Associate Recruiter (Blue collar eg. Welders, Mechanics, Truck drivers)

Associate Recruiter – European Market

100% Remote | Philippines | Full-Time | European Working Hours

Compensation: PHP 17,000–22,000/month (base salary + performance-based incentives)

About ODN Recruitment

ODN Recruitment is a European recruitment company specializing in connecting international candidates with employment opportunities across the Netherlands, Germany and other European markets.

We work with European staffing and employment partners across logistics, production, transport and technical industries.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an ambitious Associate Recruiter based in the Philippines who wants to develop their career in international recruitment.

This position combines recruitment, candidate management and client relationship management. You will be responsible for your own portfolio of European clients and will act as their main recruitment contact within ODN Recruitment.

We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys not only finding candidates, but also communicating with clients, understanding their needs and building professional relationships over time.

Your responsibilities

You will manage the recruitment process for your assigned European clients from sourcing to arrival.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing candidates across European markets using job boards, social media, Facebook groups, databases, referrals and direct sourcing
• Creating and publishing attractive job advertisements
• Screening CVs and candidate profiles
• Conducting initial candidate interviews and assessing suitability
• Presenting qualified candidates directly to clients
• Following up proactively on submitted candidates and outstanding client feedback
• Maintaining regular professional communication with your assigned clients
• Building strong and long-term relationships with client contacts
• Understanding each client's recruitment needs, priorities and preferred candidate profiles
• Identifying new recruitment needs and opportunities within existing client relationships
• Keeping candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinating candidates prior to departure and arrival
• Building talent pipelines for recurring and difficult-to-fill vacancies
• Developing alternative sourcing strategies when traditional channels are not producing sufficient results
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records
• Reporting recruitment results, particularly candidates submitted, accepted, rejected and awaiting client feedback

You will have considerable independence in managing your recruitment activities and client portfolio.

The person we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Naturally communicative and comfortable building professional relationships
• Confident communicating directly with European clients
• Proactive rather than someone who waits for instructions
• Comfortable following up when a client has not responded
• Able to understand what a client needs and translate this into an effective recruitment strategy
• Results-oriented and motivated by measurable targets
• Comfortable communicating with candidates from different European countries and cultures
• Organized and capable of managing multiple vacancies and recruitment processes simultaneously
• Confident conducting candidate screening calls
• Resourceful when working on difficult-to-fill vacancies
• Able to work independently in a remote environment
• Commercially minded and able to recognize opportunities within existing client relationships
• Interested in building a long-term career in international recruitment

Previous recruitment experience is preferred, but we are also open to candidates with strong sourcing, communication and relationship-building skills who demonstrate clear potential.

A strong advantage

Previous experience recruiting any of the following profiles will be considered a significant advantage:

• Welders (MIG/MAG/TIG)
• Mechanics
• Industrial or maintenance technicians
• CNC operators
• Machine operators
• Electricians
• Fitters / metal workers
• Truck drivers (C/CE)
• Other skilled blue-collar or technical professionals

Experience in international recruitment, staffing, account management, customer service, business development or another client-facing role will also be considered an advantage.

Working hours

This position operates during European business hours.

Candidates must therefore be comfortable working an afternoon/evening schedule in the Philippines.

The exact schedule will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Remote work & equipment

The position is 100% work-from-home.

For the first six months, the successful candidate will work under a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) arrangement and must have:

• A reliable computer or laptop suitable for daily recruitment work
• Stable high-speed internet connection
• A reliable backup internet solution
• A headset and quiet environment suitable for candidate and client calls

After six months of successful cooperation and satisfactory performance, company equipment will be provided.

Compensation

PHP 18,000–23,000 per month, consisting of:

• Fixed monthly base salary
• Performance-based incentives linked to recruitment results

Strong performance will be rewarded. We focus on meaningful recruitment outcomes and the quality of client and candidate management rather than simply counting calls or messages.

What we offer

• 100% remote work
• Direct exposure to the European recruitment market
• Your own portfolio of European clients
• Opportunity to build direct professional relationships with European businesses
• Performance-based incentives
• Training and support during onboarding
• Exposure to both high-volume and specialized technical recruitment
• Company equipment after six months of successful cooperation
• Direct communication with European management
• A small international team where individual performance is visible and recognized
• Genuine opportunity to take on greater responsibility as ODN Recruitment grows

For the right person, this role can develop beyond an Associate Recruiter position as our recruitment team and client portfolio expand.

What success looks like

We are not looking for someone who simply spends the day posting vacancies and sending messages.

A successful Associate Recruiter at ODN Recruitment becomes a trusted recruitment contact for their clients.

You understand what your clients need, maintain communication with them, proactively follow up, source suitable candidates and consistently convert recruitment demand into successful placements.

At the same time, you provide candidates with clear communication throughout the recruitment process.

You will be given ownership, independence and direct client exposure from an early stage — and we expect responsibility and initiative in return.

How to apply

Please send us to info@odnrecruitment.com

1. Your updated CV
2. A short introduction about yourself
3. Your previous recruitment, sourcing or client-facing experience
4. Any experience recruiting technical or skilled blue-collar workers
5. The sourcing platforms and methods you normally use
6. Your current availability / notice period
7. Confirmation that you are comfortable working European business hours and under a BYOD arrangement during the first six months

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview and may be asked to complete a short practical recruitment and client communication exercise.