Gaia Newton Associates (GNA) was established in the 1980s as The LJS Partnership, originally specialising in canteen and site setup services. It quickly evolved into a dedicated labour hire agency.
Over time, the partnership structure changed, eventually leaving one of the original directors at the helm. In 2015, with the arrival of new senior leadership, the company was rebranded as Gaia Newton Associates Limited.
Today, we enjoy strong relationships with some of the most prominent names in the construction industry, operating across multiple disciplines and countries. Our core values remain central to our success—setting us apart from the competition and driving our continued growth.
The Role
Working closely with the Account Manager, you will play a key role in identifying and attracting high-quality candidates for a range of Property and Maintenance vacancies across the Social Housing sector.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Sourcing and identifying top talent for a variety of Property & Maintenance positions.
- Screening CVs and applications to assess candidate suitability.
- Conducting candidate qualification calls and interviews.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Proactively searching for candidates through job boards, advertising campaigns, referrals, social media, internal databases, and headhunting techniques.
- Managing candidate pipelines and ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
- Supporting the delivery of recruitment campaigns for key client accounts.
Typical roles recruited for include:
- Electricians (Repairs & Maintenance)
- Repairs Supervisors
- Plumber Multi-Traders
- Commercial Administrators
- Senior Quantity Surveyors (Repairs & Maintenance)
- Property Managers
- Maintenance Operatives
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within agency recruitment.
- A stable employment history with a proven track record in recruitment.
- Experience within Construction, Property, Trades & Labour, or Social Housing recruitment would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive and resilient approach with excellent organisational skills.
- Passion for delivering exceptional service to both candidates and clients.
What's On Offer?
- Basic salary of £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience.
- Excellent uncapped bonus structure.
- Ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
- Opportunity to specialise within the thriving Social Housing sector.
- Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
Ready For Your Next Move?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, build strong relationships with candidates and clients, and develop a successful career within a thriving specialist market.
To be considered, you must have proven recruitment experience within the UK construction industry.
Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.