Industrial Recruitment Consultant - Blue Arrow Read

Blue Arrow; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Reading is seeking an Industrial Recruitment Consultant to manage staffing for temporary roles. The role offers a hybrid working model and requires strong business development skills, alongside responsibilities like candidate sourcing and account management. The ideal candidate should have access to a car for client visits. Competitive benefits include a generous holiday package and comprehensive onboarding. Join a people-first culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Birthday off

Wellbeing support

Paid charity day

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Must have access to a car for client visits.
• Experience in recruitment or staffing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an Industrial desk supplying temporary staffing.
• Perform business development and outbound B2B sales calls.
• Source and recruit candidates for temporary roles.

Skills

Business development

B2B sales

Candidate sourcing

Account management

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Industrial Recruitment Consultant - Blue Arrow Read

Company: Blue Arrow

Location: Reading (RG1, hybrid working)

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Job Description

• Manage and develop an Industrial desk supplying temporary staffing across High Wycombe, Reading, and surrounding areas
• Hybrid working model from the Reading office, with flexibility after training
• Day-to-day activities include:
• Business development & outbound B2B sales calls
• New client acquisition & account growth
• Candidate sourcing/recruitment for temp roles
• Managing existing accounts (compliance, payroll, administration, systems)

Key Requirements

• Drivers required-candidate must have access to own car for client visits

Benefits & Support

• Comprehensive onboarding & development: Structured training, goal setting, performance support
• Progression: Clear career path-associate to consultant & beyond
• Hybrid work flexibility: After initial training
• Reward package:
• 25 days holiday + public holidays (rising to 30 days)
• Birthday off, plus option to purchase extra leave
• Access to wellbeing support: mental health first-aiders & Calm app
• Paid charity day

About Blue Arrow

• Named a Financial Times Diversity Leader & Best Companies three-star, plus Investors in People Platinum
• A people-first culture (supports flexible work, wellbeing, inclusion)-referred to internally as the #OneBlueFamily
• Operates across multiple sectors: Admin, Transport & Logistics, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Public Sector

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.