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About Us
At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced technology solutions — from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems.
Our innovations operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite technology ensures critical systems perform reliably, consistently, and safely — 24/7. Whether enabling scientific discovery in extreme conditions, transmitting high-bandwidth data across challenging terrain, processing vast volumes of traffic data, or supporting secure transactions on the move, our solutions are built to perform when it matters most.
From day one, you will be part of an organisation that prioritises your safety and wellbeing, values your contribution, and is committed to making your career both rewarding and impactful.
Looking for more than just your next role? Join us in the beautiful rolling hills of Herefordshire, where you can combine an exciting career with an exceptional quality of life. We welcome applications from across the UK, and relocation support is available for eligible candidates, subject to individual circumstances and business requirements.
Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months
Hybrid with regular travel to Leominster, Herefordshire during onboarding and for key stakeholder meetings.
The Role
Steatite, part of Solid-State PLC, is looking for a proactive and results-driven Recruitment Resourcer to concentrate on and support a significant recruitment campaign across our Leominster operation.
This role will focus on identifying, attracting and engaging high-quality candidates across a wide range of vacancies, from production and manufacturing positions through to specialist engineering and technical roles.
Working closely with the Recruitment Team and Hiring Managers, you will play a key role in building talent pipelines, reducing agency reliance and ensuring vacancies are filled efficiently with the best available talent. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys direct candidate sourcing, talent mapping and relationship building within a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will spend time on-site during their induction period to build relationships, understand our business and gain insight into our hiring needs. Thereafter, the role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement with attendance at site as required
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, CV databases, networking and direct search techniques.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future recruitment needs.
- Identify and engage passive candidates for specialist and hard-to-fill vacancies.
- Conduct initial candidate screening and qualification conversations.
- Support recruitment campaigns across manufacturing, engineering, operations and technical functions.
- Manage candidate communications and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Coordinate interviews and support recruitment scheduling activities.
- Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Undertake market mapping and competitor research to identify talent pools.
- Provide recruitment market insight, including candidate availability and salary expectations.
- Work closely with Hiring Managers and the Recruitment Team to support recruitment delivery.
- Contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing agency spend and increasing direct hiring success.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within recruitment, talent acquisition, candidate resourcing or agency recruitment.
- Proven ability to source candidates directly using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and CV databases.
- Experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and proactively manage priorities.
- Strong candidate engagement and networking skills.
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment databases.
Desirable:
- Experience recruiting within manufacturing, engineering, electronics, defence or technology sectors.
- Experience sourcing niche technical or engineering skill sets.
- Knowledge of talent mapping and proactive recruitment methodologies.
- Experience supporting high-volume recruitment campaigns.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing engineering and technology business.
You will work on a diverse range of vacancies, from volume recruitment campaigns to highly specialised engineering appointments, giving you exposure to a variety of sourcing challenges and talent markets.
As part of a collaborative recruitment function, you'll have the autonomy to build talent pipelines, influence hiring outcomes and directly contribute to the growth and success of the business.
If you enjoy finding great talent, building relationships and delivering results, this role offers the chance to make a real difference while developing your recruitment expertise within a highly innovative organisation.
Benefits For You
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EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service
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Pensions Plan
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Company Sick Pay Scheme
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Life Assurance Scheme
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Profit Share Scheme
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All Employee Share Plan
We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.
