Principal Recruitment Consultant

Build Your Future in Warehouse Automation & Intralogistics. Are you an experienced 360 Engineering Recruitment Consultant looking for greater earning potential, genuine autonomy and the opportunity to build a specialist desk in a high-growth engineering market? Warehouse Automation & Intralogistics is one of the fastest-growing sectors in engineering, driven by significant capital investment, automation adoption and sustained demand for specialist technical talent. We’re expanding our presence in this market and are looking for a recruiter who wants to build long-term client relationships, work high-value roles and develop a scalable desk within a project-led sector. Why This Opportunity? You’ll join an established Warehouse Automation & Intralogistics team and work directly alongside one of the division’s top performers, currently ranked number 3 across the entire business. From day one, you’ll support a consultant who has built a 10-year track record within the Engineering sector, with a client portfolio generating over £600,000 in revenue last year alone. Their clients include some of the biggest names in warehouse automation, including one of the largest organisations in the industry globally. Your initial focus will be delivery into these live, established accounts - giving you immediate access to active roles, warm relationships and high-value hiring activity. As you develop, you’ll expand your own client base within the sector, supported by proven delivery success and a strong internal platform. Leadership & Environment. You’ll report into an senior Manager with over 25 years’ experience within the business, leading with high standards, clear expectations and a strong focus on performance. This is a high-performance environment where consultants are expected to deliver but equally supported with the structure and resources to succeed. Alongside this, you’ll work closely with one of the division’s top billers, gaining direct exposure to proven approaches to developing and scaling a successful desk in this market. A Market With Real Scope. This opportunity is defined by sector, not geography. Warehouse Automation & Intralogistics projects span the UK market, creating access to a wide range of clients, roles and long-term recruitment opportunities. With a focus on contract recruitment, you’ll operate in a project-driven environment shaped by ongoing investment, repeat business and sustained demand for specialist engineering talent. This creates a genuine platform to build a resilient, high-earning desk over the long term. Backed by a Business Built for Performance. As part of one of the UK’s leading engineering and infrastructure recruitment businesses, you’ll benefit from full central support functions including Finance, Compliance, Marketing, HR, Internal Recruitment, Health & Safety, Fleet and IT. This infrastructure allows consultants to focus on what matters - building relationships, winning business and delivering results. We continue to invest heavily in technology, candidate attraction tools, sales enablement systems and a purpose-built CRM platform to support specialist delivery. Combined with structured progression, agile working and genuine autonomy, this is an environment designed for high-performing recruiters who want control over their success.