Recruitment Consultant

Position:
Recruitment Consultant

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 (DOE)

Location:

Leicester, LE19 1SX

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (flexibility available to support work/life balance)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service), free onsite parking, company pension

Optima UK is a well-established, independently owned recruitment agency based in Leicester. We specialise in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Professional Services recruitment across the UK. Our collaborative and supportive culture is the cornerstone of our success – and we’re growing!

We are seeking driven and enthusiastic individuals to join our Manufacturing division. While previous recruitment experience is welcome, we are also open to candidates with a background in sales or customer‑focused roles. This role is ideal for someone who is people‑oriented, results‑driven, and ready to develop their career in recruitment. You will receive full onboarding, continuous training, and a clear path to increased earnings and career progression.

• Build and manage your own client base and sales pipeline
• Attract, interview, and place suitable candidates in temporary, contract, and permanent roles
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from initial contact to offer stage and onboarding
• Maintain exceptional relationships with clients and candidates, both over the phone and face‑to‑face
• Advertise vacancies and register candidates who respond
• Proactively source leads and identify companies actively recruiting
• Ensure accurate and complete candidate registrations

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and personable
• Comfortable in client‑facing and telephone‑based environments
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
• High attention to detail and effective time management
• Familiarity with CRM systems – training provided

• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Consistent access to on‑site management and mentorship
• Realistic career growth and earning potential
• Flexibility to maintain a healthy work/life balance

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On‑site parking
• Sick pay
• Work Location:
  
  In person