Specialist Recruitment Across the UK
Trusted since 1973
Connecting talented people with the right employers since 1973.
Totec Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency based in Swansea, supporting candidates and employers across the UK with temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent recruitment, alongside in-house payroll services for temporary workers and contractors.
We specialise in:
- Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
- IT & Cyber
- Utilities & Renewables
- Office, Commercial & Clerical
Whether you are searching for your next career move or looking for the right people to strengthen your business, our experienced recruitment team is here to help.
Our Specialist Recruitment Sectors
Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
We recruit technical and professional talent across engineering, manufacturing, construction and associated industries.
Our experience covers roles in areas including mechanical and electrical engineering, civil and structural engineering, project management, CAD and design, manufacturing, maintenance, quantity surveying, commercial management, health and safety and technical leadership.
IT & Cyber
We help organisations find skilled IT, technology and cyber professionals across an increasingly important and fast-moving market.
Our recruitment activity can include IT support, infrastructure, networks, cyber security, information security, cloud, software, data, project management and technical leadership.
Utilities & Renewables
Totec supports employers and professionals across utilities, energy, water, infrastructure and renewable markets throughout the UK.
We recruit across areas including water and wastewater, power, renewable energy, MEICA, project delivery, commercial management, operations, maintenance, environmental disciplines and sustainability.
Office, Commercial & Clerical
Strong organisations depend on talented people across their commercial, administrative and support teams.
We recruit for roles including administration, customer service, finance, accounts, procurement, sales, HR, document control, office management, project support and commercial support.
Recruitment Built Around People
Great recruitment starts with understanding people.
For more than five decades, Totec has helped organisations find skilled, experienced people and helped candidates take the next step in their careers.
We combine specialist sector knowledge with a personal approach to recruitment. That means taking the time to understand the vacancy, the business and the candidate rather than relying on job titles and CV keywords alone.
From one-off permanent appointments to temporary staffing requirements and ongoing recruitment support, we provide practical solutions shaped around what our clients and candidates actually need.
Looking for Your Next Job?
Finding the right job can take time, but you do not have to do it alone.
Our recruitment consultants work with candidates at different stages of their careers, from people looking for their next opportunity to experienced specialists and senior professionals considering a new challenge.
We can help you:
- Search current vacancies
- Identify opportunities suited to your skills and experience
- Improve and present your CV
- Prepare for interviews
- Understand prospective employers and roles
- Receive feedback throughout the recruitment process
- Discuss salary, offers and next steps
You can also register your CV with Totec even if you cannot currently see a suitable vacancy.
Looking to Recruit?
Finding the right person is about more than filling a vacancy.
Our consultants work with employers to understand the skills, experience and personal qualities required before searching for suitable candidates.
Totec provides a range of recruitment solutions to suit different workforce requirements.
Permanent Recruitment - Targeted recruitment support for permanent roles, from operational and support positions through to specialist technical and management appointments.
Temporary Recruitment - Flexible staffing support for projects, short-term demand, absence cover, skills shortages and changing workloads.
Temp-to-Perm Recruitment - A flexible approach to hiring, allowing you to assess performance and suitability before making a permanent appointment.
Payroll Services - Totec provides full payroll services using our own in-house infrastructure for temporary workers and contractors, with tailored solutions, ongoing support and full HMRC compliance.
Recruitment Expertise
You Can Rely On
Our team can support employers throughout the recruitment process, including:
- Vacancy consultation
- Candidate sourcing
- Search and selection
- Candidate screening
- Telephone and video interviews
- Candidate shortlisting
- Reference checks where required
- Interview coordination
- Candidate and employer feedback
- Offer management
- Temporary worker administration
- Contractor and temporary worker payroll
Whether you have an immediate vacancy or are planning your future workforce requirements, speak to our team about how Totec can support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Totec Recruitment?
Established Since 1973
Totec is one of Wales' longest-established recruitment companies, with more than five decades of experience supporting employers and candidates.
Specialist Recruitment Knowledge
We focus on defined sectors, allowing our consultants to build relevant market knowledge and understand the skills employers require.
Personal Service
We are an independent recruitment business and believe strong recruitment relationships are built through communication, honesty and understanding.
Recruitment Across the UK
From our base in Swansea, South Wales, we recruit for businesses and candidates throughout the UK.
Flexible Recruitment Solutions
Permanent/ temporary appointments, temp-to-perm or contractor payroll support - our approach can be tailored to the requirements of your organisation.
Long-Term Relationships
We aim to become a recruitment partner rather than simply a supplier for one vacancy, building relationships that can continue as businesses and careers develop.