Recruitment Consultant

Permanent People Rec2Rec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £28k–£35k

Uncapped commission

Commission up to 20%

Hybrid 3 days in office

Free parking

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Permanent People Rec2Rec is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for a Renewable Energy retained desk based at Trafford Park, with hybrid work (3 days in the office). The role centers on taking over a warm renewable energy desk, focusing on permanent placements, and expanding the client base within a fast-growing sector.

The successful candidate will have recruitment experience or a strong sales background, be comfortable on the phone, and keen to build relationships and a personal desk with clear

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or strong sales background.
• Interest or experience in renewable energy sector.
• Willingness to move into renewables long-term.
• Comfortable on the phone and able to win new clients.
• Ability to grow own desk and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take over a warm renewable energy desk with live retained roles.
• Focus on permanent placements within the renewable sector.
• Grow your own market and build client relationships.
• Build and manage your own desk with progression potential.
• Proactive new business development.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sales background

New business development

Phone skills

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – Renewable Energy (Retained Desk)

Trafford Park - Hybrid (3 days in office) - £28k-£35k + uncapped commission

A growing, independent recruitment business specialising in engineering, construction, digital, and renewable energy is looking for a confident, outgoing Recruitment Consultant to take over a renewable energy desk.

With over 20 years’ industry experience at leadership level and strong client relationships already in place, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a warm, retained permanent desk within one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK.

This is a genuine 360 role suited to someone who enjoys speaking to people, building relationships, and wants the freedom to grow their own market without corporate red tape.

The opportunity

• Take over a warm renewable energy desk with live retained roles
• Focus on permanent placements within the renewable sector
• Work with established clients already generating revenue
• Grow your own market and build new client relationships
• Clear progression path with the opportunity to build your own team

What’s on offer

• Basic salary around £28k–£35k (review after probation)
• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Up to 20% commission on billings
• Hybrid working – 3 days in office (flexible)
• Free parking available
• Dog-friendly office

What they’re looking for

• Recruitment experience or a strong sales background
• Ideally experience within the renewable energy sector or engineering recruitment
• Alternatively, a genuine interest in moving into renewables, with clear reasons why and a long‑term commitment to the sector
• Confident, chatty, and comfortable on the phone
• Someone who enjoys new business development and growing their own desk
• Motivated to build relationships, win clients, and increase revenuele>
• A proactive, down‑to‑earth personality who fits a non‑corporate environment
• Initial conversation with the hiring manager
• Second stage meeting with the Managing Director
• References and offer

If you’re looking for a warm desk, strong earning potential, and the chance to build a long‑term career in the renewable energy market, this could be the ideal next step.