Recruiter

FreeSpirits; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Recruiter in Chester. The role involves sourcing candidates, managing client relationships, and completing payroll for temporary workers. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in recruitment, particularly for industrial roles. They must have excellent service skills, a driving license, and be ambitious in exceeding targets. This position offers a competitive salary with great benefits including holidays, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus birthday off

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Annual awards and conference weekend away

Pension

Health Cash Plan

Childcare Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Long Service Awards

Free Eye Tests

Multiple Lifestyle Discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in recruitment or internal recruiting.
• Success in recruiting for industrial roles is ideal.
• Confident in providing excellent service levels.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates for temporary assignments.
• Manage client and candidate enquiries.
• Complete payroll weekly for temporary workers.
• Write and post engaging job adverts.
• Maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service.
• Keep up to date records in the CRM system.
• Conduct screening and registration with candidates.
• Visit client premises regularly.

Skills

Experience as a Recruitment Consultant

Building long lasting relationships

Driving License and own car

Excellent customer service

Ambitious and driven

Team player

Job description

Meridian Business Support are recruiting for an experienced Recruiter who enjoys the service side of recruitment, managing clients and candidates and filling vacancies. This is a permanent role working Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. Salary on offer is approximately £28-30,000 per annum (negotiable dependent on experience) plus Uncapped Commission, Car Allowance, Laptop, Phone and Fantastic Benefits.

As a Recruiter in our Chester office you will report into the Branch Manager with the following responsibilities:

• Source candidates to place into temporary assignments throughout Chester and the surrounding areas
• Answer all branch enquiries via email/ phone from both clients and candidates
• Complete payroll weekly for 70+ temporary workers within the branch
• Write engaging job adverts and post on our job board web platform
• Deliver exceptional customer service to clients and candidates, gaining and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Keep all records up to date in the CRM system
• Complete all telephone screens and face to face/ WhatsApp video registrations with candidates ensuring they are suitable for the job role
• Speak with clients daily, and visit their premises on a regular basis so your own transport is essential
• Negotiate terms with candidates and clients
• Support with any other ad hoc duties within the team as required

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

• At least 2 years experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Permanent Consultant or Internal Recruiter
• Demonstrable success in recruiting for industrial roles (warehouse, logistics, production etc) ideally
• Proven track record in building long lasting relationships
• Confident in providing excellent service levels to customers
• Ambitious and driven to exceed targets
• Must be a great team player with a whatever it takes attitude
• Driving License essential with your own car

Meridian Business Support are one of the largest award-winning independent Recruitment Consultancies in the UK. We have recently been awarded a 3-star Best Company to Work For accreditation by Recruitment International 2022!

In return for hard work, we offer a great place to work, great benefits, talented people, career progression, training, and development including industry accredited qualifications.

Benefits Include

• 23 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Annual awards and conference weekend away
• Incentives
• Pension
• Health Cash Plan
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Death in Service Cover
• Long Service Awards
• Free Eye Tests
• Multiple Lifestyle Discounts
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities including the opportunity to gain the REC qualification amongst many others!

Please apply today or call us for a confidential discussion regarding this Recruiter role!