Recruitment Consultant

Visum Recruitment; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Waterlooville is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant to drive growth in the industrial engineering sector. You will work on white-collar recruitment for the Power Transmission sector, managing client accounts and sourcing candidates. The role offers a basic salary of £23,000 to £27,000 with OTE of £40,000 to £60,000, along with a £2,000 annual bonus, flexible working options, and a structured career progression path. Join a supportive team with excellent training and social incentives.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Annual bonus for exceeding targets

Flexible working options

Clear career progression

Bespoke training and development package

25 days holiday

Company phone and laptop

Contributory pension scheme

Quarterly incentives

Casual dress code

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Highly motivated and target-driven to deliver results.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Outstanding organisation, IT, and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the rotating equipment sector.
• Managing new and existing client accounts.
• Negotiating terms and offers of employment.
• Sourcing candidates using internal database and job boards.
• Interviewing candidates and matching them to opportunities.
• Candidate management throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Formatting, creating, and advising candidates on CVs and cover letters.
• Creating attractive and engaging job adverts.

Skills

Customer service skills

Relationship-building skills

Target-driven

Organisational skills

IT skills

Telephone communication

Job description

Due to rapid expansion, we are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our team in Waterlooville. You will be tasked with the continued growth of our industrial engineering sector. This position involves white-collar recruitment for the Power Transmission sector (including pumps, turbines, generators, and other critical mechanical components) and would suit someone with drive and motivation to succeed in a sales-focused role. Full systems and technical training will be provided.

About Us

Visum is an industrial engineering specialist fulfilment partner, supporting top-performing businesses across the UK. Based from a single site on the south coast, Visum adopts an approach that keeps the recruitment process simple and efficient. Our honest and consultative style gives our partners a distinct advantage when competing for the top talent.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the rotating equipment sector.
• Managing new and existing client accounts.
• Negotiating terms and offers of employment.
• Sourcing candidates using our internal database and multiple job boards.
• Interviewing candidates and matching them to open or future opportunities.
• Candidate management throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including administration, interview prep and process, and continuous feedback.
• Formatting, creating, and advising candidates on their CVs and cover letters.
• Creating attractive and engaging job adverts in line with standards and quality.

Ideal Recruitment Consultant

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills. Other key requirements include:

• Highly motivated and target-driven to deliver results.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Outstanding organisation, IT, and administration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Previous recruitment or sales experience is advantageous.

Recruitment Consultant Package & Benefits

• £23,000 to £27,000 Basic - £40,000 to £60,000 OTE (uncapped commission structure)
• £2,000 Annual bonus for exceeding targets
• Flexible working, including remote working options
• Clear career progression with a structured path to Senior Consultant / Team Lead roles
• Bespoke training and development package, including mentorship from senior consultants
• 3pm Friday finish
• 25 days Holiday, increasing with service
• Company phone and laptop
• Contributory pension scheme
• Quarterly incentives and social events (This year we went to Goodwood Three Friday Nights races and Oktoberfest in Munich)
• Casual dress code
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Employee of the Quarter scheme