Recruitment Consultant - Manufacturing | Poole | Up to £30,000 + Quarterly Bonuses

Improve your working life. At Rubicon, we take pride in being 100% employee-owned (John Lewis & Waitrose concept but on a smaller, more personable level), empowering our team to enjoy not only a fulfilling career but also a stake in our collective success, ensuring that every effort contributes to their long-term financial well-being.

We’re looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our close-knit Manufacturing team and own the North Dorset area.  You’ll play a pivotal role in attracting, sourcing and selecting candidates, account managing our exclusive clients and developing long-standing sustainable relationships with new businesses in North Dorset.

With a first-class induction, ongoing technical training, and a tailored personal development plan, this opportunity is ideal for someone looking to thrive within 360 recruitment while building expertise in a fast-paced, high-demand sector.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will benefit from:

• Free parking
• Early finish Fridays, followed by Friday drinks (first round on Rubicon!)
• Commission schemes
• Holiday sell-back scheme
• Training / External training qualifications with the REC
• Clear progression path to a Senior Consultant
• Quarterly performance-related bonus
• Regular awards & prizes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus 1 extra day for your birthday.
• Birthday gift from the company
• Become part of Rubicon’s 100% Employee-Owned Trust (after 6 months)
• Private medical insurance (after your first year)
• Flu jabs, free eye test, and discounts on glasses

As a Recruitment Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing candidates for manufacturing and logistics roles using job boards, sourcing tools, and proactive networking
• Contacting registered candidates via phone, email, and face-to-face
• Conducting qualification calls aligned to detailed job specs
• Visiting prospective and existing clients to understand their requirements
• Creating opportunities through speculative approaches and market mapping
• Maximising opportunities within the client base by offering consultative recruitment solutions

As a Recruitment Consultant, your experience will include:

• Background in recruitment, lettings, property, account management, or B2B customer support
• For this role, a hospitality background would be very relevant.
• Strong administration skills with attention to detail
• Professional telephone manner and customer service experience
• Experience using CRM systems or similar databases
• Full UK driving licence

This Recruitment Consultant role sits within a sociable, empowered culture where every manager and director has progressed from this very position. With regular team-building events and social activities, you’ll be part of a business that genuinely invests in its people.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Tina at Rubicon on for more information.