Skilled Trades Recruiting
Helping employers hire skilled trades professionals through personalized, relationship-driven recruiting solutions.
Lakeside Recruiters partners with employers throughout the Southeast, Texas, Nevada, and beyond to recruit experienced, skilled trades professionals for direct hire positions. From electricians and welders to HVAC technicians and industrial maintenance professionals, we help businesses build reliable, high-performing teams.
Skilled Trades Recruiting Expertise
Many employers struggle to find experienced, skilled trades professionals in today's competitive hiring market. Lakeside Recruiters serves as a trusted recruiting partner, helping companies identify and hire qualified candidates with the technical skills, certifications, and experience needed to support long-term business success.
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As a boutique recruiting firm, we take a proactive, relationship-driven approach to recruiting. Rather than relying solely on job postings, we actively source, engage, and screen skilled professionals who align with your hiring goals, company culture, and workforce needs.
Skilled Trades Positions We Recruit For
Lakeside Recruiters recruits qualified professionals across a wide range of skilled trades and industrial positions.
Electrical & Mechanical Trades​
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Electricians
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Plumbers
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HVAC Technicians
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Sheet Metal Mechanics
Industrial & Manufacturing Trades​
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Welders
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Industrial Maintenance Technicians
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Control Panel Technicians
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Production & Manufacturing Professionals
Transportation & Equipment​
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Heavy Equipment Operators
Specialized Trades​
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Solar Installers
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Journeymen
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Skilled Trade Professionals
Why Skilled Trades Employers Choose Lakeside Recruiters
Industry-Specific Recruiting Expertise
We specialize in recruiting skilled trades professionals across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, CDL transportation, heavy equipment operation, and other specialized trades. Our industry knowledge helps us identify qualified candidates with the technical skills and experience your business needs.
Proactive Candidate Sourcing
Many of the best skilled trades professionals aren't actively searching for new opportunities. We proactively identify, engage, and build relationships with experienced candidates through targeted sourcing and industry networking.
Flat Fee Recruiting for Key Hires
Our Flat Fee Recruiting solution is ideal for employers hiring 1–3 key trades professionals or leadership positions. You'll receive dedicated recruiting support with a predictable flat fee that's only due upon a successful hire.
Ongoing Recruiting Support
For companies with continuous hiring needs, our Monthly Recruiting Support provides dedicated recruiting assistance for multiple openings—without the cost of expanding your internal recruiting or HR team.
Trusted Recruiting Partnership
Many skilled trades employers operate with lean HR teams while managing demanding projects and workforce needs. We serve as a trusted recruiting partner, helping you attract qualified professionals while allowing your team to stay focused on running the business.
Personalized Service
As a boutique recruiting firm, every search receives hands-on attention and customized support. We take the time to understand your business, workforce needs, company culture, and hiring goals so we can present candidates who are positioned for long-term success.
Flexible Recruiting Solutions
Whether you're hiring one critical trades professional or building an entire workforce, Lakeside Recruiters offers recruiting solutions designed to support your hiring needs.
Our Proven Recruiting Process
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Complete the hiring manager form
We'll develop a customized recruiting strategy and recommend the recruiting solution that best fits your needs.
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Candidate Search & Screening
Once you review and sign our agreement, we proactively source, screen, interview, and evaluate qualified candidates.
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Discovery Consultation
Once we receive your Hiring Manager Form, we'll reach out to discuss your hiring goals, ideal candidate, and recruiting needs.
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Interview & Placement
Lakeside Recruiters will present 2–5 qualified candidates for your review. You choose which candidates best meet your hiring expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skilled trades positions do you recruit for?
We recruit for a wide range of skilled trades positions including electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, sheet metal mechanics, industrial maintenance technicians, CDL drivers, heavy equipment operators, solar installers, and other specialized trade professionals.​
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How does Flat Fee Recruiting work?
With our Flat Fee Recruiting model, employers pay one fixed fee for each successful hire rather than a percentage of the employee's salary, providing predictable recruiting costs and dedicated recruiting support.​
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Do you recruit for specialized technical positions?
Yes. We regularly recruit for highly specialized technical and industrial positions that require specific certifications, licenses, or trade experience.​
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What geographic areas do you serve?
Lakeside Recruiters primarily serves employers throughout the Southeast, including Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas, as well as Texas and Nevada. We are also open to supporting recruiting projects in other regions.
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How do you source skilled trades candidates?
We go beyond traditional job postings by proactively sourcing candidates, conducting targeted outreach, leveraging our professional network, and building relationships with experienced skilled trades professionals.
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What is Monthly Recruiting Support?
Monthly Recruiting Support provides ongoing recruiting assistance for employers with multiple openings or continuous hiring needs, offering dedicated recruiting support through a flexible monthly engagement.