EMPLOYER FAQs
Questions About Hiring With Marshall Harmony?
If you are considering working with a recruitment agency, it is natural to have questions about the process, timings and what to expect.
Here are some of the questions employers ask us most often

FAQs
Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial Recruitment With a More Personal Approach
Which recruitment agency specialises in engineering and manufacturing in the West Midlands?
We specialise in engineering, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, sales, marketing, finance and HR recruitment.
We also provide executive search for senior, specialist, director and leadership appointments.
What types of recruitment services do you offer?
Marshall Harmony offers:
- Permanent Recruitment
- Contract Recruitment
- Executive Search
The right approach depends on the seniority of the role, availability of talent, urgency and wider business requirement.
Where does Marshall Harmony recruit?
Our strongest networks are across Shropshire and the West Midlands, but we support employers and candidates throughout the UK.
For specialist and senior appointments, our searches can be UK-wide.
Do you work exclusively with employers?
Yes. Many of our clients choose to work with Marshall Harmony exclusively.
This gives us greater ownership of the search, more time to understand the business and the ability to represent the opportunity consistently in the market.
How do you find candidates?
We use a combination of established candidate networks, direct search, proactive outreach and relevant applications.
We do not rely solely on job boards, which allows us to approach professionals who may not be actively looking for a new role.
Can you find candidates who are not actively job searching?
Yes.
Many strong engineering, manufacturing and senior candidates are not actively applying for jobs. We proactively approach relevant professionals and introduce opportunities where we believe there could be a genuine fit.
How do you make sure a candidate is right for our business?
We look beyond technical experience alone.
Before presenting a candidate, we discuss their experience, motivations, expectations, working style and interest in the opportunity.
We also take the time to understand your team, culture and what success in the role needs to look like.
How quickly can you fill a vacancy?
Timelines vary depending on the role, location and availability of the skills you need.
We will give you a realistic view of the market at the beginning of the search and keep you updated throughout
.
Marshall Harmony currently has a 92% vacancy fill rate.
Do you recruit for senior and executive positions?
Explore Executive SearchYes.
Executive Search is a key part of Marshall Harmony’s offering. We support senior, specialist, director and leadership appointments across engineering, manufacturing and commercial functions.
Can you help with contract recruitment?
Explore Contract RecruitmentYes.
Our Contract Recruitment service supports businesses that need experienced professionals for projects, additional capacity, specialist expertise or time-sensitive requirements.
Do you only recruit permanent roles?
Permanent recruitment is a core area for Marshall Harmony, but we also provide Contract Recruitment and Executive Search.
We will recommend the most suitable route based on the role and what your business needs.
How does your recruitment process work?
We start by understanding the vacancy, business and wider reason for the hire.
From there, we build the search, identify and assess candidates, coordinate interviews and support the offer and onboarding process.
Do you charge upfront recruitment fees?
Marshall Harmony’s existing recruitment model is based on successful placement rather than charging employers simply to instruct the agency. No upfront fees. No retainers.
What happens after we submit a vacancy?
Submit a VacancyA member of the Marshall Harmony team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.
We will want to understand the business, why you are hiring, the skills required and what the right person needs to bring before beginning the search.
Can Marshall Harmony help if we are unsure exactly who we need?
Yes.
Sometimes the starting point is a business problem rather than a finished job description.
We can talk through what is happening within the team, the skills gap you are trying to solve and the outcome you need from the appointment before agreeing the right recruitment approach.
Still Have a Question?
Speak with the Marshall Harmony team about your hiring requirements and we’ll be happy to talk it through.




