TechMet are a specialist Engineering Consultancy based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Collectively the team offers over 100 years combined experience in Engineering, Recruitment and HR / Outplacement Consultancy here in N. Ireland. Company holds "Investors in People" Award- Degree and Post Grad qualified in my sector.- Over 20 years specialized Technical/ Engineering and Managerial Recruitment experience, N Ireland (ROI & GB) providing a strong network of contacts & clients. Regional UK Finalist for my Engineering Recruitment @ NI Water. Only person in Ireland to ever have received this accolade. Experience in sourcing Engineers from Mainland Europe to both NI & ROI on both a permanent and Interim contracts. Portfolio of clients personally recruited for inc. FG Wilson's, H&W, Continu, Dalriada Water and Kelda Water, Norbev, Dale Farm, Terex, Lakeland Dairies, Diageo, Seagate Technology, Moy Park, Sandvik, Allied Mills, Heinz, Rye Valley Foods, Veolia Water, BCO Technology, Schrader, Solectron, BE Aerospace, Shorts plus many less known SME's and startups. Eg. Solely responsible for the entire recruitment for Engineering, Automation and Operations/ Management team into the new £93.5m Coca Cola Lisburn Facility, (opened Sept. 2010)TechMet have PSL status with many of the above plus other less known clients throughout the country. Very keen to talk to individuals with niche technology skills considering a move or relocation to N. Ireland/ ROISummary - Engineering & Technical positions in NI & ROI (particularly the Border counties) - Startup SME's to established manufacturing and blue chip companies.

Business Development and sales of literacy software to LEA' and schools throughout the UK. Presentations given at educational shows and exhibitions.

Managed the Technical division for Diamond Recruitment Group covering Engineering & Technical appointments. Acted as the main point of contact within the Group to advise both local clients and potential inward investment companies on availability of technical skills in NI/ ROI.

Employed as a Recruitment Consultant to manage the Manufacturing desk. Promotion to Senior Recruitment Consultant allowed me to develop the desk and become the first specialist agency recruiting specifically for the NIFDA, N. Ireland Food and Drinks Association. Recruited Technical, Managerial and specialist roles for Food clients throughout NI, ROI and GB ; eg. Heinz, Rye Valley Foods, Kraft Foods

An evaluation of the effect of pelvic suspension on meat quality during and after slaughter. Findings were subsequently published within meat science journals in the Netherlands