Recruitment Consultant in Manchester

🚀 Looking to earn big, fast‑track your career, and work in a fun, supportive team?

If you’re driven, ambitious, and looking for a role where you control your earnings and your career progression, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Starting salary up to £25,000 + uncapped commission

Clear progression from Trainee to Director level

Full training provided – no recruitment experience needed

Work with global clients in the energy, renewables, and subsea sectors

Perks: private healthcare, hybrid working, quarterly socials, birthday treats & more

Who are we?

At Applica, we’re not your typical recruitment agency. We’re a fast‑growing, dynamic team that values collaboration, ambition, and having fun while doing what we do best – resourcing projects globally for companies enabling the energy transition.

We’ve been active in the market for over 7 years and work with clients across the UK, Norway, and the US. With offices in Manchester, Stavanger, and Houston, there’s a strong international aspect to our work. You’ll be joining a close‑knit team where your success is genuinely supported.

What you’ll be doing

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a key role in our Manchester team, working alongside experienced consultants and global clients. You’ll be trained on everything you need to know about recruitment and the energy market.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing client job descriptions to understand technical and cultural needs
• Sourcing and selecting top candidates using a variety of tools and platforms
• Speaking with candidates to understand motivations, expectations, and fit
• Preparing and submitting CVs and candidate summaries to clients
• Managing the full recruitment process – from initial contact to offer
• Coordinating onboarding with our operations team
• Building and maintaining a talent network in the energy transition space
• Generating leads through candidate conversations and supporting business development
• Ensuring compliance with all documentation and process requirements

What we offer

• Up to £25,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission
• Private health insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Bespoke training programme
• Clear career progression: from Trainee to Director level
• Supportive, fun work culture – quarterly socials, birthday celebrations, and an annual year‑end trip (last time, Barcelona!)
• Unlimited coffee, juice, fruit, and pastries in the office

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised, driven, and eager to learn
• Proficiency in MS Office
• A people‑person who’s excited to build relationships
• 1–2 years of professional experience is highly desirable! (customer service, admin, sales, etc)

Our culture & values

We foster a supportive, high‑performing culture where teamwork, quality, and personal growth are front and centre. We believe success happens when you feel empowered, respected, and rewarded.

• Determination – Resilient and solution‑driven, pushing both yourself and the team forward
• Contribution – Give back to the team, the market, and the wider community
• Empathy – Build trust by understanding the needs and motivations of others
• Authenticity – Lead with your unique style while supporting others to do the same
• Relationships – Build strong internal and external connections
• Initiative – Take ownership of tasks and inspire your team to do the same
• Confidence – Be confident in your abilities and encourage it in others

Ready to take your first step into a high‑earning, high‑growth career? Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting