About Ental
Ental is a referral-led recruitment firm operating across Malaysia and Singapore. We partner with clients on critical hiring needs by prioritising quality over volume, leveraging a curated network of industry experts to surface high-trust talent.
Our approach combines structured, data-driven processes with a highly consultative, relationship-led mindset. We believe strong results come from good people, clear standards, and the right incentives. As a team, we value ownership, partnership, accountability, and outcomes and we are intentional about building a culture where high performers enjoy their work and are rewarded for it.
The Opportunity
Engineering across Malaysia and Singapore continues to experience strong momentum, driven by regional supply-chain shifts, automation, and sustained investment in industrial and advanced manufacturing.
We are looking for an experienced 360° Senior Recruitment Consultant / Lead specialising in Manufacturing or Engineering clients, ideally with existing industry networks in Malaysia. This role offers full ownership of a desk, with a strong emphasis on client development, relationship management, and high-quality delivery.
This is a client-facing role. You will be expected to meet manufacturing clients on-site, build trusted partnerships, and position Ental as a long-term hiring partner within the Engineering ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including business development, client advisory, search strategy, offer management, and post-placement follow-up
- Actively develop new Engineering clients through meetings, referrals, and existing networks
- Act as a trusted advisor by defining hiring scope, setting expectations, calibrating profiles, and driving recruitment momentum
- Manage and grow relationships across three stakeholders: clients, candidates, and Ental's expert referral network
- Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines through market mapping, targeted outreach, and expert referrals
- Deliver shortlists that convert, with a clear focus on quality, credibility, and speed
- Grow and engage the expert community through regular touchpoints and relationship management
- Use recruitment systems and data to continuously improve productivity and delivery quality
Skills & Experience
- 2–5+ years experience in 360° recruitment, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors
- Proven ability to win new clients and close specialist or niche roles
- Strong understanding of the manufacturing landscape in Malaysia and/or Singapore
- Commercially minded, with a consultative and professional communication style
- Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and delivering clear, concise updates
- Systems-savvy and comfortable working with structured recruitment processes
- Builder mindset — motivated to grow a desk, improve playbooks, and raise standards
Culture & Ways of Working
- We run a high-trust, low-ego environment
- Consultants are given autonomy, accountability, and support
- We value discipline, professionalism, and consistency over noise and volume
- Collaboration is encouraged, and success is shared
- High performers are recognised, supported, and rewarded
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent client acquisition within the Engineering/Manufacturing sector
- Warm lead generation driven primarily through relationships and referrals
- Repeat assignments and multi-role mandates with core manufacturing clients
- A growing, engaged expert network that actively refers trusted candidates
What's On Offer
- Hybrid working model with autonomy and flexibility
- Very high, uncapped commission structure
- A disciplined, supportive team culture with clear standards and expectations
- The opportunity to be part of a firm with a referral-led mission focused on making hiring more human and effective
