Engineering Recruitment Consultant

FULL TIME – ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

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Do you have a strong recruitment background within Engineering or Manufacturing?

Are you driven, commercially minded, and excited by the opportunity to build and own your own specialist market, backed by an established and successful recruitment business?

If so, KPI Recruiting would love to hear from you.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Warrington Branch as a Senior Permanent Recruitment Consultant, specialising in Engineering & Manufacturing. This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter looking to take real ownership of their desk while being supported by a £45m recruitment business with proven systems, strong leadership, and structured training in place.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Building and developing a permanent recruitment desk within Engineering & Manufacturing

Recruiting across FMCG, Aerospace & Automotive, and General Manufacturing, with the opportunity to shape your own vertical discipline over time

Managing and growing a portfolio of high-value clients, acting as a trusted recruitment partner

Leading business development activities to win new permanent opportunities

Delivering permanent or contracts technical and professional hires across a range of skill levels

Crafting compelling job adverts and running multi-channel candidate attraction campaigns

Interviewing, qualifying, and placing high-calibre engineering and manufacturing talent

Negotiating terms, fees, and offers with confidence

Ensuring full compliance with recruitment and employment standards

Taking ownership of your desk performance, pipeline, and long-term growth

Supporting and mentoring junior consultants as the team expands

What We’re Looking For:

Proven recruitment experience within Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical sector

A strong permanent recruitment background, or clear ambition to specialise in perms

A confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills

A commercially driven mindset with the motivation to grow a market from the ground up

Strong organisation, time management, and pipeline control

Experience working to KPIs and financial targets

A desire to progress, take ownership, and develop into a true market specialist

Why Join KPI Recruiting?

We’re not your average recruitment agency. At KPI Recruiting, you’ll have the autonomy to build your own desk — with the backing of a well-established £45m business, proven processes, and experienced leadership.

Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission

Clear progression for consultants ready to step up and take greater ownership

Ongoing training, leadership support, and access to strong internal systems

Modern, vibrant workspace

A supportive, high-energy culture with regular social incentives and rewards

If you’re an experienced recruiter ready to own your market, specialise in Engineering & Manufacturing, and grow with a business that genuinely supports ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or email Sarah at . 

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