Oriel Recruitment

Oriel Recruitment was established as Clerkin Connect, the recruitment division of Clerkin Consulting, before evolving into a dedicated specialist recruitment and talent solutions business within the Clerkin Group.

Our background in consulting gives us a practical understanding of the industries we serve. Through Clerkin Consulting’s work across manufacturing, engineering, construction and organisational development, we understand the operational challenges, management structures and workforce requirements that shape recruitment decisions.

Today, Oriel Recruitment combines that industry knowledge with dedicated recruitment expertise and established professional networks, supporting businesses across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

We start with your business, not the vacancy.

Four stages, and you hear from us at every one.

Understand

The business, its strategy, operations and culture. Where it is going, not just what is vacant today.

Define

The role or capability actually required to get there — scoped against how the business runs.

Search

Targeted market mapping and trusted networks. Direct, discreet contact with people who are rarely on a job board.

Select

Competency assessment before you meet anyone, then support through the appointment and into the first months.

Our areas of expertise

Our scope of services

Modern methods of construction, manufacturing & engineering, high tech construction & data centres
Permanent, contract, interim and retained search
Ireland, the UK and Europe
Confidential and unadvertised search
Workforce campaigns for new facilities and project mobilisation
Succession planning and talent mapping

Our Commitment

We focus on sectors and roles where we can add genuine value, combining a targeted search process with careful candidate assessment.

Our priority is to deliver a shortlist of suitably qualified candidates who meet the technical, operational and cultural requirements of the business.

The same people, start to finish

A dedicated team combining recruitment expertise, industry knowledge and a personal approach to every engagement.

Dick Clerkin

Managing Director, Senior Consultant

Dick is an experienced professional across the construction products and materials manufacturing sectors. With twenty years’ multi-disciplinary experience working with many leading brands across Ireland and the UK, he consistently delivers value for clients while building long-term, trusted partnerships.

Alongside his professional credentials, Dick is one of Ireland’s best known GAA pundits, working with both the Irish Independent and Sky Sports, following a 17-year career playing inter-county football with Monaghan.

Nicola McArdle

Associate Consultant, HR and Recruitment

Nicola’s career was shaped in engineering and manufacturing. With hands-on, plant-floor experience in a large factory environment, she understands shift patterns, safety and quality standards, production flow, and the practical details that help teams perform.

She combines that first-hand operational insight with a calm, people-focused approach to recruitment — matching the right blend of technical skill, attitude and reliability for a long-term fit.

Outside of work, Nicola is very musical; she sings and plays multiple traditional Irish instruments.

Roisin Keenan

Operations Lead

Roisin has worked across finance, marketing and administration. A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast with a BSc in Management and Information Systems, she combines technical knowledge with a practical, people-focused approach.

Outside of work, Roisin is passionate about community and wellbeing. She volunteers for charity causes and founded a thriving cold-water dipping group at Emy Lough. When she’s not at work or in the water, she is usually with her family.

Industry knowledge. Recruitment expertise.