Recruitment Services

Cartisian Technical Recruitment is a specialist recruitment consultancy established in 2018, headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands, providing permanent, contract, interim, executive search and international recruitment services.

We support clients ranging from innovative SMEs to global organisations, taking the time to understand technical requirements, commercial drivers and cultural fit. Our consultants all bring over 15 years of technical and commercial recruitment experience, enabling us to deliver informed, credible and effective recruitment solutions.

From our UK base, we operate nationally and internationally, supporting clients across engineering, automation, technology and commercial disciplines.

The Sectors We Support

Cartisian Technical Recruitment supports clients across a defined range of engineering, technology and commercial sectors, including:

Further detail on each sector and technical specialism can be found within our dedicated sector and specialism pages.

Permanent Recruitment

A strong permanent workforce is fundamental to business continuity, growth and long-term performance. Cartisian Technical Recruitment provides permanent recruitment solutions focused on securing high-quality technical, professional and leadership talent aligned to your organisation.

Our deep technical knowledge and extensive candidate networks allow us to identify individuals with the right competencies, experience and cultural alignment. We offer retained, exclusive and contingency recruitment models, tailored to suit your hiring needs.

At the outset of every assignment, we provide insight into current market conditions, talent availability and salary expectations. Throughout the process, we engage professionally with candidates and provide clients with clear, regular updates.

For more information, visit our Permanent Recruitment page.

Contract Recruitment

Contract recruitment offers flexibility for both clients and candidates, enabling organisations to access specialist skills quickly while supporting project delivery and peak workload demands.

We work with highly experienced contractors who can often start at short notice. Whether operating via a Limited Company or umbrella arrangement, we manage administration and compliance to ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

Our contract recruitment services support short-term and long-term assignments across the UK, Europe and selected international markets.

For more information, visit our Contract Recruitment page.

Interim Recruitment

Interim recruitment provides a solution where organisations cannot afford to wait for lengthy notice periods or are navigating periods of transition, change or leadership gaps.

Cartisian Technical Recruitment has access to an extensive network of senior interim professionals able to step into roles quickly and deliver immediate impact. All interim candidates are comprehensively screened, with full transparency provided around availability, scope and costs.

For more information, visit our Interim Recruitment page.

Executive Search

Executive and senior-level recruitment requires discretion, precision and a deep understanding of leadership impact.

Cartisian Technical Recruitment delivers a research-led executive search service, supporting board-level, director and senior management appointments across technical, operational and commercial functions. We operate nationally and internationally, engaging with candidates beyond geographical boundaries to identify the strongest leadership talent available.

For more information, visit our Executive Search page.

International Recruitment

Cartisian Technical Recruitment operates on a truly international basis, supporting organisations seeking talent beyond national borders.

With our head office in Solihull and an established presence in Central Europe, we are experienced in sourcing, meeting and assessing candidates across multiple countries. We support international organisations requiring candidates with cross-border experience, cultural awareness and technical capability.

Our international recruitment service is delivered with the same rigour, transparency and professionalism as our UK-based assignments.

For more information, visit our International Recruitment page.

Psychometric & Competency Testing

Making the wrong hiring decision can be costly, financially, operationally and culturally.

To support informed recruitment decisions, Cartisian Technical Recruitment offers psychometric and competency-based assessment as part of our wider recruitment services. These tools provide additional insight into candidate behaviour, leadership style and role suitability, helping organisations reduce hiring risk and improve long-term outcomes.

For more information, visit our Psychometric Testing page.

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Our Specialisms

We combine our specialism expertise with local market knowledge

Automation and Robotics

  • Robotics
  • Machine Tools
  • Warehouse Automation
  • Special Purpose Machinery

Automotive

  • Body in White
  • Interior and Exterior
  • Powertrain
  • Connected Car

General Engineering and Manufacturing

  • CNC
  • Fabrication
  • Injection Moulding
  • Forgings and Castings

Software and Electronics

  • Software Development
  • Software Engineering
  • Hardware Engineering
  • Product Design

Aerospace and Defence

  • Aviation
  • Aerospace
  • Defence

FMCG

  • Food & Drink
  • Consumer Products
  • Retail
  • Pharmaceuticals

IT and Infrastructure

  • 1st and 2nd Line Support
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing Systems

Purchasing, Supply Chain and Logistics

  • Purchasing
  • Supply Chain
  • Logistics

Finance

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Business & Retail Banking
  • Investment & Legal
  • Insurance & Risk

Sales and Marketing

  • Sales
  • Digital & Social Media
  • SEO & Analytics
  • Media & Brand Management