Global professional recruiter Morgan McKinley has set up a team dedicated to interim technical roles.

Due to “significantly” increased demand for contractors in this field, the new Dublin-based specialist team, led by Sharon Ryan, will supply technical contractors: supply chain, procurement, operations, engineering, process improvement, Six Sigma, life sciences and energy.

Sharon Ryan, senior consultant, Morgan McKinley, says: “More and more companies are hiring technical contractors to undertake specific projects, provide extra resources during busy periods or maintain a flexible workforce during times of uncertainty. Contractors are seen as cost effective professionals who can ‘hit the ground running’ to make strategic improvements to business.

“Contracting is also becoming an increasingly attractive career option for technical staff due to the high pay rates, flexibility, independence and exposure to a variety of systems and organisations that it affords.

“It is a dynamic time for technical recruitment and we are excited to set up a specialist interim and contract technical team to cater to this increased demand.”