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

Website: www.optima-uk.com

About Us

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!

The Role

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'll receive full onboarding and continuous training, with a clear path to increased earnings and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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 is a plus (training provided)

Why Join Optima UK?

• 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

Apply Now

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