Recruitment Consultant

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to manage a busy temp/contract desk in the engineering and technical sectors. You will build relationships with clients, source skilled candidates, and oversee the recruitment process from start to finish. Strong communication and organisational skills are key. The role offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission, comprehensive training, and genuine opportunities for career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

Comprehensive training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Additional benefits including pension and holidays

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience, ideally within engineering or technical sectors.
• Strong understanding of temporary and contract recruitment.
• Confident relationship builder with the ability to manage a fast-paced desk.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with engineering and technical clients.
• Source, interview, and register high-quality candidates.
• Manage the complete recruitment cycle including advertising and placement.
• Achieve weekly and monthly activity and billing targets.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Target-driven

Job description

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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.