Recruitment Consultant

Michelle Waterworth Recruitment; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelle Waterworth Recruitment is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to manage a profitable desk across Industrial, Commercial & Engineering sectors. You will inherit a warm desk with live vacancies and existing clients, enabling immediate earnings potential from day one.

The role offers hybrid working in Chesterfield and clear progression to leadership roles, with personalised training and ongoing support to maximise billings and develop your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in 360 recruitment across industrial, commercial or technical sectors.
• Strong business development and account management skills.
• Proven track record of revenue generation and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full 360 recruitment lifecycle.
• Building and developing existing client relationships.
• Generating new business opportunities and growing accounts.
• Recruiting across permanent, temporary and contract vacancies.
• Managing multiple live vacancies simultaneously.
• Negotiating offers and managing placements through to completion.
• Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced consultants where appropriate.

Skills

360 recruitment

Business development

Account management

Billing / revenue generation

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Industrial, Commercial & Engineering Recruitment

Chesterfield | Hybrid Working | Warm Desk | Up to £45,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

Join a Recruitment Business Where Success is Shared

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant looking for a busy desk, warm client relationships and genuine long-term career progression?

Due to continued growth, an established Industrial, Commercial and Engineering recruitment business is looking to recruit a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join its successful and collaborative team.

This is an opportunity to inherit a warm desk with existing clients, active vacancies and immediate earning potential from day one. You'll be joining a business where teamwork is valued, opportunities are shared and recruiters support each other to maximise success.

Whether you currently recruit within Industrial, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics or Technical markets, this role offers excellent earning potential, career progression and the chance to become a key part of a growing business.

What's On Offer?

• Basic salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Uncapped commission scheme paying up to 30%
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Established warm desk with live vacancies and existing clients
• Immediate billing opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Clear progression to Team Leader, Manager and future Director-level opportunities
• Personalised training, coaching and development plans
• UK and international incentive trips
• Modern offices with free parking
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Strong leadership and back-office support

The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will manage a profitable recruitment desk across either /or Industrial, Commercial and Engineering sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full 360 recruitment lifecycle
• Building and developing existing client relationships
• Generating new business opportunities and growing accounts
• Recruiting across permanent, temporary and contract vacancies
• Managing multiple live vacancies simultaneously
• Negotiating offers and managing placements through to completion
• Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced consultants where appropriate

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous recruitment agency experience within a 360 recruitment role
• Strong business development and account management skills
• A proven track record of revenue generation and billing success
• A commercial mindset and desire to maximise earnings
• Experience within Industrial, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics or Technical recruitment would be advantageous

Why Join?

This is a people-focused business that values relationships, collaboration and quality recruitment rather than aggressive internal competition.

You’ll benefit from a warm desk, supportive leadership, shared opportunities and a team environment where success is celebrated. With live vacancies, established clients and genuine progression opportunities, you’ll have everything needed to maximise your billings and develop your career.

This role could suit recruiters living in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Dronfield, Worksop, Mansfield, Alfreton, Matlock, Bakewell, Clay Cross, Bolsover, Rotherham or North Derbyshire.