Recruitment Consultant

Manchester Source: WhatJobs

£22,500–£27,500

🚀 Looking to earn big, fast‑track your career, and work in a fun, supportive team?

If you’re driven, ambitious, and looking for a role where you control your earnings and your career progression , this could be the perfect opportunity.

Starting salary up to £25,000 + uncapped commission

Clear progression from Trainee to Director level

Full training provided – no recruitment experience needed

Work with global clients in the energy, renewables, and subsea sectors

Perks: private healthcare, hybrid working, quarterly socials, birthday treats & more

Who are we?

At Applica, we’re not your typical recruitment agency. We’re a fast‑growing, dynamic team that values collaboration, ambition, and having fun while doing what we do best – resourcing projects globally for companies enabling the energy transition.

We’ve been active in the market for over 7 years and work with clients across the UK, Norway, and the US. With offices in Manchester, Stavanger, and Houston, there’s a strong international aspect to our work. You’ll be joining a close‑knit team where your success is genuinely supported.

What you’ll be doing

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a key role in our Manchester team, working alongside experienced consultants and global clients. You’ll be trained on everything you need to know about recruitment and the energy market.

Key responsibilities:

Reviewing client job descriptions to understand technical and cultural needs
Sourcing and selecting top candidates using a variety of tools and platforms
Speaking with candidates to understand motivations, expectations, and fit
Preparing and submitting CVs and candidate summaries to clients
Managing the full recruitment process – from initial contact to offer
Coordinating onboarding with our operations team
Building and maintaining a talent network in the energy transition space
Generating leads through candidate conversations and supporting business development
Ensuring compliance with all documentation and process requirements

What we offer

Up to £25,000 base salary
Uncapped commission
Private health insurance
Hybrid and flexible working
Bespoke training programme
Clear career progression: from Trainee to Director level
Supportive, fun work culture – quarterly socials, birthday celebrations, and an annual year‑end trip (last time, Barcelona!)
Unlimited coffee, juice, fruit, and pastries in the office

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in any subject
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organised, driven, and eager to learn
Proficiency in MS Office
A people‑person who’s excited to build relationships
1–2 years of professional experience is highly desirable! (customer service, admin, sales, etc)

Our culture & values

We foster a supportive, high‑performing culture where teamwork, quality, and personal growth are front and centre. We believe success happens when you feel empowered, respected, and rewarded.

Determination – Resilient and solution‑driven, pushing both yourself and the team forward
Contribution – Give back to the team, the market, and the wider community
Empathy – Build trust by understanding the needs and motivations of others
Authenticity – Lead with your unique style while supporting others to do the same
Relationships – Build strong internal and external connections
Initiative – Take ownership of tasks and inspire your team to do the same
Confidence – Be confident in your abilities and encourage it in others

Ready to take your first step into a high‑earning, high‑growth career? Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.