Job Description

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

Up to £36,000 plus uncapped bonus

Job Role: Recruitment Consultant

Company Reed

Location: Swindon: SN1 1GW
Salary: Up to £36,000 basic (dependent on experience) + uncapped bonus
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week and permanent
Specialism: Sales (Engineering & Manufacturing)
Patch: Regional (Berkshire through to Wales – driving essential)

The Opportunity

Reed Swindon is expanding its Sales Division and looking for a commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to manage and grow a regional desk within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

This role will suit professionals who thrive on building long‑term client relationships, winning new business, and partnering with organisations that sell physical products Whether you’re an experienced recruiter or a successful B2B sales professional, this is an opportunity to leverage your market knowledge, consultative selling skills, and commercial mindset in a high‑performing, well‑established team.

We’re particularly keen to hear from:

• Recruitment Consultants with experience in engineering, manufacturing, technical, or product‑led markets

• B2B Sales or Business Development professionals who have sold products into engineering, manufacturing, or FMCG environments and are looking to move into a consultative, relationship‑led career within recruitment

About the Role

This is a regional, client‑facing position where you’ll work closely with businesses across your patch who specialise in selling physical products.

You will inherit warm client relationships and active candidate pipelines, but there will be a strong emphasis on business development to expand Reed’s presence within this product‑based market especially within engineering and manufacturing sectors. You’ll also collaborate closely with Swindon’s other divisions to share leads, maximise opportunities, and support long‑term, sustainable growth. You’ll be joining a stable, experienced team known for knowledge‑sharing and consistently strong performance.

Why Join Reed?

At Reed, we genuinely invest in our people and reward success. In return for your commitment, you’ll receive:

• Award-winning recruitment training and ongoing development

• Clear career framework with promotion and salary reviews up to every six months

• Uncapped bonus scheme with significant earning potential

• Paid sabbaticals as part of long-service awards

• Health Cash Plan to support your wellbeing

• Eco-friendly commuting initiatives

• High Achievers Club recognising top performers

• Annual incentives including holidays, cash rewards and cars

• A supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and equality

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a regional recruitment desk within engineering & manufacturing

• Building long-term, trusted relationships with clients who sell products into their markets

• Winning new business and expanding existing client relationships through consultative sales

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing through to placement

• Developing a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates

• Collaborating with colleagues across specialties to identify cross-sell opportunities

• Delivering market insight and tailored recruitment solutions to clients

About You

We’re keen to speak with individuals from the following backgrounds:

• Experienced 360 recruitment consultants, ideally within engineering, manufacturing or technical sectors

• Or, B2B Sales / Business Development professionals who have sold products into engineering, manufacturing or FMCG markets and are keen to transition into recruitment
  

You’ll also bring:

• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills

• Confidence operating in a regional, field-based role

• A consultative, professional sales approach

• Motivation, resilience and ambition to grow a successful desk

• A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle

Feel what it’s like to truly belong…
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.