Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant
ATA Recruitment (Trading name of Ganymede Solutions)

Sector: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Leeds LS1
Salary: Up to £37,000 basic (DOE) + up to £5,000 Car Allowance, Uncapped Commission

Build your next career move with a business that invests in you.

ATA Recruitment is continuing to grow in Leeds and is looking to appoint an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant to our Maintenance Engineering desk. This is a commercially strong, fast-paced sector where high-quality delivery, trusted relationships, and consistent results are recognised and rewarded.

At ATA Recruitment, you re given real autonomy over your desk, clear opportunities to progress, and the backing of a business that takes career development seriously. You ll be supported with the tools, training, and leadership needed to succeed, while maintaining full ownership of your performance and growth.

Working alongside an established Senior Leadership team with deep market expertise, you ll be part of a motivated, collaborative, and high-performing recruitment environment.

The Role and About You

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will take full responsibility for your desk from the outset, including:

• Developing strong, long-term client partnerships through a consultative and value-led approach
• Managing and growing your own client portfolio, delivering recruitment solutions clients rely on
• Identifying, attracting, and engaging high-quality candidates using job boards, Linked In, and direct sourcing
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle and seeing the impact of your work through successful placements
  
  • Using your market knowledge to identify opportunities, generate leads, and expand your desk strategically

We re looking for someone ready to step up and further their recruitment career. You ll bring:

• A proven track record in a 360 recruitment role (engineering experience is advantageous)
• The ability to build credible, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates
• A strong sense of ambition and motivation
• The ability to stay organised and focused in a fast-paced environment
• A desire to take ownership of your desk and shape your own career path
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Join ATA Recruitment?

• Immediate Earning Potential: Uncapped commission with no delay to earning
• Clear Career Path: A transparent 10-tier progression structure with real examples of internal success
• Autonomy With Support: Freedom to grow your desk, backed by experienced leaders and structured guidance
• Meaningful Recognition: Achievements are rewarded through progression, incentives, and visible appreciation
• Part of a Trusted Group: As part of RTC Group PLC, ATA is a recognised name within engineering and infrastructure recruitment, combining high standards with a people-first culture

Next Steps

If you re looking for genuine ownership, uncapped earning potential, and progression that s backed up by action, get in touch today for an informal conversation about how ATA Recruitment can support the next stage of your career.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation