Senior Recruitment Consultant (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Recruitment Consultant (Robotics/Mechanical Engineering): Delivering the full 360 recruitment cycle for advanced robotics and autonomous systems firms in the US with an accent on mechanical engineering and hardware design. Focus on building long-term market credibility, executing client development strategies, and scaling a specialist desk.

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid or Remote)

Company

A specialist recruitment firm founded in 2017, operating across various robotics applications including humanoid robotics, logistics automation, defence, and agriculture.

What you will do

• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle, including sourcing, business development, and account management.
• Lead the expansion of a specific territory within the US robotics market.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage client relationships autonomously.
• Develop and execute customized client development strategies.
• Collaborate with an established robotics team to scale a specialist desk.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of in-agency recruitment experience.
• Background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, hardware design, or related technical engineering fields.
• Strong commitment to industry research and staying current with robotics market trends.
• Proven ability to provide high-value consultancy rather than transactional recruitment.
• Adherence to principles of honesty, integrity, and autonomy.

Culture & Benefits

• Uncapped commission structure with no threshold, offering up to 50%.
• Clear, individualized progression plans toward directorship.
• Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements.
• City-centre office with gym, breakout spaces, and on-site parking.
• Annual holiday incentives, quarterly achievers club, and performance bonuses.
• Company share scheme.