Recruitment Consultant

About Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Yolk Engineering & Technical operates as the largest division within Yolk Recruitment, serving manufacturing and engineering employers throughout the UK and Ireland. The division recruits across both established and emerging technical markets, collaborating with a wide range of businesses from growing SMEs and scale-ups to prominent international companies.

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced 360 Recruitment Consultants eager to specialize in a market sector, foster strong client relationships, and enhance their career progression and earnings. Our division boasts a solid history of consultants achieving promotions, salary increments, and record commissions. Additionally, a structured path to leadership positions and management roles is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and grow your own specialist segment within engineering, manufacturing, or technical recruitment.
• Acquire new clients and cultivate ongoing relationships with existing customers.
• Understand your clients’ businesses deeply, including their recruitment needs and challenges.
• Offer clients expert advice on recruitment strategies, salary trends, market conditions, and candidate availability.
• Source and engage specialist candidates, nurturing relationships with them.
• Oversee recruitment processes from briefing to interviews, offers, and successful placements.
• Negotiate salaries, commercial terms, and rates effectively.
• Focus on building enduring relationships with both clients and candidates beyond individual openings.
• Collaborate closely with the broader Engineering & Technical team to share insights, opportunities, and contacts.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven success in recruitment roles.
• Strong enthusiasm for end-to-end recruitment and business development.
• Determination to develop and take ownership of your specialist market.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication capabilities.
• Commercial acumen and confidence in client interactions.
• Resilience and persistence when facing obstacles.
• A team-oriented mindset with readiness to work collaboratively.
• Interest in gaining deep expertise within your recruitment niche.
• Comfortable using technological tools and innovative recruitment platforms.
• Integrity, ambition, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Employee Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary, adjusted based on experience.
• Unlimited commission earnings.
• Defined career progression and promotion opportunities.
• Customized training and development programs matching your experience level.
• Hybrid working conditions with flexible start times between 7:30 am and 9:00 am.
• Complimentary onsite parking.
• Additional leave including birthday off, Christmas closure, and a charity support day.
• Annual savings and discounts worth £1,000 towards everyday expenses.
• Employee referral bonuses up to £1,500.
• Dedicated charity days as part of corporate social responsibility activities.
• Frequent social gatherings, quarterly events, and a fully funded AGM afterparty.
• Private healthcare benefits encompassing on-demand GP access along with optical and dental care.
• Availability of professional financial advisory services.

Additional Information

If you are an experienced recruiter aiming for enhanced opportunities to grow your market, income, and career, we encourage you to apply or reach out for a confidential discussion with the Managing Director.