Talent Acquisition Advisor

Stannah Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and engineering company is looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 6-month contract in Andover. You will design recruitment strategies, partner with leaders, and attract top engineering talent. The ideal candidate will have a strong recruitment background, particularly in engineering, and manage multiple vacancies effectively. Benefits include a market-aligned salary, profit-share bonuses, and wellness plans.

Benefits

Market-aligned salary

Profit-share bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in agency or in-house recruitment with experience in engineering or technical hiring.
• Ability to manage multiple technical vacancies in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of the engineering and manufacturing talent market.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver targeted recruitment strategies for engineering and technical roles.
• Partner with Senior Leaders to understand workforce requirements.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for specialist positions.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Recruitment strategies

Engineering market knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition

Job description

Company Description

Stannah is a family‑owned manufacturing and engineering company that makes life easier by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings, and we are known for our stairlifts, lifts, escalators and homelifts. The company, founded by Joseph Stannah in 1867, is now a global business operated by the fourth generation of the Stannah family.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced recruiter with a strong background in engineering, manufacturing or technical recruitment to join Stannah’s Talent Acquisition team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract based in Andover, Hampshire. The role will be key to ensuring we attract and secure top engineering and technical talent to support our long‑term success.

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor you will be responsible for hiring across a range of engineering and technical positions within our engineering and production functions.

You will help shape and deliver effective talent acquisition strategies, act as a trusted advisor to Senior Leaders and Hiring Managers, and ensure an excellent candidate and stakeholder experience.

Talent Acquisition Responsibilities

• Design and deliver targeted recruitment strategies for engineering and technical roles.
• Partner with Senior Leaders and Hiring Managers to understand workforce requirements within engineering and production teams.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for specialist and hard‑to‑fill engineering positions.
• Use the Applicant Tracking System to manage vacancies, candidate journeys and feedback.
• Actively promote Stannah’s employer brand across professional networks, social media, and industry events.
• Ensure all recruitment activity is compliant, ethical and aligned with market insights.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in agency or in‑house recruitment with specific experience in engineering or technical hiring.
• Strong knowledge of the engineering and manufacturing talent market.
• A qualification in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple technical vacancies in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

This role suits someone who has worked as a Recruitment Consultant, Talent Acquisition Advisor, Engineering Recruiter, Internal Recruiter, or in a similar technical recruitment position.

Benefits

• Market‑aligned salary, paid monthly.
• Profit‑share bonus scheme, paid to all employees every quarter based on Group Company profits.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days of annual leave.
• Pension scheme with matched contribution / salary sacrifice.
• SimplyHealth cash plan for health costs.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Long‑service award scheme with holiday benefit.
• Company benefits discount rewards scheme (shop, hotel, days out, etc.).
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision.
• Free parking.
• Company‑funded LinkedIn Learning account.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident, Committed Employer and treat all job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business, and we take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued.

Employment Conditions

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.