Are you an experienced recruiter with a passion for HR? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Recruiter & HR professional to join our team on a 9-month maternity cover contract, with the potential to be extended.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4.30pm
This role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week.
What You’ll Do
This is a varied role where you will play a key part in sourcing and placing skilled aviation professionals, while also supporting the wider HR team with essential people processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a real impact on the employee journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Leading the recruitment process for aviation roles – from attraction and assessment to placement.
* Building strong networks with aviation talent, including Licensed Engineers, Mechanics and supporting roles; includes office, financial, technical etc.
* Managing assessment days and recruitment fairs.
* Partnering with hiring managers to understand needs and provide best-practice recruitment support.
* Supporting onboarding for new starters – preparing documentation, delivering HR inductions and verifying right to work checks.
* Assisting with leaver processes and exit interviews.
* Maintaining accurate employee records and preparing HR reports.
* Monitoring sickness levels and supporting absence management processes.
* Contributing to employee engagement initiatives and wider HR projects.
* Supportive team culture with opportunities to learn and develop.
* Competitive package and benefits.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant.
* Strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices
* Previous experience in a HR administrative or support role
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers.
* Proficient in using recruitment software, HR systems and Microsoft Office.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
* Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
* Flexible and adaptable, with occasional travel required for assessment days and recruitment fairs.
Desirables
* Experience within the aviation industry or similar engineering or manufacturing environments
* Knowledge of aviation roles, qualifications and regulations is highly desirable.
* Previous experience in an HR administrative or support role is an advantage.
Why Join WASL?
* A chance to make a real impact in both recruitment and HR.
* Exposure to the aviation industry and a broad range of HR processes.
* Supportive team culture with opportunities to learn and develop.
WASL also offers comprehensive benefit packages to its eligible employees. This includes:
* Competitive salaries, flexible working patterns
* 33 days annual leave (pro-rota for part time) including UK bank holidays, holiday buy & sell scheme
* Health & wellbeing support, company pension, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, retail discounts, referral bonus
About Us
Willis Aviation Services Limited are part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a pioneer and provider of global aviation services for over 45 years. Our facility at Teesside International Airport provides base maintenance, return to service, aircraft disassembly, short and long term aircraft storage, and ground and cargo handling services.
At Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), we are committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value every individual’s contribution and make employment decisions based on job-related criteria such as qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the role.
These are exciting times for Willis Aviation Services Limited as we continue to grow. If you’re ready to make a difference in aviation, apply today.
To Recruitment Agencies
WASL does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate submissions from agencies. All unsolicited profiles will be treated as the property of WASL, and no fees will be paid.
This applies to any CVs sent directly to employees or managers without prior agreement with our internal Talent Acquisition team.