Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Recruitment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
24/04/2026
Closing date
22/05/2026
Recruitment Consultant - Manufacturing | Poole | Up to £30,000 + Quarterly Bonuses
Improve your working life. At Rubicon, we take pride in being 100% employee-owned (John Lewis & Waitrose concept but on a smaller, more personable level), empowering our team to enjoy not only a fulfilling career but also a stake in our collective success, ensuring that every effort contributes to their long-term financial well-being.
We're looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our close-knit Manufacturing team and own the North Dorset area. You'll play a pivotal role in attracting, sourcing and selecting candidates, account managing our exclusive clients and developing long-standing sustainable relationships with new businesses in North Dorset.
With a first-class induction, ongoing technical training, and a tailored personal development plan, this opportunity is ideal for someone looking to thrive within 360 recruitment while building expertise in a fast-paced, high-demand sector.
As a Recruitment Consultant, you will benefit from:
* Free parking
* Early finish Fridays, followed by Friday drinks (first round on Rubicon!)
* Commission schemes
* Holiday sell-back scheme
* Training / External training qualifications with the REC
* Clear progression path to a Senior Consultant
* Quarterly performance-related bonus
* Regular awards & prizes, including 'Employee of the Month'
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus 1 extra day for your birthday.
* Birthday gift from the company
* Become part of Rubicon's 100% Employee-Owned Trust (after 6 months)
* Private medical insurance (after your first year)
* Flu jabs, free eye test, and discounts on glasses
As a Recruitment Consultant, your responsibilities will include:
* Sourcing candidates for manufacturing and logistics roles using job boards, sourcing tools, and proactive networking
* Contacting registered candidates via phone, email, and face-to-face
* Conducting qualification calls aligned to detailed job specs
* Visiting prospective and existing clients to understand their requirements
* Creating opportunities through speculative approaches and market mapping
* Maximising opportunities within the client base by offering consultative recruitment solutions
As a Recruitment Consultant, your experience will include:
* Background in recruitment, lettings, property, account management, or B2B customer support
* For this role, a hospitality background would be very relevant.
* Strong administration skills with attention to detail
* Professional telephone manner and customer service experience
* Experience using CRM systems or similar databases
* Full UK driving licence
This Recruitment Consultant role sits within a sociable, empowered culture where every manager and director has progressed from this very position. With regular team-building events and social activities, you'll be part of a business that genuinely invests in its people.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.