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We used our industry acumen coupled with our knowledge of the client to ensure that all candidates interviewed would be both a technical and cultural match to the job specification.

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ABOUT THE CLIENT

The client is an international mechanical engineering company that specializes in developing and manufacturing internal logistics system solutions. Since its inception, its owners have prided themselves on being the partner for innovative, customized intralogistics systems. Their portfolio offers a single source for internal logistic implementation and includes flexible, modular products for conveyor and storage technology, integrated concepts for warehouse automation, and software solutions that can be easily integrated into existing IT infrastructure.

They are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring progress within the Intralogistics space. This drive for progression is underpinned by a burning desire to raise their client’s internal logistics to a new level, which includes an optimized process at the forefront of industry capability, allowing their clients to gain valuable time and avoid the impact of downtime.

OVERVIEW

Due to a period of growth, the client was looking to develop their current Software Engineering offering and as such, were looking for several Software Engineers to join their team. The chosen candidates would be part of a wider team focusing on the development of new software architecture, tools and features that could be integrated within warehouse robotics and would report to the Head of Robotics Software, who sits within the client’s R&D function.

UNDERSTANDING THEIR NEEDS

The client required suitable candidates to have a minimum of three years’ experience in high-level software programming within a robotics or machine automation environment. Alongside this experience, they wanted the successful candidates to possess specific attributes and skills.

IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES

Location

Their location and proximity to other household names that were also recruiting for software engineers had proven challenging in their searches so far.

Remuneration package

The competition for talent meant the right remuneration and package was essential to position them competitively in the market.

Client representation

A strong brand image and consistent representation of the opportunity to the candidate market was critical to engage potential talent.

THE CLIENT'S AIM

The client’s aim was to strengthen their software engineering capabilities to enable the development of new technologies, architectures and features, which would provide them with a leading edge. Their objectives were:

Improve the calibre of candidates applying for roles

Fill multiple software engineering roles

Enhance their brand presence in the market

OUR BESPOKE STAFFING SOLUTION

As an experienced, specialist automation staffing firm, we knew the appropriate approach for these roles was that of a head-hunting nature. We used our extensive market knowledge and candidate networks, developed over 11 years, to identify and build a target list of potential candidates who had the experience the client was seeking and were also located or willing to relocate to Baden Württemberg, Germany.

The suitable talent pool was small, so we used a range of methods including our expansive candidate networks, referrals and market insights, to contact all suitable talent and ensure the highest quality candidates were found.

After approaching those identified as part of the longlist, we used our industry insight, coupled with our knowledge of the client, to ensure that all candidates interviewed would be both a technical and cultural match to the job specification. In conjunction with the client, we created a full competency assessment, that allowed interested candidates to highlight their skills and evidence why they had the right experience essential for the role. This was then used to shortlist suitable contenders for the role.

DELIVERING ADDITIONAL VALUE

In addition to filling multiple positions for the client, we delivered:

Bespoke competency assessments for their software engineering roles

Market Insights

Enhanced brand exposure

“Our experience of working with Talos has always been incredibly positive. We require a specialist talent partner who really understands the industry and the international market to supply us with niche engineering resource. We have used Talos for 8 projects now. They supplied a core team of known and trusted engineers, starting with their Project Manager, and supplemented them with the best controls and electrical talent available as the projects manifested. They kept us operating through serious challenges with the line, always providing a solution and delivering their promises."

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+001 234 56 78

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