Recruiter

Douglas Control and Automation; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Fully expensed company vehicle

Job summary

Douglas Control & Automation is seeking a dynamic Secondment Recruiter to join our team in Ireland. You will source, attract and hire automation engineers to support our Secondment Division, leveraging our 50-year track record of success.

You will own a warm recruitment desk, managing end-to-end processes from BD to placement, while expanding key client relationships in pharma, FMCG and manufacturing. A flexible hybrid/remote arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in 360 recruitment, preferably within technical or engineering sectors.
• Strong sourcing and interviewing skills; deep understanding of recruitment best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented with a passion for people.

Responsibilities

• Own a warm, established automation engineering recruitment desk with existing clients and opportunities.
• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle from business development to candidate sourcing and placement.
• Grow client relationships across pharmaceutical, FMCG and manufacturing sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities within an established client base while leveraging warm relationships.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We are the longest established Irish company in the automation sector, with an enviable record of successfully implemented, innovative and cost effective projects.

Our customers cover the entire manufacturing and utilities sectors and include pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, food and beverage, mining, transport and water treatment industries.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic Secondment Recruiter to join our team and play a crucial role in further building our well established Secondment Division.

Role Summary:

Think of this position as the ‘warmest’ Automation Engineering agency desk you could ever find, except you have the backing and support of Douglas Control & Automation’s 50 years of success.

As the Secondment Recruiter, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top Automation Engineers to drive the continued success of Douglas Control and Automation’s Secondment Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of a warm, established automation engineering recruitment desk with existing clients, relationships and active opportunities.
• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle, from business development and client management through to candidate sourcing and placement.
• Develop and grow existing client relationships across the pharmaceutical, FMCG and manufacturing sectors.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities within an established client base, leveraging warm relationships rather than relying solely on cold business development.
• Source and engage automation engineers, PLC programmers, controls engineers and project managers.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates within a highly specialized and in-demand engineering market.
• Manage client requirements, candidate shortlists, interviews, offers and salary negotiations.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and increase recruitment revenue through repeat business.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and manage recruitment activity, pipelines and client interactions.
• Work towards agreed revenue, placement and business development targets.
• Deliver a high-quality service to both clients and candidates, building long‑term partnerships.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the growth and performance of the desk.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in 360 recruitment, preferably within technical or engineering sectors.
• Skills: Strong sourcing and interviewing skills, with a deep understanding of best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• Attributes: Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented, with a passion for people and a keen eye for talent.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary and Commission package: Attractive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth within the company.
• Dynamic Work Environment: A collaborative and innovative workplace where your ideas are valued.
• Flexible Work Options: Consideration for hybrid or remote work options, where applicable.
• Company Vehicle: Fully expensed company vehicle