Sr. Recruiter – Blue Collar / Shipbuilding (Aluminum)

Who We Are

Brunel is a powerful global network connecting highly skilled specialists with today’s most impactful and future-focused projects. With 120+ offices and over 12,000 specialists worldwide, we deliver workforce and people solutions that drive success across Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Future Mobility, Mining, Aviation, Renewable Energy, and Industrial Projects.

We are currently seeking an experienced Blue-Collar Recruiter to support an RPO project for a leading industrial client. This role is responsible for recruiting blue-collar positions in the Batam region, with a strong focus on aluminum shipbuilding and heavy fabrication roles. This is a contract-based position (3 to 6 months) with a strong opportunity to become permanent, based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for blue-collar roles, from sourcing through offer coordination
• Recruit primarily aluminum welders, fabricators, and pipefitters, with exposure to shipyard and marine environments
• Partner closely with hiring managers, supervisors, and site leaders to understand workforce needs, production timelines, and skill requirements
• Design and execute hands-on sourcing strategies tailored to skilled trades, including direct sourcing, referrals, trade networks, and local market outreach
• Screen and assess candidates for technical skills, certifications, safety awareness, and work-site readiness
• Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders
• Support coordination of onboarding, start dates, and compliance requirements in collaboration with the wider RPO team

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in full-cycle blue-collar recruitment
• Proven experience recruiting welders and fabricators (aluminum experience strongly preferred)
• Experience in recruiting pipefitters or similar skilled trades is a strong asset
• Background in shipbuilding, marine, heavy industry, manufacturing, or fabrication environments preferred
• Strong sourcing skills for trade and hourly roles, including proactive outreach and non-traditional channels
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven

Job Offer

• Contract position of 3 to 6 months, with a clear opportunity to transition into a permanent role
• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience
• Fully remote working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on a strategic, high-impact industrial project within a global RPO environment