Your new company
Hays are working with a specialist engineering services provider that supports manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a Part‑Time Lead Generation Specialist to enhance their commercial activity.

Your new role
In this part‑time position (20 hours per week), you will focus on creating and developing early-stage sales opportunities. Acting as the initial point of contact for prospective clients, you will research target organisations, identify relevant decision-makers, and introduce the company’s engineering and machinery-related services through structured outreach activity.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Mapping potential customers across engineering, manufacturing, and industrial sectors
• Building a well-organised pipeline and maintaining accurate records of prospects and contacts
• Identifying key individuals within maintenance, engineering, operations, or procurement functions
• Making outbound calls and issuing follow‑up emails to showcase the company’s capabilities
• Generating interest in machinery installation projects, asset reliability and condition monitoring services, and ongoing engineering support
• Conducting regular follow‑ups to maintain engagement and move prospects through the pipeline
• Updating internal systems with activity, outcomes and next recommended steps
• Collaborating with internal teams to pass on qualified, ready-to-progress opportunities

What you'll need to succeed
Essential:

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage professionally over the phone
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload independently
• Previous experience in B2B lead generation, business development or a comparable role
• Ability to support the creation and delivery of email marketing and outreach campaigns

Desirable:

• An understanding of engineering, manufacturing, machinery, or technical services (full training will be provided)
• Experience working with CRM systems or maintaining structured sales databases
• Awareness of branding, marketing, and engagement principles

What you'll get in return

• Part‑time salary of £28,000–£30,000 pro rata (DOE)
• Flexibility in working hours
• Options for hybrid, office‑based, or home-working arrangements
• Exposure to high-value technical projects and specialist engineering services
• A clear route to progress into Account Management as your understanding of the sector grows
• A supportive, collaborative environment within a growing engineering-focused organisation

What you need to do now
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