Experienced Recruitment Consultant – Automotive (£45k-£60k Y1 OTE Uncapped) in Tonbridge

Pay & Benefits

• Salary & Earnings: Competitive salary package tailored directly to your recruitment track record + uncapped monthly commission + lucrative quarterly bonus structures — Realistic £45,000 – £60,000 OTE in Year 1 with completely uncapped earning potential as you build your desk
• Immediate Billings: Earn commission straight away from Day 1 backed by an active, established client base
• Start Date: January Start Date (Shortlisting and interviewing now so you can secure your transition early)
• Hours & Work-Life Balance: Target-driven early finishes (4:00 PM finish) or the option to earn a 4-day work week
• Flexibility & WFH: Genuine hybrid working and work-from-home options tailored to your autonomy and output
• Generous Holiday & Time Off: 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays (rising with service), your Birthday off, and a full Christmas shutdown without touching your annual allowance
• Legendary Fully Paid Company Trips & Incentives: All-expenses-paid quarterly holiday trips and team incentives! We recently visited Spain, and Amsterdam is up next!
• Office & Social Perks: Free team breakfasts, off-the-cuff lunches, and after-work outings completely on us! Modern, high-energy headquarters with social lounge, TVs, Xbox, dartboard, comfortable sofa break-out area, unlimited premium coffee, and mini beer fridge
• Commute & Location: Modern headquarters in Tonbridge town centre (TN9) with free secure on-site parking

About Us

We are Hawk Hiring, a rapidly expanding, high-performing recruitment specialist operating exclusively within the UK Automotive Sector. We partner with everything from massive national dealer groups down to elite independent garages and specialist workshops nationwide. We are a tight-knit, high-energy team of 8 looking for an experienced consultant to join our social squad, leverage our established footprint, and help us dominate the market.

For us, it is all about attitude, drive, and fitting in with the team. The office has a fantastic buzz every day—we work exceptionally hard, but you come to work because of the amazing people around you and the incredible financial rewards that come with it. As a business, we are continuously expanding, which means fast-track long-term leadership and management opportunities for proven billers joining now. Our aim is simple: to be the absolute best in our market while remaining 100% true to ourselves. Every advert we run includes an "About Us" section so you know who we are, how we value our team, and why our staff love working here.

Why This Position Is Different

• Top Automotive Industry Exposure: Work directly with decision-makers, group directors, and hiring managers at some of the UK’s most prestigious motor groups and specialist automotive businesses.
• 700+ Active Client Network: Ditch the cold calling grind—inherit an active portfolio of established client accounts with live, open requirements across the UK so you can hit the ground running.
• Active Director Partnership: Collaborate directly with active company directors who still run desks, understand real-time market dynamics, and provide full operational backing to scale your billings.
• No Corporate Red Tape: Ditch rigid corporate micro-management and KPI-heavy environments for a modern, agile, and high-reward culture built for high performers.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of candidate sourcing, account management, and business growth within specialized automotive niches.
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment cycle for senior technical, workshop, management, and commercial automotive roles.
• Building and scaling long-term strategic relationships across our portfolio of 700+ client businesses.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the strategic expansion of the agency.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record as a successful Recruitment Consultant or 360 Recruiter (Automotive, Engineering, Commercial, or Technical agency experience is ideal, but strong B2B agency recruitment background is key).
• Track Record: Demonstrable history of consistent billings and strong candidate/client delivery.
• Location: Must be local to Tonbridge (ideally within an easy commute from Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Kings Hill, Paddock Wood, or surrounding areas).
• Traits: Driven, competitive, commercially astute, and eager to step into a fast-expanding environment with real career upside.

Location & Commute

• Base: Tonbridge town centre, TN9 (Free secure on-site parking)
• Road Links: Quick access via the A21, A26, and M26 corridors.
• Public Transport: Short walking distance from Tonbridge mainline station (fast links from London, Sevenoaks, and Tunbridge Wells).

How to Apply

We are actively shortlisting for a January start. Ready to elevate your recruitment career in a buzzing team of 8, take over top automotive accounts, earn £45k-£60k+ in Year 1 with uncapped commission, and enjoy holiday trips to Spain and Amsterdam? Click Apply Now to start a 100% confidential discussion directly with our directors within 24 hours!