Recruitment Business Manager

Orion Electrotech; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / Company car

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Michelin-star dining

VIP experiences

Luxury holidays

Flexible field-based working

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter with a strong background in Business Development and Engineering Recruitment to join our growing team across the Midlands. You will drive new business development, win new clients, and re‑engage lapsed accounts in the Birmingham and Midlands market.

This field‑based, autonomous role offers uncapped commission, a car allowance or company car, and the chance to build a sizeable network with key decision‑makers in engineering and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract engineering recruitment.
• Strong track record of winning new business and growing client accounts.
• Established network within engineering/manufacturing sectors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work autonomously in a field-based role.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development across the engineering sector, with a focus on contract recruitment.
• Win new clients and re-engage lapsed accounts.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Spend the majority of time in the field identifying opportunities and developing partnerships.
• Work closely with delivery teams to fulfil client requirements.
• Manage your own pipeline, activity, and sales strategy to hit and exceed targets.
• Establish a strong presence across the Birmingham and Midlands market.

Skills

Contract engineering recruitment

Business development

Client relationship building

Autonomy in field-based roles

Driving licence & travel willingness

Job description

The Company

Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency known for delivering high standards, genuine partnership, and market-leading expertise. We work across engineering and manufacturing, providing tailored recruitment solutions that consistently deliver results.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter with a strong background in Business Development & Engineering Recruitment to join our growing team.

This is a new business-focused role, where success will come from your ability to build relationships, open doors, and re-engage clients. You’ll spend much of your time building relationships with clients across the Birmingham and wider Midlands area, developing opportunities and growing your network.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on winning new business, enjoys autonomy, and has a proven track record of generating revenue within contract recruitment in the engineering sector.

You can be based locally to our Aylesbury site or remotely across the Midlands, with the option to work from or visit our Aylesbury office as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving new business development across the engineering sector, with a focus on contract recruitment
• Proactively winning new clients and re-engaging lapsed accounts
• Building strong relationships with key decision‑makers across engineering and manufacturing environments
• Spending the majority of your time in the field, identifying opportunities and developing partnerships
• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure successful fulfilment of client requirements
• Managing your own pipeline, activity, and sales strategy to consistently hit and exceed targets
• Establishing a strong presence across the Birmingham and Midlands market

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in contract engineering recruitment, with a strong focus on business development
• A track record of winning new business and growing client accounts
• Established network within engineering / manufacturing sectors
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A driven, self‑motivated, and resilient approach
• Ability to work autonomously in a field‑based role
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Car allowance / Company car
• Incentives including Michelin‑star dining, VIP experiences, and luxury holidays (e.g. New York, Dubai)
• Private healthcare or gym membership
• Flexible, field‑based working with autonomy over your diary
• Early Friday finishes, free parking, laptop and phone
• Structured onboarding, ongoing development, and clear progression pathways
• Long‑service recognition including extra leave and rewards

What Next?

If you’re an experienced contract recruiter in the manufacturing space looking for a true Business Development role with autonomy, earning potential, and territory ownership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Josie Shear for a confidential discussion.