Recruitment Consultant

Michelle Waterworth Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Free parking

Team incentives

Job summary

Michelle Waterworth Recruitment is seeking a Senior Automotive Recruitment Consultant to manage and grow a portfolio of automotive, engineering and manufacturing clients across South Yorkshire. You will inherit warm accounts and PSLs, focusing on long-term relationships and delivering recruitment solutions.

This role offers a basic salary of £35,000-£45,000 with uncapped commission, hybrid working, and clear career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment consultancy experience.
• Background within Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial or Technical recruitment preferred.
• Strong client relationship and account management skills.
• Experience managing key accounts and PSL agreements.
• Commercially aware with a consultative approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, professional and driven to succeed.
• Team-focused with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing automotive and manufacturing accounts.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Deliver permanent and contract recruitment solutions.
• Source, attract and secure high-calibre engineering and manufacturing talent.
• Conduct candidate interviews and manage the recruitment process end-to-end.
• Develop existing PSL relationships and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Provide market insight and recruitment consultancy to clients.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and candidate experience.
• Work collaboratively within an experienced and supportive recruitment team.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Automotive/Engineering recruitment

Account management

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team player

Organised

Job description

Senior Automotive Recruitment Consultant

South Yorkshire | Hybrid Working | £35,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

Are you an experienced Automotive, Engineering or Manufacturing Recruiter looking for a genuine account management opportunity where relationships, service and partnership building are valued above aggressive sales targets and cold calling?

An established and highly respected independent recruitment business is looking to appoint a Senior Automotive Recruitment Consultant to manage and grow a portfolio of automotive, engineering and manufacturing clients across South Yorkshire and the surrounding region.

This is an excellent opportunity to inherit warm accounts, established PSLs and repeat business, allowing you to focus on developing long-term client relationships, delivering exceptional recruitment solutions and growing existing revenue streams.

The Role

You will recruit permanent and contract professionals across the automotive, engineering and manufacturing sectors, partnering with SMEs, Tier 1 suppliers and specialist manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing automotive and manufacturing accounts.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Deliver permanent and contract recruitment solutions.
• Source, attract and secure high-calibre engineering and manufacturing talent.
• Conduct candidate interviews and manage the recruitment process end-to-end.
• Develop existing PSL relationships and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Provide market insight and recruitment consultancy to clients.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and candidate experience.
• Work collaboratively within an experienced and supportive recruitment team.

What We're Looking For

• Proven recruitment consultancy experience.
• Background within Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial or Technical recruitment preferred.
• Strong client relationship and account management skills.
• Experience managing key accounts and PSL agreements.
• Commercially aware with a consultative approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, professional and driven to succeed.
• Team-focused with a collaborative mindset.

What's On Offer?

• £35,000 - £50,000 basic salary depending on experience.
• Uncapped commission scheme with excellent earning potential.
• Existing client base and warm accounts to inherit.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Strong flow of repeat business and established client relationships.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and approachable leadership team.
• Pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and free parking.
• Team incentives, social events and a positive working culture.

Why Join?

This is a relationship-led recruitment business where quality and service come before volume. You'll join a collaborative, mature and supportive environment that encourages consultants to build lasting partnerships rather than chase unnecessary KPIs.

Ideal locations: Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Worksop and surrounding areas.