Job Role: Recruitment Consultant
Company: Reed
Location: Swindon: SN1 1GW
Salary: Up to £36,000 basic (dependent on experience) + uncapped bonus
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week and permanent
Specialism: Sales (Engineering & Manufacturing)
Patch: Regional (Berkshire through to Wales – driving essential)

The Opportunity
Reed Swindon is expanding its Sales Division and looking for a commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to manage and grow a regional desk within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

This role will suit professionals who thrive on building long-term client relationships, winning new business, and partnering with organisations that sell physical products. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter or a successful B2B sales professional, this is an opportunity to leverage your market knowledge, consultative selling skills, and commercial mindset in a high-performing, well-established team.

We’re particularly keen to hear from:
*Recruitment Consultants with experience in engineering, manufacturing, technical, or product-led markets

*B2B Sales or Business Development professionals who have sold products into engineering, manufacturing, or FMCG environments and are looking to move into a consultative, relationship-led career within recruitment



About the Role
This is a regional, client-facing position where you’ll work closely with businesses across your patch who specialise in selling physical products.
You will inherit warm client relationships and active candidate pipelines, but there will be a strong emphasis on business development to expand Reed’s presence within this product-based market especially within engineering and manufacturing sectors. You’ll also collaborate closely with Swindon’s other divisions to share leads, maximise opportunities, and support long-term, sustainable growth. You’ll be joining a stable, experienced team known for knowledge-sharing and consistently strong performance.

Why Join Reed?
At Reed, we genuinely invest in our people and reward success. In return for your commitment, you’ll receive:
*Award-winning recruitment training and ongoing development

*Clear career framework with promotion and salary reviews up to every six months

*Uncapped bonus scheme with significant earning potential

*Paid sabbaticals as part of long-service awards

*Health Cash Plan to support your wellbeing

*Eco-friendly commuting initiatives

*High Achievers Club recognising top performers

*Annual incentives including holidays, cash rewards and cars

*A supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and equality



Key Responsibilities
*Managing and developing a regional recruitment desk within engineering & manufacturing

*Building long-term, trusted relationships with clients who sell products into their markets

*Winning new business and expanding existing client relationships through consultative sales

*Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing through to placement

*Developing a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates

*Collaborating with colleagues across specialties to identify cross-sell opportunities

*Delivering market insight and tailored recruitment solutions to clients



About You
We’re keen to speak with individuals from the following backgrounds:
*Experienced 360 recruitment consultants, ideally within engineering, manufacturing or technical sectors

*Or, B2B Sales / Business Development professionals who have sold products into engineering, manufacturing or FMCG markets and are keen to transition into recruitment


You’ll also bring:
*Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills

*Confidence operating in a regional, field-based role

*A consultative, professional sales approach

*Motivation, resilience and ambition to grow a successful desk

*A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle