Blue Collar Recruiter - Aerospace & Defence

Overview

Are you a recruiter who thrives in high-volume environments and understands the unique challenges of sourcing skilled technicians in aerospace and defence? Expleo UK is looking for a proactive, network-savvy recruiter to join our internal talent team onsite in Stevenage. This is a high-impact role where your sourcing creativity and industry insight will directly contribute to the growth of a critical account.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview blue-collar candidates for technician and skilled trade roles within aerospace and defence
• Build and maintain warm talent pipelines for ongoing and future hiring needs
• Partner with onsite security and operations teams to coordinate onboarding and site access
• Use innovative sourcing techniques including social media, job boards, referrals, and local outreach
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with hiring processes and security protocols
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and support workforce planning
• Represent Expleo UK professionally onsite and ensure a positive candidate experience

Qualifications

• No formal degree required—experience and sourcing ability matter most
• Recruitment certifications (REC, CIPD, etc.) are a plus but not essential

Desired Skills

• Experience working within an internal recruitment function
• Familiarity with onboarding processes and security clearance coordination
• Knowledge of the Stevenage talent market and local sourcing channels
• Experience using ATS systems and recruitment CRMs

Experience

• Proven experience recruiting for blue-collar or technician roles (ideally within aerospace, defence, engineering, or manufacturing)
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn, job boards, and local networks
• Understanding of the nuances of recruiting in aerospace or defence environments (e.g., security clearance, compliance, niche skill sets)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage high-volume recruitment with attention to detail
• Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with candidates and teams

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive