Automotive & EV Recruitment Consultant (Specialist)

Maidstone, Kent – up to £40k plus commission

We are a well-established, technical and professional recruitment agency based in Kent, with over 45 years of expertise. Our team specializes in placing high-calibre talent across sectors such as Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EV), Off-Highway & Heavy Duty, and EV Charging Infrastructure. Working with a mix of leading OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, EV start-ups, and infrastructure builders, we pride ourselves on deep sector knowledge, compliance with best practices, and an unwavering commitment to integrity and innovation.

Role Overview

You’ll join a dynamic and knowledgeable team dedicated to building technical and managerial teams across the automotive and EV spectrum. From graduate-level positions to senior programme management roles, you'll source, assess, and place candidates on both permanent and contract assignments globally. Your mission: align the right candidate with the right opportunity while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture strong relationships with both clients and candidates in the Automotive, EV, Off-Highway, and Charging infrastructure sectors.
• Proactively source and attract high-quality technical talent—from graduates to senior professionals—across the automotive supply chain.
• Conduct candidate screening, vetting, and detailed interviews to assess both expertise and cultural fit.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: from brief to placement, including negotiations, offer management, and ongoing candidate support.
• Ensure recruitment procedures adhere to current employment and contractor laws and industry best practices.
• Deliver for global mandates—your work impacts projects worldwide, across contract and permanent roles.
• Collaborate with internal teams, share market insights, and contribute to continuous improvement in tools, training, and service delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in technical or sector-focused recruitment—ideally in Automotive, EV, or Engineering fields.
• In-depth understanding of the automotive and EV landscape, including knowledge of OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, EV infrastructure, and associated technologies.
• Familiarity with permanent and contract hiring models, including payroll and contractor placement services.
• Track record of building pipelines across seniorities—from apprentices and graduates to programme-level leadership roles.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with confidence handling compliance and legal considerations in recruitment.
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset; adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining quality and pace.

What We Offer

• Work in a fast-paced, technically driven agency environment with long-standing client partnerships.
• Exposure to a wide spectrum of roles and sectors—from traditional automotive engineering to pioneering EV and infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing training in industry developments, recruitment innovation, and regulatory compliance.
• Opportunity to grow as a specialist recruiter, supported by a collaborative, expert-led team.