Recruitment Consultant
Cardiff/Hybrid + flexible hours
Leading salary and commission + extensive benefits
Yolk Engineering & Technical is the largest division within Yolk Recruitment, working with manufacturing and engineering employers across the UK and Ireland.
We recruit across established and emerging technical markets, partnering with businesses ranging from growing SMEs and scale-ups through to major international employers.
We're looking for experienced 360 Recruitment Consultants who want to develop a specialist market, build strong client relationships and increase both their earnings and their career opportunities.
There is a strong track record within the division of Consultants achieving promotions, salary increases and career-best commissions. For those who want to progress into leadership, there is also a clear route into management and beyond.
You'll have the freedom to build your market, backed by experienced leaders and colleagues, the latest recruitment technology, ongoing training and a business that rewards high performance properly.
What you'll be doing
Developing your own specialist market within engineering, manufacturing or technical recruitment
Winning new business and developing existing client relationships
Building a strong understanding of your clients, their businesses and their recruitment challenges
Advising clients on recruitment strategy, market conditions, salaries and candidate availability
Identifying, attracting and developing relationships with specialist candidates
Managing recruitment processes from initial brief through to interview, offer and placement
Negotiating salaries, rates and commercial terms
Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates rather than focusing purely on individual vacancies
Working closely with the wider Engineering & Technical team to share knowledge, opportunities and relationshipsWhat we're looking for
Successful experience in the recruitment industry
A genuine appetite for 360 recruitment and business development
The ambition to build and take ownership of your own market
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Commercial awareness and confidence speaking with clients
Resilience and the ability to stay focused when things do not go to plan
A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with the wider team
An interest in becoming genuinely knowledgeable within your recruitment specialism
Confidence using technology and new recruitment toolsAbove all, we're looking for people with integrity, ambition and a desire to keep improving.
What you'll get in return
Leading salary, level depending on experience
Uncapped commission
Clear promotion and career development pathways
Training and development tailored to your level of experience
Hybrid working
Flexible start times between 7.30am - 9am
Free on-site parking
Additional holidays - your birthday, Christmas shutdown on top of your allowance, and a day to support any charity
£1,000 a year in discounts and savings towards everyday expenditure
Employee referral bonuses of up to £1,500
Charity days to support our CSR initiatives
Regular social events, quarterly activities and an all-expenses-paid AGM afterparty
Private medical healthcare, including on-demand GP services and optical and dental cover
Access to professional financial adviceIf you're an experienced recruiter looking for a bigger opportunity to develop your market, earnings and career, apply here or contact Managing Director Phil for a confidential conversation