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Garin Lloyd

Senior Consultant

Hundreds of 'Excellent' reviews

Flow Control Executive Search

Helping Flow Control companies unlock their next stage of growth

Specialisms We Cover

Actuators Aftermarket AI Driven Monitoring Chemical Chemical Commercial Downstream Flow Meters Flow Regulators Flow Regulators Industrial Maintenance Mining Municipal Oil and Gas Petrochemical Power Generation Predictive Maintenance Pumps Rotating Equipment Seals and Gaskets Smart Regulators Turbomachinery Upstream Valves Wastewater Water

The global flow control market is valued at over $100 billion and continues to grow, driven by demand across energy, water, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and industrial manufacturing.

Flow control technologies are critical to the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of liquids, gases, and slurries across a wide range of industrial processes. Valves, pumps, actuators, sealing solutions, and control systems play a central role in maintaining performance, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance in complex operating environments.

We work with flow control manufacturers, suppliers, and solution providers operating across industrial and infrastructure markets. Our understanding of this space spans engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercial functions, enabling us to support businesses delivering both standard and highly engineered solutions. By securing specialist and leadership talent aligned to technical and operational demands, we help our clients optimise performance, scale globally, and compete effectively in highly regulated and performance-driven markets.

Flow control is about managing movement with precision.

Valves, pumps, and control systems sit at the core of many industrial operations, where reliability and consistency directly affect safety, efficiency, and uptime. Experience within specific applications and operating environments is often critical to performance.

Hiring effectively in flow control depends on understanding how these systems are used in practice. Access to professionals who have worked with real processes, real pressures, and real constraints enables businesses to strengthen operational resilience and long-term reliability.

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Did you know?

Hiring the wrong candidate costs more than just time—it can waste salary, training resources, and opportunities. The Department of Labour estimates a bad hire can cost up to 30% of the role’s first-year earnings.

We hire right

Organisations are often reluctant to use external recruiters due the percieved cost. Think about it like this - what financial benefit could a top candidate bring to your business unit? You could make a 100x return on your investment.

97% Placement Rate 1
1.78:1 CVs Sent to Interviews 2
Avg. 32 Day Engagement to Placement 3

1. Based on all roles engaged on by a client on an exclusive basis from Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

2. All CVs Sent from Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

3. From Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

Stats

387 active opportunities

1,908 placements made across 25 sectors

262,736 companies in our CRM

"At Irving Knight, we don't just fill positions; we build lasting partnerships. Our commitment to understanding your unique needs ensures that we deliver leaders who drive success and embody your company's values. When it comes to identifying the high-performers of tomorrow, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Our bespoke approach ensures every search is personal, diverse, and tailored from the ground up — delivering an individual, unrivalled experience for both clients and candidates. "

- Joe Davey, Group CEO of Irving Knight Group

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Group CEO

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Group CEO

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Group CEO

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Account Manager

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Group CEO

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Sales Manager, France

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Group CEO

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Automation Division Director

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Group CEO

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Senior Global Manager

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Group CEO