Talent Acquisition Executive

Location - Slough/Central London

About Mecsia

Mecsia is a leading UK provider of technical inspection, maintenance, and engineering services, aiming to transform the industry with a 'Local Service, National Reach' approach. The company has grown significantly through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, including seven business units serving large clients in different sectors including Commercial offices, healthcare and educational facilities. Under private equity ownership since 2020, Mecsia has expanded to approximately 1,500 employees, including 900 engineers. In 2024, Mecsia was acquired by Synova, recognised as PE house of the year for four of the last seven years, who supports an ambitious growth strategy through service excellence and further acquisitions.

About The Role

Mecsia’s specialist businesses—including Scott Combustion, SK Heating & Cooling, The Drain Group, A&M Group, and FMS are expanding and now require a dedicated Talent Acquisition Executive. This role will focus primarily on delivering recruitment across the Group, while also providing additional support to the wider Talent Acquisition team during peak periods of demand.

As a Talent Acquisition Executive, you will play a key role in delivering end-to-end recruitment across the business. You will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and managing high-quality candidates while ensuring a seamless recruitment experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Attraction

• Identify, attract, and engage high-calibre candidates using a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, referrals, and direct sourcing
• Write, post, and manage job advertisements in line with company standards and best practices
• Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs
• Develop an understanding of market trends, candidate availability, and salary benchmarking within the sector
  
  

Candidate Management & Delivery

• Screen, qualify, and shortlist candidates against defined role requirements
• Manage candidate applications and progress through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
• Coordinate interviews and maintain effective communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to candidates in a professional manner
• Initiate and nurture strong candidate relationships to enhance engagement and retention
  
  

Stakeholder & Process Management

• Partner effectively with hiring managers and internal teams to deliver recruitment requirements
• Support the recruitment and selection process, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all stakeholders
• Understand and contribute to achieving agreed KPIs and recruitment targets
• Support referral programmes and proactively identify new talent opportunities
  
  

Compliance & Administration

• Conduct pre-employment checks and ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation
• Monitor responses and ensure all applications are processed efficiently and professionally
• Provide administrative support across the recruitment function as required
• Act as a first point of contact for recruitment-related enquiries
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution

• Contribute to team meetings and share market insights and best practices
• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes and service delivery
• Ensure a consistently high standard of candidate and client experience at all times
  
  

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or resourcing (in-house or agency)
• Strong resourcing and candidate engagement skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with ATS systems and recruitment tools
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering against targets
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare 360 wellbeing benefits
• A collaborative and supportive team and workplace culture
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

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