National Recruitment Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is seeking an experienced National Recruitment Manager in Weston-super-Mare to lead a growing resourcing function. The role involves motivating a team, implementing recruitment strategies, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the construction sector, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000 and several employee benefits including a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Refer-a-friend scheme

Discounted gift card scheme

Paid volunteer days

Eye test vouchers

Free flu vaccination

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment or resourcing experience within plant hire or construction sectors.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and employment regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate Regional Resourcing Coordinators.
• Create and implement recruitment strategies.
• Support workforce planning for future demands.
• Build relationships with training providers and agencies.
• Oversee resourcing operations for service excellence.
• Collaborate with leadership on growth initiatives.
• Manage divisional budgets and track performance metrics.

Skills

Recruitment or resourcing experience

Leadership and people management

Understanding of industry compliance

Strong communication skills

Planning and stakeholder management

Results-driven approach

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

A national supplier of technologically advanced plant hire machinery, supporting the construction, rail, major project, and energy industries, is seeking an experienced National Recruitment Manager to lead its growing resourcing function.

This business prides itself on being a customer's first choice - built on safety, sustainability, and integrity. People are at the heart of its success, with continuous investment in training, professional development, and long‑term career growth.

Job Overview

• Lead, develop, and motivate Regional Resourcing Coordinators to attract and retain skilled operators.
• Create and implement recruitment strategies that ensure a reliable pipeline of compliant, high‑performing candidates.
• Support workforce planning to meet future project and business growth demands.
• Build and maintain relationships with training providers, agencies, and other external partners.
• Oversee resourcing operations to ensure service excellence, consistency, and compliance across all regions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive national growth initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Manage divisional budgets, track performance metrics, and report on recruitment outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• Proven recruitment or resourcing experience within the plant hire, heavy equipment, or construction sectors.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing high‑performing teams.
• Excellent understanding of industry compliance, health & safety, and employment regulations.
• Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Results‑driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, operational environment.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme and annual employee satisfaction survey
• Discounted gift card scheme (up to 15%)
• Paid volunteer days for community or government‑supported roles
• Eye test and vision care vouchers
• Free annual flu vaccination

Accredited living wage employer.

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