International Recruitment
Our team of experts understand the challenges of managing international recruitment, from addressing talent
shortages and specialist requirements to tackling language barriers.
Global talent sourcing, with local sector expertise
Each year we support energy and engineering companies across the globe to meet their international staffing needs, from temporary hires enabling project delivery to strategic permanent placements.
Based in the UK and internationally, our recruitment experts have an in-depth knowledge of industry sectors to be able to identify the best people, including tackling skills shortages and managing niche, hard to fill roles. From a single job position to a recruitment partnership to hire all the people your business needs to support global expansion, our team are always on hand to share their international recruitment expertise.
We’ll work in collaboration with your internal talent acquisition department to understand your company culture and hiring processes and extend these globally – so you have access to candidates with the right skills and technical capability whichever country you need recruitment support with.
Bespoke recruitment solutions to access global talent networks
Our tailored international recruitment solutions are designed to meet the unique challenges of each of our clients, ensuring access to global talent networks that drive innovation and growth.
With years of experience, our international recruitment team have built a strong reputation for identifying the right people and skills, particularly in technical engineering fields where precision and expertise are paramount. We’ve successfully placed candidates in complex engineering roles across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and further afield - supporting businesses in sectors such as energy, renewables, life science and data centres.
We leverage an extensive range of resourcing channels, to identify and engage highly experienced candidates, no matter where they are in the world. Whether you're scaling up for a project or building a long-term team, our international recruitment capabilities ensure you have the right people in place.
International recruitment solutions to find you the right people
Our technical consultancy service has supported global engineering companies for over 40 years. Partnering with our clients to secure temporary contractors and permanent personnel in over 70 countries.
We create solutions that recruit local people, and draw on the expertise of expatriate workers to fill skills shortages, whilst providing opportunities for locals to upskill and develop.
We’ll take full ownership of the recruitment process, which includes:
- Job advertising
- Candidate sourcing
- Candidate screening
- Skills verification & vetting
- Background checks & reference checks
- Language skills verification
- Interview support
- Onboarding assistance
Our talented team speak 12 languages between them and understand the reservations candidates may have when making a move internationally. This means they are best placed to guide candidates through the recruitment process, ensuring all their questions are answered and supporting them with their relocation.
International recruitment solutions driven by compliance
Recruiting within the engineering sector demands more than just finding the right skills, it requires a deep understanding of the complex regulatory landscape that governs technical roles. When businesses look to hire engineering staff internationally, this adds to the complexity. NRL has operated in heavily regulated engineering sectors for more than 40 years, understanding the legal, safety, and professional standards required across multiple disciplines.
Our team is well-versed in the intricacies of international labour laws, visa requirements, and sector-specific certifications - ensuring candidates are fully vetted and compliant with local and international regulations.
We work closely with clients to understand their operations, offering guidance and support throughout the recruitment process. With a proven track record for recruiting engineering staff across global markets, we’re best placed to support companies navigating the technical and compliance challenges of international recruitment thanks to our range of services.
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Assisting with translation and interpreting
Did you know the NRL Group has a dedicated Language Solutions business, that helps organisations with translation and interpreting to better engage with their workers and supply chain partners.
Whether that’s to create employment contracts and onboarding materials in another language, or to provide remote interpreters to attend meetings and help negotiate contract terms and successfully progress joint venture projects.
NRL's Languages team are always happy to hear from companies looking for translation and interpreting support and you can find out more about the high standard of services they’ve delivered since 1965, over on their website.
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