CS 5 / How we secured a Quality Control Expert in just weeks

POMERICO GROUP

How we secured a Quality Control Expert in just weeks

A subsidiary of an international group specializing in industrial installations – commissioned us to recruit a Quality Control Manager specializing in sanitary installations for the expansion of a strategic industrial facility in Poland.

The project was task-oriented and time-limited – the employment was planned for approximately 1.5 years (covering the scope of construction works). Our objective was to quickly reach an experienced professional who could start work at short notice and commit to a demanding project carried out in a dynamic environment.

Project goal

Joong Won Poland – a subsidiary of an international group specializing in industrial installations – commissioned us to recruit a Quality Control Manager specializing in sanitary installations for the expansion of a strategic industrial facility in Poland.
The project was task-oriented and time-limited – the employment was planned for approximately 1.5 years (covering the scope of construction works). Our objective was to quickly reach an experienced professional who could start work at short notice and commit to a demanding project carried out in a dynamic environment.

Challenges

Niche specialization – we needed to find a candidate with expertise in sanitary installations within the industrial construction sector, with practical knowledge of large-scale investment projects.
Fixed-term employment – many candidates were unwilling to leave permanent jobs for a project limited to 1.5 years.
Critical start date – the client’s project was due to begin almost immediately after signing the contract, requiring us to launch recruitment within 24 hours.
Candidate availability – we had to target professionals at the end of their current contracts who could start within 2–4 weeks.

Our Approach

To meet the client’s requirements, we designed a multi-dimensional recruitment strategy combining direct sourcing, targeted online campaigns, and industry engagement:

Direct Sourcing (Direct Search):

We focused on reaching highly qualified passive candidates – those not actively seeking new roles but open to opportunities at the right time.
We identified engineers completing existing contracts on industrial projects, ready to start new employment within weeks – a key factor given the project timeline.

Targeted Online Campaign:

We launched a social media recruitment campaign aimed specifically at sanitary installation specialists.
Ads were targeted at candidates’ mobile devices, based on professional and location criteria.
The campaign also supported employer branding, raising awareness of the client’s brand among this niche professional group.

Offline & Industry Networking:

We engaged with technical universities and academic lecturers specializing in sanitary engineering, securing recommendations.
We targeted freelance professionals and contractors accustomed to short-term project work.

We leveraged referral networks to build trust, with transparent communication about project scope, contract length, and working conditions.

Why Pomerico?

This assignment had been previously rejected by four other agencies due to its high level of difficulty and time constraints. The client had also attempted to recruit independently, without success.

We guaranteed (in writing) to start recruitment within 24 hours – and delivered.

Thanks to our technical knowledge, experience, and strategic approach, we reached candidates who would otherwise remain “invisible” to traditional recruitment methods.

Results & Outcomes

The project was completed successfully – the hired candidate:

Held the required licenses and industry experience,
Was able to start exactly when the client needed,
Had a background in both industrial and public projects (e.g., hospital expansions, factory installations),

Fully understood the time-limited and contractual nature of the role, which was essential for success.

Key Takeaways

Recruitment for Joong Won demonstrated that even short-term, highly specialized projects require a broad spectrum of actions – strategic, operational, and consultative – combined with the ability to build candidate trust.

Thanks to our flexibility, responsiveness, and market knowledge, we not only met the client’s requirements but also strengthened their employer brand within the sanitary engineering community.