360 Recruitment Consultant

Driver Hire; Higham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Full training

Team bonuses

Job summary

Driver Hire is seeking a proactive Recruitment Consultant to join our busy Bury St Edmunds team. You will source, screen and place candidates in temporary and permanent roles, while building strong relationships with clients and candidates across the local network.

You'll spend your days making outbound calls, handling enquiries, visiting businesses, and driving your own 360 desk with energy and ambition. Training is provided, with clear progression and competitive rewards in a fast-paced office

Qualifications

• No recruitment experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident with outbound calling and telephone-based sales.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen and place candidates into temporary and permanent roles.
• Build relationships with clients, candidates and partners.
• Make outbound calls and handle inbound enquiries with a busy call flow.
• Visit local businesses to understand needs and strengthen partnerships.
• Manage your own 360 desk with energy and ambition.
• Work towards clear targets with a collaborative team.

Skills

People skills

Outbound calls

Customer service

Face-to-face meetings

IT skills Excel/Word/Outlook

Job description

360 Recruitment Consultant - Driving, Logistics & Industrial Sector

Ready to kick-start a fast-paced, people-powered career? Due to increased customer demand and continued business growth, we're expanding our Bury St Edmunds team and looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join us as a 360 Recruitment Consultant

Who we are:

Driver Hire are the UK's leading Driving & Logistics recruitment specialist, proudly operating for 40+ years with a network of 100+ offices nationwide

Why this role stands out:

You’ll be right at the centre of a thriving, energetic office - supporting operations, sales and resourcing while managing the full recruitment cycle. Every day is different, bringing new conversations, new challenges and new wins

What you'll be doing:

• Sourcing, screening and placing candidates into temporary and permanent roles
• Building strong relationships with customers, candidates, recruiting partners and our local network
• Making outbound calls, handling inbound enquiries and managing a busy call flow
• Visiting local businesses to understand their needs and strengthen partnerships
• Working towards clear targets with the support of a collaborative, experienced team
• Managing your own 360 desk with energy, ownership and ambition

Who we're looking for:

Recruitment experience is not essential - we'll train you. What matters is your drive, personality and willingness to learn.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Love talking to people and building relationships
• Enjoy being on the phone and feel confident making outbound calls
• Have strong customer service experience and a target-driven mindset
• Are comfortable meeting business contacts face-to-face
• Have good IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Enjoy a different day every day
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• (Bonus) Hold an HGV entitlement, which is beneficial but not essential
• Are proactive, organised and excited to grow your career

What you'll get in return:

• £30,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission
• Team bonuses, regular competitions and prizes
• Out-of-hours on-call handling pay
• Full training and ongoing development
• A lively, supportive team environment
• Clear progression opportunities
• Regular incentives, rewards and team events

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:00am start - 5:00pm finish (With additional paid on-call duties on a rota basis)

Ideal location:

This role will suit people who live in Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, Mildenhall, Newmarket & Stanton.