Mechanics, panel beaters and dealership technicians, sourced internationally.
Recruitroo hires qualified mechanics, panel beaters, sprayers and aftersales technicians for dealership groups, body shops and collision repair networks across Ireland and the UK.
How Recruitroo helps automotive employers.
Verified mechanic talent
International mechanics with trade-test evidence, manufacturer-brand experience and English screening before they reach your shortlist.
Permits filed on your behalf
Recruitroo files GEP and UK Skilled Worker applications for automotive trades. You approve the hire, we handle the paperwork.
Multi-site hiring at scale
Dealership groups expanding across locations use monthly programmes for predictable cost and consistent service levels.
Where automotive hiring usually breaks — and what we do about it.
Problem
Premium-brand experience mismatch
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Shortlisting filtered by franchise / OEM background so dealership groups get on-brand candidates.
Problem
Previous permit refusal damaging confidence
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Case-readiness checks address common refusal grounds before submission.
Problem
Trade-test evidence hard to compare
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Structured video demonstrations attached to every candidate profile.
How we hire for automotive.
The same managed workflow every time — recruitment, screening and visa submission all sit with us.
01
Brief & route check
We take the role brief, confirm the visa route, and run case-readiness checks before sourcing starts.
02
Source & shortlist
International sourcing across our pool plus targeted search, presented as a video-evidence shortlist.
03
Screen & verify
Skills demo, references and credentials verified — you only review candidates who've passed the checks.
04
File visa & onboard
We file the visa and immigration application on your behalf, then track relocation and onboarding to start date.
Visa routes that apply to all automotive roles we hire for.
If it sits inside automotive we'll source for it — and we'll match it to the right visa route up-front.
Roles
Recruitroo files these on your behalf. The candidate just hands over details, data and documents — we handle preparation, submission and case tracking.
Credentials we verify before shortlist
Sector-specific checks recorded on every candidate profile — no surprises after offer.
Automotive employers hiring through Recruitroo
Automotive case studies
Kearys Motor Group
Automotive
How Recruitroo Solved Kearys Automotive Group's Critical Labor Shortage After Multiple Failed Attempts
Kearys Automotive Group faced mounting pressures that threatened their ability to take on new projects. They had completely depleted the local talent pool after years of aggressive local recruitment with zero qualified applicants. Previous recruitment partners delivered unsuitable candidates or no candidates at all. Earlier attempts at global hiring resulted in wasted resources and visa rejections. Service departments operated at reduced capacity, turning away business and damaging customer relationships.
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Aherns Garage
Automotive
How Recruitroo Helped Aherns Garage Secure Skilled Automotive Technicians from the Middle East
Despite their experience with international recruitment, Aherns Garage had encountered challenges when hiring trade professionals in the past. They needed a reliable way to assess candidates' skills remotely. Previous attempts at international recruitment had mixed results. They required support to streamline compliance and onboarding for complex work permit processes.
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Automotive hiring questions
Can you source mechanics with manufacturer-specific experience?
Yes — we screen for brand and manufacturer experience (e.g. premium-brand dealership backgrounds) so shortlists match your franchise mix.
What if I've had a permit refusal in the past?
Case-readiness checks address common refusal grounds (salary threshold, role advertising, supporting evidence) before submission, which is why our automotive cases sit at a very high approval rate.
How do you verify trade-test evidence?
Each candidate completes a structured video demonstration and reference checks on prior workshops, attached to their profile in the platform.
Can I hire mechanics and technicians from outside the EU?
Yes. Vehicle technicians and mechanics can be hired on a General Employment Permit in Ireland or a UK Skilled Worker visa where the role qualifies. We confirm eligibility and the salary threshold against the current rules before sourcing.
Who pays for the permit or visa for an automotive hire?
The employer pays the government permit/sponsor fees and can't deduct them from the worker. Candidates usually cover their own entry visa and registration costs. We map who pays what before the case starts.
Can you match candidates to specific manufacturer brands?
Yes — we screen for franchise and OEM experience so shortlists match your brand mix, and store the brand background and trade-test evidence on each candidate profile.
Other sectors we hire for
Hiring internationally for automotive?
We'll look at the roles, your volume and the right visa route — and recommend whether one-off support or a monthly programme fits.