Start Monday Ireland

Start Monday Ireland is a specialist automotive recruitment agency dedicated to connecting Ireland's automotive industry with exceptional talent across all levels. With over a decade of expertise, the company provides comprehensive recruitment solutions including international technician sourcing with full relocation management, professional recruitment across sales, aftersales, marketing, finance and operational support, and executive search for senior leadership appointments. Start Monday has successfully placed over 1,500 professionals and works with more than 100 dealership partners, from independent retailers to major OEMs and dealer groups, representing franchise-trained professionals across leading networks including Volkswagen, Toyota, Stellantis, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, with particular specialisation in EV and high-voltage specialists.

The company's core recruitment specialisation centres on the automotive sector, with particular expertise in technician recruitment for Irish franchise dealerships. Start Monday sources manufacturer-trained technicians with OEM brand training and hands-on experience within structured franchise workshop environments, alongside EV and hybrid-ready professionals experienced with high-voltage systems and advanced diagnostics. Beyond technician placement, the company provides specialist recruitment across sales, aftersales, marketing, finance and operational support roles, as well as executive search solutions for business-critical senior appointments across dealership groups and OEMs.

Start Monday operates across Ireland with an established presence throughout the EU and key international markets, enabling the company to connect employers with outstanding automotive talent from around the world. The company differentiates itself through a managed hiring and relocation process that includes in-person candidate assessment in the UAE, comprehensive visa and documentation management, interview coordination, and dedicated support from offer through to arrival. With a clear understanding of dealer standards, pressures and expectations built over ten years of supporting Irish franchise workshops, Start Monday provides a single point of contact and structured certainty throughout the hiring process, ensuring both dealerships and candidates experience a seamless recruitment journey.