How NOVART Hired a Junior HVAC Applications Engineer with linq Sourcing+

NOVART is one of Greece’s most established companies in the field of energy systems and energy efficiency solutions. With a presence in the Greek market since 1977 and headquarters in Kifisia, Athens, the company has developed a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including heat pumps, solar thermal systems, natural gas solutions, biomass systems, and air conditioning technologies. Through an extensive network of certified partners and installers across Greece, NOVART also provides technical support and expert guidance to ensure the proper design, installation, and operation of its energy systems.

In an industry where technical expertise and the correct implementation of solutions are key success factors, the role of a Junior HVAC Applications Engineer is particularly important. This position bridges technical knowledge with the practical application of HVAC systems, supporting engineers, installers, and partners in both the design and implementation of energy solutions. Filling this role in a timely manner strengthens the company’s technical support capabilities and helps maintain the high standard of service it provides to its network of partners and customers.

NOVART needed to fill the position of Junior HVAC Applications Engineer, a role requiring a combination of knowledge and skills that is far from typical. The ideal candidate needed a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, a solid understanding of HVAC systems and hydronic applications, and the ability to translate technical expertise into practical support for installers, partners, and customers.

Although this was an entry-level position, its requirements extended well beyond basic technical knowledge. NOVART was looking for a professional with strong technical foundations and significant growth potential, capable of supporting the needs of a highly specialized industry. However, candidates with this profile represent a relatively small segment of the talent market and are not always reached through traditional job advertisements.

Under these circumstances, successfully filling the role required access to a broad pool of engineering talent, combined with targeted sourcing and careful candidate pre-screening to identify professionals who matched both the technical requirements of the position and NOVART’s specific business needs.

The collaboration began with a comprehensive walkthrough of the linq Sourcing+ platform, enabling the NOVART team to quickly familiarize themselves with its capabilities and make effective use of its candidate search and management tools.

Beyond providing access to the platform, the linq team actively supported the recruitment process by creating curated candidate shortlists and targeted searches, significantly simplifying the identification of engineers who met the role’s requirements. At the same time, the team provided continuous guidance and hands-on support throughout the recruitment process, responding promptly to every request from the company.

As part of the hiring strategy, we recommended that NOVART contact interested candidates without delay to maintain their engagement in a competitive talent market. During the search, 25 targeted outreach requests were conducted alongside 25 inbound applications. From the overall candidate pool, four candidates advanced to the evaluation stage, ultimately leading to the successful hire of a Junior HVAC Applications Engineer.

The recruitment process relied on two parallel candidate acquisition channels. On one hand, 25 targeted outreach requests were carried out, while on the other, 25 inbound applications were received, creating a broader pool of candidates for evaluation. From this process, four qualified candidates met the requirements of the role, and NOVART ultimately selected the most suitable professional for the position of Junior HVAC Applications Engineer.

The new hire strengthened the company’s technical team in a role that supports the practical application of HVAC solutions and the day-to-day collaboration with NOVART’s network of installers and customers throughout Greece. For a company operating in a highly specialized and technically demanding industry, timely recruitment of technical talent plays an important role in maintaining service quality and providing effective support to both partners and customers.

The NOVART case demonstrates that even small businesses can successfully access specialized technical talent when the recruitment process combines the right technology with a targeted sourcing strategy. By leveraging both inbound applications and proactive candidate outreach, supported by curated candidate shortlists and continuous guidance from the linq team, NOVART was able to identify and evaluate the most suitable professionals for a highly specialized role.

The collaboration extended far beyond providing access to a recruitment platform. Throughout the hiring process, linq acted as a strategic recruitment partner, offering guidance, consulting support, and practical tools that enabled NOVART to complete its search efficiently while minimizing the burden on its internal resources.

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