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Recruitment Consultant 1st yr

Job in Basildon, Essex County, SS14, England, UK
Listing for: Rec2 Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Recruiter, HR / Recruitment Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Permanent Recruitment Consultant – 30% commission (1st yr. OTE £40K to £50K)

Overview

Outstanding opportunity for a Permanent Recruitment Consultant with a solid background in white collar permanent recruitment process.

Join a leading Recruitment specialist in the Construction and Engineering industry. Founded by trained engineers who initially worked in the Mechanical and Electrical sectors

Established supplier of Construction & Engineering personnel is seeing a Permanent Recruitment Consultant to join a team of consultants supplying into the WC M&E, Construction and Fire Security sectors.

The position offers a warm desk with live requirements and access to an extensive database of over 70,000 candidates and client list developed over 30yrs. with the scope to deliver in excess of £200K per year.

They offer a supportive, professional working environment, coupled with competitive salaries, un-capped commission schemes, great company benefits and structured career paths.

Responsibilities
  • Source, screen and place candidates in white-collar permanent roles within the Construction, Engineering, and related sectors.
  • Develop and manage a warm desk with live client requirements and an extensive candidate database.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates to ensure successful placements and repeat business.
  • Work towards personal and team targets, contributing to annual revenue goals (e.g., potential delivery in excess of £200K per year).
  • Utilise industry networks and market knowledge to identify opportunities and grow the candidate pool.
Qualifications
  • Solid background in white-collar permanent recruitment.
  • Experience recruiting into Construction, M&E, and Fire Security sectors is preferred.
  • Ability to manage a warm desk and leverage an extensive candidate database.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both clients and candidates.
  • Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
Compensation & Benefits
  • £26,000 to £36,000 + 30% Commission Structure (1st year OTE £40K – £50K).
  • Uncapped commission schemes and structured career paths.
  • Competitive salaries and professional working environment.
Company & About
  • Established 1980s, 40 million turnover business.
  • Join a leading Recruitment specialist in the Construction and Engineering industry, founded by trained engineers who previously worked in Mechanical and Electrical sectors.
  • Focus on placing experienced Recruitment Professionals into the Built Environment, Engineering and Energy sectors.
Application & Compliance

We are only able to respond to candidates who have Recruitment Industry Experience. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume you have not been selected for an interview.

Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals into the Built Environment, Engineering and Energy sector.

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