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Job Title: Recruitment Consultant
Company: Smart Search Technical Ltd (SST)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Base Salary: Starting Basic Salary £26,000+ DOE, plus Commission and a yearly bonus
Location: Big Yellow Storage Offices, Milton, Portsmouth (Hybrid working can be approved subject to Director’s approval)
About Smart Search Technical Ltd (SST):
Smart Search Technical is a specialist recruitment company operating in technical engineering sectors across the UK and beyond. Founded in 2024, our mission is to simplify the recruitment process for both job seekers and employers, leveraging our extensive knowledge, connections and experience.
With over 20 years experience in recruitment, assisting SMEs and Blue-Chip organisations, our team at SST receives comprehensive training enabling them to provide expert advice in their respective sectors. We assist with permanent, contract and temporary hires, as well as recruitment campaigns and recruitment outsourcing.
The Role:
As a Recruitment Consultant at SST, you will take ownership of the full recruitment process, building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and candidates. You will be responsible for managing your own desk, working across technical engineering sectors, and providing tailored recruitment solutions to a range of clients.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to managing client relationships
  • Developing new business and expanding existing accounts
  • Using your industry expertise to provide specialist recruitment advice and solutions to clients
  • Negotiating fees, contracts and terms of business
  • Building and nurturing long-term relationships with candidates and clients
  • Meeting and exceeding personal and team-based revenue targets
  • Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and market intelligence
    What We Offer:
  • Competitive base salary (£26,000+ DOE) with uncapped commission paid at 20 percent of all net sales, with transparent thresholds
  • Commission Structure:
    First 3 Months: There is no commission threshold. You will earn 20% commission on all net sales paid and settled by the client.
    After 3 Months: A £4,000 threshold applies. You will earn 20% commission on all net sales paid and settled by the client.
  • The commission applies to sales above £4,000, and you will also be paid on the first £4,000 if the minimum threshold is surpassed.The £4,000 threshold will also not apply if you are averaging £10,000+ in Gross Placements for that calendar year.
    • Yearly Bonus Scheme: Eligible for a bonus scheme based on independent yearly sales targets, with bonuses running between January and December and paid in the following January. Bonuses are paid on net invoices and range from 1.5 percent to 7.5 percent for net sales between £80,000 and £200,000+, with six different percentage categories.
    • Generous Holiday Entitlement: 21 days per annum, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days, plus your Birthday (after 1 year’s service), Bank Holidays, and the festive period.
    • Flexible Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (lunch breaks unpaid) Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 17:00 with flexibility (07:30 to 16:30 or 08:30 to 17:30), 1-hour lunch, Friday: 08:00 to 14:00 with 30 minutes for lunch
    • Workplace Pension: After 6 months of employment, you have the option to enrol into the Government workplace pension (Smart Pension), with the employer contributing up to a 4 percent matching contribution (total minimum 8 percent contribution).
    • Additional Benefits: Gated parking facilities, engineering office theme, VOIP phones with AI integrations, new IT equipment, smart gaming chairs and tables for maximum comfort. Excellent access to local amenities all within walking distance of the office.
    • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing company.
    • Supportive and dynamic team environment, with ongoing training and development.
    • Access to a comprehensive database with over 20 years of candidate and client information with SMS capabilities, full use of CV Library, TotalJobs and Indeed.
      Requirements:
    • We are looking for a driven and experienced recruitment professional who is passionate about delivering results.
    • Minimum of 2 years of recruitment experience, with a proven track record of billing success.
    • Experience in technical engineering recruitment is highly desirable.
    • Strong business development skills, with the ability to win new clients.
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
    • Self-motivated and target-driven.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
    • Strong networking skills and a client-first mindset

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