Senior Recruitment Consultant - Engineering & Technical

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking ambitious recruitment professionals to join their team. This role involves managing the recruitment lifecycle and executing strategic recruitment plans across various sectors including aerospace and engineering. In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect uncapped commissions and excellent benefits. The firm offers opportunities for career progression and international relocation.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Quarterly incentives

Bespoke training academy

Annual trip to different countries

Qualifications

• Proven success in recruitment or technical staffing, preferably within STEM.
• A consultative approach with strong relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with clients and candidates globally.
• Design and execute recruitment strategies to secure top talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from outreach to onboarding.
• Promote the company’s consulting and talent solutions.
• Leverage recruitment software to deliver solutions efficiently.

Skills

Proven success in 180 or 360 recruitment

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

Ambition

Job description

Location: Warrington HQ

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + Uncapped Commission (OTE £50,000 - £120,000). Benefits: Healthcare, pension, quarterly incentives, bespoke training academy, annual trip to different countries

About Mercury Hampton

Mercury Hampton, an award-winning specialist in technical and engineering recruitment, is seeking ambitious recruitment professionals to join our world-class team. This is a unique opportunity to build an international career in high-growth markets including aerospace, defence, automotive, EV, energy, food, beverage, and engineered components.

We partner with leading technical organisations globally, providing 26 specialist talent solutions across recruitment, behavioural profiling, and performance optimisation. Supported by cutting-edge automation, AI innovations, and digital tools available in six languages, our consultants deliver world-class recruitment services trusted by clients worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Build, manage, and deepen relationships with clients and candidates across STEM and engineering sectors worldwide.
• Design and execute creative recruitment strategies to source and secure top technical talent.
• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle, including outreach, interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
• Promote Mercury Hampton's full suite of consulting and talent solutions, from mapping and diagnostics to performance improvement.
• Leverage the latest recruitment software and digital platforms to deliver talent solutions efficiently and at scale.

What You'll Gain

• Learning pathways in retained search, contract recruitment, and global delivery, supported by our bespoke training academy.
• Mentorship from industry leaders with over 200 years of combined expertise and long-standing global client relationships.
• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission (OTE £50,000 - £120,000).
• Healthcare, pension, quarterly incentives, and annual international company retreats.
• Career progression with clear routes to leadership and international relocation opportunities, including Houston, USA and Doha, Qatar—offering tax-free living and life-changing experiences.
• The chance to be more than a recruiter: hands-on exposure to consultancy services, business diagnostics, and organisational performance transformation.

Candidate Profile

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• Proven success in 180 or 360 recruitment, executive search, or technical staffing (STEM experience preferred).
• A consultative, relationship-driven approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness, adaptability, and ambition to grow within fast-paced, high-growth markets.

Why Mercury Hampton?

Join a forward-thinking firm recognised for excellence and innovation in the industry. At Mercury Hampton, you won't just be placing candidates—you'll be shaping the future of technical and engineering talent acquisition worldwide.

Apply now to advance your career, unlock global opportunities, and help us build the teams that shape tomorrow's world