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Position: Recruitment Consultant
Salary: £26,000 - £36,000 (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: (url removed)
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 and Engineering divisions. 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 registrationsWhat 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 balanceApply Now
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