Skilled Trades Talent Acquisition
The trades talent partner that actually knows the work.
Our mission
"The trades built this country. They deserve a recruiter who speaks the language."
Spanner Talent — Founded by tradespeople, for the trades
Generalist staffing agencies don't know the difference between a journeyman electrician and an apprentice. They fill seats. We find the right person for the job — certified, experienced, and vetted for the culture of your crew.
Spanner Talent was built by people who have worked the trades. We know what a crew lead needs on day one. We know what a foreman means when they say someone "isn't a fit." We speak the language because we learned it on the job.
We serve mid-market contractors and industrial employers — companies between $5M and $100M in revenue who are chronically understaffed and done with agencies that treat their hiring like a commodity. We also work directly with tradespeople who want steady, meaningful work with employers who respect what they know.
Trades we place
How we work
Placement built on craft, not speed.
Trade-by-trade expertise
We don't place across every industry. We focus on the skilled trades: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, construction, mechanical, and related crafts. That focus means we know licensing requirements by state, the difference between a wireman and a low-voltage tech, and exactly what your foreman needs on a Monday morning.
Retention over speed
A placement that walks off the job in 60 days isn't a placement — it's a setback. We guarantee fit because we vet candidates for the whole picture: technical certifications, physical capability, crew compatibility, and the kind of work ethic that holds up under pressure. Our 90-day retention rate is 94%.
Direct access to certified talent
We maintain a live roster of journeymen, apprentices, and crew leads across the US who are actively looking for the right fit — not just any job. Every candidate in our network is credential-verified before they ever reach your desk. No resumes that don't hold up. No surprises on day one.
Honest, direct communication
We don't oversell candidates. We don't overpromise timelines. If someone isn't the right match, we tell you before the hire — not after. Contractors come back to us because we treat their trust like a tool we can't afford to damage.
By the numbers
retention rate
specializations
first qualified candidate
in active network
Real results
Contractors and tradespeople who know the difference.
Marcus T.
General Contractor
Denver, CO
"I've used four different staffing firms over 12 years in construction. Spanner is the only one that sent me candidates who actually knew what a GFI was. No babysitting. No callbacks two weeks later to tell me the guy wasn't certified. They sent two electricians and both are still with us 14 months later."
Deja R.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Houston, TX
"Most recruiters just want to know if you have a pulse. Spanner asked me about the specific systems I'd worked on, the environments I prefer, whether I wanted travel or local. They matched me with a company that runs exactly the kind of industrial projects I do best. I took the job and turned down two others."
Brian K.
HVAC Operations Director
Atlanta, GA
"We were 6 technicians short heading into peak season. Spanner placed four EPA-certified HVAC techs in under a week. All four had commercial experience, not just residential. We hit our service commitments that summer because of that. They understood what was at stake and didn't waste our time."
Craft is our language.
Every placement backed by real trade knowledge.
For contractors & employers
Stop settling for close enough.
Tell us who you need, what the job demands, and when the work starts. We'll surface verified, credentialed candidates — fast. No wasted interviews. No surprises on day one.
Typical first candidate within 48 hours. Fit guaranteed.
For tradespeople
Find work that respects your craft.
You've put in the years, earned your certifications, and built your skills. We match you with employers who understand what that means — and who won't waste your time with jobs you're overqualified for.
Free to join. We reach out when a match fits your profile.
Where the trades find their people.