Engineering Recruitment Consultant

Build something new. Grow a high-potential desk. Develop a long-term career at Reed.

Location: Cardiff - CF10 1EW
Salary: Up to £34,500 depending on experience plus uncapped bonus
Specialism: Engineering
Experience Level: Open to Trainees with strong sales backgrounds

Are you an experienced recruiter or a proven B2B sales professional looking to move into a specialist, future-focused market?


Reed Engineering in Cardiff is growing. As part of a newly invested Engineering division, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a warm desk, shape your own market, and build a career in one of Reed’s key strategic growth areas.

About the role
This is a growth hire within our Cardiff Engineering team, focused on Quality and Design roles across South Wales and surrounding regions.
You’ll take over a warm, under-worked desk with existing client relationships, strong brand recognition, and significant headroom for growth. While the market is currently manufacturing-led, there is clear scope to develop specialist verticals over time.
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What you’ll be doing
*Growing a permanent-led engineering recruitment desk

*Recruiting roles such as:
*Quality Inspectors & Quality Managers

*Design Engineers & Design Managers

*Manufacturing & Engineering Management roles



*Developing long-term client partnerships across South Wales

*Winning new business through consultative, value-led sales

*Sourcing, engaging and supporting skilled engineering candidates

*Working closely with colleagues across Cardiff, Bristol and Oxford



You’ll have the autonomy to run your desk your way, with the backing of Reed’s systems, brand and leadership.


What we’re looking for
We’re open to two strong profiles:


1. Experienced recruiters
*Agency recruitment experience (any specialism considered)

*Comfortable with business development and client management

*Motivated by building a desk and growing market share


2. B2B sales professionals (career-changers welcome)
*Proven success in B2B sales or account management

*Strong communication and relationship-building skills

*Commercial mindset and resilience

*Looking to transition into a professional recruitment career


You don’t need engineering experience, we’ll teach you the market.
A driving licence is preferred due to client visits, but not essential.


Why join Reed Engineering?
*Warm desk with real opportunity – not a cold start

*A specialism with continued investment and long-term demand

*Uncapped bonus scheme, paid every four weeks

*Clear career pathways within a growing engineering division

*Industry-leading recruitment technology and candidate database

*Award-winning learning and development programmes

*Supportive, collaborative team culture with experienced leadership



Reed benefits include:
*Paid sabbaticals every 5 years

*Additional annual leave at long-service milestones

*Market-leading incentives, rewards and recognition schemes

*Inclusive, values-driven culture focused on long-term careers


Engineering recruitment is one of Reed’s protected, future-proof specialisms, with continued investment and long-term demand.