Engineering & Technical Recruitment Consultant | Uncapped Commission

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with uncapped,

Comprehensive training

Ongoing professional development

Career progression

Established UK brand

Modern recruitment tools

Pension and holiday benefits

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment in Kettering is seeking an Engineering & Technical Recruitment Consultant to manage and grow a dedicated desk across temporary, contract and permanent roles. You’ll build relationships with engineering companies and candidates, delivering tailored recruitment solutions in a fast-paced environment.

You will source, interview and place engineering professionals while developing a strong network and market knowledge. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience, preferably within engineering, technical, manufacturing, industrial or related sectors.
• Good understanding of engineering and technical recruitment markets.
• Experience in temporary, contract or permanent recruitment.
• Confidence to engage with Engineering Directors, Operations Managers, Technical Managers and engineering professionals at all levels.
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and negotiation abilities.
• Commercially focused and target-driven mindset.
• Resilience and determination to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to developing new clients and opportunities.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering companies, manufacturers, contractors and technical businesses.
• Identify new business opportunities and actively grow your client portfolio.
• Source, interview and qualify engineering and technical professionals across your specialist market.
• Manage the recruitment process from initial vacancy through to successful placement.
• Build and maintain a strong network of skilled and experienced engineering candidates.
• Recruit across a variety of disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, maintenance, design and project engineering.
• Respond quickly to urgent recruitment requirements and changing client demands.
• Understand client operations, technical requirements, skills shortages and wider market conditions.
• Negotiate rates, salaries and terms with both clients and candidates.
• Maintain regular contact with placed candidates and clients to develop long-term relationships.
• Ensure all candidates meet the relevant compliance and right-to-work requirements.
• Work towards and exceed weekly and monthly activity and billing targets.
• Develop knowledge of the engineering market and become recognised as a specialist within your sector.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Engineering knowledge

Business development

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Target-driven

Driving licence

Job description

Interaction Recruitment in Kettering is seeking an Engineering & Technical Recruitment Consultant to manage and grow a dedicated desk across temporary, contract and permanent roles. You’ll build relationships with engineering companies and candidates, delivering tailored recruitment solutions in a fast-paced environment.

You will source, interview and place engineering professionals while developing a strong network and market knowledge. A full UK driving licence is preferred.