Recruitment Consultant

Location: Bristol (Hybrid) Working Pattern: 3 days remote / field-based, 2 days office-based Division: Industrial / Engineering & Manufacturing (Blue Collar) Adecco Bristol is looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Recruitment Consultant to develop and grow a temporary and permanent Engineering & Manufacturing desk, focusing on semi‑skilled and skilled blue‑collar roles across the Bristol market. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants real ownership of a desk, the autonomy to map out a local market, and the backing of a global brand to build and scale a high‑performing division. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to establish and grow a dedicated Engineering & Manufacturing desk in Bristol, an area with huge untapped potential. With clear plans to increase headcount in the near future, this is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a build‑from‑scratch environment and wants to shape a desk that can scale. You'll work three days remotely, spending time canvassing the local market, meeting clients, and developing partnerships, with two flexible office days split between Adecco's Cheltenham and Bristol offices. Key Responsibilities Build and grow a 360 temp and perm recruitment desk covering Engineering and Manufacturing roles Focus on semi‑skilled and skilled blue‑collar positions Proactively map the Bristol market, identifying new clients and opportunities Develop long‑term relationships with manufacturing and engineering clients Source, attract and manage candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle Provide market insight, workforce solutions and excellent client service Play a key role in shaping and scaling the division as demand increases About You Proven experience in temporary and/or permanent recruitment (industrial, engineering or manufacturing preferred) Highly driven, commercial and self‑motivated Comfortable working autonomously and taking full ownership of a desk Confident with business development, client meetings and market canvassing Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to build something with long‑term potential Passionate about blue‑collar recruitment and relationship‑led sales What's in It for You Genuine opportunity to grow and own a Bristol-based Engineering & Manufacturing division Strong existing Adecco infrastructure, brand and support Hybrid working with flexibility between Cheltenham and Bristol offices Clear progression opportunities as the desk and team expand Competitive salary, commission structure and benefitsIf you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of an ambitious and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website