Recruiter

Bertrandt AG; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international development service provider in Basildon is seeking a Recruiter for a 12-month contract to manage the full-cycle hiring process. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices. Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, advising hiring managers, and ensuring compliance with hiring policies. The position offers a dynamic work environment with both onsite and remote work.

Benefits

Varied role in an expanding international company

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sourcing, interviewing, and closing.
• Experience within a matrix organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Screen candidates and advise teams on selection best practices.
• Identify improvements for recruitment processes.

Skills

Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment

Strong relationship-building skills

Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Knowledge of talent markets and hiring trends

Commitment to inclusive hiring practices

Tools

SAP

Oracle

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries as well as the mechanical andplant engineering, energy, medical technology and electronics industries in Europe, China and the USA for more than 40 years. Our employees guaranteeextensive know-how, sustainable project solutions and a high level of customer orientation.

Recruiter

Location:SS15 6NP, Laindon

Recruiter

Workplace: SS15 6NP, Laindon

What to expect:

Bertrandt is an independent and international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. With cross-industry know-how and a holistic understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions at any stage of the product development process. We deal with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e-mobility and autonomous systems, mainly for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors, and consistently facilitate the development of tailored solutions in these areas. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a relevant contribution to a sustainable future. We work on this every day – with around 14,000 employees at more than 50 sites worldwide.

We are supporting various customers worldwide in automotive engineering.

We are recruiting for aRecruiter for our UK customer.

As a Recruiter, you will lead the end-to-end hiring process for both internal and external recruitment needs. Acting as a strategic partner to hiring managers and People teams, you will drive full-cycle recruitment, shape hiring strategies, and ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate and hiring manager experience. This is an individual contributor role requiring strong ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment & Delivery

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding handoff.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and define candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including proactive outreach and pipeline development.
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and advise hiring teams on selection best practices.
• Ensure timely, clear, and engaging communication with candidates throughout the process.

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, offering market insights and talent availability data.
• Guide hiring teams on interview planning, role definition, and offer strategies to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Process Optimisation & Employer Branding

• Identify and implement improvements to recruitment processes for greater efficiency and fairness.
• Support employer branding efforts through candidate engagement and collaboration with marketing/communications.

Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with internal hiring policies, labour laws, and data protection regulations.

What you bring along:

Skills Required

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities effectively.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of talent markets, sourcing tools, and hiring trends.
• Commitment to inclusive and equitable hiring practices.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in talent acquisition within a matrix organisation
• Track record of hiring across various functions, including Tech & Digital
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, LinkedIn Recruiter)

Additional information:

37.5hrs p/w working onsite 3-4 days per week, and 1-2 WFH.

This is a 12month contract

Position is confirmed inside IR35. Successful candidates need to be eligible to work in the UK.

What we offer:

An interesting and varied role with an expanding international company, recognised for its industry expertise, company culture supporting teamwork and creativity.

Contact:

Heidi WilliamsTel.: 01268564300

Contact:

Heidi WilliamsTel.: 01268564300