Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

02 Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working

Office-based for initial 3 months

Job summary

Reed is expanding its Engineering & Manufacturing specialism and seeking an ambitious recruiter to own the engineering recruitment desk across the North of the UK. This is an opportunity to join a profitable, high-performing team with established clients, strong leadership, and clear progression opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary of £27,500–£35,000 DOE plus uncapped commission. Initially office-based in Sheffield for 3 months, then hybrid (1–2 days WFH).

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing recruitment.
• Track record of winning new business.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Building and growing your own Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment desk.
• Developing strong client relationships while actively identifying and winning new business opportunities.
• Sourcing and placing high-quality engineering talent across a thriving regional market.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from business development through to placement and aftercare.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Engineering recruitment

Recruitment desk ownership

North UK coverage

Job description

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors. We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range Salary: £27,500 - £35,000 DOE + uncapped commission. Salary: £27,500 - £35,000 DOE + uncapped commission. Full-time | Sheffield | Office-based for first 3 months, then hybrid (1-2 days WFH). Driving licence required (large geographic patch).

We’re expanding our Engineering & Manufacturing specialism and looking for an ambitious recruiter to take ownership of engineering recruitment across the North of the UK. This is an opportunity to join a profitable, high-performing team with established clients, strong leadership, and genuine progression opportunities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building and growing your own Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment desk.
• Developing strong client relationships while actively identifying and winning new business opportunities.
• Sourcing and placing high-quality engineering talent across a thriving regional market.
• Collaborating with experienced colleagues across the North to maximise opportunities and deliver outstanding results.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from business development through to placement and aftercare.

Why Join Reed?

• Join an Award-Winning Team - Work alongside recruiters who have built exceptional careers, including a Reed No.1 Newcomer!
• Experienced Leadership - Be supported by a manager, who has built a successful 17-year career with Reed and is a proven top performer.
• Structured Onboarding & Development - Industry-leading training, expert coaching and ongoing support from experienced recruiters.
• Uncapped Bonus - Earn commission every 4 weeks with no limit on what you can achieve.
• Career Progression - Clear promotion pathways with real examples of consultants progressing into senior and leadership positions.
• Technology & Market Reach - Access the UK's largest candidate database and industry-leading AI recruitment tools.
• Work-Life Balance - Hybrid working, sabbaticals every 5 years and enhanced annual leave for long service.
• Outstanding Incentives - Opportunities to win luxury holidays, cash prizes, electric vehicles and more.

Who We’re Looking For

An experienced recruiter, ideally within Engineering, Manufacturing or a related technical market. A strong business developer who enjoys building client relationships and winning new business. Commercially focused with a track record of delivering results and managing a successful desk. Motivated by career progression and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing team. Full UK driving licence preferred due to the geographic coverage of the territory. Join a growing, profitable Engineering team with established business, exceptional leadership and the support to build a long-term career with Reed.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.

Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

We’re never afraid to ask, "What’s next?" Inspiration comes from knowing the work you do really matters and, as trailblazers in our field, the value of what we do every day is obvious. We are a family business with a rich history and a purpose of improving lives through work, for people and organisations worldwide. Our inclusive and collaborative approach, combined with an unwavering belief in our long-standing core values, means that we genuinely trust and work hard for each other. We have built a dynamic culture where individual achievement is celebrated and succeeding as a team is revered. A supportive environment, where careers are developed and futures are forged. Feel what it’s like to truly belong.

Our Story

In the early 1960s, Reed pioneered specialist recruitment in the UK. Seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, USA, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work.