Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

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

Up to £34,000 plus uncapped bonus

Job Description

Engineering Recruitment Consultant
 

Build something new. Grow a high‑potential desk. Develop a long‑term career at Reed.
 

Location: Cardiff - CF10 1EW
Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience plus uncapped bonus
Specialism: Engineering
Experience Level: Open to Trainees with strong sales backgrounds

Are you an experienced recruiter or a proven B2B sales professional looking to move into a specialist, future‑focused market?

Reed Engineering in Cardiff is growing. As part of a newly invested Engineering division, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a warm desk, shape your own market, and build a career in one of Reed’s key strategic growth areas.
 

About the role

This is a growth hire within our Cardiff Engineering team, focused on Quality and Design roles across South Wales and surrounding regions.

You’ll take over a warm, under‑worked desk with existing client relationships, strong brand recognition, and significant headroom for growth. While the market is currently manufacturing‑led, there is clear scope to develop specialist verticals over time.

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What you’ll be doing

• Growing a permanent‑led engineering recruitment desk

• Recruiting roles such as:

  • Quality Inspectors & Quality Managers

  • Design Engineers & Design Managers

  • Manufacturing & Engineering Management roles
     

• Developing long‑term client partnerships across South Wales

• Winning new business through consultative, value‑led sales

• Sourcing, engaging and supporting skilled engineering candidates

• Working closely with colleagues across Cardiff, Bristol and Oxford

You’ll have the autonomy to run your desk your way, with the backing of Reed’s systems, brand and leadership.

What we’re looking for

We’re open to two strong profiles:

1. Experienced recruiters

• Agency recruitment experience (any specialism considered)

• Comfortable with business development and client management

• Motivated by building a desk and growing market share
   

2. B2B sales professionals (career‑changers welcome)

• Proven success in B2B sales or account management

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• Commercial mindset and resilience

• Looking to transition into a professional recruitment career
   

You don’t need engineering experience, we’ll teach you the market.

A driving licence is preferred due to client visits, but not essential.

Why join Reed Engineering?

• Warm desk with real opportunity – not a cold start

• A specialism with continued investment and long‑term demand

• Uncapped bonus scheme, paid every four weeks

• Clear career pathways within a growing engineering division

• Industry‑leading recruitment technology and candidate database

• Award‑winning learning and development programmes

• Supportive, collaborative team culture with experienced leadership

Reed benefits include:

• Paid sabbaticals every 5 years

• Additional annual leave at long‑service milestones

• Market‑leading incentives, rewards and recognition schemes

• Inclusive, values‑driven culture focused on long‑term careers

Engineering recruitment is one of Reed’s protected, future‑proof specialisms, with continued investment and long‑term demand.

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.