Industrial Recruitment Consultant

Location: Crawley (covering East & West Sussex) Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid working available following successful completion of training Driving Licence: Essential Salary: Competitive basic salary + industry leading bonus scheme + excellent benefits package

Reed is the UK's largest family-run recruitment business and has been helping organisations and jobseekers find the perfect match for over 60 years. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, building long term partnerships, and creating opportunities that positively change people's lives.

We are looking for an ambitious and driven Industrial Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Crawley office, supporting clients and candidates across East and West Sussex.

The Role

As an Industrial Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with clients across the industrial, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain sectors. You will source high quality candidates, manage the full recruitment cycle, and deliver outstanding service to both clients and workers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter looking to progress their career, particularly those with experience in Industrial or Healthcare recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with new and existing clients throughout East and West Sussex.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through business development and networking activities.
• Manage the full recruitment process from vacancy qualification through to placement.
• Source, interview and assess candidates for temporary and permanent opportunities.
• Advertise vacancies and utilise various attraction methods to build talent pipelines.
• Conduct client visits and attend networking events across the region.
• Manage and grow existing accounts whilst identifying opportunities to increase revenue.
• Ensure excellent candidate and client experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Maintain accurate records using recruitment and CRM systems.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team performance targets.

Essential

• Previous recruitment experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to develop business and win new clients.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and resilient approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a successful team.

Desirable

• Previous Industrial Recruitment experience/Previous Healthcare Recruitment experience.
• Knowledge of the East and West Sussex marketplace.
• Experience recruiting for temporary staffing solutions.

What Reed Offers

• Competitive basic salary.
• Industry-leading uncapped bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working following successful training and onboarding.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Industry-leading training and development.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Rewards, recognition and incentive programmes.

If you're an experienced recruiter looking for your next challenge and want to build a successful career with a market-leading organisation, we'd love to hear from you.