Recruitment Consultant - CNC + Advanced Engineering

Cole Connections Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working

Unlimited paid annual leave

On-site gym

International incentives

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Cole Connections Ltd in Manchester is recruiting a Recruitment Consultant to manage a 360 desk across the US and Europe, focusing on space, advanced engineering and emerging tech markets. You’ll build relationships with businesses and candidates and take ownership from engagement to placement.

The role can be permanent or contract, with hybrid working 2-3 days in the office and the rest remotely, offering a strong base and uncapped commission for high performers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Space, Advanced Engineering or related technical markets.
• Recruitment experience in US markets is a plus.
• Permanent or contract recruitment background.
• Ability to grow own client base and win new business.

Responsibilities

• Own recruitment desk across US and European markets.
• Develop relationships with businesses and candidates.
• Manage full recruitment process from engagement to placement.
• Collaborate within a STEM recruitment group to share knowledge.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

Business development

Relationship-building

Candidate sourcing

Client engagement

Autonomy

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SourceWhale

AI recruitment tools

Job description

Recruitment Consultant / Senior Recruitment Consultant

• Space, Advanced Engineering & Emerging Technology
• Manchester City Centre
• £30,000 - £50,000 base DOE + Uncapped Commission
• Hybrid – 2-3 days a week on-site and the rest working remotely

Are you an experienced recruiter looking to work across some of the most exciting and rapidly developing technology and engineering markets in the world?

We're recruiting four 360 Recruitment Consultants to join a growing specialist team in central Manchester, working across the US and European markets.

You'll recruit within sectors shaping the future, including satellite and space technology, AI, robotics, automation, CNC, advanced engineering and Industry 4.0.

The opportunity

This is a full 360 role where you'll take ownership of a specialist market, developing relationships with businesses across the US and Europe while building a strong network of clients and candidates.

Depending on your experience, your market could include:

• Space and satellite technology
• Advanced Engineering
• CNC and precision manufacturing
• Robotics and automation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing

You'll have the autonomy to develop your desk, win new business and manage the complete recruitment process from initial client engagement through to successful placement.

You'll also benefit from being part of a wider STEM recruitment group where collaboration is actively encouraged. Teams share market knowledge, relationships and opportunities across specialist areas, creating opportunities beyond your individual desk.

What we’re looking for

We're interested in recruiters with experience within Space, Advanced Engineering or related technical markets, as well as experienced recruiters with strong exposure to the US recruitment market.

Your background can be either permanent or contract recruitment.

What you’ll bring:

• Previous 360 recruitment experience is essential as you will need experience of growing your own client base
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills
• A successful track record of recruitment delivery
• A commercial, entrepreneurial approach
• The confidence to work autonomously and take ownership of your market

Why join?

This isn't a recruitment environment dominated by excessive KPIs. You'll be given trust and autonomy to manage your market, backed by the infrastructure and international reach of an established recruitment business.

You'll also have access to the tools and technology to help you succeed, including LinkedIn Recruiter, SourceWhale and advanced AI tools, alongside dedicated marketing support to help you build your market and deliver targeted campaigns.

You'll join a dynamic, high-energy and sociable team in a fantastic modern, open-plan Manchester office with a free on-site gym.

Hybrid working offers 2-3 days in the office, with the remainder working remotely.

What's on offer

£30,000 - £50,000 basic salary, depending on experience and previous delivery, plus:

• Strong uncapped commission
• Unlimited paid annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Free on-site gym
• International incentives
• Excellent benefits package
• Autonomy without excessive KPIs
• Exposure to US and European markets
• Collaboration across a specialist STEM recruitment group