Recruitment Consultant
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,400 to £42,930 per year |
| Additional salary information: | uncapped commission |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 3PQ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 37482_1773400744 |
Summary
Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences (Medical Devices)
Location: Portadown | Specialism: Permanent Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment
Join Hays Life Sciences and build your career in one of Ireland's fastest‑growing sectors. Ireland is a global MedTech hub with major investments, rapid manufacturing expansion, and critical talent shortages-creating huge demand for specialist recruitment consultants.
The Role
You will recruit Engineering & Manufacturing specialists for leading Medical Device and MedTech organisations across Ireland on a permanent basis. Expect strong job flow, in-demand talent and the chance to grow a high‑impact desk.
What You'll Do
- Build relationships across Engineering, Operations, CQV, Process, and Automation functions
- Develop high‑quality talent pools in skill‑shortage areas
- Drive business development and expand client accounts
- Manage sourcing, interviewing, placement, and contractor care
- Consistently deliver excellent service and hit performance targets
What You'll Bring
- Drive, resilience, and a consultative mindset
- Strong communication skills and commercial awareness
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth technical market
What You'll Get
- Uncapped commission + strong earning potential
- Clear 12‑month promotion pathway
- Access to global markets (UK, US, CH, DE)
- World‑class training, tools, and leadership support
- Incentives, rewards, and international mobility opportunities
Why Now?
Ireland's MedTech sector is expanding rapidly, with significant hiring demand and major ongoing investments. It's the ideal moment to build a lucrative, future‑proof recruitment career.
Apply today and grow your career with Hays Life Sciences.
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.