Principal Recruitment Consultant

The Company

Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency known for delivering high standards, genuine partnership, and market-leading expertise. We work across engineering and manufacturing, providing tailored recruitment solutions that consistently deliver results.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Principal Contract Recruitment Consultant to join our established team, specialising in engineering and manufacturing across the Midlands.

This is a candidate-facing, delivery-focused role, where your primary focus will be sourcing, engaging, and placing high-quality contract talent into live vacancies. You’ll work closely with our Business Development team, ensuring the successful fulfilment of client requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced contract environment, enjoys building strong candidate relationships, and has a proven track record of delivering against roles in engineering or manufacturing.

You will be based at our Aylesbury office 3 days per week, with flexibility for remote working.

What You’ll Be Doing

Sourcing and placing contract candidates across engineering and manufacturing roles
Managing the full candidate lifecycle, from attraction through to placement and aftercare
Building and maintaining strong relationships with a network of skilled contractors
Working closely with Business Development Managers to fill live vacancies quickly and effectively
Proactively talent pooling and mapping the Midlands market
Managing multiple vacancies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ensuring a high level of candidate experience and engagement

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience in contract recruitment, ideally within engineering or manufacturing
Strong track record of delivering candidates into fast-moving contract roles
Excellent candidate management and relationship-building skills
Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities
A proactive, driven, and organised approach
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
Structured progression and career development opportunities
Incentives including Michelin-star dining, VIP experiences, and international trips
Private healthcare or gym membership
Hybrid working (3 days in Aylesbury office)
Early Friday finishes, free parking, laptop and phone
Ongoing training and support from a high-performing team
Long-service rewards including additional leave and recognition

What Next?

If you’re a contract recruiter who loves the delivery side and wants to join a high-performing team with strong client flow, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Josie Shear for a confidential discussion.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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