Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant – Industrial Sector

Location:

Peterborough (PE1)

Salary:

£26,000 per year plus uncapped bonus

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Quest Employment is seeking an experienced and motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our successful and well-established branch. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a warm and established desk within our thriving Industrial division. You will inherit existing client relationships while also being empowered to develop new business opportunities and expand your own portfolio. This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and genuine scope for career progression within a growing organisation. The Opportunity As a Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by delivering tailored recruitment solutions to clients across the area. You will build strong, long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates, ensuring service excellence and consistent achievement of performance targets. This position offers the opportunity to operate in a supportive yet ambitious environment, working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your continued development and success. Key Responsibilities Proactively develop and secure new business through telephone and face-to-face sales activity Manage and grow an existing portfolio of client accounts Identify and target prospective clients within the Industrial sector Conduct market research and gather competitor intelligence Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates Meet and exceed agreed sales and performance targets Source, interview, screen, and assess high-quality candidates Match suitable candidates to client vacancies effectively and efficiently Ensure accurate and timely updating of internal systems and compliance records Candidate Requirements Proven track record of success within Industrial recruitment or Industrial sales Demonstratable success in business development and revenue generation Strong account management and client relationship skills Target-driven with excellent communication and negotiation abilities Full UK driving licence (essential) What We Offer Uncapped commission structure Contributory pension scheme Birthday day off 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays Ongoing training and professional development Staff recognition programme including annual awards and incentives Company-wide events Club Quest employee benefits scheme About Us Established in 1993, Quest Employment is one of the Midlands' leading independent recruitment agencies. We operate across the Industrial, Commercial, and Catering sectors and have grown consistently year on year. With 9 profit centres across the Midlands, East Anglia, and the Home Counties, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions while maintaining a people-focused culture. If you are an ambitious recruitment professional seeking the next step in your career within a supportive and high-performing environment, we would welcome your application.

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