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Posted 23 July, 2026

Recruitment Consultant

Orion Internal
Reading, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

About Orion ElectrotechOrion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency operating across engineering, manufacturing, and construction. Were known for building long-term partnerships and delivering results at pace, without compromising on quality.The OpportunityWere looking for a Trainee or Experienced 180 Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a high-performing Contract desk. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, phone-based environment and has a background in sales, account management, or recruitment. Youll be responsible for sourcing top talent, managing existing client relationships, and driving revenue growth.If you enjoy building rapport, managing multiple vacancies, and want a clear progression path, this is your next step.What Youll Be Doing as a Recruitment ConsultantCandidate Management: Source, screen, and shortlist candidates for live vacancies. Manage interviews, offers, and counteroffers.Client Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market insights, salary guidance, and time-to-hire expectations.Talent Pooling: Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines through outbound calls, referrals, and database searches.Process Ownership: Keep recruitment processes moving efficiently while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.Team Collaboration: Share best practices and support team members.What Were Looking For in a Recruitment Consultant15 years experience in sales, account management, recruitment (180/360), or telesales, with a strong focus on phone-based client or customer interaction.Proven ability to convert conversations into outcomes, whether thats sales, placements, or account growth.Confident communicator, target-driven, and highly organised.Right to work in the UK (we cannot offer sponsorship).Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.Able to work from our Reading office at 4 days per week.What Youll Get as a Recruitment ConsultantCompetitive base salary up to £35,000 plus uncapped commission.Award-winning training and ongoing mentorship.Hybrid working, early Friday finish, on-site parking, and breakfast bar.Gym membership, long-service rewards, and team socials (including international trips).28 days holiday, including bank holidays, plus an additional Wellbeing Day.Dog Friendly OfficeDue to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.INDINTTPBN1_UKTJ