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Regional networks
We connect with manufacturing communities, engineering contacts and specialist forums across Laois and neighbouring counties.
Talent acquisition in Midlands Ireland
Technical people for the work that keeps your plant moving.
Stop losing skilled candidates to slow hiring processes. Brennan Work Solutions helps manufacturing, engineering and ICT employers in Laois and across the Midlands fill specialist and shift-based roles with a clear plan.
Faster decisions on hard-to-fill roles
Local and passive candidate networks
Role clarity before outreach
Maintenance Technician
PLC and fault-finding skills
Four-cycle shift pattern
Safety induction mapped
Start with the role
Job design that attracts the right people
Technical hiring gets easier when the role is precise. We work with your managers to separate must-have skills from trainable ones, then set expectations that candidates can trust.
Profile the work
We map duties, reporting lines, qualifications and the practical demands of the site.
Benchmark pay
Salary and shift allowances are checked against relevant Midlands roles.
Write clearly
Job adverts explain the equipment, rota, progression and standards that matter.
Reach beyond job boards
Smarter sourcing for Midlands employers
Good technical candidates are often already working. Our recruitment support combines regional relationships with targeted digital outreach, so your vacancies reach people who may not be actively applying.
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Targeted campaigns
Campaign messages are matched to the role, shift pattern and reasons a skilled person might consider moving.
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Referral routes
Referral activity gives trusted employees a clear way to introduce people with the right technical background.
Make decisions sooner
Structured interview and assessment
A strong process gives hiring managers useful evidence and gives candidates a fair view of the job. We set up the structure, coordinate the people involved and keep feedback moving.
Discuss a difficult vacancy- Competency-based interview guides built around the technical skills your team needs.
- Practical assessments for maintenance technicians, CNC operators and ICT support staff.
- Panel scheduling, scorecards and feedback deadlines that reduce delays between interview stages.
- Clear candidate communication, including shift details, site conditions and next steps.
Keep the hire
Onboarding built for shift and technical teams
Recruitment is only complete when a new colleague can work safely and confidently. Our structured onboarding for shift workers starts before day one and continues through the first three months.
Before day one
We organise paperwork, compliance checks, start details and the information a new hire needs before arriving on site.
First week
A role-specific induction links safety standards, equipment, procedures and the shift routine.
30, 60 and 90 days
Buddy support and scheduled reviews identify training needs early and help managers address avoidable turnover.
Practical result
How we helped a Midlands plant reduce time-to-hire
A food processing company needed 15 production operatives. We rebuilt the job specifications, ran a multilingual advertising campaign and arranged weekend assessment days.
Every role was filled within six weeks. After the onboarding changes, 90-day retention improved by 25%.
25%
improvement in 90-day retention
6 weeks to fill all 15 roles
6 weeks to fill all 15 roles
Plan the next hire
Ready to secure your next great hire?
Tell us about the role that keeps getting stuck. Brennan Work Solutions will help you set a clear recruitment plan for your manufacturing, engineering or ICT team.
Start the conversationCall +353 89 600 6699 or send an enquiry.