Careers at Orion Electrotech

Unlocking possibilities and achieving life-changing goals

At Orion, we are fuelled by progress. Whether you’re starting your recruitment journey or bring years of relevant experience, our clear progression plans are designed to support you from day one. With a clear roadmap, we help you achieve every goal you set for yourself.

Driven by passion and ambition

We continue to grow an established, empowered and motivated team. We pride ourselves in each individual having the resources to have the freedom, flexibility and autonomy to manage their area of the business.

As market leaders, who continue to be at the top of their game, we are in a unique position to pass down expertise from our biggest billers to individuals starting their recruitment careers with us.

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Why you’ll love working here

Industry leading salary & commission schemes

We believe exceptional performance deserves exceptional reward. Our industry-leading salary packages and uncapped commission structures are designed to recognise ambition, drive, and results, ensuring your hard work is consistently and competitively rewarded.

Life-style driven benefits
We’ve built a benefits package that supports your life both in and out of work. From daily breakfast and lunch options that keep you energised, to quarterly company-wide events and trips that bring our teams together, we create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
We also celebrate loyalty and wellbeing through length-of-service awards, dedicated wellness days, healthcare and gym memberships, and thoughtful new-home hampers, because milestones matter, both professionally and personally.
Sales & performance led benefits
Success here is celebrated loudly. High performers can look forward to annual international trips, quarterly incentives, exclusive lunch clubs, team nights out, and a full calendar of social and charity events. These experiences are designed not just to reward results, but to build strong, lasting connections across the business.
Intensive on-boarding and L&D programme
Your growth and long-term success are central to our culture. From day one, you’ll benefit from a structured onboarding programme supported by our dedicated Learning & Development team and experienced colleagues across the business.
Development is tailored to you, whether through personalised 1-to-1 coaching, interactive group sessions, leadership development, or hands-on, desk-based support. As your career evolves, so does our investment in you. We believe our strength lies in our people, and we are fully committed to helping you reach your potential and achieve sustained success.
Flexible & hybrid working

We recognise that balance drives performance. Our flexible and hybrid working options are designed to support productivity, wellbeing, and modern lifestyles, empowering you to work in a way that suits you best.

Office locations

Our out-of-town office locations are intentionally chosen to make commuting easier. With accessible routes and free on-site parking, we remove unnecessary stress from your working day so you can focus on what matters most.

Comprehensive sales enablement & marketing

Our teams are backed by strong sales enablement and marketing support, providing high-quality resources, branding, and lead-generation tools that allow you to focus on building relationships and delivering results.

Structured career progression path
We offer a clearly defined and achievable career progression pathway. With transparent benchmarks, ongoing feedback, and genuine opportunities for advancement, you’ll always know what success looks like—and how to reach the next level.

Start here, go anywhere!

Whether you’re starting your recruitment journey or bring years of recruitment experience, the next chapter of your career starts here.

Trainee

Our trainee and entry-level opportunities are designed for individuals at the very start of their recruitment career. or those looking to transition into the industry. We look for people with drive, resilience, and a genuine desire to learn, rather than prior recruitment experience.

You’ll benefit from a structured onboarding programme, hands-on training, and close mentorship from experienced recruiters and leaders. With clear targets, ongoing coaching, and a supportive team environment, this role offers a genuine pathway to rapid development, strong earning potential, and long-term career progression.

Experienced

Our senior and experienced recruiter roles are suited to proven professionals who already understand the recruitment lifecycle and consistently deliver results. We value individuals who bring market knowledge, strong client relationships, and the confidence to operate autonomously while contributing to the wider success of the business.

In return, we offer high earning potential, advanced commission structures, leadership and management opportunities, and the autonomy to grow your desk and influence the direction of your market. Supported by best-in-class technology, marketing, and leadership, this role provides the platform to elevate your career to the next level.

Internal success stories

Claire Morton

Group Operations Director

Initially joined Orion in 1999 in an Office Support capacity, registering candidates on the system, answering the phone, editing CV’s, office administration, processing post and stationery ordering.

Today, Claire is our Group Operations Director - responsible for leading and enhancing the operational performance within the Group.

Grant Nesbitt

Group Managing Director 

I joined Orion in October 2010 as a Business Development Manager within the Sales Team, focusing on driving new business across the UK Engineering & Manufacturing sector. I delivered both contract and permanent solutions to clients and secured several high growth accounts within my first four years. Performances and achievements since have seen me progress through several senior positions, to the my current role as Group Managing Director.

Kay Wren

Head of Quality & Compliance for the Group

My first role was a Sales Support Administrator, after some time I was asked to help set up and support the Rail team for which Linkup (now RISQS) and ISO 9001 was required at which time I moved into a Quality Manager role, having progressed through the years my role is now Head of Quality and Compliance for the group

Lucy Lewis

Divisional Manager – Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical 

I joined Orion in 2019 as a Senior Business Development Manager, quickly establishing a strong track record in winning new business that supported my progression to Regional Sales Manager for the South. Today, as Divisional Manager for Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical, I lead a high‑performing team delivering exceptional results across the full engineering product life cycle.

Paige Albery

Senior Business Development Manager | Engineering & Manufacturing

I started as a Business Development Executive, actively hunting for opportunities to support businesses. As I have progressed through Business Development Manager to Senior BDM, whilst I’m still actively chasing leads, opportunities and working with new businesses, as my client portfolio has grown, I’m in a much more consultative role, offering solutions and advice on a daily basis to my clients who have plans to hire.

Kaylie Wood

Divisional Manager | Utilities

I initially joined Orion as a recruitment resource, working in a small team of three sourcing engineers to work on social housing contracts on a temporary assignments.

Nearly 20 years on an I now lead our Utilities division, managing a team of eight sub-contractor and recruitment specialists and a wider team of over 100 engineers employed by Orion, working on location for our utilities customers.

Caroline Stagnell

Financial Controller
I joined as Management Accountant in 2003. I assisted in the preparation of the company’s accounts, ready for month/year end reporting by the FD. My responsibilities grew over the years, and I became Finance Manager in 2015, co-managing the team after the FD left. I was then promoted to Financial Controller in 2024

Victoria Reddington

Payroll Manager

As payroll manager I am responsible and have control over the payroll team and ensure the payroll department runs smoothly, sufficiently, and accurately.

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