Zebra Technical Recruitment transforms careers and connects exceptional talent with engineering employers scaling their business

Zebra Technical Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. We provide specialist Technical & Engineering Recruitment Services to Employers and Job Seekers across the UK.

As an Employer, do you struggle to find talented employees to replace leavers or to help scale your business? If so, you are not alone, and it could be costing you lost revenue. With a widely recognised skills shortage in the engineering sector and competitive demand for exceptional people, you must partner with a recruitment agency with in-depth knowledge of your industry and the market for talent.

Why Zebra Technical Recruitment?

With over 25 years of industry experience, we have built successful relationships with a network of job seekers and companies across the UK. We are skilled influencers who work quickly and proactively to source passive and active talent, supplying their services on a permanent and contract basis.

We recruit at all levels, from career entry through to senior management. Our clients tell us that our service is trusted, professional, consultative and seamless. We help sustain and scale businesses and provide job seekers with exciting and rewarding careers.

Our Performance

  • 3 CVs within 48 hours
  • 2 Interviews to 3 CVs
  • 1 Offer to 3 Interviews
  • 95% of Candidates Stay 12 Months +
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Testimonials

Gerard at Zebra has consistently supplied high-quality candidates to meet our engineering recruitment needs. He works quickly and efficiently and delivers well-briefed and well-qualified candidates. We find Gerard friendly and approachable, and most importantly, it is evident through his experience that he has a strong understanding of our complex technical requirements.

Rod Wilson, General Manager (UK) & CTO, Metrasens

Gerard helped me find a job without any hassle, and I was very impressed with his work ethic and prompt communication skills throughout the process. Gerard is a wonderful person to work with, as he has exceptional expertise in finding the right job for his candidates. One thing that distinguishes Gerard from others is that he is enthusiastic about finding the right prospect for his candidates. Gerard is motivated, demonstrates a solid work ethic, and is a dedicated individual with a positive attitude. Thank you, Gerard, for the opportunity.

Usman Qayyum, Automation Project Manager, Ocado Engineering

Having used Zebra and worked with Gerard for over 13 years, our Company has come to use him as our first point of contact when recruiting new staff for engineering and other technical roles. The process is made easier by Gerard, as he gets to understand the job specification and our requirements and filters effectively for candidates, meaning we spend less time looking through lots of CV’s and ultimately allowing more time to interview a more suited selection of candidates. I find Gerard professional and understanding of our needs and have enjoyed working with him over the period I have known him. I, therefore, would highly recommend Zebra and the service given by Gerard.

Richard Potts, Engineering Manager, E2S Warning Signals

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Gerard Latham. He prepared me exceptionally well for interviews, was very patient with me & kept in constant contact. Having dealt with numerous agencies in the past and not having had great experiences, Gerard restored my faith in agencies, making me feel like an individual rather than just another number looking for a job. He is an expert. I’m sure that his efficiency will help other candidates find a good job and have this vital support that I had.

Elena Susickiene, CAD Revit Technician, Ocado Engineering

Gerard Latham of Zebra Technical Recruitment has successfully supplied staff to our Company for many years. We have always found Gerard to be extremely professional in his business approach. He has always taken the time to research and understand the needs of our business and then focus on the specific recruitment task at hand. I can state quite honestly and without reservation that Gerard stands apart from other agencies and recruitment approaches.  He has been instrumental in successfully recruiting a large proportion of our engineering team in recent years, and I would not hesitate to recommend his services to other engineering organisations. If you need any further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Peter Fay, Chairman, European Safety Systems

Fantastic service. Everything felt more personal and professional compared to most other recruitment firms I've dealt with. Highly recommended.

Anthony Heyes, Field Service Engineer, Zonal Retail Data Systems

Gerard and his team have consistently supplied good quality temporary and permanent staff to our business for over 20 years. Gerard has an excellent understanding of our recruitment needs, approaches each campaign with tenacity, and delivers results. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the services of Zebra Technical Recruitment to any engineering organisation.

Liz Newman, Head of Human Resources, Cubic Transportation Systems

Gerard is one of the most professional recruiters I have worked with. His passion and dedication to his customers' satisfaction stand out. He helped me to get prepared before each stage of the application process and made sure I had everything in the right place. I highly recommend Gerard for any recruitment process support.

Sebastian Smela, Senior Engineer

I really enjoyed working with Gerard throughout my job search. He was very supportive, helpful and professional throughout the process, keeping me updated and providing helpful guidance from the initial stage through to receiving the offer. I really appreciate all his help in supporting me with my move to E2S, and I would definitely recommend Gerard to anyone looking for a great recruitment consultant.

Harry Tam, Purchasing Assistant, E2S Warning Signals

I had the pleasure of working with Gerard during my recent career transition, and I’m truly grateful for his support. Gerard is not only professional and approachable, but also deeply committed to helping engineering professionals find the right opportunities. His communication was clear, timely and encouraging throughout the process. Thanks to Gerard’s guidance, I felt confident and well-prepared at every stage. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a dedicated and insightful recruitment partner.

Bharani Subramaniam, Internal Technical Sales, E2S Warning Signals

Gerard reached out to me regarding a job opening and although I was initially sceptical, he quickly earned my trust. He is professional, approachable and genuinely committed to helping candidates succeed. He supported me through every stage of the hiring process, with pre- and post-interview calls, useful tips and insight into feedback from the hiring team, which made the whole experience far less stressful. Thanks again to Gerard and his team for helping me secure a fantastic position – I couldn’t be happier!

Ivan Marquez, Product Marketing, E2S Warning Signals

Exceptional expertise in my recruitment process from start to finish. Always very up to date and went above and beyond to ease the process for me with any updates or questions. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to get into a technical role.

Connor Layzell, Field Service Engineer, Zonal Retail Data Systems

Highly recommend Gerard’s services. He guided me through the process, answered any questions I had and organised everything as I expected. Compared with other recruiters, I could see he is totally involved!

Cristian-Teofil Pohrib, Field Service Engineer, Zonal Retail Data Systems

I was contacted by Gerard from Zebra Technical Recruitment regarding an open position. Gerard was very professional and helpful, an interview was set up very quickly, and after the interview Gerard contacted me to see how it went. He was great, and I was successful with the position I applied for. I would absolutely recommend Gerard and Zebra Technical Recruitment.

Mark Woodward, Field Service Engineer, Zonal Retail Data Systems

Above and beyond. Special thanks to Gerard Latham for helping me get my dream job. He always kept in touch throughout the process, gave advice and helped with any questions. Highly recommend.

Gurpreet Pabla, Field Service Engineer, Zonal Retail Data Systems

I was looking for a new job when Gerard got in touch with me about a technical sales position. I had the pleasure of working with him; he was extremely helpful, supportive and capable of matching candidates with job positions. He was always available to answer any questions I had and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He made the job application process much less stressful and I’m grateful for his help. I would highly recommend Gerard to anyone looking for a new job.

Marina Magno, Internal Technical Sales, E2S Warning Signals

Gerard is a great professional. He provided me with a quick reply to my application and guided me through the hiring process very effectively and easily. He was always ready to answer all of my questions and support me. Without a doubt, he is the best recruiter I have dealt with so far.

Marco Musu, Mechanical Design Engineer, E2S Warning Signals

Matched me to the perfect job for my CV – exactly what the company and I were looking for. No fuss and everything worked out great. I am very thankful.

Marton Szabo, Field Service Engineer, Zonal Retail Data Systems

Gerard found my CV online and approached me about a job opportunity that was a perfect fit for my qualifications and experience. He guided me through the whole application process, was always helpful and gave me valuable information to prepare for the interview. I was over the moon to be offered the position! He kept me in the loop throughout the recruitment process and any question I had was quickly responded to. He is a pleasure to deal with, and even if I hadn’t been successful, I would highly recommend Gerard and Zebra Technical Recruitment. Thank you very much!

Kevin Buttress, Electronic Repair Technician, Cubic Transportation Systems

I’ve never really had any good experiences when it came to dealing with recruitment agencies. All that changed when I started dealing with Gerard when applying for my current position at Zonal. Gerard was polite, attentive and knowledgeable, and guided me through each step of the process, which really helped my confidence when it came to the interview stage. If you are looking for a new role and see one that Zebra Technical Recruitment are advertising, please don’t hesitate to apply, as I’m sure only good things will come of it!

Kieran White, Field Service Engineer, Zonal Retail Data Systems

Gerard was very helpful arranging the interview and providing me with useful information. Thank you for the good work!

Jehad Shahin, Internal Technical Sales, E2S Warning Signals

I am grateful to Gerard for helping me find a job as a Mechanical Design Engineer. He is very easy and nice to talk to, and his response to my application was quick. He supported me throughout the selection process, always kept in contact with me and always let me know of any updates. Thank you so much for all the help, Gerard, and thank you very much for the opportunity you have given me.

Marc Abalos, Mechanical Design Engineer, E2S Warning Signals

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