Our proven 5-step process to recruit the best engineers

Finding and securing top-tier technical engineers requires a strategic, proven recruitment process that ensures successful, effective placements. From initial sourcing and screening right through to appointment and post-placement support, we provide comprehensive recruitment support every step of the way.

Here’s our proven 5-step process that has seen us recruit countless top-quality technical engineers for our clients…

Recruiting the Best Technical Engineers – Our 5-Step process

Step 1: In-Depth Consultation

Recruiting the best technical engineers begins with gaining a deep understanding of your needs as our client, your company culture, and the role requirements. We go far beyond just reviewing job descriptions—we’ll take the time to consult with you on any specific technical requirements, experience levels, and soft skills required for the role. We’ll also chat with you about the way your company works, your missions and values, and the sort of candidate you can see fitting into that mix.

Gathering this information allows us to narrow our search immediately, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate suitability right off the bat.

Step 2: Targeted Sourcing

Once we have a solid understanding of your requirements, we move on to our targeted sourcing process. We utilize advanced search techniques, databases and industry networks to find the best talent. As we specialize in recruiting technical engineers, our team has access to both active and passive talent pools within this industry, improving our options and allowing us to select the best of the best from a varied candidate group.

This in-depth process ensures that our search is as effective and precise as possible, and candidates are of the highest quality.

Step 3: Rigorous Screening

Some candidates may look like a perfect match on paper, but we like to go a step further to ensure their suitability before presenting them to our clients. We conduct a rigorous screening process, conducting in-depth technical and cultural fit assessments to ensure top-quality candidates with proven skills. We tailor these assessments to your role requirements, meaning results acquired are specific to your organisation and measured against your existing expectations.

Only those candidates who meet or exceed those expectations in this part of the process will be presented for your consideration.

Step 4: Seamless Placement

Recruiting top technical engineers doesn’t stop once candidates have been sourced. We ensure we support our clients through every step of the process, including seamless placement. We work with you to manage interview coordination and offer negotiation support where necessary. We’ll then provide expert onboarding support to ensure both you and your selected candidate get off to the best start possible.

Step 5: Ongoing Support

Here at Mackinnon & Partners, we believe in providing a fully comprehensive recruitment support process. This means we’ll continue to support you and your selected candidate beyond their initial appointment. We provide post-placement follow-ups to ensure long-term success for our clients and candidates alike.

Technical Engineer Recruitment with Mackinnon & Partners

We pride ourselves on our countless successful technical engineer placements for our clients, underpinned by our strategic 5-step recruitment process. For more information on how we can support your organization with its recruitment requirements, please do not hesitate to get in touch.