Recruitment Consultant

Ganymede Solutions; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Commission

Structured Career Progression

Continuous Development

Quarterly & Annual Awards

Incentives

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Leicester is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to support their Engineering sector clients. This role involves managing candidate pipelines, generating sales leads, and building strong relationships with clients and candidates alike. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of experience in a 360 recruitment role, showcasing excellent communication and account management skills. The firm offers a competitive salary up to £32,000, uncapped commission, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in a recruitment role.
• Strong understanding of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Confidence in engaging with candidates at all levels.
• Experience in Maintenance Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver on up to two active roles per week.
• Develop long-term relationships with candidates.
• Generate high-quality sales leads.
• Support Business Development Managers with account reviews.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

Lead generation

Account management

Excellent communication

Proactive mindset

Written and spoken English

Job description

Recruitment Consultant

ATA Recruitment (Trading name of Ganymede Solutions)

Sector: Permanent Recruitment | Maintenance Engineering

Location: Leicester (LE3)

Remuneration: Up to £32,000 basic (DOE) + Uncapped Commission, 25 Days Annual Leave, Quarterly & Annual Awards, Incentives, Structured Career Progression, Ongoing Professional Development

Are you a Recruitment Consultant who loves matching great people with great opportunities - and wants to work somewhere that truly invests in your growth? At ATA Recruitment, we’re looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our Leicester team. Specialising in the Engineering sector, this is an exciting opportunity for a consultant who enjoys building relationships, managing accounts, and delivering exceptional service - without the pressure of cold new business targets.

You’ll partner closely with a high‑performing Manager, delivering to key client accounts and ensuring our candidates receive the highest level of support - ‘the ATA way’.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our established client base and maintaining strong candidate pipelines:

• Manage and deliver on up to two active roles per week independently.
• Develop and nurture long‑term relationships with candidates across the Maintenance Engineering sector.
• Generate high‑quality sales leads and expand our candidate database.
• Support the Business Development Manager through account reviews, client meetings, and maintaining PSL relationships.
• Act as a trusted second point of contact for key accounts, ensuring a seamless candidate and client experience.

This position offers ongoing development and progression within our team.

About You

This role is ideal for a consultant who thrives on the candidate‑facing side of recruitment and enjoys building lasting relationships.

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience in a 360 recruitment role.
• Strong understanding of the recruitment lifecycle, with confidence in lead generation and account management.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism when engaging with candidates at all levels.
• A motivated, proactive mindset and a desire to build a long‑term recruitment career.
• Experience within Maintenance Engineering (preferred) – full sector training will be provided.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.

Why ATA Recruitment?

At ATA Recruitment, we believe in doing things ‘the ATA way’ – providing outstanding service through integrity, teamwork, and professionalism. It’s what sets us apart and why clients and candidates continue to choose us after 60 years in the industry.

Our homegrown management team leads from the front, bringing deep expertise across both recruitment and the engineering sector. Their hands‑on leadership style and commitment to developing talent ensure every consultant has the support and guidance to succeed.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Uncapped Commission: Earn without limits from your placements.
• Structured Progression: A clear career path with tangible steps for advancement.
• Award‑Winning Culture: Quarterly and annual recognition, incentives, and team celebrations.
• Continuous Development: Ongoing professional training and coaching to help you grow.
• Stability & Reputation: Join one of the UK’s most trusted recruitment brands, part of the established RTC Group PLC.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to focus on what you do best - building relationships, delivering results, and growing your career with one of the UK’s most respected names in recruitment - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation about your next step with ATA Recruitment.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.