About us
Since 1996, we’ve been uniting exceptional talent with the companies shaping the future of Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Utilities.
Blending industry expertise with advanced recruitment tools, we reach exceptional talent others can’t. Businesses trust us to navigate complex hiring needs and help professionals build meaningful careers.
Delivering outstanding service isn’t just what we do, it’s what we excel at.
At Orion, we are dedicated to building exceptional relationships with both candidates and clients alike. Working closely with both, allows us to deliver a world class talent service.
Through combining market insight with a dynamic, forward-thinking approach, we ensure that every placement is a step toward long-term success.
With an outstanding team of seasoned consultants and emerging talent, we don’t just fill roles, we drive careers and businesses forward.
Our Story
Orion Electrotech was formed by Chris Benham
1st Sales Brochure created
John Waters joined to set up an Aylesbury division
Largest Perm Fee placed £17k
Aylesbury branch moved into bigger offices
Investment made to upgrade our CRM
Achieved Rail LinkUp (RISQS) and ISO9001 Accreditation
Reading Office Makeover
Aylesbury branch moved into bigger offices
No 10 in “The Recruiter” Hot 100 companies
No 8 in the Hot 10 Specialist Recruiters
£24m: Orion’s Best Year in business
Launch of Engineering Recruitment in Aylesbury
Best Quarterly Margin
Anniversary Awards were implemented
Placed 68th in the ‘Sunday Times Best Small Companies to work for’ awards
Record-Breaking Annual Turnover
Placed 13th in the ‘Sunday Times Best Small Companies to work for’ awards
39% Growth in contract revenue
Placed 6th in the ‘Sunday Times Best Small Companies to work for’ awards
Orion becomes Part-owned by Technopro Holdings
Placed 4th in the ‘Sunday Times Best Small Companies to work for’ awards
The lockdown year! Where society and business changed forever.
The bounceback, record months and record quarters
Best year in business, hitting £35m Turnover
Creation of our dedicated Midlands Division – Aylesbury to enhance our focus within our Engineering & Manufacturing clients
TechnoPro acquired 100% ownership of Orion Electrotech.
Grant Nesbitt becomes the Group Managing Director
FY24 – Another record broken, best year in business hitting £40m Turnover
Both offices receive a makeover
FY26 – Utilities division have their best year in business
Our charter
At Orion Electrotech we are committed to delivering exceptional recruitment experiences for both clients and candidates.
This charter defines the values, behaviours, and service levels that guide every interaction.
Responsiveness
Where possible, we aim to respond to our customers within 1 business day.
Expertise
Candidate Care
Relationships
Unique Partnerships
Intergrity
Transparency
Meet the team that makes us who we are today
Our Recruitment & Talent Solutions
From specialist hires to ongoing recruitment partnerships, our tailored solutions are built to ensure your long-term success.
I need contract resource
Unsure what the right solution is for you and your business? Book a free consultation with one of our specialists today.
Our Solution
Contract Recruitment
How it works
Curious to find out more?
I’m looking to make one or more permanent hires
Permanent hires who have the skills, vision, and drive to deliver real results. Our Permanent Recruitment service combines industry expertise, proactive sourcing, and precision matching to connect you with talent who not only meet your technical requirements but also align with your company culture and values. Unsure what the right solution is for you and your business? Book a free consultation with one of our specialists today.Our Solution
Permanent Resource
How it works
Curious to find out more?
I’m looking to scale my teams with multiple hires
Permanent hires who have the skills, vision, and drive to deliver real results. We become part of your business, understanding what drives you. By building proactive talent pipelines and engaging top talent, we help you meet demand, fuel growth, and achieve lasting success. Unsure what the right solution is for you and your business? Book a free consultation with one of our specialists today.Our Solution
Talent Partner
How it works
Curious to find out more?
I need to deliver or rescue a programme of work
Successful delivery of complex projects demands precision and the right people at the right time. Our Project Delivery solution offers a fully managed, scalable approach to workforce delivery, built around your project objectives to create a customised turnkey solution that includes compliance assurance, and complete team mobilisation. Unsure what the right solution is for you and your business? Book a free consultation with one of our specialists today.Our Solution
Project Delivery
How it works
Curious to find out more?
I need to outsource an attire function
From set-up to success. We build and fully manage complete functions. We build, manage, and optimise entire functions, and divisions on your behalf. Unsure what the right solution is for you and your business? Book a free consultation with one of our specialists today.Our Solution
Managed Services
How it works
From initial recruitment to ongoing management, we deliver the right talent, processes, and expertise to keep your operations running smoothly, efficiently, and at full potential.Curious to find out more?
We deliver the right talent, every time, in the sectors where precision, experience, and reliability matter most - Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Utilities.
Join our team
Join us on our mission to build the teams that are building our future.
