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RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is currently looking for a Recruiter to join the front line of recruiting for essential operational and field‑based roles within our Water Operations Business Unit. Working hybrid (3 days on site) from our Warrington office, you will manage the full recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to offer management, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all candidates and hiring managers.
About The Team
Our Talent Team works across several specialist business units providing bespoke high‑quality talent acquisition services that include Volume, Specialist and Strategic Resourcing, Internal Talent Mobility, Talent Pipelining and Talent Insight. Working alongside our technical specialists in our Water Consultancy, Laboratories, Occupational Health, and Water Operations Business Units, they define, design and deliver innovative projects that shape our communities across the globe.
Your Responsibilities
* Creating and posting compelling job adverts on various platforms to attract skilled operational candidates.
* Actively sourcing and screening to find qualified individuals for roles.
* Utilising a variety of sourcing tools to build and maintain a talent pipeline for key operational roles.
* Serving as a trusted point of contact for operational hiring managers, providing regular updates on recruitment progress.
* Conducting initial phone screenings to assess candidate skills and suitability.
* Coordinating and scheduling interviews with operational managers and teams.
* Managing the offer process and preparing all necessary pre‑employment paperwork.
* Ensuring all candidates receive clear, timely communication and a positive, professional experience.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Junior recruitment or talent acquisition role, with a strong focus on high‑volume trade or operational recruitment.
* Solid understanding of the types of roles and skills needed within the water, utilities or similar heavy industrial environments.
* Proven ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Proficient in using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment software.
Qualifications
* A full UK driver’s licence may be required for travel to various operational sites.
What’s in it for you?
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career. You’ll be supported as far as you want to go. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. A career here is far from ordinary—you’re part of the solution.
About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000‑strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource‑scarce world. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market‑leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter.
What Happens Next?
If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website for further information.
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