Aviation Recruitment Consultant

Optime Group; Sipson; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join their internal team at Heathrow. This role involves sourcing and engaging top talent while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The package includes a salary of £28,000–£30,000 per annum, generous holiday entitlement, and long-term progression opportunities.

Benefits

29 days holiday per year

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular incentives and team rewards

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive and confident in problem solving.
• Team player who contributes to shared success.
• Previous recruitment or resourcing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage candidates across various recruitment channels.
• Ensure compliance with CAA regulations and client requirements.
• Meet placement targets and support the team.
• Guide candidates from first contact to induction.
• Build talent pipelines for client demand.

Skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Award-Winning Aviation Recruitment Agency seeks Recruitment Consultant to join Heathrow Operation

Optime Group is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of temporary staff to major airports and logistics hubs. We’re proud to support some of the biggest names in aviation – and we’re growing fast.

We’re now looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our internal team based at Heathrow. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you’ll focus on attracting top talent, delivering a standout candidate experience, and ensuring every placement contributes to our clients' success.

If you’re a natural problem solver who thrives under pressure, takes ownership of your work and enjoys being part of a high-performing team – we’d love to hear from you.

What’s on offer:

• £28,000–£30,000 per annum
• Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
• 1 weekend shift every 8 weeks (you’ll get 2 weekdays off that week)
• 29 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Regular incentives and team rewards
• Long-term progression opportunities

What you’ll be doing:

• Source, attract and engage candidates using a variety of recruitment channels
• Ensure all recruitment activity complies with CAA regulations, client requirements and industry standards
• Meet and exceed your placement targets while actively supporting the wider team

• Guide candidates through their journey – from first contact to induction and beyond
• Build strong talent pipelines to meet client demand across multiple sites
• Work closely with our referencing and onboarding teams to ensure a smooth recruitment experience
• Lead on onboarding processes – from booking assessments and e-learning, to supporting day-one check-ins
• Maintain accurate candidate records and keep recruitment systems up to date
• Communicate regularly with placed candidates to support retention

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who’s proactive and confident solving problems before they escalate
• A team player who supports colleagues and contributes to shared success
• Someone who takes real ownership of their work and delivers on their commitments
• Commercial awareness – you understand how great recruitment drives client performance
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Someone who’s happy working independently and using their own initiative
• Previous recruitment or resourcing experience is preferred

Our values:
Rise to the Occasion, Make a Difference, Appreciate Each Other and Win Together. If that sounds like you – come and build something brilliant with us.

If you’re ready to make an impact and want to grow with a company that backs you, apply now with your CV to join the Optime team.