Position: Recruitment Consultant Salary: £26,000 - £36,000 (DOE) Location: Leicester, LE19 1SX Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Flexibility available to support work/life balance) Benefits: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Free onsite parking + Company pension Website: (url removed) About Us Optima UK is a well-established, independently owned recruitment agency based in Leicester. We specialise in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Professional Services recruitment across the UK. Our collaborative and supportive culture is the cornerstone of our success-and we're growing! The Role We are seeking driven and enthusiastic individuals to join our Manufacturing and Engineering divisions. While previous recruitment experience is welcome, we are also open to candidates with a background in sales or customer-focused roles. This role is ideal for someone who is people-oriented, results-driven, and ready to develop their career in recruitment. You'll receive full onboarding and continuous training, with a clear path to increased earnings and career progression. Key Responsibilities Build and manage your own client base and sales pipeline Attract, interview, and place suitable candidates in temporary, contract, and permanent roles Manage the full recruitment cycle from initial contact to offer stage and onboarding Maintain exceptional relationships with clients and candidates, bo...