Permanents Consultant at Reed Specialist Recruitment

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.  Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

💰 Salary: £26,000 – £34,000 (DOE) + uncapped bonus

Job Description

🔧 Recruitment Consultant – Engineering (CNC & Fabrication)

📍 Location: Reed Southend-on-Sea – Tyler’s House, SS1 2BB
💰 Salary: £26,000 – £34,000 (DOE) + uncapped bonus
🕒 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week (Mon–Fri)
📅 Contract: Permanent
🏡 Hybrid Working: 4 days in-office, 1 from home (after onboarding)

🚀 Ready to build your career in engineering recruitment?

We’re looking for a proactive and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Southend team, focusing on permanent roles in CNC and Fabrication across Essex, London, and the Home Counties. If you love connecting with people, solving hiring challenges, and working in a fast-paced environment—this is your chance to make a real impact.

🔍 What you’ll be doing:

• 💼 Developing new business and nurturing client relationships
• 📞 Making calls, attending meetings, and understanding client needs
• 🎯 Sourcing skilled candidates through headhunting, advertising, and referrals
• 📋 Managing the full recruitment cycle—from brief to onboarding
• ✅ Handling compliance checks and ensuring smooth placements

🎁 What’s in it for you?

• 🏆 Award-winning training to kickstart your success
• 🚀 Career progression every 6 months
• 💸 Uncapped bonus potential
• 🌴 Paid sabbaticals every 5 years
• 💪 Health cash plan
• 🌍 Eco-friendly commuting support
• 🛍️ Reed discount club
• ✈️ Annual incentives—win holidays, tech bundles, even a luxury EV!

👀 Who are we looking for?

You might be an experienced 360 recruiter or someone with a strong sales background ready to dive into recruitment. If you’re confident, organised, and thrive in a target-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.  We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.