Job Description
Skilled Trades Recruiter | Up to $20.00/hr
Location: Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire / Internal Staff Role
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: Up to $20.00 / Hour (Depending on experience) | Weekly Pay
Industry: Staffing & Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Skilled Trades, Human Resources
About the Role
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Skilled Trades Recruiter for our internal team in Maryland Heights, MO (63146).
In this high-energy recruitment role, you will join Express as an internal team member leading the sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement of qualified skilled trades professionals (e.g., machinists, welders, maintenance technicians, electricians, and industrial mechanics) for top employer clients across the St. Louis region. If you have strong interpersonal skills, a sales-minded drive, and a passion for connecting skilled talent with career opportunities, join our team today!
What You Get
Competitive Pay: Earn up to $20.00 / hour depending on experience.
Internal Career Growth: Work directly for an industry-leading staffing franchise with long-term professional development and career progression.
Predictable Schedule: Regular Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM hours.
Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access to healthcare coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, and internal employee perks.
Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.
What You Will Do
Candidate Sourcing & Outreach: Utilize job boards, social media, network referrals, and local recruiting channels to source qualified candidates for skilled trade positions.
Interviewing & Screening: Conduct thorough phone screenings and in-person interviews to evaluate technical capabilities, work history, and culture fit.
Client & Job Matching: Align candidate qualifications with client requirements, presenting top trade talent to hiring managers across the metro area.
Recruitment Administrative Support: Draft and post compelling job descriptions, manage applicant tracking systems, verify reference checks, and coordinate onboarding paperwork.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain lasting relationships with trade school contacts, local workforce boards, candidates, and client partners.
What You Need
Recruiting or Industry Background: Prior experience in recruiting, account management, talent acquisition, sales, or background within skilled trades/industrial industries preferred.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: High-level verbal and written communication skills in English to conduct candidate interviews, collaborate with team members, and interface with client partners.
Technical Literacy: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job search engines, Microsoft Office, and basic database navigation.
Drive & Work Ethic: High energy, strong multi-tasking skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Reliability: Excellent attendance habits, daily punctuality, and reliable transportation to Maryland Heights, MO 63146.
Screening: Willingness to complete standard internal background checks and onboarding evaluations.
Why Join the Express Employment Professionals Team?
Express Employment Professionals is a top-ranked staffing franchise connecting businesses with quality talent nationwide. Working internally at our Maryland Heights office places you at the center of a collaborative, high-performing team focused on building businesses and changing lives in our local community.
How to Apply
Internal recruiting openings fill fast! Apply today or send your resume directly to jack.terschluse@expresspros.com to schedule an internal interview right away.
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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