Connecting Skills. Building Industries.
We help German businesses build reliable workforces by identifying, assessing and preparing qualified international professionals across manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades and technical industries – exclusively for direct employment.
Precision manufacturing, welding, and mechanics with vetted international specialists for direct hire.
Building the Workforce Germany Needs.
German industrial and manufacturing companies face structural challenges in securing qualified technical personnel. Demographic changes and evolving industrial demands create persistent shortages across technical trades, precision engineering, and production operations.
TLH Workforce addresses these critical bottlenecks through a strategic, quality-oriented partnership: We identify qualified international professionals, screen their technical proficiencies against German standards, and prepare them linguistically and culturally for direct employment.
Quality-Driven Pre-Selection
Systematic verification of vocational credentials, verifiable practical work experience, and technical trade proficiencies.
German Language Preparation
Targeted training in technical workshop German and everyday conversational language for seamless workplace onboarding.
Direct Employment Support
End-to-end guidance through qualification recognition, visa processing, and relocation for sustainable permanent hires.
Specialised Technical Talent for German Key Sectors
Specialised international talent acquisition for key sectors of German manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and industry.
CNC & Precision Engineering
Machinists, CNC turners, CNC millers, and setup operators for modern manufacturing machinery (Siemens Sinumerik, Heidenhain, Fanuc).
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Certified industrial welders (MAG, MIG, TIG) and structural metal fabricators for plant construction, automotive, and heavy machinery.
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial mechanics, maintenance technicians, and field assemblers for heavy machinery, plant maintenance, and commissioning.
Electrical & Mechatronics
Mechatronics technicians, industrial electricians, and control panel specialists for automated production environments.
Manufacturing & Production
Skilled machine operators and production technicians for high-throughput automated and semi-automated production lines.
Logistics & Warehousing
Warehouse logistics specialists and certified forklift drivers for modern industrial distribution centers and supply chain hubs.
A Strategic Talent Partnership from Start to Finish
We are not a generic CV database. We are your dedicated partner for building stable, reliable international teams.
Workforce Requirement Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of your technical needs, machine control systems, welding standards, and shop-floor requirements.
International Sourcing
Mobilising vetted international talent networks to source candidates with real industrial experience.
Technical & Language Screening
Practical assessments, technical blueprint reading tests, and German proficiency evaluation.
Employer Interviews
Structured video interviews between your technical hiring managers and shortlisted candidates.
Documentation & Visa Coordination
Guidance on German qualification recognition (Anerkennung) and official employment visa applications.
Onboarding & Arrival Support
Logistical advice for candidate arrival, registration formalities, and long-term integration.
Reliability, Technical Depth, and Long-Term Value
International Candidate Networks
Direct access to skilled industrial workers in established talent hubs including India and selected global markets.
Structured Technical Screening
In-depth verification of drawings, machine controller systems, welding specs, and practical safety standards.
Direct Hire Model
Candidates enter a direct, permanent employment contract with your company – ensuring loyalty, stability, and team retention.
Immigration & Recognition Expertise
Familiarity with the German Skilled Immigration Act (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz) and relevant authority procedures.
No Temporary Staffing Leases
We do not lease temporary labour. Every project is focused on building your sustainable core workforce.
German-Based Strategic Point of Contact
Managed directly by our German operating entity with deep understanding of German Mittelstand standards.
How Our Recruitment Process Works
Workforce Requirement Profiling
We analyze your exact technical requirements: machine models, controller systems (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc), tolerance requirements, shift models, and language prerequisites.
Targeted International Sourcing
Mobilizing vetted technical networks in international markets to identify specialists with verified vocational backgrounds and industrial shop-floor experience.
Credential & Experience Verification
Thorough auditing of vocational diplomas, employment references, and work histories to verify authenticity and assess German qualification equivalence.
Rigorous Technical Screening
Hands-on technical assessment evaluating engineering drawing comprehension (ISO), tooling knowledge, metrology, and practical safety protocols.
Candidate Shortlisting & Dossiers
You receive detailed dossiers outlining verified technical competencies, machine experience, video work samples, and certified German language progress.
Employer Video Interviews
Direct video interviews between your production directors, shop foremen, and the candidate, with technical moderation if required.
Selection & Direct Employment Contract
Once you select the ideal candidate, an official employment contract is signed directly between your company and the candidate.
Visa, Recognition & Onboarding Coordination
End-to-end guidance through German vocational equivalence recognition (Anerkennungsverfahren), embassy visa filings, and practical relocation preparation.
Committed to Ethical, Sustainable Recruitment
International recruitment succeeds only when both employers and candidates are treated with absolute transparency, fairness, and mutual respect. We do not make false promises or take shortcuts. We build real careers and reliable industrial teams.
True Workforce Retention, Not Temp Leases
Candidates enter a direct permanent employment contract with your company. This fosters mutual commitment and ensures retained craftsmanship inside your manufacturing lines.
Employer ConsultationReady to Secure Qualified Industrial Talent?
Connect with our industry advisors to discuss your hiring requirements for the upcoming quarter.