Recruitment agency in Ireland The right fit starts with understanding.

We get to know your business, the work and the people who will be doing it. Our industry specialists find suitable candidates in Ireland and overseas, with personal support from the first conversation through to starting work.

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Tell us about yourself.

Start with your name and where you are based.

A good fit goes beyond the job description.

The skills matter, and so does the setting. We take time to understand how your team works and what a candidate wants from their next role, so both sides can make an informed decision.

People who know your industry

Our industry specialists get into the detail of the role, from the equipment someone will use to the experience your team needs.

A consultant you can talk to

Work with someone who knows your brief and can talk you through a candidate, answer a question or help when plans change.

A move that works both ways

We discuss the role and working life with candidates, including what a move to Ireland would involve, so they know what they are considering.

Based in Ireland, with the reach to look further.

Foresight is a recruitment agency based in Athboy, Co. Meath. We help employers find skilled people for permanent roles, drawing on candidates in Ireland and our networks across Europe, Brazil and the Philippines.

We are an industry partner of Irish Steel.

When a placement involves moving country, there is more to work through. We support employers and candidates with work permit applications, travel coordination and practical guidance on settling in.

Get to Know Foresight

Read about our international recruitment service and work permit support when a search takes us overseas.

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Industries We Specialise In

We specialise in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and automotive recruitment across Ireland, with local and international sourcing.

Automotive

Specialist automotive recruitment across Ireland. We place mechanics, technicians, service advisors, and workshop managers with dealerships, fleet operators, and aftermarket businesses nationwide.

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Construction

End-to-end construction recruitment in Ireland. We place tradespeople, labourers, site supervisors, and project managers with contractors, developers, and civil engineering firms nationwide.

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Engineering

Specialist engineering recruitment across Ireland. We place mechanical, electrical, civil, and process engineers with manufacturers, contractors, and consulting firms nationwide.

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Manufacturing

End-to-end manufacturing recruitment in Ireland. We place production operatives, machine operators, quality controllers, and production managers with food, pharma, and industrial manufacturers nationwide.

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We Also Recruit For

We have contacts and experience across these sectors and may be able to help with your requirements.

It starts with a conversation about what matters to you.

If you are hiring, tell us where you need experience and what working in your team is like. If you are looking for work, tell us what you can do and what you want from your next move.

That understanding guides the search. Your consultant stays involved through interviews, the offer and the first weeks in the role.

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Employer services

Find people who fit your business

Talk through the role with an industry specialist and get support with the search, selection and practicalities of hiring.

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Candidate services

Find a role that fits your plans

Explore work in Ireland with a consultant who takes your experience, preferences and next steps into account.

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Questions about working with a recruitment agency?

Here are a few things employers and candidates ask us. Your consultant can talk through the details of your situation.

What kind of recruitment does Foresight handle?

We recruit for permanent roles with Irish employers. Our core sectors are construction, engineering, manufacturing and automotive, and we also support employers in agriculture, logistics and other industries.

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Can you help us recruit someone already in Ireland?

Yes. We source candidates locally as well as overseas. The requirements of the role guide where we look, and your consultant will discuss the approach with you.

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What happens if we need to recruit from overseas?

We discuss the role and expectations with candidates, support screening and interviews, and help with the documents and practical arrangements for a move. Any permit requirements and start dates need to be worked through for the individual placement.

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How much does recruitment cost?

Employers pay our recruitment fee. Review the pricing information and talk through the role with us so you understand what is included and what other costs may apply.

Recruitment fees and what is included
Do candidates pay a recruitment fee?

There is no Foresight recruitment fee for candidates. If a role involves moving country, ask your consultant to explain any personal costs and the arrangements agreed with the employer.

Support for candidates

Tell us what you have in mind.

A role you need to fill or a move you are considering: we would like to hear about it.