Recruitment Consultant

Interaction Recruitment

Kettering

On-site

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with uncapped commission
Comprehensive training
Career progression opportunities
Supportive team environment
Pension and holidays

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Kettering is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to manage a busy temp/contract desk within the engineering and technical sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and genuine opportunities for career progression, along with comprehensive training and additional benefits.

Qualifications

  • Experience within engineering, technical, industrial, or related sectors is preferred.
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced desk.
  • Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients.
  • Source, interview, and register candidates.
  • Manage the complete recruitment cycle.
  • Respond quickly to client requirements.
  • Achieve billing targets.
  • Stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Proven recruitment experience
Strong understanding of temporary and contract recruitment
Excellent communication skills
Organisation skills
Time-management skills
Relationship building
Target-driven

Job description

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant – Engineering & Technical (Temps/Contracts)

Location: Kettering

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive base salary + commission

About Us: Interaction Recruitment PLC is a leading independent recruitment agency with a strong presence across the UK. Our Engineering and Technical division specialises in providing high-quality temporary and contract staffing solutions to clients across manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, maintenance, and technical services. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our successful team.

Role Overview

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will manage and grow a busy temp/contract desk within the engineering and technical sectors. You will develop strong client relationships, source skilled technical candidates, and oversee the full recruitment process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing engineering and technical clients.
  • Source, interview, and register high-quality temporary and contract candidates.
  • Manage the complete recruitment cycle including advertising, screening, compliance, and placement.
  • Respond quickly to urgent and high-volume client requirements.
  • Keep regular contact with candidates and clients to ensure ongoing satisfaction.
  • Achieve weekly and monthly activity and billing targets.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and compliance requirements.
Candidate Requirements
  • Proven recruitment experience, ideally within engineering, technical, industrial, or related sectors.
  • Strong understanding of temporary and contract recruitment.
  • Confident relationship builder with the ability to manage a fast-paced desk.
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
  • Target-driven with a proactive and resilient approach.
  • Full UK driving licence preferred.
What Interaction Recruitment PLC Offers
  • Competitive salary with uncapped commission.
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression.
  • Supportive team environment with modern tools and resources.
  • Additional benefits including pension, holidays, and incentives.
How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Recruitment Consultant looking to progress your career within a respected engineering and technical division, please send your CV to alex.sheehan@irweb.co.uk or call 07580 873749 for a confidential discussion.

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