"Good or not — the answer is for you to discover."
—— Teresa Liu, Founder
"Is TECHNIC Employment Service good?" It is the first question most families ask when they meet us. In this article, we lay out everything you need to know before deciding: our background, our six-step process, our transparent pricing and the protections we provide — all in facts and figures.
TL;DR: TECHNIC Employment is a heritage Hong Kong FDH agency with 40+ years of history and more than 200,000 families served. We run seven branches across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, and we are known for transparent fees, source-level screening and complete after-sales protection. Read on to judge for yourself whether TECHNIC Employment is the right fit for you.
Who Is TECHNIC Employment Service Centre?
Established more than 40 years ago, TECHNIC Employment Service Centre Limited has served over 200,000 families and operates seven branches across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories — making us one of the longest-standing foreign domestic helper agencies in Hong Kong.
We were also an industry pioneer:
- First to introduce pre-employment training for domestic helpers, a system we have run for decades.
- Overseas training centres with our own staff stationed on site to select and train helpers, so every helper who arrives in Hong Kong is consistent and reliable.
- First employment agency in Hong Kong to earn ISO certification (2001). Our ISO international quality management system standardises every single matching process.
- A household name in Hong Kong pop culture — our TVB commercial catchphrase "I'm from TECHNIC!" (我來自得成！) became one of Hong Kong's earliest internet memes. If you still do not know us, just search "TECHNIC employment advertisement" and see.
↑ TECHNIC Employment's 2007 TVB commercial
How We Select the Right Helper for You
The whole process starts with your requirements and is handled end-to-end by a dedicated consultant:
- Tell us your requirements — through our official website or any of our branches: the nationality you prefer, the scope of work, and who the helper will care for (a baby, children or an elderly family member).
- Screening and matching — your consultant shortlists suitable candidates from our extensive helper database.
- Interview — we arrange a video or in-person interview so you can talk to your shortlisted candidates directly and confirm the choice yourself.
- Paperwork handled for you — once you confirm, we take care of all visa, consulate and immigration documents.
- Medical check on arrival — after your helper lands in Hong Kong, we arrange another medical check to confirm their health meets your requirements.
- After-sales follow-up — we stay in touch after your helper starts work, with warranty and replacement arrangements in place.
More introverted, or prefer to handle everything online? Browse our online Helper Database to view helper profiles and video introductions from home. Our consultants will arrange online interviews and manage the entire process for you — you can sit back and wait for your helper to arrive without a single visit.
How Much Does TECHNIC Employment Charge? Three Transparent Packages
We offer three packages for new employers, with clear, upfront pricing tailored to your needs:
| Package | Price | Main Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas New Hire | Filipino: HK$12,450+ Indonesian: HK$12,350+ | Visa, consulate contract authentication and reporting; flight to Hong Kong (with airport pick-up); pre- and post-arrival medical checks; assistance with the helper's HKID; first-year labour insurance and personal accident insurance; pre-service training and briefing. Filipino package includes the Philippines' mandatory insurance. |
| Local Helper | Filipino: HK$17,281+ Indonesian: HK$17,281+ | Visa, consulate contract authentication and reporting; document processing and service fees; pre-employment medical check. |
| Direct Hire | Filipino: HK$5,933+ Indonesian: HK$11,700+ | Overseas consultant interviews on your behalf; visa, consulate contract authentication and reporting; flight to Hong Kong (with airport pick-up); assistance with the helper's HKID; medical check in Hong Kong; pre-service training and briefing. The following applies to Indonesian helpers only: pre- and post-arrival medical checks; first-year labour insurance and personal accident insurance. |
*Prices above are from the promotional version dated 2026/09/01. Contact us for a detailed quotation.
No Hidden Fees
We promise to explain, item by item, exactly what is and is not included in every quotation — there are never any hidden charges. All amounts are confirmed with you before you sign.
Integrity First: How We Prevent "Paper Resumes" and Deliberate Termination
The two concerns families most often raise about traditional agencies are "the resume doesn't match the person" and "helpers being coached to get themselves fired." Rest assured: TECHNIC Employment never coaches helpers to falsify credentials or to provoke termination — such helpers are exactly the ones we least want to see. Here is how we keep quality in check:
- Source-level screening — helpers are selected and trained directly at our training centres in their home countries, minimising the gap between the "paper resume" and reality. Our management team also flies to the Philippines and Indonesia regularly to personally inspect helper quality.
- Re-checked on arrival — helpers come straight to a TECHNIC Employment Branch after landing, where they attend a series of pre-service seminars and receive a final quality check.
- 40+ years of screening expertise — with decades of experience interviewing tens of thousands of applicants, our consultants can pick up on micro-expressions and body language in a way no AI can replicate overnight.
- Database support — human screening is backed by a comprehensive helper database. Any helper found violating the rules is blacklisted and will never be rehired.
No agency can offer an absolute guarantee — so we reduce risk as far as possible with a three-layer system: source-level screening, face-to-face verification and complete after-sales support. If any issue arises after your helper starts work, our after-sales team is one message away.
↑ Helper recruitment in the Philippines — initial screening (group interview), 7 Sep 2026
After-Sales Protection: Warranty, Replacement & Feedback
- The Overseas New Hire package includes a one-year warranty; the Local Helper package includes a six-month warranty.
- If your helper is not suitable, we can arrange a replacement in accordance with the terms.
- Have feedback on our service? Contact your follow-up consultant or visit any branch — we respond promptly, and any violation by a helper is handled seriously.
Who Is TECHNIC Employment Best For?
We would be happy to help if you:
- Want one-stop handling of visa, immigration, medical checks and paperwork — without running around yourself.
- Prefer an overseas new hire and value scale, experience and source-level screening.
- Care about after-sales protection and want a dedicated consultant to follow up.
On a tighter budget? Consider the Direct Hire package — the most affordable option. Not sure what you need? Book a free consultation — we will help you clarify your requirements first, then recommend a suitable plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is TECHNIC Employment Service good?
TECHNIC Employment has served Hong Kong for over 40 years, helped more than 200,000 families, and operates seven branches across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. We hold a Labour Department Employment Agency Licence (No. 82575) and ISO certification.
To compare any agency, we recommend 4 diagrams: licence, service experience, fee transparency and after-sales protection.
Q2. What is TECHNIC Employment's reputation?
Our reputation rests on three pillars: more than 40 years of service experience, a track record of serving over 200,000 families, and a source-level screening system built on overseas training centres in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh — backed by after-sales protection such as a warranty.
Q3. How much does TECHNIC Employment charge?
Fees depend on the service and package. For new employers there are three options — Overseas New Hire, Finished-Contract (Transfer) and Employer's Choice — with different pricing for Filipino, Indonesian and other foreign helpers. TECHNIC Employment also offers contract renewal, document processing and helper insurance. All fees are transparent and every quotation lists exactly what is and is not included.
Q4. Does TECHNIC Employment charge any hidden fees?
No. We commit to explaining every item in each quotation, with no hidden charges, and we confirm all amounts with you before signing.
Q5. Does TECHNIC Employment coach helpers to get themselves fired?
Never. We equally despise undisciplined helpers or agencies that do. TECHNIC Employment controls quality at the source — our staff are stationed overseas to screen and train helpers directly — and we back our service with after-sales protection such as a warranty.
Q6. Will the helper match the interview profile?
To minimise the gap between the "paper resume" and real performance, TECHNIC Employment screens and trains helpers in their home countries, and arranges further seminars and training after they arrive in Hong Kong. If problems arise after they start work, a replacement can be arranged under the warranty terms.
Q7. What if the helper is not suitable after arriving?
The Overseas New Hire package includes a one-year warranty. If your helper is not suitable, we will arrange a replacement according to the terms. Ask your follow-up consultant for details — we will work out a solution based on your situation.
Q8. Is TECHNIC Employment trustworthy? Has it been blacklisted?
TECHNIC Employment holds a valid Labour Department Employment Agency Licence (No. 82575) and has served Hong Kong families for more than 40 years.
According to official records from the Hong Kong Labour Department and major consumer platforms, "Technic Employment Service Centre" is not on the Labour Department's latest published"blacklist of non-compliant agencies".
If you come across any unverified claims or comments online, feel free to ask us directly — we are happy to clarify with facts.
Q9. How do I contact TECHNIC Employment Service Centre?
Call or WhatsApp us, visit any of our branches, or leave your contact details on our official website — we will get back to you as soon as possible.