Expert Greases Recruiters in Chemicals

We know the Greases space within Chemicals. Our expert recruiters are specialists at finding the needle in the haystack when it comes to Greases candidates.

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Did you know?

Hiring the wrong candidate means money wasted on salary and training, and time lost when the right fit is out there. In fact, the Department of Labour estimates that the cost of a bad hire can be 30% of the employer’s potential first-year earnings.

Make the right hire

We find great hires the first time around.

Organisations are often reluctant to use external recruiters due the percieved cost. Think about it like this - what financial benefit could a top candidate bring to your business unit? You could make a 100x return on your investment.

  • 96% Placement Rate 1
  • 1.66:1 CVs Sent to Interviews 2
  • Avg. 30 Day Engagement to Placement 3

1. Based on all roles engaged on by a client on an exclusive basis from Jan 4 2021 - Dec 31 2021.

2. All CVs Sent from Jan 4 2021 - Dec 31 2021.

3. From Jan 4 2021 - Dec 31 2021.

A candidate-driven market.

A candidate-driven market has been firmly in place since the start of the pandemic. Candidates are in the driving seat, able to command more than just the best salary they can get. Finding the best talent is becoming increasingly tough, but we’re all about working within the current climate to find the best solutions.

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We've created our own in-house solution.

We like to be different. Over the last 8 months we've built our own in-house candidate management & customer relationship management solution. This sets us light years ahead of the competition. We’re not about messy process management. We know our talent is exceptional, so we keep on top of it with our bespoke solution.

  • Advanced Candidate Pipelining
  • Client Feedback Interface
  • Artificial Intelligence (named Ava)
  • Futuristic Talent Pools

* We're confident in saying this is a one of a kind software. Our competitors rely on third party software made by software developers. Our solution was developed by our recruiters, for our recruiters.

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145,000+

Contacts across
20 industries

59,000+

Companies
around the world

Understanding the problem, providing the solution.

We work in committed partnerships, applying logical and well-planned searches, executed to the highest standard, and considering every factor of recruitment.
Personal Brand

Does your organisation lack a personal brand? Do you struggle to attract candidates over competitors?

Challenging Location

Is the role based in a challenging location? Does the local talent pool lack the skills you're searching for?

Trends & Benchmarking

Are you up to date with market trends and salary benchmarking? Is something missing?

Progression

Are you offering the right progression opportunties? Is the candidate able to progress and develop?

Time Constraints

Do you have time constraints on making a placement? Did you need the candidate yesterday?

Job Criteria

Is the job criteria unrealistic? Is the person you're looking to hire simply non-existent?

Our search methodology

Evaluation & Research

To deliver the best executive search solution, we work closely with the hiring manager to better understand the organisation and it's culture.

Candidate Selection

We operate in a number of ways to source candidates for senior level positions. We thoroughly map out a market and identify all possible matches for the specific position then utilise our own network to find the best candidates avaliable.

Screening & Interviews

This stage consists of multiple rigirous interview processes in order to ensure the candidates presented meet all of the briefing requirements.

Assesment & Placement

At this stage, we begin to arrange interviews with candidates on the clients behalf, as well as assisting with reference gathering and package negotiations.

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Meet the team of dedicated Greases recruiters who combine knowledge, passion and deep understanding to provide a tailored approach to executive search.

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“As a Managing Director within Irving Knight, Joseph's responsibilities include growth within all of our focused markets.

Through an amalgamation of market knowledge, industry connections and commitment, the intention is for Irving Knight to provide an unprecedented level of service to candidates and clients, alike. It is imperative to Joseph personally, to provide solid foundations and support to my team, in order to best position them to maximize their full potential.”

Joseph Davey
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“Aidan is a Senior Principal Consultant leading a team of Global Consultants focusing on the wider Speciality Chemical market. Whilst Aidan’s team focuses on CASE, Plastics, Personal Care, HI&I and Water Treatment, Aidan personally specialises in the global Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical sector, with a core focus on Excipients, API’s, Botanical Extracts, Vitamins and Minerals (among other ingredients).

Aidan works closely with business that manufacture and distribute premium quality ingredients for use in a variety of pharmaceutical and nutritional products.

Having previously specialised in Home & Personal Care ingredients for almost two years, Aidan is passionate about ingredients that have a profound effect on the lives of billions across the globe.

He works internationally on both a retained and contingent basis with large multinational and small to medium sized enterprises, recommending the best talent within the industry to our clients. In order to get results for both candidates and clients, Aidan prioritises gaining a strong understanding of the uniqueness of each vacancy.

As someone with a genuine thirst for knowledge, he strives to develop a deep technical understanding of each client’s portfolio to ensure he is attracting the right talent. Aidan places high importance on market-specific knowledge and communication to allow for a long-standing relationship of trust and prosperity.

If you are a professional within the pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical space looking for your next move, or an employer looking to attract the very best talent within the industry, please reach out to Aidan for a confidential discussion.

Aidan Kerr
Senior Principal Consultant
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“Sam is an accomplished recruitment expert who leads the CASE and Plastics division. His primary focus lies in pigments, resins, additives, polymers, and rheology modifiers, among other formulations. He recruits across all seniorities and functions, collaborating with manufacturers and distributors worldwide, from startups to large multinationals.

Sam firmly believes that hiring is paramount to a company’s success. He adopts an analytical and detail-oriented approach to identify top-quality candidates for each position. Leveraging various technologies and quantifiable metrics such as KPIs and sales figures to determine the most appropriate candidates.

With experience in both water treatment and pulp & paper, Sam's expertise across industrial chemicals has helped him develop an extensive network in the chemicals space. If you are a proven professional looking for the next step in your career or a client seeking additional talent, reach out to Sam for a confidential discussion today.

Samuel Frisby
Global Principal Consultant
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“Jack is a Principal Consultant here at Irving Knight, after joining the business in early 2021. After coming onboard, Jack established partnerships with both Fortune 500s and innovative start-ups within the Specialty Building Product arena. Jack covers a wide-variety of sub-verticals including: Insulation, Specialty Glass, Composites, Specialty Non-Wovens and Decking.

By taking a personable approach to his partners, Jack has built strong relationships with multiple market-leading organisations, across North America, Europe and APAC, adding talented and valued candidates across numerous areas including technical and operations focused positions! So if you’re a hiring manager looking to expand your team, or a professional looking for a new start, please feel free to reach out via the details below! ”

Jack Wilson
Senior Principal Consultant

Trusted by companies across the Chemicals space globally.

Don't just take our word for it. Check out our satisfaction rate, TrustPilot score and testiominals.

94%

of our clients said they
would use our services again.

Testimonials

“It was a pleasure working with Joseph on transitioning to a position with a new company. Communication was prompt, open-and-honest, and clear through every stage of the process. He took the time to listen to questions and concerns and follow-ups were always consistent and thorough. This was key in giving me the confidence that the position would be right for me.”

Nika Kuchaidze

Senior Continuous Improvement Chemist

“Joseph is an expert in recruting people. He has in-depth practical knowledge and helpful by solving potential issues. I would always recommend Joseph in need of a new Job who wants to find suitable alternative for career movement quickly and without unnecessary hassle.”

Franz-Leo Nedo

Territory Sales Manager

“Joseph was instrumental in making my last professional opportunity happen. He was easy to work with, responsive, and persistent enough without overstepping. He had sufficient and the right content information to answer my questions and even consider a change. Achieving a good fit between the opportunity and the company came across as important to him. Overall a positive experience.”

Kay Witte

Global Director Performance Excellence

“Joseph is a dedicated professional and a stand up person to work with. His patience and his understanding certainly separate him from the rest. His tailored approach and his ability to listen to his clients make him a joy to work with. I have no doubt that if anyone is looking for services provided that I would recommend Jospeh. I certainly hope to continue working with him if ever needed in the future.”

Daniel Villanueva

Key Account Manager

“Thank you so much Joseph! You have given me a great support. It was really nice to be in contact with you and I think you have a great understanding and the skills, to bring the right people together.”

Anja Florbach

Digital & Commercial Excellence Manager

“Joseph was very easy to work with. He was motivated and attentive during his recruitment process, very responsive to any questions or concerns, and ultimately was able to help facilitate a strong connection with my new employer. I appreciate his efforts and definitely recommend Joseph to any professionals looking for new opportunities!”

Tim Staniels

Territory Sales Manager

“Working with Joseph was a wonderfully positive experience from our first contact, through acceptance of my job offer. Joseph’s proactive and professional approach introduced me to a fantastic career opportunity, and I am forever thankful. Joseph is a catalyst for career progression and success!”

Kerry Maye

Regional Sales Manager

“I have had the opportunity to co-operate with Joseph in a process and I found him very proactive in keeping me informed at all stages. He is professional, energetic and very convincing in a good way. Joseph is very good at assessing people and I strongly recommend him as an Executive Search partner.”

Veronica Hagborg

Senior Director Global HR

“It was a pleasure working with Joseph when searching for the next chapter in my career. Proactive, energetic and professional. I would recommend him to anyone looking to take the next step in their profession.”

Kyle Corrigan

Technical Account Manager

“I found Joseph to be extremely professional in every way when going through a recent recruitment process, always doing the things he promised he would do. Recommended.”

Keith Parvin

Automation Division Director

“Working with Joseph was a seamless and positive experience from our first contact along with the various steps of the hiring process. Joseph was very proactive and set clear expectations of the role as he was very professional while keeping me informed of where the company was at following each round of interviews.”

Michael Wilson

Senior Account Manager
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Get in touch

Get in touch with our expert Chemicals recruiters to learn how we can build your A-Team.

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FAQ

So why Irving Knight? What makes us different?

We believe we're the best in the game. We've combined 25 years of recruitment expertise to build a solution like no other. We work with our partners to deliver a bespoke search experience.

  • 360° Market Mapping
  • Industry Specialist Recruiters
  • Tailored Search Approach
  • One Point of Contact

When you retain Irving Knight, you are entering into an unparalleled partnership. We become an extension of your image and reputation, the eyes, and ears in the marketplace.

As the first point of contact in acquiring the perfect candidate for your business, we safeguard your good name, protect confidentiality and work continuously to provide the best service, guaranteeing the best placement first time round.

  • Priority Search Guaranteed
  • 360° Market Mapping
  • Attention To Detail

A contingent search with Irving Knight looks like a multitude of opportunities both from and for our wide range of candidates.

The breadth of our candidate type is built on the basis of our specialism, something very attractive to job-seekers who know that we can provide exciting opportunities in their specific line of work.

We cover a wide range of functions; Sales, Business Development, Operations, Manufacturing, Plant Management, Marketing, HR, IT, Finance, CXO and many more.

Our consultants are true experts within their fields, working with candidates across a range of functions on a daily basis.