About Us

Hub Selection

Founded in 2023, Hub Selection was born out of a clear vision: to revolutionise recruitment in the aviation, aerospace, automotive, and engineering industries. As experienced professionals with deep roots in technical consulting and talent acquisition, our co-founders recognised the growing need for a recruitment company that not only understood the industries we serve but also delivered unmatched quality and speed. From our first days, we focused on creating a service-driven, people-first approach. We set out to build bridges between exceptional talent and forward-thinking companies, ensuring every placement adds value to both candidates and clients. Our commitment to excellence, has set us apart as a trusted partner for businesses seeking top-tier talent. With a passion for innovation and a relentless pursuit of success, Hub Selection continues to drive the future of recruitment and shape careers in the industries that build our world. Welcome to Hub Selection—a recruitment partner for today and tomorrow.

Innovation

Innovation drives progress, enhances solutions, and ensures we deliver cutting-edge talent to our clients.

Commitment

We build trust, ensure reliability, and foster long-term success for our clients and candidates

Teamwork

Teamwork and collaboration drives success, strengthens relationships, and enables us to achieve shared goals effectively

Growth

Growth is the cornerstone of a thriving business, we deliver innovative solutions, foster development, and create opportunities for lasting success

Expertise and Specialisation

Specialised Recruiters in the Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering and Automotive & motorsports sectors

At Hub Selection, we connect aviation businesses with exceptional talent in aircraft maintenance.

Whether you’re an airline, an MRO, or a private operator, we specialise in finding type-rated engineers and maintenance professionals who keep your fleet airborne, efficient, and safe.

We also source Captains, pilots, cabin-crew and all levels of office staff. With our expertise, you’ll never have to compromise on quality or timing.

Find Out More About Our Aviation recruitment service

Engineering is the backbone of innovation, and at Hub Selection, we specialise in connecting businesses with the brightest minds in the field. Whether you’re building infrastructure, developing cutting-edge technology, or advancing industrial processes, our tailored recruitment services ensure you have the right team to turn vision into reality.

Find out more about  our Engineering recruitment service

Hub Selection connects the automotive and motorsport industries with elite talent to drive innovation, precision, and speed. Whether you’re designing the next breakthrough vehicle or racing to the finish line, our recruitment expertise ensures your team is built for performance, reliability, and success. From the workshop to the track, we help you stay ahead.

Find out more about our automotive and motorsports industries recruitment service.

Meet Our Exceptional Team

Gianluca Merlino

Director

Gianluca is a recruitment expert with over a decade of international experience and a reputation for combining sharp industry insight with real human understanding. 

Having thrived in roles from 360 Consultant to Sales Leader, Gianluca has worked across aviation, automotive, and engineering sectors, building a global network and an intuitive grasp of what makes exceptional talent thrive. But what really sets him apart is his core belief: that great recruitment starts with truly listening. 

Over the years, he noticed a disconnect between clients and candidates, between speed and quality, between transactional hiring and long-term impact. That’s why he co-founded the company: to bring empathy, clarity, and depth back into the hiring process. For him, every vacancy is more than a job spec, and every CV is a person with ambition, challenges, opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

“Recruitment isn’t just about filling roles, it’s about building futures. I take pride in understanding people and helping them make decisions that matter.” 

Known for his meticulous approach and calmness under pressure, Gianluca credits much of his focus and discipline to his passion for fitness. A daily reminder that effort, consistency, and mindset make the difference. When he’s not helping clients and candidates navigate the job market, you’ll find him spending quality time with family, recharging for the week ahead. 

With two decades of experience in high-pressure hospitality environments, Rob brings a unique blend of operational excellence, people insight, and analytical precision to the world of recruitment. 

Starting from the ground up and rising to senior management, Rob carved out a niche in compliance and operations. Roles where attention to detail, analytics, strategic thinking, and resilience are non-negotiable. Managing large teams under tight budgets and tighter deadlines, he learned the true value of personal relationships, calm leadership, and performance under pressure. 

Rob co-founded the company with a mission to bring those hard-earned skills into recruitment, particularly in industries where precision, timing, and cultural fit matter most.  

“Hospitality at its highest level teaches you everything about people, about pressure, and about standards. I’ve seen what it takes to succeed, and I want to help others find the right environment to do just that.” 

Away from the desk, Rob is a keen guitarist and a lifelong sports enthusiast. Although his rugby days are behind him, he continues to play cricket when the British summer allows! 

Rob Paley

Director

Recent Testimonials

What our clients have said

what is the "hub"?

In the aviation maintenance industry, the “hub” serves as a vital centre for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of aircraft operations. More than just a physical location, it’s where expert technicians, advanced technology, and strict protocols combine to uphold the highest standards of maintenance.

These hubs also promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing among industry professionals, fuelling innovation and driving continuous improvements in maintenance practices. In a field where safety is paramount, the hub stands as a pillar of reliability, safeguarding aircraft integrity and ensuring airworthiness on a global scale.

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