Senior Recruiter – US Hardware Robotics (Mechanical / Electrical)

Manchester City Centre. 

£30,000 – £50,000 base + commission Full 360 role | 20 live vacancies | £250k active pipeline | Team Lead in place Deep‑tech US market | High‑growth niche | Warm desk

If you're an experienced recruiter who thrives in technical markets and wants to step straight into a desk with immediate revenue potential, this opportunity stands out.

You'll be joining a specialist recruitment business operating across robotics, deep‑tech engineering, and next‑generation hardware. The US Hardware Robotics division is expanding and looking for a Senior Recruiter to focus on mechanical and electrical engineering talent for some of the most advanced robotics companies in the world.

This is a market where demand is high, fees are strong, and clients value genuine expertise.

What you'll walk into

• 20 active vacancies ready to pick up from day one
• A £250k+ pipeline already in motion
• A supportive Team Lead providing guidance, insight, and leadership
• A warm, commercially healthy niche with long‑standing client relationships
• A market where fee values, repeat business, and long‑term growth are consistently strong

This is not a cold start. You'll be stepping into a respected, mature market with a reputation already built — giving you the platform to accelerate your billing quickly while developing deep expertise in robotics hardware.

Why you'll want to work here

A grown‑up, specialist environment

You'll be surrounded by experienced recruiters who operate inch‑wide, mile‑deep in their markets. There are no pointless KPIs, no micromanagement, and no revolving door of juniors. Every hire is intentional, and every consultant plays a meaningful role in shaping the business.

High‑value, future‑proof markets

Robotics, autonomy, deep‑tech engineering — these are sectors with long‑term demand, high fee potential, and clients who value partnership over transaction.

A culture built on support and expertise

You'll be joining a team that shares knowledge, celebrates wins, and genuinely wants each other to succeed. It's a collaborative, ambitious environment without ego.

Perks & incentives

This business rewards performance, loyalty, and contribution with a strong suite of incentives:

Performance perks

• Elite working hours for high performers (late starts, early finishes, or extended lunches)
• Quarterly Achievers Club at top Manchester restaurants
• Two annual holidays (summer & winter) for target hitters
• Promotion meal for two, fully paid
• Monthly team performance sprints with prizes

Why this role is worth your attention

• Warm desk with immediate billing potential
• High‑growth US market
• Strong leadership and support
• A culture that values autonomy, expertise, and long‑term success
• Clear progression and strong earning potential

If you want to build a high‑performing desk in a niche that's exploding with demand — and do it in a supportive, specialist environment — this is a rare opportunity to step into something already thriving. 

Please contact Kim Stakes at Applaud Recruitment to Recruitment for further information.