Recruitment Consultant - Blue Collar

Expleo; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace recruitment firm is seeking a proactive recruiter to source skilled technicians in Stevenage. This role requires excellent sourcing abilities and experience in high-volume recruitment. You will collaborate with teams to ensure an inclusive recruitment process and maintain a positive candidate experience. Experience with ATS systems and a strong understanding of the local talent market are essential. Competitive company benefits are provided.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for skill development

Accredited training courses through ExpleoAcademy

Competitive company benefits

Ability to think big and challenge the status quo

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; experience and sourcing ability are critical.
• Recruitment certifications (REC, CIPD, etc.) are a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview blue-collar candidates for technician roles.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Represent the company professionally onsite.

Skills

Experience working within an internal recruitment function

Familiarity with onboarding processes

Knowledge of the Stevenage talent market

Excellent communication skills

Strong sourcing skills

Tools

ATS systems

Recruitment CRMs

Job description

Overview

Are you a recruiter who thrives in high-volume environments and understands the unique challenges of sourcing skilled technicians in aerospace and defence? Expleo UK is looking for a proactive, network-savvy recruiter to join our internal talent team onsite in Stevenage. This is a high-impact role where your sourcing creativity and industry insight will directly contribute to the growth of a critical account.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview blue-collar candidates for technician and skilled trade roles within aerospace and defence
• Build and maintain warm talent pipelines for ongoing and future hiring needs
• Partner with onsite security and operations teams to coordinate onboarding and site access
• Use innovative sourcing techniques including social media, job boards, referrals, and local outreach
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with hiring processes and security protocols
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and support workforce planning
• Represent Expleo UK professionally onsite and ensure a positive candidate experience

Qualifications

• No formal degree required—experience and sourcing ability matter most
• Recruitment certifications (REC, CIPD, etc.) are a plus but not essential

Desired skills

• Experience working within an internal recruitment function
• Familiarity with onboarding processes and security clearance coordination
• Knowledge of the Stevenage talent market and local sourcing channels
• Experience using ATS systems and recruitment CRMs

Experience

• Proven experience recruiting for blue-collar or technician roles (ideally within aerospace, defence, engineering, or manufacturing)
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn, job boards, and local networks
• Understanding of the nuances of recruiting in aerospace or defence environments (e.g., security clearance, compliance, niche skill sets)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage high-volume recruitment with attention to detail
• Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with candidates and teams

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive