As a Recruitment Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing, attracting, and retaining top talent within MTS. You will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies to meet the evolving needs of our organisation. Your expertise in special recruitment skills will be crucial in filling hard-to-find roles, and your proven track record of success in recruiting niche skill sets will be essential in overcoming challenges unique to our industry.,

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies tailored to MTS, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
• Engage with internal and external customers on a daily basis with the aim of building long lasting relationships and driving continuous improvement throughout the full hiring process.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and industry partnerships.
• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles, utilising creative approaches to attract talent.
• In conjunction with the wider business, conduct thorough screening and assessment of candidates to ensure alignment with job requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, succession planning and provide guidance on recruitment best practices on an ongoing basis to stay ahead of the needs.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial candidate sourcing to offer negotiation, onboarding and through to training plan sign off.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws, policies, and industry best practices
• Track key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, turnover)
  
  Proven experience in recruitment within the engineering sector, preferably within a similar organisation.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Strong knowledge of special recruitment skills, including sourcing passive candidates and filling hard-to-fill roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Creative thinker with a track record of devising innovative approaches to attract and engage candidates.
• Customer-oriented with professional demeanour.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong administration systems with excellent attention to detail.
• Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel. Powerpoint & Outlook) packages
  
  MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company. At MacTaggart Scott, we are committed to employee development, providing opportunities for career progression and professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of engineering solutions across the UK and beyond., We are a leading family-run engineering company with a workforce of over 500 talented individuals. Founded on a legacy of excellence and innovation, our commitment to family values drives our success and shapes our organisational culture. We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every member of our team can thrive.
  
  Your future at MacTaggart Scott - What we offer
• As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round.
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 - 15:30.
• Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
• A generous referral programme.
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse.
• Onsite Canteen and Car Park