a new company so easy. Michael has been a pleasure to deal with at Nolan and I really hope to deal with them again.
David Brooks
Mar 14, 2021
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Michael Marsden, of Nolan Recruitment, is absolutely magic at his job. He informed me of a job that suited my cv. He put everything together, kept me informed all the way through and sent me lots of info of job descriptions and benefits right up to the interview. He even sent me a good luck message just before the interview, and phoned me about an hour afterwards as well. Michael is a really nice guy who, through his actions and talking to me, has increased my confidence levels, which is no mean feat. Very good listener and gives great advice. Very professional and also very human. Definitely recommend
