About Us

We’ve been recruiting for electronics embedded systems businesses UK-wide since 2007, and recognise that the skills and experience needed today has changed with the advancement of technology. Along with developers and engineers in the embedded systems sector, we also recruit IT skills for companies working on electronic embedded software and devices.

A specialist partner and a personal service

KO2 are a professional, responsive, and dedicated recruitment partner. We have a detailed understanding of the electronics and embedded systems sector in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, with a strong focus on the individual needs of everyone involved in the process.

We have adapted to the evolution of this sector and as a result, we know where to find the skills and experience needed by our clients so that their products and systems remain at the forefront of technology.

COMMUNICATION

This is at the core of everything we do

PROFESSIONALISM

Enables us to work with only the very best

TRUSTWORTHY

We build long term and honest partnerships

EFFICIENCY

We are proactive, reactive and highly responsive

What we do

We are determined, smart and reliable, ensuring that you stand out from the crowd as a business or candidate

We keep you in the picture throughout the recruitment process

We do everything possible to create a win-win situation for all parties

We understand the ever-changing needs of employers and employees and will communicate this to you

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Our Story

KO2 saw a gap in the market for a recruitment company that specialised in the electronics and embedded systems sector.

We built our foundations helping clients develop their hardware and software products, offering recruitment support throughout the entire product lifecycle.

As technology has advanced, the skills required by electronics and embedded systems businesses have changed. We now support cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions used in delivering connected devices and systems and recruit candidates with relevant IT skills to support the increased need for data engineering and cloud system administration.

Meet the team

Andrew and Chris are well respected within the industry and deliver the best possible service

Chris Oddy

Director

Chris is an award-winning Recruitment Consultant who has specialised in the electronics and embedded systems sector since 2008. Chris is passionate about technology and customer service.

c.oddy@ko2.co.uk
01423 876 356

Andrew Knight

Director

Andrew has been recruiting for electronics and embedded system businesses since 2007. With 13+ years hands-on recruitment experience, Andrew can offer clients and candidates highly valuable advice.

a.knight@ko2.co.uk
01423 876 356

Laurence Powell

Head of Permanent Recruitment

Laurence has been recruiting in the embedded and electronics design sector since 2006 with a focus in the permanent market. With his expert knowledge of the market, he is able to offer both clients and candidates an informative, professional recruitment journey

l.powell@ko2.co.uk
01423 876 356

Matthew Poynton

Principal Consultant | Contract Recruitment

Matthew was originally hired by Chris Oddy in 2015 to assist him as a candidate consultant in the embedded systems and electronics market, focusing on contract recruitment. Matthew and Chris had a successful 3 years working with each other and won multiple awards, at the business where they both used to work. After Chris founded KO2, the opportunity presented itself for them both to work together again, it has once again proved very successful due to Matthew’s exceptional knowledge of the contract market within embedded systems in the UK, Matthew has a specific focus and interest in finding new contractors for opportunities and maintaining relationships with contractors currently engaged with KO2.

m.poynton@ko2.co.uk
01423 876 356

Don’t take our word for it

“We’ve used KO2 for our technical recruitment for a few years now. They have become our default agency as they understand our technical requirements and have supplied us excellent staff over the years. Thoroughly recommended.”

Martin Williams, Engineering Director

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Looking
to hire?

We provide contract and permanent solutions to electronics and embedded systems businesses throughout the industry. With our recruitment experience, we can source and supply any skill requirement you need.

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Looking
for work?

If you’re looking for a contract or permanent role within an electronics and embedded systems business, we can help you find the perfect position.