Sr. Recruiter – Blue Collar / Shipbuilding (Aluminum)

Brunel; Remote; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global workforce solutions provider is seeking a Blue-Collar Recruiter to support an RPO project in Batam, focusing on aluminum shipbuilding and heavy fabrication roles. This contract position (3 to 6 months) offers a strong opportunity for permanent placement based on performance. The recruiter will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for blue-collar roles, primarily sourcing welders and fabricators, while collaborating closely with site leaders to meet workforce needs. Competitive compensation and fully remote work will be offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Clear opportunity for permanent role

Fully remote working arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in full-cycle blue-collar recruitment.
• Proven experience recruiting welders and fabricators, aluminum experience preferred.
• Strong sourcing skills for trade roles, including proactive outreach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for blue-collar roles.
• Recruit primarily aluminum welders, fabricators, and pipefitters.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs.
• Design and execute hands-on sourcing strategies.
• Screen and assess candidates for technical skills and work-site readiness.

Skills

Full-cycle blue-collar recruitment

Recruiting welders

Sourcing skills for trade roles

Fluent in English

Job description

Who We Are

Brunel is a powerful global network connecting highly skilled specialists with today’s most impactful and future-focused projects. With 120+ offices and over 12,000 specialists worldwide, we deliver workforce and people solutions that drive success across Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Future Mobility, Mining, Aviation, Renewable Energy, and Industrial Projects.

We are currently seeking an experienced Blue-Collar Recruiter to support an RPO project for a leading industrial client. This role is responsible for recruiting blue-collar positions in the Batam region, with a strong focus on aluminum shipbuilding and heavy fabrication roles. This is a contract-based position (3 to 6 months) with a strong opportunity to become permanent, based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for blue-collar roles, from sourcing through offer coordination
• Recruit primarily aluminum welders, fabricators, and pipefitters, with exposure to shipyard and marine environments
• Partner closely with hiring managers, supervisors, and site leaders to understand workforce needs, production timelines, and skill requirements
• Design and execute hands-on sourcing strategies tailored to skilled trades, including direct sourcing, referrals, trade networks, and local market outreach
• Screen and assess candidates for technical skills, certifications, safety awareness, and work-site readiness
• Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders
• Support coordination of onboarding, start dates, and compliance requirements in collaboration with the wider RPO team

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in full-cycle blue-collar recruitment
• Proven experience recruiting welders and fabricators (aluminum experience strongly preferred)
• Experience in recruiting pipefitters or similar skilled trades is a strong asset
• Background in shipbuilding, marine, heavy industry, manufacturing, or fabrication environments preferred
• Strong sourcing skills for trade and hourly roles, including proactive outreach and non-traditional channels
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven

Job Offer

• Contract position of 3 to 6 months, with a clear opportunity to transition into a permanent role
• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience
• Fully remote working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on a strategic, high-impact industrial project within a global RPO environment